31 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1899
Page
1
The Nebraska legislature approved a measure declaring dogs to be personal property and holding owners financially liable for any damages caused by their pets. The law assigns owners responsibility for veterinary and restitution costs arising from canine incidents.
Report describes insurgents firing and retreating while burning property as a decisive engagement is anticipated. Capt. T. L. Huston of the volunteer engineers is said to have found in a gun room the location of the keyboard to destroy the Maine at Havace ha Couartel de Fuerste.
Army reports heavy fighting in the Philippines this week with consistent American victories. Losses are described as thirty five to forty, while enemy casualties are stated as much larger.
Less than 2 percent of U S soldiers died from all causes in the Spanish American War, a figure seen as better than expected despite sensational newspaper reporting on army health.
The last congress passed a pension law targeting neglected wives. It authorizes the commissioner of pensions to seize one half of a veteran’s pension if he neglects his spouse, directing funds to their maintenance. The issue of wives left in want due to quarterly checks being squandered has long been evident.
Washington reports Spain will not receive the $20 million indemnity from the United States for three to four months. The payment awaits ratification exchanges and a 90 day grace period before delivery, with Vanderlip noting funds could cover the Philippines cost soon after war closes.
A humorous reminiscence describes visiting an Angel Insurance Company agent who grilled the narrator with bizarre questions about life, death, and ancestry. The slick teller confers life insurance after a tense, comical exchange.
A historical classified notice offers home based office work with a fixed salary of 000 per year plus definite expenses. Applicants in this state and nearby counties are asked to enclose a self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert E Hoos, President Department M Chicago.
A garbled note mentions Murat Halstead as historian and official at the War Department involved with a book and wartime camps. It references locations like San Francisco Manila and trench areas, implying a historical account tied to military events and personnel. The fragmentary text is heavily corrupted.
Notice declares a village election at D R Kelly’s office Diller Nebraska on Tuesday April 4 1899 from 9 am to 7 pm. Voters will elect five trustees three judges of election and two clerks of election with D B R Kelly as chairman and Henry Eaton as village clerk.
The State of Nebraska in Jefferson County holds a court session for the original probate of a will. Judge A. Mille reads the petition filed by William requesting probate and appointment of the executor.
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