James E Boyd dies in Omaha after tempestuous political life
James E. Boyd former governor of Nebraska and longtime Omaha figure died at his residence in Omaha on April 80 after a long illness. Born in Tyrone Ireland in 1834 he came to America with his family in 1844 and built a career as carpenter contractor and politician. He served twice as Omaha mayor and in 1890 as the state’s only Democratic governor. His death followed a period of poor health and a final quiet end at home with his three children nearby.
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James E. Boyd
Omaha
Bierkower
D. O. Clark
James, Boyd
St. Louiis
Thomas F. Boyd
Sioux City
Boyd
Texas
County Tyrone
Ireland
America
Belmont County
Ohio
Zanesville
John M. Boyd
Des ‘Moines
Douglas County
Anna H. Henry
Buffalo County
Gibbon
Kearney
Fort Kearney
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Nebraska
John M. Thayer
Terrific Tornado Strikes Furnas County Nebraska
A devastating tornado hit Furnas County Nebraska on Monday evening April 30 injuring several people and destroying homes and farm buildings. The storm cut telegraph and telephone lines and damaged the county’s largest farm house. Oxford residents organized relief through the Commercial Club aided by N A Pettygrove and A E Smith to assist affected families.
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Nebraska
Furnas County
Thomas Cook
Oxford
Opera House
Commercial Club
N. A. Pettygrove
A. E. Smith
Canadian Wins Marathon at Athens Olympic Race
William Sherring of Hamilton Ontario triumphed in the Marathon from Marathon to Athens in 2 51 23 percent. Svamberg the Swede finished second and W G Frank of the Irish American club third with a two minute gap. About 150000 spectators lined the course as Athens suspended business and runners represented many nationalities in a festive, orderly finish.
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Marathon
Athens
William Sherring
Hamilton
Ontario
Svamberg
W. G. Frank
Petri
Bonheure
Qeutoulski
Frank
Dowie and Voliva Hold Rival Zion Meetings in Split City
John Alexander Dowie spoke at Zion Tabernacle before about 2500 followers denying charges and defending his leadership as Voliva’s faction held a rival rally at Zion College. Dowie described personal losses, mourned his wife and son, and announced his stay at Shiloh House pending court injunction.
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Zion Tabernacle
John Alexander Dowie
Voliva
Zion City
Zion College
Zion Band
Dowie
Tabernacle
Mexico
Dahlman Chosen Mayor in Omaha Election
In Omaha on May 1 the Democratic slate won ten of twelve council seats. James C. Dahlman, Democrat and livestock dealer of South Omaha, was elected mayor with 10 262 votes against 7 429 for Erastus A. Benson. Witness led the ticket for building inspector with a 4 277 plurality. Breen for city attorney trailed by 731 to Dan Burnham. Harry Zimman and Walter Bingham won alderman posts with 1 072 and 354 plurality. Dahlman becomes Omaha’s first Democrat mayor in sixteen years amid a heated campaign term.
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Omaha
James C. Dahlman
Livestock Commission
South
Erastus A. Benson
Witness
Breen
Dan Burnham
Harry Zimman
Walter Bingham
Dahlman
J H MacColl Dies in Lexington After Short Illness
Hon J H MacColl died April 30 at his Lexington home after a brief illness. He received baptismal rites from Rev George Williams at the Presbyterian church. A former Republican governor candidate of Nebraska, he was a 30 second degree Mason and a Knight Templar member of the Shrine. Burial arrangements are pending.
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Lexington
J.H. MacColl
George Williams
Presbyterian Church
Nebraska
Silas A. Holcomb
National Educational Association Abandons San Francisco Meeting
The National Educational Association has definitively canceled its annual meeting in San Francisco this year and will not hold a meeting until next year. The decision affects members and scheduling of related events.
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National Educational Association
San Francisco
Cut in Canal Commission Salaries Sought by Senate Panel
Senate committee on inter oceanic canals debates reducing pay for canal officials led by chairman Theodore P. Shonts and chief engineer John F. Stevens while keeping his salary intact. Discussion covers dual roles held by officials including Governor Magoon and moves to separate canal commission duties from the Panama Railroad. Nominations await salary decision.
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Theodore P. Shonts
John F. Stevens
Magoon
Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Executive Committee
Republic of Panama
Panama
New Terror Threatens Them in Vesuvian Region
Naples dispatch reports April 28 describes heavy rain and gale driving avalanches of mud sand ashes and cinders over Somma and Santa Anastasia. Bridges ruined roads blocked telegraph disrupted rail fragmental warnings say Vesuvius may menace life and property with further visitations feared.
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Vesuvian
Naples
Italy
Somma
Santa . Anastasia
Valanches
Vesuvius
Poppies Parade Brightly Under A Midsummer Sun
The article extols poppies as brilliant garden bloomers, noting many varieties Shirley Iceland Alpine Oriental California and more. It explains sowing methods tap roots bloom timing and says cut flowers prolong life with Iceland and California poppies praised for sturdiness and color.
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Iceland
California
Michigan
Goll Found Guilty on Nineteen Counts in Milwaukee Bank Case
Henry G. Goll, former assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Milwaukee, was convicted on nineteen of thirty four counts in U S district court. The verdict covers false entries and misapplication of funds about two hundred fifty thousand dollars. He awaits a motion for a new trial as Frank G Bigelow testifies from Fort Leavenworth.
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First National Bank of Milwaukee
United States District Court
Goll
Frank G Bigelow
Fort Leavenworth
Bigelow
Witte Poised for Premier Council of the Empire
Circulating reports in St. Petersburg claim Emperor Nicholas plans to appoint Premier Witte as president of the empire's council, signaling a major government reshuffle. The move would elevate Witte to a top executive role in the imperial administration.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Premier Witte
Council of the Empire
Blind student Edward Ray makes history at Harvard
Edward Ray, a blind student from a small North Carolina town, studies advanced mathematics geology and Gothic and Anglo-Saxon at Harvard after earning a degree from the University of North Carolina. He pursues the M A while taking demanding courses in his current program.
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Harvard University
Edward Ray
North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Harvard
Townsmen and Countrymen Life Expectancy Gap
The article notes Dr Tatham’s comparison showing rural England births yield 51.48 years for men and 54.04 for women, while Manchester yields 28.78 and 32.67 years. Urban birth costs about 10.48 years for men and 9.82 years for women, a 39 and 34 percent reduction, respectively.
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Dr. Tatham
England
Manchester
Popular Science Monthly
Wireless failures force visual signaling in British naval maneuvers
During recent naval operations off Lagos wireless telegraphy proved unreliable. Several cases of friends firing on friends occurred, prompting an announcement that visual signaling will be used in the British navy until wireless teleg raphy is significantly improved.
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Lagos
To Test Eggs
A brief tip explains how to check egg freshness by placing both ends on the tongue. if one end feels cold while the other is warm, the eggs are fresh and good.
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Rosa. Drews
Fred Drews
John Reynolds
Fred Hartman
Fred Loos
T. J. Cook
Buffalo
Morning View
Sherring
Zion
Appehte
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Senate
Government of the
Senate Committee On
Canals
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Inci
Witte
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Council of Empire
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