Nebraska Notes Collect crops, storms, and civic notes
The Fremont area reports high quality hay and strong profits per acre. Articles of incorporation are filed by Graham Stock Farm and Chicago Ranch Company with $20000 and $30000 capital. A rain storm destroys five oat stacks near Nora. Local crime and public safety include a jail escape attempt in Columbus and a bicycle theft concern in Fremont. Golden weddings in Table Rock mark two days of celebration.
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Graham Stock Farm Company
Hillside Precinct
John R. Graham
N. P. McDonald
J. Leslie Graham
Table Rock
Mark Widdifield
Mr Widdifield
New York
Widdifield
Sarah E. Downall
Illnois
Peoria
Ill
Table
Iown
Illinois
William"Talbot
Talbot
Maryland
Harriet Mann
Manchester
England
Ilinois
Dispute Over Lena Aboard In San Francisco Bay
Russian cruiser Lena remains in port beyond a day as Capt Berlinsky claims it is unseaworthy from boiler conditions. US Inspector Bulger will inspect the Lena and report to Collector Stratton to decide if she sails or remains for repairs. Japanese officials push for Lena to leave, with consul general and Stratton meeting in private to discuss the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lena
San Francisco
A. T. Berlinsky
John K. Bulger
United States Revenue Cutter
Hartley
Stratton
Bestir
Kishaburo- Ugeno
Harvester Plants Close Strike Threat Looms
Nine thousand workers lose jobs as International Harvester shuts McCormick Deering and Plano plants for an indefinite period. Officials cite seasonal lull and upgrades. unions claim a prelude to renegotiating labor contracts amid expiring agreements.
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International ‘Harvester ‘Company
McCormick
Deering
Chicago
Plano
Ill
International Harvester Company
Busy hiring at Chicago stock yards spurs union tension
About 12 000 applicants sought work at the Chicago stock yards with 4 800 taken by the packers. Non union men flocked to railroad depots causing friction with white unionists. Roughly 14 000 non union workers remain employed in the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Shore
Michigan
Southern
Maine Goes Republican Sees GOP Ahead in Governor Race
Maine returns show William Cobb leading for governor with about 33,000 votes over Hill's 3,384 from four years ago. In the first and second districts Allen and Littlefield are re elected by the same majorities as before, while Burleigh advances in the second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
William Cobb
Hill
Allen
Littlefield
Burleigh
Judge Kellager Blocks Five Percent Tax Increase
Judge Kellager of Nemaha county grants perpetual restraining order against Chas R Hacker county clerk stopping the five per cent tax increase assessed by the state board of equalization. The court finds for plaintiffs in the case Church Howe and others versus Hacker, notes good faith by the board, overruling motion for new trial, with forty days to serve a bill of exceptions. The ruling affects twenty four counties where taxes were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellager
Nemaha County
Church Howe
Chas. R. Hacker
State Board of Equalization
State’ Board of Equalization
Nemaha
Lincoln
Women Voters to Decide in Four Western States
About one hundred thousand women voters are expected to shape the outcome in Colorado Wyoming Utah and Idaho this year. Mrs Ellen Foster heads a push to rally women for the Democratic party while the Mormon question adds to the campaign. General Miller, ex US marshal for Utah, told Cortelyou Utah is solid for the national ticket but concerns linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wyoming
Tah
Idaho
Judge Parker
Utah
Miller
United States
Chicago
Cortelyou
Beaten to Death of Sidney Night Watchman
Union Pacific night watchman Frank Wiser was murdered near the Burlington viaduct in Sidney Nebraska. Tramps are suspected to have attacked him after attempting to drive them off the right of way. Ground shows a fierce struggle and the postmortem indicates death by trampling. Sheriff Lee pursues suspects and towns nearby are alerted as authorities seek the killers.
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Union Pacific
Frank Wiser
Sidney
Neb
Wiser
Burlington
Lee
Nebraska Woodmen Meet at St Louis Prize Summary
Drill teams from Nebraska camps returned from St Louis with major prizes. Omaha camp No 120 took second in the senior class earning 350 dollars. Kennard camp No 1347 won third in the pony contest with 90 dollars. Hebrew camp No 4944 from Omaha won fifth in the pony contest with 60 dollars. Pansy camp team Royal Neighbors of America from Omaha captured first prize 100 dollars. Total Nebraska prizes reach 600 dollars plus awards for camp inspection and sentry duty.
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Nebraska
St.Louis
Omaha
Kennard
Neb
Royal Neighbors ‘of America
Douglas ‘County
Heroic Treatment Used Against Worm Infested Trees
Across the state elm trees and other species are infested with nests of worms. Some branches are heavily laden with pests. Property owners dislike the filmy decorations and use fire at the end of a pole saturated with coal oil as a fuel of destruction. The treatment is recommended as the best and surest.
Baltic Fleet Sails to East in Determined Push to Finish War
The Russian Baltic fleet departs from Libau for the orient led by flagship Souvaroff with Admiral Rojestvensky aboard. Imperial support, including the emperor, vows a prompt war end as 350,000 more troops urged for the Far East.
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Far East
Cronstadt
Sougaroff
Rojestvensky
Navarin
Sisso
Véliky
Borodino
Alexander III
Orel
Oleg
Oslabia
Voelkersam
Nakhimoff
Dmitri
Donskoi
Aurora
Almaz
Enquist
Libau
Orient
Emperor
Grand Duke Alexis
Peterhof
Abeam
Souvaroft
Finnish Gulf
Bay
Admiralty
Kischaleft
Odessa
Eighth Army Corps
Peror
Sakharoff
Beck Indictment Spurs Inquiry and Compensation Offer
London cabinet appoints a commission to probe Adolph Beck's 1896 and 1877 convictions for obtaining money by false pretenses. Beck rejected $10,000 compensation as inadequate after it emerged another man named John Smith confessed to the 1877 crime. Police had earlier claimed Beck and Smith were the same man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackers-Douglas
London
England
Adolph Beck
Beck
John Smith
Smith
Teamsters Vote to Return to Work at Chicago Stock Yards
Teamsters resume work at Chicago stock yards after packers accept a proposal to recall all needed workers and rehire others as required. The decision was communicated through a committee and approved without opposition, with reported shifts to start at 9 o clock.
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Chicago
Nebraska Dairy Products Value Tops Twenty Million
A Union Pacific bulletin tabulates Nebraska dairy products at 21,389,543 dollars, noting growth from almost no herds in 1878 to widespread creameries by 1881 and strong creamery and butter showings in Chicago and the world’s fair. The state totals 646,475 milking cows, with Lancaster Saunders Gage and Platte counties leading in value and cow counts.
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Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago
Lancaster
Saunders County
Gage County
Platte County
Epworth park improvements planned by Nebraska assembly
The Epworth assembly in Aimecolna discussed lake dredging to deepen shallow areas around the island, bottom changes, and drainage. East-end excavation, shade trees, wider walks, and new flower beds to welcome crowds were proposed along with a possible smaller auditorium. Financials show a healthy balance after grounds payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska ‘Conference
Epworth
Ethiopia
RECORD OF THE PLAYERS Head of the Clubs
A brief listing of club leaders and prominent players compiled for club records. The note highlights key figures and positions within the organization.
Bronze Morton Memorial statue delayed until Arbor Day unveiling
Word from Nebraska City says the bronze statue for the J. Sterling Morton memorial, being crafted in Paris, will not be ready before early next year. The foundation and stone work are done, and the monument is planned to be unveiled on Arbor Day in Morton Park, donated by the late Mr. Morton.
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Nebraska City
J. Sterling Morton
Paris
Morton Park
Mr. Morton
Machinery Day At St Louis Exposition Draws Thousands
The machinery building served as the focal point of interest at the St. Louis exposition. Exhibitors turned each booth into a reception hall and handed out thousands of souvenirs. The day closed with a Japanese gardens reception for five thousand invited guests.
Preparing for the Strawberry Bed
Geo W Williams advises in a Missouri State Board of Agriculture communique that strawberries need a higher dryer site than blackberries and avoid wet land. He outlines fall planning, subsoiling for drainage and moisture storage, applying barnyard manure, spring cultivation, row spacing four feet, and choosing fresh plants from beds that have not borne fruit to steadily improve the crop.
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Geo. W. Williams
Missouri State Board of Agriculture
Overproduction of fruit fears questioned by N F Murray
N F Murray argues that fruit prices rise despite population growth and cites high acre values to challenge fears of surplus. He notes apples valued at two bushels of wheat and contends abundant fruit lands and strong demand should prevent widespread hunger while keeping prices fair.
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United States
N. F. Murray
Soap Treatment for Insects Says USDA
The USDA advises using strong soap solutions to destroy soft bodied insects like plant lice and delicate larvae. Potash soaps with minimal water spray best, while soda soaps tend to gel when cold. For plant lice and pear slug, dissolve half a pound of soap per gallon of water. hard or soft soap works with higher quantities for soft soap.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Good Milk Costs and Stable Conditions Inquiry
The note compares costs of good versus unclean milk, noting labor and stable conditions affect quality. It mentions 60 poorly arranged stables undermine milk production and the value of good milk to consumers. It also warns about lice harming young turkeys and suggests preventive greasing as protection.
Stock interests show slow advance despite yearly gains
Observers note that live stock interests progress slowly each year, though potential exists for a more marked advance. The report highlights analysts’ views on expanding market activity and investment opportunities in the livestock sector.
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Will Williams
Nora
Buffalo County
Chicago Ranch Company
Daven County
W. R. Coleman
Frederick 8. Baird
Joseph Wolf
William C. Miller
Charles F. Heywood
Mary. E. Campbell
A M. S. Campbell
Campbell
Old Soldiers
New Jersey
Smith and
Ridgley
Cortland
Blue River
Oleson Bros
Waterloo
John Sedhink
John Wiggins
Columbus
Wiggins
Rositer
W. F. Carter
State’ Bank of “Talmage
Ife
Hugh Schilley
Standard Sugar Company
Japan
Washington
Harvester
Sidney Yards
Nebraska Woodmen
Navy Reserve
Nebraska Dairy Products
Epworth Park
New. York
Boston
Denver
Enews
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
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Cleveland
Detroit
Aenea Ewes
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