Prohibition Debate and Local Political Moves Across Nebraska
The report highlights E Bigelow challenging Gov Thayer over party positions, Knights of Pythias lodges weighing anti liquor measures, Beatrice sewer projects, and Lincoln and Omaha political activity. Reports note republican and democratic stances on liquor, local convention adjournments, and public notices about elections and infrastructure.
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Marshall & Pe
Eee
E. Bigelow
Gov
Thayer
Pephition
Republican Party
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Fremont
O'Neill
Nebraska
Geno
Nathaniel ‘Bracey
BE P, Reynolds & Co
Wymore
Neb
Potter Monument
Washington County
Seward
Frank Slonecker
O. E. Bernacker
Fre‘mont
St. Paul
Lincoln
Chicago
St Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Jce
Lloyd
Douglas County
Council Bluffs
Wahoo
Lena Webbeke
From Tuition Stel Board
Butler County
Funeral for Hon. John Wentworth Held This Morning
Chicago dispatch reports funeral services for the late Hon. John Wentworth were held this morning. The obituary notes his public service and standing in the community.
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Long John Wentworth
Chicago
Hon
John Wentworth
Davenport Public Works Reveals Overflowed Lands Plan
Fragmented notes show Davenport discussing public baildt and river issues. Mentions ramps, lands, stables at Fort Robinson, a spill to declare river below Wanell, and pension bills tied to navigation and portage priorities.
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Davenport
Fron
Forte 1 Robinson
Wanell
Coroner Jury Blames Lehigh Valley Crash Engineers
After a three day session in Mauch Chunk the coroner's jury finds engineers of locomotives 452 and 466 guilty of gross negligence for not spotting the red signal in time and for failing to bring the train under proper control. Lookout men and rear brakeman are faulted for neglecting signals and duties amid the Mud Run disaster. The panel also censures conductors for not ensuring brakemen protected the rear and for not enforcing controlling speed at the station.
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Mauch Chunk
Mud Ran
Tamend
Died of a broken heart at funeral of O. B. Squires
Chicago dispatch reports the death of O. B. Squires long time assistant postmaster who rose from errand boy to clerk. His funeral at Emanuel Baptist Church drew crowds and Masonic honors as Dr Lorimer denounced civil service methods amid stirring applause and calls for reform.
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Chicago Dispatch
O. 8
Squires
Chicago
Emanuel Baptist Church
Lorimer
Knights Templar
Condins
Dr.er
Ieee
Nebraska and Iowa inventors showcase diverse devices
Inventors Edmund H. Ambler of Beatrice Nebraska and Benjamin F. Shattler of Davenport Illinois present window screen fixtures and a wheel plow. Thomas Cascaden of Waterloo Iowa, O. Johnson of Coal City La, William from Blue Hill Nebraska and J McKie of Wayne are listed with designs including a neck yoke coupling and a door hanger.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Edmund H. Ambler
Beatrice
Neb
Benjamin F. Shattler
Davenport
Thomas Cascaden
Waterloo
Johnson
Oskar
William Blue Hill
J . McKie
Wayne
Ramsay Dakota Farmers Struggle With Starvation Report
Fragmentary notes describe Ramsay Dakota farmers facing poverty and famine. Several families reportedly endured severe hunger while crops failed and residents struggled through hard times.
Democratic oration in Indiana stirs crowd despite rain
Judge Thurman spoke in Indiana amid heavy rain to a large audience, praising the state’s democratic spirit and urging laborers to understand their duties. He contrasted tariff positions of Democrats and Republicans, arguing for lowering duties on necessities for working people.
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Indiana
Thurman
Penu
New York
Mississippi
Ian
Senate
National Treasury
Morton
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Rhinecliffe
Levi P. Morton
Fragmentary Text Reflects Dull Political Rhetoric
The passage blends political boasts with vague plans to strengthen industry and national prosperity. It mentions unity in ranks and a firm belief in future success, but contains unclear references and garbled phrases that obscure concrete actions or named entities.
Favors a Federation of All Labor Bodies
Philadelphia dispatch reports Grand Master Powderly moves toward federation and cooperation of all labor groups. He sent telegrams to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Richmond and to the Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen in Columbus urging unified action on disputes and legislation. He predicts positive results and notes cooperation with unions on Union Pacific and other roads.
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Congress
Senate
House
Sahel
Bronx
Gener Sheridan
Army
Naer
Pacific Railroad
United Stats
St. Marie
Blair
Montana
Washington Territories
Canada
Great Britain
United States
Bitte
Bikton
Ntares
Ace and Railway Railroad
Kence
Philadelphia Dispatch
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Richmond
Brotherhood of
Railroad Brakemen
Columbus
P.M
Arthur
Brakemen’s Brotherhood
Puriapelphia—Convention of Brotherhood of Railway Brakemen
Powderly
Burlington
Brotherhood
Beranton
Way
Union Pacific
Mmatmere
Empiremen
A Clash with the Commissioner
Baltimore dispatch reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered crude oil transport charges from Washington Pennsylvania to Baltimore above 40 cents per barrel. Pennsylvania Railroad officials defended a 50 cent rate, citing low returns and threatening to abandon traffic. Judge Cody insisted the commission cannot recognize the company's right to selectively accept or decline traffic offers.
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Baltimore Dispatch
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore
Washington
Penn
Pennsylvania
Roberts
Cooley
Cody
Traffic
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Ed Burke
Harry Matterson
William Welch
Charley Moore
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Harry Migles
Tommy Miles
Lincoln Board of Trade Building Association
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Isaac Johnson
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Benjamin Palmerton
Grand Lodge
Palmerton
Palmerton Was 4 Four Old, and A To Sele Deen Bakit Bane
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Custer County
W.C. Woodham
Ramsay
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