Nebraska Notes and Local Incidents of 1901
A compilation of Nebraska events includes alfalfa harvests, Fourth of July plans in Minden and Prague, lightning damage to churches in Plain View and Pierce, a Roselands post office robbery, horse diseases near Trenton, saloon splits in Havelock, and a Beatrice visit by Robert Klose. Also noted are floods on the Missouri near Plattsmouth, state conventions in Hastings and Beatrice, accidents and deaths from electrocution, pneumonia, and a railway accident, plus local crime, arrests, and public notices across multiple towns.
Iron Chancellor honored in German memorial gathering
Emperor William and the empress attended a vast ceremony with officers veterans and students as Count von Buelow praised Bismarck. The address recalled his leonine nature bold battles and lasting impact on the empire amid a chorus of a thousand children.
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William
Guard of Honor
von Levetzow
Reichstag
Count von Buelow
Earth
Bismarck
Count von Beulow
Hismarck
Man Goes Gunning in Aurora Shooting Fray
In Aurora Nebraska Alf Downey shot at Walt Hillis amid rumors harming Downey’s daughter. Five shots fired near Smiths barber shop and a pool hall. Hillis wounded in the hip and arm but not seriously. Downey arrested and released on bond. fear of further clashes looms.
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Aurora
Nebraska
Alf Downey
Walt Hillis
Hillis
Smith
Mr. Downey
Bond
Cailles Surrenders Forces to American Authorities
Representatives of General Cailles sign to surrender his insurgent forces. Cailles plans to assemble his troops at Santa Cruz Laguna and surrender with more than 500 men to American authorities. He has led rebel forces on the east side of Baylake for over a year amid a reputation for cruelty.
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Infant
Caivara
Cailles
Santa Cruz
Laguna
Baylake
Collapse of Grand Stand at Chicago Normal School
A temporary grand stand on Sixty eighth Street and Stewart Avenue in Chicago collapsed during the field day sports at the Chicago Normal School. Twenty five people were injured, mostly women and children. Several were hurt seriously but there were no anticipated fatalities.
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Sixty Eight Street
Stewart Avenue
Chicago
Chicago Normal School
Aged Fremont Man Injured In Fall From Cherry Tree
Captain W. J. Black, longtime Fremont resident, fell fifteen feet from a cherry tree in his yard on East Military Avenue. He was unconscious briefly and suffered severe bruising though no bones were broken.
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W. J. Black
Fremont
East Military Avenue
Black
Prisoner Attacks Fellow Inmate In Topeka Jail
Tony Brown attempted to kill Jim Phillips with an iron bar in the county jail at Topeka Kay. An officer shot Brown twice in the foot to stop the assault. Both men are awaiting trial for selling liquor to Indians. The quarrel stemmed from an old feud.
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Tony Brown
Topeka
Kay
Jim Phillips
Governor Shaw Boosts Allison for President in 1904
A terse Iowa report notes Governor Shaw endorses Senator Allison for president in 1904. In Texas hail and a tornado visit hail county area. A Lexington Kentucky street incident follows a local disturbance. Names include W i ee enc Samy Forsythe and Patterson's hat.
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Governor Shaw
Iowa
Allison
Hail County
Texas
W. i. Ee
Lexington
Samy Forsythe
Patterson
Midland Railway cites higher costs for American locomotives
The Midland Railway of England argues American built engines cost 20 to 25 percent more in fuel, 50 percent more in oil, and 60 percent more in repairs, despite shorter service life and lower price. It notes American locos perform well abroad while British rivals lag in neutral markets. Separately, William H. Newman is named president of the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad, with a long career from local agent to national leadership.
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Midland Railway Company of
England
Midland
New York Centre
Wiliam H. Newman
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
America
William H. Newman
Texas and Pacific
Chicago and Northwestern
Great Northern Road
Lake Shore
New York Central
Free Trade Reciprocities Opposed by The Philadelphia Record
The Philadelphia Record argues against special trade treaties and tariff reciprocity, favoring open tariff reform and clear, nationwide reductions. It warns that secret negotiations threaten domestic producers and workers, urging reform by transparent, broad tariff cuts aligned with free trade principles.
The Shamrock Countess Spurs War Fund Support
The Countess of Limerick nicknamed The Shamrock Countess boosted a British war fund via selling de ard shamrock. Miss Burke Irwin, daughter of a famed Irish sportsman, helped organize the effort at Dromore Castle. The Shamrock League tied nosegays of Ireland’s green bloom for shipment worldwide around March 17.
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Limerick
Dromore Castle
Miss Burke-Irwin
Ireland
Emerald Isle
Shamrock League
Lady Limerick
The New Explosive Maximite Shocks Military Prospects
Officials claim a new explosive named Maximite could overturn naval and fortification defenses. Tests reportedly show thick Harveyized armor pierced by one of the great guns, with the projectile’s load detonating on impact. Maximite is named after inventor Hiram Maxim, famed for smokeless powder and high explosives.
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War Department
United States
Hiram Maxim
Maxim
Yah Temark
The Girl Leaving College Advice Note
A brief, old style admonition urges girls to choose a practical path. It favors becoming a good housekeeper over pursuing a teacher’s role deemed beyond one's reach, stressing suitability and self-improvement.
Disadvantages of Co-Education Cited by Ada C Sweet
Ada C Sweet argues that girls over fifteen benefit from single sex schooling. She warns emotional life dominates teens and coed settings invite flirtations and distractions, hindering study and calm development.
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Ada C. Sweet
Objectionable Poster Sparks Des Moines Protest
Miss Bertha Atkinson fears insanity if a poster opposite her window remains. She has appealed to city authorities as neighbors share concern over the painted placard. The piece is described as vital and appalling by locals. No epidemic is involved. Also notes eight submarine cables spanning thousands of miles.
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Des Moines
Bertha Atkinson
Prosperous in Spite of Herself
Fragmentary OCR text provides no clear events, people, or places. The readable phrases repeat a title-like line, with no supporting details to form a factual summary.
Monopolies Crumble as American Iron Edges In
London reports warn the Welsh tin plate industry faces extinction after employers fail to agree on wages. American rivals with advanced machinery gain markets abroad, while McKinley tariff critics concede protective duties helped break monopolies and shift mastery to the United States in iron and steel.
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London
United States
Boston Journal
A Hint to Mr Babcock on Tariffs and Protection
The Milwaukee Sentinel argues against removing tariff duties on iron and steel. It defends the Republican protective tariff as sound, noting government policy remains vital despite changing times, and urges Mr. Babcock to consider protection over free trade in upcoming congressional plans.
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Babcock
Milwaukee Sentinel
Railroads Order 2000 Freight Cars in Two Weeks Record
The railroads report a two week total of 2000 freight cars ordered, signaling strong current business and expectations of continued growth. Officials anticipate rising demand for transportation facilities as industrial activity remains high and orders from commercial travelers stay heavy.
Make Haste Slowly Advises Cautious Tariff Tinkering
The Telegram argues tariff changes should come from protectionists, not opponents, urging careful gradual steps after noting experiences with democracy.
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Friends of Protection
Democratic
Reuben Witnesses Bitter Blow to Presidential Bid
A terse report notes Reuben as a key figure in a political setback for a presidential campaign. The item highlights a major blow impacting the candidate's path to the presidency and signals shifting political dynamics.
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Reuben
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Eagie
St. John’s Catholic Church
Prague
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Trenton
M. E
Pierce
Lord Clare of
Niobrara
Plattsmouth
Lancaster County
Lincoln Park
Grand Island
Robert Klose
The
Beatrice Brick Company
Germany
Havelock
Frank Baker
Nebraska Sunday School Association
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Chautauqua Grounds
Beatrice
W. L. Morris
Central City
Alma
Etta Patton
State Holiness Association
James Armagast
Rising City
Royal Highlanders
Lincoln
Arthur W. Gardner
Ogalalla
Sidney
Cecil Moran
Creston
Fowler
Benjamin Drake
Humboldt
Ernest Terry
Missouri Mouth
Bessie Burns
Nebraska City
Herr Bismarck
Iron Chancellor
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Pats
Philippines
Perths
Mieely
Philadelphia Record
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Haspion
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