Lincoln News Highlights From Across The Region
The report notes Meridet fever in Fre Feeiche and a large auditorium project in South Many. Cattle losses due to corn stalk disease, thefts in Plattemouth, and St. Peal’s M. E. church cornerstone in Lincoln are mentioned alongside new iron girders for a bridge, Burlington postal cars for the northwest corridor, and opposition to annexation of South Omaha. Obituaries include pioneer Cass County resident David Wadel, age ninety six. Also covered are a marble drinking fountain at Union Depot, a suicide attempt by G L Wilcox, expanded free delivery in South Omaha, a fatal freight train accident near McCook involving George Montgomery, and various local incidents in Hastings, York, Beatrice, Blair, and Eldorado trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Omaha
Fort E
G. L. Wilcox
Nebraska City
South Omaha
McCook
George Montgomery
Ravenswood
Axter F. Anderson
Capoe
John 8S
King
Hastings Asylum
Missouri Pacific
Nebraska Politics and Governor Dietrich’s Early Challenge
The piece analyzes Governor-elect Dietrich’s looming test to earn public trust in Nebraska. It cautions against accepting unseen advisors, urges independence, and weighs proposals like a state board of control. It also critiques figures like Rosewater and Thompson, praising resilience, integrity, and leadership while noting civic expectations and party dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietrich
Methodist Church
Bartley- Moore
Nebraska
Board
Bow
Iowa
Meber
Rosewater
Dr. Thompson
Thompson
Bulwer Sutton
Washington
Cartoon satire and public reaction across American press
The New York Mail and Express notes that fair play limits how far cartoonists may go. It argues punitive reaction helps society, comparing a Lincoln cartoon and attacks on Grant, saying such malice rebounds on both publication and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carteces
New York Mail
Lincoln
Grant
Cromwell Watch to Be Sold by English Congregation
A Cromwell era watch shaped like a hen's egg with a Worcester engraving is shown in England. It was exhibited in the Great Exhibition and belongs to an elderly New Zealand owner. it will soon be offered for sale. The watch and Gen Ireton's chain are with a London Congregational group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Oliver Cromwell
Worcester
New Zealand
Cromwell
Ireton
London
Queen’s Attire Described by Lady’s Realm
The Lady’s Realm notes the queen wears a simple black dress not always silk. She carries a handkerchief and sits with her lap covered, reflecting a sober fashion survival.
Public Eye Value Reaches 100000 Frapes and Beyond
The note places the Public Eye value at no less than 100000 frapes with potential to double, signaling a high stake or price. Details remain sparse but the figure anchors the item as a sizable public matter.
Army Reorganization Plan Aims Stable Regular Force
Secretary Root proposes a permanent regular army nucleus of 50 000 men with discretionary up to 100 000 total, to form the nation’s core for war. Each company of sixty men would reach a full strength of 120 under the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Congress
Prince of Wales Preferred Kilts in Scottish Visits
The article notes the Prince of Wales spent part of each year at Birkhall Scotland and visited Dunrobin to meet Scottish chieftains. It states he enjoys wearing the kilt in Scotland and prefers others around him to be similarly dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Prince of Wales
Birkhall House
Scotland
Prince
Dunrobin
Young Girl Runs Chicago Junction General Store
In Chicago Junction Ohio a 9 year old girl named Ethel works in the Streeter and Daughter general store. She handles purchasing writing letters banking deposits and daily cash tasks though she is too young to sign checks. Two adult clerks assist her in managing the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Junction
Ohio
Mra. Streeter & Daughter
Mra Streeter
Ethel
United
Ridding Havana of Dogs
A historical note describes Havana once plagued by mangy stray dogs, likening the problem to Constantinople and detailing efforts to reduce the canine menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Constantinople
Prominent Lady Reports Health Boost After Peruna Use
A prominent lady states she is in better health than in twenty years and attributes improvement to Peruna. She claims catarrh and nerves subside once the cause is removed, with nature doing the rest. Scene references hint at medical or beauty topics and a staged exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
Pang
Columbus
Obie
Warning of Kidney Disorder Symptoms for Severe Headaches
Severe headaches may signal kidney issues and warn of backache scalding urine dizziness and brick dust sediment in urine that has stood. Heed these warnings before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J
Yankton
Richard Fraenklin Pettigrew
United States Senate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Feeiche Bad
South
Plattemouth
Burlington
David Wadel
Cass County
Wadel
Floyd
J. On
Haynie Bros
Pa- Se Raters
Dan Ee Ee Ee
Tenth Street
York
W. L. Kirkpatrick
Professor Morehouse
Bel- Videroom
Oscar Sweeney
Eldorado
Adam Foss Mason
Walt Mason
Beatrice
Mason
Charles E
Holmes
John &. Hetterman
Ids Grove
Blair
Neb
Bileworth A. Coger
Ee. Ieee
Themeeelves As
Canaigates
John
Church
G. A. R. Post
South Platte
Porter
Prince Tuan Porter
Oklahoma Territory
I. Y. Callihan
Dennis Flynn
Flynn
Republican ‘State Central Committee
Lindell Hotel
Robert M'Reynolds
von Vietorten
Usest
R. H. Gamble
Philadelphia
Ste
Springheld
Carter
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