Rural Nebraska mail route shut down over pay, impact felt
Hooper Nebraska rural mail carriers quit citing inadequate pay from Uncle Sam, halting service on their route. Patrons receive only one mail per week, newspapers cut off, while other routes run every two days. Postmaster Hernan Monnich sought relief and was told to discontinue service November 30 unless replacements appear. Fear spreads to other stations.
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Uncle Sam
Hooper, Neb
Hernan. Monnich
Hooper
Washington
The Famous Letter to Bryan by Bennett Bequeaths 60 000
The sealed letter reveals Philop S. Bennett bequeathing 60 000 to William Jennings Bryan of Lincoln Nebraska for his use or for distribution to educational and charitable institutions if Bryan declines. The will intends privacy and directs the letter to remain unopened except by Grace Imogene Bennett.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Grace Imogene Bennett
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Bennett
Extra Sessions of Congress Through History
The piece reviews fourteen extraordinary sessions called by U S presidents from Adams to McKinley and Roosevelt. It lists dates and reasons including relations with France and Britain, the Louisiana Purchase, the Chesapeake incident, treasury deficits, war prosecutions, and tariff reform efforts. It connects each session to its immediate political context and leaders.
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Gress
Congress
Cuba
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
van Buren
William Henry Harrison
Pierce
Lincoln
Hayes
Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Congréss
United States
France
West India
Louisiana
Chesapeake
Great Britain
England
Financial Institution in Trouble Pittsburgh Bank Closes
The Federal National Bank of Pittsburgh Pa closed October 21 by order of the comptroller of the currency. Receiver John B Cunningham posted the notice. The last report shows resources of 7 693 782 and liabilities of the same amount including capital stock 2 000 000 deposits 1 932 107 and circulation 700 000.
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Federal National Bank
Pittsburg
John B. Cunningham
George W. Eisenbes
Steamers Chartered for Coal Trade Amid War Inquiry
Japan and Russia seek Welsh coal supplies as tensions rise. Sixteen steamers, capacity 80,000 tons, have been chartered at Cardiff, Wales, to secure fuel for the war effort.
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Japan
Russia
Cardiff
Wates
The Father Murphy Muddle in Rome Provokes Protests
Propaganda officials in Rome flood the scene with accusations against Bishop Bonacum of Lincoln Nebraska over Father Murphy. Cardinal Gotti the propaganda prefect plans to present the issue to the congregation at the start of November.
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Father Murphy
Propaganda
Rome
Bonacum
Lincoln
Nebraska
Cardinal Gotti
The
Fire devastates Missouri Pacific yards in Kansas City
A blaze destroyed ninety freight cars and contents in the Missouri Pacific yards at Kansas City Missouri. Losses exceeded fifty thousand dollars. Authorities suspect tramp-caused fire.
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Missouri Pacific
Kansas City
Immigration Surges as U S Warmed by Settler Inducements
The annual report from Frank P. Sargent shows U S immigration at 875,046 for the year with total arrivals including cabin passengers reaching 921,315. Italy tops origins at 230,622, followed by Austria Hungary 206,011 and Russia 136,093, while Japan leads among Asia at 19,968. Journal notes emphasize settlers’ inducements as the primary pull factor.
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Frank P. Sargent
Bureau of Immigration
Washington
United States
Europe
Asia
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Germany
Sweden
Ireland
England
Japan
China
Mrs Lillie Awaits Briefs as Appeal Delayed
Supplemental briefs in the murder case of Mrs. Lillie against her husband Harvey Lillie in David City have not been filed in the supreme court yet, delaying appeal review. Briefs, nearly finished, should be filed within ten days, enabling review at a November sitting. Mrs. Lillie remains confined in the county jail at David City.
Peruna Credited By Church Worker For Health Recovery
Mrs. Hattie La Fountain of Galion Ohio a treasurer of local circles credits Peruna with saving her health after months of bearing down pains and severe headaches following childbirth She reports immediate improvement after starting the remedy and urges others to use it as well.
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Hattie la Fountain
Treas
Ohio
Galion
Peruna
Peruna praised by California federation secretary
Mrs. Julia M. Brown secretary of the Woman's State Federation of California writes from Los Angeles that Peruna does more than claimed. She cites mothers who recovered from serious conditions and says the remedy cured chronic catarrh after many failed treatments. She also notes her own use when worn out and finds the results satisfactory.
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Woman's State Federation
Peruna
Julia M. Brown
Woman's State Federation of California
Fifth St
Los Angeles
Cal
Julian, Brown
HER GREAT FORTUNE AND THE PERUNA CURE PROMISE
A chronically ill woman, long denied relief and money, finds hope in free home treatment offered by Dr. Hartman for Peruna. Letters from Annie Hoban and Mamie Powell praise Peruna for curing backaches, nervous symptoms, and weakness, with assurances of privacy and free guidance from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, Ohio.
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Hartman
Annie Hoban
Post Pocahontas
Yemassee
Council of Red Men
Eighth Ave
New York
Mamie Powell
Lake Charles
Louisiana
Peruna
Millionaires Bay Island Buy Planned by New York Elite
A guardian for Oliver Cromwell Jr. is authorized to sell Millionaires Bay, an island in the Sound, for 85000. Rumors say George C. Boldt and other New York magnates may buy it to create a summer resort with villas for Waldorf families, offering day steamers to this outpost.
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Oliver Cromwell Jr
Keogh
Supreme Court of
Waldorf-Astoria
Europe
Boldt
New York American
Poet’s wooing ends with fortune in question
A playful verse about a poet failing to impress a maiden with words or coins. The tale mentions gifts like an opal ring and a small diamond, plus a wedding march by an amateur organist and a man celebrating his 25th wedding anniversary embracing free silver.
Why It Is the Best Fe by a Satire Process Jeer
Fragmentary remark argues DeGance Starch is superior due to a satire driven process. The text critiques a politician claiming entitlement to many opinions for his business.
Precedence Question Tied to Hustle Theme
A terse reflection argues that precedence in the country hinges on hustle rather than formal rules, suggesting merit and effort determine priority instead of titles. The line frames a social critique of power, effort, and status in national life.
Thoee Who Have Tried It Will Use No Other
A short ad style line touting Defiance Cold Water Starch as superior with a claim of no equal in use and a price of 10 cents. The fragment ends with a blank space and a stray line about asking a policeman for club life.
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Defiance Cold W
Defiance Starch and Baareh Note Mixed Claims
An odd advertisement fragment touts Defiance Starch and Defiance Baareh with peculiar weight claims. The text muses on people who seem inflated with importance and jokes about coffin outcomes after death.
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Paxtine
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Ouse
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