Omaha daily bee., 1907-01-06

AoAn OF s0tuUU. 4, rage 4.
President jeffrey of the Rio Grande
railroad testifes regarding the effect on
competition OF the consolidation of the
Union and Southern Pacific lines.
I, Page 4.
Wreckage floating ashore indicates pos
sibly the Pacific mail steamer Panama
may have been wrecked with over 100
people on board. I, Page q.
Chicago convention will ask president
to send special message to congress ask
Ing for immediate passage Of reciprocal
demurrage act I, Page 3
w. H. Michael, consul general at CAL
cutta, India, is on his way home on
sixty-day leave. Rumor says he will not
return. I, Page 2
GENERAL NEWS.
Real estate men agree that Omaha prop
erty is priced too low at present and
that coming season will see activity in
building continued.
II, Page 3.
New Yprl6s census at end of 1906 shows
the population of the city to have grown
$4,000 during the year, or more than a
thousand day. III, Page g..
City Engineer Rosewater plans another
big storm sewer for Omaha drainage sys-
tenn 70 be built during the year.
n, Page q
FOREIGN.
Electoral campaign throws all Germany
in ferment and emperor has strong de-
sire to take an active part. I, Page 2
Japan and Russia are having difficult
time, attempting to renew treaty relations
broken off by the war. I, Page L
NEBRASKA.
Indications that reform forces in the
legislature and the corporation element
will bring the contest to a showdown early
In the session Corporations make stand
in the senate. T. Page /
Governor Sheldon announces he will ap-
point Robert Cowell railway commissioner
in case his failure to be sworn in with
other officers invalidates his title to office.
I. Page 3
Supreme court rebukes John T. Gathers
in deciding case brought against Frank e.
Moores as mayor l. Page 3
Supreme court decides building inspector
must issue permit for erection of gas
receiver, I, Page Q
General Manager Mohler OF the Union
Pacific and Grand Master Hannahan of
the Firemens brotherhood take steps to
prevent spread of the strike on the
Southern Pacific. I, Page 2
Father who lives In Kansas kidnaps his
child from the Creche where it had been
left by it's mother. Child is later re-
covered. II, Page q
Three Omaha Chicago roads now in
active competition for the fast mail con-
tract for next four years
II. Page 10
Grand nephew Of old Red Cloud a wit
ness in the Modisett land fraud case.
I, Page 5
Kansas City is asking for still greater
discrimination against Omaha in grain
rates to the southeast. I Page 2
Federal court holds that Indian woman
who has been allotted Ii I'D still retains
the title, though 1t had been passed to
husband from whom she was subsequently
divorced. I, Page 2
News from western army posts.
II, Page 6
What is doing among the secret So
cieties II, Page &
Happenings in Omaha suburbe.
II, Page {
woMAN's WORK.
Nebraska Public Library commission re-
port shows that the travelling library
work is growing steadily in popularity
and women's clubs are aiding in it's ex
tension. I, Page
Omaha Young womens Christian asso
ciation is planning for a big reception
under direction OF its gymnasium depart
ment, on Tuesday evening. at it's present
quarters. I, Page
Omaha society folks are looking for
little quiet since the holidays are past
Bridge whist holds sway as an amuse
ment and viii shorten the hours Of Lent
Z Page I
COUNCIL BLUFFS AND IOWA
Long looked for report of Enginee
| Keirsted on valuation of water works ar
/ rives and is locked up until council com
mittee meets. I, Page
Civic league of Des Moines files SOM
sensational ahidavits. alleging fraud II
making, up jury list and drawing th'
! juries. Page
Some facts about few OF the notable
boxing referees in the United States.
I, Page
Scores in the doubles and singles II
the city bowling tournament. l. Page
MAGAZINE SECTION.
In the Magazine Section OF The Sunda!
Bee will be found character sketch o
Albert l.. Mohler. vice president and gen
eral manager of the Union Pacific rail
road; an Account OF Bomb Thrpwing Il
Rome; Gossip of Plays and Players; Mu
sic and Musical Matters; Stage Beautie
in the Making; John c. Nelson's Rise Il
the World; Cretans Win Their Lonl
Fight; When Steamboats, Churned Mis-
souri's Waters; THE Angel from Pitts
burg" Quaint Capers of Cupid; The Doom
| of King Peter; Weekly Grist OF Sporting
Gossip. 10 PaEs
oKMDAHN's SECTION.
In the Children's Section OF The Sun
day Bee win be found Buster Brown
Talk With the Busy Bees; Little Journey
by Little Folks; Little June's Narroe Es
cape; Winter sports for city Children
'aThe Story OF the Saratogas;" LOvsl.
Lily and the Shark. 2sgS
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