Congress to convene next Monday amid senatorial concerns
Congress will convene next Monday as Senator Hayward’s condition weakens daily. Missouri river crossings at Niobrara become possible for foot passengers while Britain protests US expeditions to aid Higgens in Southern Africa. Ex Senator Thos W Tipton dies in Washington after serving Nebraska from 1867 to 1875. The Fighting First Nebraska to be reorganized as the Nebraska National Guard unit formerly in service after the Spanish American War.
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Missouri River
Niobrara
Thos. W. Tipton
Nebraska
Congress
Washington
Nebraska National Guard
United States
United States rejects Samoa treaty and drafts new accord
A report notes the U S declines the Samoa disposition agreement with Great Britain and Germany and drafts a fresh treaty acceptable to the three powers. Other items mention a hypothetical presidential result with 285 electoral votes for Republicans and 162 for Democrats, dog tags for fallen soldiers, widows pensions, and a ten hour battle at Modder River where the British suffered heavy casualties.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
Annexation called accomplished fact in Grand Island paper
The Grand Island Republican says expansion is settled and argues the paramount issue is how to govern the new territory. It asserts Congress must decide the proper government for the acquired lands, leaving contraction discussions behind.
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Grand Island
Congress
Debated Election Challenge and Senate Succession Note
A defeated Saline county justice of the peace serves notice he will contest a rival’s victory citing campaign treatment. Senate leadership and presidential succession are discussed, with Hay poised to succeed if the president dies to preserve administration policy. An exchange laments Nebraska’s corn value and nostalgia for old corn bread and hominy recipes fading from modern cookery.
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I’rye
Senate
Hay
Nebraska
Diller Village Board Levies 38 50 for Sidewalk Tax
The Village of Diller Nebraska resolves at a November 13 1899 special meeting to levy 38 50 against lots 3 and 4 block 13 original survey for a sidewalk. The property is appraised at 130 00 and the tax is to be collected with other taxes. resolution effective on adoption and publication.
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Deit
Diller
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Cuaxces W. Simon
Will Diller Hauler Announces Town Cartage Rates
Notice lists Will Diller offering hauling services at low prices. Rates cover single trunks to the depot or from depot to any part of town, priced at ten cents based on trunk size and distance. Flat, proportional pricing emphasized for road work.
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Diller
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Philippines
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Modder River
Hawey Eaton
Geo. B. Pearce
Ditter
Oss
Drayman
Nk T. Pea Nowary Public
Miss L. 0. Ballard
Rocky Mountain
W. J. Jeffryes
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
J. WW. Buz
Sanranea Gold
Ee James
F. Ballard
Louis
Wade
North Mein Street
St.louis
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