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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
7
In Homer Nebraska merchants and residents urged a quarantine over a smallpox scare tied to roving Omaha and Winnebago Indians. Senator Dietrich reported peril to families, while the Indian office faced counter remonstrances from Homer merchants arguing the illness had been quiescent for three months.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific plans a 1902 opening of a western extension from Liberal Kansas to El Paso Texas. The route runs nearly straight across 452 miles, connecting Liberal with the Texas South and Southwest. The construction features a notably straight track segment and a prominent rail alignment along the route.
A fragmented OCR entry notes a new gun incident and a failure event with unclear wording. The readable items reference unspecified parties and a sequence of events, leaving key names and places unreadable.
The board states the inventor is entitled and the second Gathman shell will be overhauled in Mr Gathman’s presence to guard against imperfections. A later test with the regulation gun was a complete success.
Fifty bolomen and insurgents attacked Company E of the Ninth near Tarangnan Sa mar. The assault failed as bolomen were repelled. one cor poral and a scout were killed and a private wounded. Sixteen bolomen were killed and the riflemen fled. Captain F H Schoeffel led the company.
A proposed national Grand Army event in Cleveland Ohio may raise a $3000 surplus to fund a bronze statue of the late President McKinley. The plan has earned strong support from Grand Army figures and is likely to proceed, with endorsements from key organizers.
A British casualty note from Bralespralt dated November 13, as reported by Lord Kitchener, lists fifty-eight yeomanry and Boers involvement in the affair.
The Wichita board of education announces a resolution compelling school age children to attend. It states parents will be held responsible and threatens arrest or enforcement action against those who disregard the injunction.
Railings and rooftops host English sparrows now seen as a pest in Fort Scott and vicinity. A proposed plan aims to control the birds and reduce property damage and nuisance.
Judge Henry Neubauer issues an order directing Sheriff Brooks to arrest individuals in a case involving receipt of whisky and related unlawful possession. The court action names the arrest as part of ongoing proceedings.
The article notes a silver frame throne encrusted with diamonds and amethyst edged rug for Shah of Persia, with travelers including Sir Richard Burton estimating its value at $25,000,000. It also includes unrelated ad copy about cold cures and household goods.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a note about legal representation for William ab Haar, mentioning lawyers and a possible Delaware context. Details are unclear and entities uncertain.
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