Omaha daily bee., 1907-02-13
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LEaIsLArIvE.
The subcommittee of the Nebraska leg
islature which was to draft statewide
primary law, has blocked out the main
provisions of the bill and will coon have
Il ready to report. Page !
Some of the senators who voted against
he county option bill at Lincoln last
J, Nek profess to be ready to vote for 1t II
=. Nerly amended. Page
:: 8 for Greater Omaha are reported
90 the senate without an amend
at. but with with recommendation for
passage. Page
Nebraska house makes the anti-pass
and 2-cent fare bills special order for
| Thursday. Page
Nebraska senate puts in most cf day on
special Lincoln day exercises Page
Campaign contributors and reciprocal
demurrage bills. South Dakota administra-
tion measures. go to the governor. The
house also passes several important SEN
ate bills. Page
Lower house of the Iowa legislature
passes bill fixing passenger fares with
out dissenting vote. Under the terms
of the bill roads roads are divided into
three classes and the fares are cents,
IN cents and cents, respectively
Page 9
Representatives OF. Nebraska railroads
appear before legislative committee and
argue that the proposed 2-cent fare would
not be a compensatory rate. Page 1
NEBRASKA.
Railroad agents work up sentiment
against 2-cent fare law by argument that
it will end all low excursions. Page
| wisp of human hair taken from the
Platte at Fremont causes a careful search
for body. Theory is held Mrs. Emily
Greenlief. who disappeared, may have
drowned herself. Page
Sensations are promised in the suit OF
Etten Hart at Fremont against Maccabees
for insurance on life of her father, who
was killed In Wyoming. Page
Young Mems Republican club of Lin
coin holds it's annual banquet, which is
attended by the governor. senator-elect
Brown. most of members Of legislature
and large delegation from Omaha.
Rags .
Four people drowned at Columbus while
4 attempting to escape. from flood OF a,onp
river. which had surrounded their home.
Much damage at other places Rags
Captain Mapes, formerly in charge of
accompany OF the Twenty-fifth of Browns
vile fame. has been ordered to return
from the Philippines and rejoin that regi-
ment at once. Page 3
King Edward opens British Parliament
and takes occasion to thank United
! States for prompt and kindly action at
Kingston. Hint Is dropped that some
thing may be done TO curb the power OF
} the House Of Lords. Page !
In.
stove in the residence of Count witte
which for some reason failed 10 explode
1t was charged with nitro-glycerine.
WARRINGTON.
r CONGRESSMAN Kinkaid defines his posi-
ton on court bill. Never opposed holding
| term at North Platte. but simply de-
t manded an additional place in the Sixth
district Page
l Congressman Kennedy writes Nebraska
! Legislature defining his position on shiT
. subsidy and pointing out possibly legls
I lators may not understand the situation
Pags ]
The senate committee on agriculture
= has decided TO let the Burkett amendment
regarding grazing lands remain in th'
bill. rage
{ Hundred and nifty persons drowned OF
{ frozen TO death as result OF sinking OF
1 steamer Tarchmont by schooner Harry
; Knowlton. near Block Island Page
Z District Attorney Jerome accuses. ThaN
3 defense OF attempt to deceive the jury
4 and sensational scene ensues. Court al
4 lows remarks 20 stand and Mr. Delmai
notes an exception. Another expert says
1 prisoner was insane Page
/ Former Governor Frank w. Higgins Il
4 dead at his home at Olean. N. Y.
3 Mileage books for 1000 miles will b'
sold in Nebraska at cents mile here
e after. PAse
h Young Women's Christian association
& serves notice on tenants that II mus
y have possession Of ground at Seventeenth
:. street and st. Mary's avenue Pags
Q John d. Creighton said to have been Sc
: lected 20 continue benefactions OF Coun
n John A. Creighton Page
o DR.. F. j. swoboda accuses insanity
board Of acting so slowly that insan'
ward at county hospital is hlled. DIR. Til
= den says the board does all IL can
10 Omaha retail grocers threaten 10 estab
}. lish cooperative wholesale house II lob
!, bers do not refuse to sell to consumers
u including their employees. Page Il
SPORT.
Wassem, though much the lighter maj
proves t. be ogile and secures two on
!, OF three falls from Simmer, the low
giant. rage
- COUNCIL BLUFFS AND IOWA.
:. jeremiah eKlly. pioneer and prominen
: resident of Sioux City. dies In carriage a
: | .o.,,ie % heart diaeaRa induced nv ex
,e citement OF nephew's wedding. Page