Norfolk and county notes from the state record
Saunders county ranks sixth in population. Norfolk on direct line with Omaha telephone service. FF W Beck resigns as councilman in Third ward Norfolk. Wahoo Guards to improve armory. Electric light plant construction underway Hastings plant to start next Monday night. Grand Island public schools disinfected twice weekly after kerosene explosion. EK Roberts of Alma suffers burns and loses facial hair. Justice Deming promises a wedding present to first couple he marries. McCook poultry show draws many exhibits. Case against Otto Drews in Grand Island continued due to witness absence. Salvation Army monument aims to honor all children attending school and votes on $10 000 school bond. Cattle deaths from cornstalk disease rise. yields around forty bushels per acre statewide. Fifth annual meeting of We yawawa op. kei ards… another fragment from the state notes.
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Saunders County
Norfolk
Omaha
FF. W. Beck
Wahoo Company
National Guards
State Capital Observations On Appointments And Ball Plans
The report discusses Governor Dietrich's stance on appointing board-recommended officials and its potential impact on state institutions. It notes the lively meeting of state officers, inaugural ball preparations, and political maneuvering surrounding judges, the constitutional convention, and prominent Nebraska figures like Mallalieu.
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Dietrich
German Training Frigate Gneisenau Sinks Off Malaga
A German training ship the Gneisenau foundered off Malaga after dragging anchor while entering port. About 40 lives were lost. 140 drowned totals reported. Many sailors were saved by lifeboats and ropes, with survivors treated at hospital and local facilities.
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Gneisenau
Malaga
Osseltan
Speen
Hotel de Ville
Mr Bryan Announces Plans For The Commoner Newspaper
Mr Bryan declares termination to publish a weekly paper titled The Commoner printed in a Lincoln office. He will reveal assistants soon and aims for a conservative yet fiscally aware tone. He hopes to balance public duty, family time, and occasional lectures while continuing strong pen work.
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Bryan
The
Lincoln
J. Sterling Morton
Es- Seay
Accused of Stealing Caitie Cattle Dispatched
The December 15 dispatch reports that on Monday Alex Earle drove more than thirty five head of fat cattle into the yards of William Wulf near Clearwater.
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Caitie
Alex Earle
William Wulf
Mail Carrier Reuben Miles Recalled in Local Tale
An elderly mail carrier named Reuben Miles is remembered in a local piece describing his long service and the way he carried letters and parcels through familiar routes. The article reflects on community memories of his daily rounds and steadfast presence.
Mysterious December Vend at Kittaning Point
Fragmentary report notes a deadly incident dated December 15 at Kittaning Point involving several men. Police details and precise charges are incomplete, with the surviving account focusing on a fatal outcome and ongoing investigations.
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Oetligsen
Kittaning Point
Emanee Sanh Cares
Seco
Gold Output in United States Reaches Large Sum in 1899
The annual report of the director of the mint states that U S gold production in 1899 totaled 871,058,400 dollars with silver output near 858,700 ounces valued at average commercial prices. The report also lists leading states producing 165,295,572 fine ounces in 1898.
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United States
Mint
Debate Over Canal Treaty Provisions and Amendments
The article discusses proposed amendments to a treaty about a Nicaragua canal. It notes amendments by Senators Elkins Tillman Alien Money Thurston, including U S security, sovereignty, and canal defense. The focus is on section five and anti fortification implications.
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United States
Elkins
Nicaragua Canal
Tillman
Alien
Money
Thurston
Thurston Sugane
Lord Kitchener Dispatches Heavy Fighting Near Nooitgedacht
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener saying a 3,500 strong British force under Commandant Delary was driven back after intense combat at Nooitgedacht on the Magaliesburg. Four British officers were killed. other casualties unreported. Dispatch from Pretoria dated December 12 notes Clements' force at Nooitgedacht was attacked at dawn and compelled to retire toward Hekpoort.
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London
Lord Kitchner
Roland Reeg to Recover at St. Luke's Hospital
At St Luke s hospital New sosk ie free Genkens was BA Bang ee ee eee No complications have arisen and dabée ta bapa. Lieutenant Hobson at the Presbyterian shows favorable signs for his recovery.
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Roland Reeg
St. Luke’s Hospital
New Soskie
Genkens
Dabée
Far Bik Sour
Hobson
The
Presbyterian
John Cadahy Company Aims For One Major Move
A fragmented note references the John Cadahy company pursuing a single bold action. Details are sparse but the item suggests a strategic maneuver or relocation in the near term.
Farmer Patrick Lully Fatally Injured by Pacific Train
Patrick Lully a prominent farmer living eight miles from North Bend Nebraska was struck by a west bound Pacific train and seriously fatally injured in an accident near his farm.
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Patrick Lully
North Bend
Neb
Pacific
Jaws Horticultural Society Meets in Des
The Jaws Horticultural Society holds a meeting in Des with members discussing spring plantings and upcoming show plans. Attendees include club officers and several local gardeners.
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The
Jaws Horticultural Society
Des
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Ades
Hastings
Grand Island
EK. Roberts
Alma
Justice Deming
Eldorado
McCook
Comte
Otto Drews
Oebasious Hansen
Salvation Army
Yawawa
Unliss
Beatrice
Lincoln Auditorium
Congress
Robinson
Baldrige of
Duglas
Agiim
Waite
Malialieu
Nebraska
John
Bill
Jim
Mat
Epters
Mallalieu
Mes Maafally
MR. Bryan
Lin
Reuben Miles
Gail
South Dakota
Uta
Washington
Pretoria
John Cadahy Company
Oae
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