Death in Road Injured by Burning Garment Shocks Local Area
Williams Frank aged farmer living south of Syracuse was found lying in the road with his clothing burned. He had been in Syracuse earlier, left for home in his buggy three hours before, and was last seen smoking a cigar. It is believed heart failure caused his death and his clothing ignited from the cigar. He lived in Otoe county for 25 years and leaves a son, John Frank, in Nebraska City.
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Williams Frank
Syracuse
Mr. Frank
Otoe County
John. Frank
Nebraska City
Coats Found Renew Drowning Theory For Two Boys
The coats of Frank Dewey and Roscoe Wortman, missing since December 28, were found under a Burlington track culvert by Salt Creek near the Platte. Searches never located the youths who were skating on Pawnee creek. Authorities now lean toward drowning as the fate, noting the find mirrors a past local drowning near Omaha attorney Charles Mansfeldt in 1905.
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Frank Dewey
Roscoe Wortman
Burlington Track
Salt Creek
Platte River
Pawnee Creek
Charles Mansfelde
Omaha
Skeleton of Buffalo Found in Sarpy Clay Pit
A complete buffalo skeleton was discovered sixteen feet underground in a Sarpy county clay pit near Ashland. Workmen unearthed the bones by digging into the bank. skull and horns suggested buffalo, but the bones crumbled to dust when touched. Some observers claim the remains belong to a prehistoric era before the animal’s time.
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Sarpy
Ashland
Tragedy on Train: Man Slashes Throat Near Falls City
An unknown man about 30 cuts his throat on a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train shortly after leaving Napier Nebraska. He survived to Falls City but died after reaching the depot. A May 7 Kansas City to Denver ticket and $138.50 in money were found on him. he was well dressed and appeared healthy.
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Chicago, Burington & Quincy
Napier
Obey
Falls City
Neb
Kansas City
Denver
Church Opposes Fremont Street Fair Plan
The official board of the First Methodist Church in Fremont held a meeting and passed a long resolution against a proposed street fair this year. The statement expresses opposition to any street festival and aims to head off such an enterprise.
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First
Methodist Church
Fremont
No Saloon for Madison After Long-Stand Saloon Ban
Madison loses its last licensed saloon for the first time in 28 years after a remonstrance filed by former Senator W V Allen through his attorney M S McDuffie against four of five saloonkeepers. The city council adjourned without action on the uncontested petition.
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Madison
W. V. Allen
M. S. McDuffie
Ashland Light Plant Burns Near Town
The Ashland Light Mill and Power plant on Wahoo creek north of town burned with unknown origin. The fire, which left the town dark for months, caused about 7000 dollars in losses after recent repairs totaling 3000 dollars and with 3000 dollars of insurance. Omaha capitalists show interest in the company.
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Ashland
Ashland Light, Mill and Power Company
Wahoo Creek
Omaha
Pearson 18 Not Convicted Acquittal in Hastings Murder Case
After a one hour thirty minute deliberation the Hastings jury acquitted Barney Pearson in the murder of Walter McCulla. McCulla was shot through Pearson’s rear window after midnight on July 29. he died next day. Pearson had been tried last December. prior trial ended with a hung jury. The county has paid Judge Batty $1,000 for prosecutorial legal help.
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Hastings
Barney Pearson
Person
Walter McCulla
Pearson
McCulla
Batty
Woman Narrowly Escapes Cremation Near Nebraska City
Mrs. Leonard Hollenbeck wife of a local farmer west of Nebraska City narrowly escaped cremation after grabbing a turpentine bottle instead of vinegar. The liquid ignited on a hot skillet causing flames to engulf her hair and clothing. She fled outside leaping into a barrel of slop with serious burns to her body and hair.
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Leonard Hollenbeck
Nebraska City
Kearney Student Offered Post as U.S. Consul Aide
James Leitch, a Kearney normal school student, has been tendered the position of assistant to the United States consul at San Salvador. The civil service post awaits his decision, as the remote location gives him pause before acceptance.
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Kearney
James Leitch
State Normal
United States
San Salvador
Civil Service
Builders Ready Site for Boone Hotel in Fairbury
J. E. Mendenhall leads a large crew tearing down the old A. F. Smith livery barn on the Fairbury site for a new 50000 dollar hotel. Excavations will start within a week and the Boone Hotel company aims to have the hostelry open to the public this fall.
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J. E. Mendenhall
A. F. Smith
Fairbury
Boone Hotel Company
Omaha-Hastings electric line to begin building work
The Omaha-Hastings electric line project moves to active construction. J. C. Baker signed the contract on Saturday as agent for the company. C. D. Conover of Omaha leads grading crews en route to Hastings with five car loads of tools. Unloading will take place at Blaine siding six miles northeast of the city. Treasurer Baker will soon depart for New York to meet capitalists.
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Omaha-Hastings
J. C. Baker
C.D. Conover
Omaha
Hastings
Conover
Blaine Siding
Baker
Seon
New York
Fire at Cambridge Hotel Damages Metropolitan Building
Fire discovered on the second story of the Metropol itan hotel in Cambridge. A large crowd fought the blaze and it was brought under control with damage to the structure and contents. Insurance covers the loss and origin remains undetermined though not clearly accidental.
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Cambridge
Metropolitan
Robbers Loot Postoffice in Alda Break-in
Postoffice inside Knox Brothers store in Alda was robbed using a skeleton key. The safe yielded about 30 dollars. Fifteen dollars in stamps left untouched. Money orders and valuable papers undisturbed. Sheriff Dinkel with dogs on the trail.
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Alda
Knox Brothers
Dinkel
New Hastings Brewery Breaks Ground Near Rail Lines
Ground has been broken for a new Hastings brewery on a site purchased earlier. The location offers shipping access via two railroads and proximity to the business district while remaining distant from residential areas to avoid property impact.
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Hastings
Fire chief Bauer Injured After Colt Incident
Mike Bauer, longtime Nebraska City fire department chief, was thrown from his cart when his spirited horse turned in western Nebraska City. He suffered severe injuries and will remain confined to his room for some time.
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Mike Bauer
Nebraska City
Mr. Bauer
Dry move ends saloon era in Lorton
Lorton in Otoe county becomes dry for the first time. Two saloon proprietors opposed each other but neither secured enough signers for their petitions, resulting in the town adopting prohibition.
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Lorton
Otoe County
State Board Weighs Railroad Property Valuation
The state board of equalization and assessment has held meetings to determine the value of railroad and car companies for tax assessment. Governor Sheldon presides as chairman, George D. Bennett is secretary, and no rumors of changes accompany last year’s UP increase.
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State Board of Equalization and Assessment
Sheldon
George D. Bennett
Union Pacific
United States
Railroad Rate Hearings Draw Big Turnout at State House
Railroad rate men lawyers and tax commissioners attended in large numbers at the state house to present arguments on railroad property valuation. The assessment board led by Governor Sheldon heard from Sioux City branch of Wilmar & Sioux Falls road Rock Island road Missouri Pacific C St P M Co and Northwestern road officials. The board seeks written statements from roads and aims for a just tax assessment with full information.
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State House
Sheldon
Sioux City
Wilmar
Sioux Falls
Rock Island Road
S. L. Highleyman
Misouri Pacific
T. A. Polleys
M. &Co
P. F. Crandon
Northwestern
Junkin
Brian
Eaton
Searle
Burkett Named to Public Lands Convention Committee
Acting Colorado Governor E R Harper informs Senator Burkett of his appointment to the program committee of the Public Lands convention in Denver on June 18. Henry M Teller chairs the program committee. The gathering will discuss future land laws and early development of western vacant lands.
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E. R. Harper
Colorado
Senator Burkett
Governor Issues Requisition for McMurty Return
Governor Sheldon orders the return to Burt county of David McMurty a married man charged with a statutory offense against Effa Silvay a girl under eighteen alleged to have been committed March 10 McMurty reportedly fled the state and is now in Lamar Missouri or Lamar Kansas depending on source details
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Sheldon
David McMurty
Burt County
Effa Silvay
McMurty
Lamar
Havelock Electric Light company incorporated
Articles of incorporation filed in the county clerk’s office establish the Havelock Electric Light company with a capitalization of $15,000. Incorporators are F. H. Whellen J. O. Aspigen T. C. Ballard Cornelius Moran H. M. Eaton and C. O. Johnson.
Prohibition Party Holds State Committee Meeting
The state executive committee of the prohibition party met to lay plans for their campaign. They fixed July 30 and 31 at Lincoln for the state convention and favored a banquet for prohibitionists that evening. Secretary H. T. S reported active campaigning across the state.
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Prohibition Party
Lincoln
Bryan's Speech Income Revealed by State Journal
The State Journal notes W. J. Bryan faces constant demand for speaking tours as he stays busy with lectures. He covers travel costs from paid engagements, taking half of proceeds while local organizers support a cause. His income from lecturing is substantial but largely secondary to his political aims.
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Bryan
The
State Journal
W. J. Bryan
Berlin
Washington
Springfield
Boston
Bryan’s Eastern Trip Ends Amid Busy Schedule
The Springfield Republican notes Mr. Bryan’s tight timetable on his eastern swing. A late train kept him from finishing Wednesday’s program, but he still reached New York at 6 and spoke in Harlem at midnight after a supper in his honor. He heads to Newark for a midnight address and plans a Chicago appearance tonight before returning Sunday to plant his farm.
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W. J. Bryan
The
Springfield Republican
Mr. Bryan
Newark
N. J
Chicago
Bryan
Liquor License in Lincoln ruling on municipal years
The written opinion in Julius Reusch v Lincoln city holds county boards cannot grant licenses beyond a calendar year while municipal authorities may issue licenses for a municipal year. The ruling interprets municipal year as the political year to sustain local option. Lincoln charter amendments in 1905 did not abandon that policy. Saloons claimed thirteen month licenses after officer terms were extended by one month. a test case closed saloons for eight days.
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Lincoln
Julius ‘Reusch
City of
Regents Institute Test Case Involves Mandamus Over Funds
Regent Charles S. Allen gains leave to file suit against Auditor E. M. Searle. Relator John J. Ledwith claims 25 for services as university instructor for the biennium and seeks to test the auditor's ruling that no warrants may be drawn when funds are unavailable. The suit challenges use of the temporary and permanent university funds from the 11 mill levy and cites statutes to compel warrants even without tax receipts.
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Regents Institute
Charles S. Allen
Supreme Court
E. M. Searle
John J. Ledwith
State Auditor
Ledwith
Death List High Thirty One Killed In California Wreck
A train carrying 145 Shriners and families from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo was wrecked near Honda after striking a defective switch. Thirty-one people died and many were injured as coaches were smashed and crews rushed to the scene from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Dispatch
Southern Pacific Railroad
Los Angeles
Shriners
Ismalia
Buffalo
N. Y
Rajah Temple
Reading
Honda
Pacific Beach
Flinders
San Luis Obispo
J. Douglas Hipple
H. K. Gittleman
A. L. Roth
Gilbert Steffe
W. D. Wasson
J. W. Cutler
Binghamton
Charles M. Lowing
Pullman
C. W. Austin
New York
McCann's Tourist Company
John Lacey
Oliver F. Kauffman
Harry G. Miller
Ten. S
Alonzo B. Rogers
St. Paul
Mary C. Ives
S. A. Bickford
Brakeman
San Francisco
W. H. Boyd
Martin L. Henry Shamokin
H. L. Lee
Orwigsburg
J. Logan
H. A. Hartzel
Easton
Charles McKinney
McKinney
Fred Griummond
Bingamton
A. W. Roppole
Bennis Point
Champlain
Glenn Thompson
Hendel
Helen
J. Galvin Hoffeditg
Immedia
Gathred
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