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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
2
A round of Nebraska items includes a fatal northern strike on an unknown man near Sodland, a Benedict octogenarian dies after a paralytic stroke, legal and political moves with state appointments, and community events. Notable names feature Olson J, Adna Dobson, James A. Ramney, Henry Selby, and Captain W. Marshall memorabilia moved to Plattsmouth.
Lizzie Cottman, a district school teacher near Harrison, Nebraska, waded waist deep through debris filled floodwaters to reach a horse and pull pupils and herself to safety. She tethered the horse and secured the building, holding the line for about 45 minutes until neighbors aided the rescue and all students were saved.
A 26 year old man named Guy Anderson committed suicide at his home near Waco Nebraska. He bound his legs with wire to a fence post then ignited nearby rubbish and cut his throat with a pocket knife. The coroner’s jury found death resulted from his own actions.
Managers in Manchester district plan to send a selected group of British skilled workers to the United States. They will tour New England Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati and Chicago to learn automatic and tool trade techniques. The aim is to persuade British labor to adopt better methods to retain global market share. A Hoboken firm reportedly cornered the peanut market buying nuts in Chicago Boston and New York and 125 carloads from Norfolk Virginia with prices rising from 70 to 90 cents per bushel.
A Burlington westbound passenger train struck an engine at the St. Joseph and Grand Island road crossing near Endicott Nebraska, damaging the smoker but preventing major harm. Passengers escaped with only minor cuts from shattered glass as the coach remained largely intact.
The roundup notes dockers resume in Marseilles, famine and cholera devastate India, bubonic plague cases rise in Capetown, Birmingham coal miners return to work, Lisbon fire destroys 28 buildings. Potomac floods threaten Williamsport, Lake Shore railroad workers gain pay rises, a Kansas City suburban crash injures several, Vladivostok iron and steel duties rise, and Santiago port wreck Merrimac blown up. Plus Dutch and American notices on payroll thefts, Porto Rico governance, Pekin negotiations, Crete incorporation, and local crimes and accidents.
Kruger has left for Hilversum Holland where he will stay for some time. The burgomaster of Utrecht and a large crowd bid him farewell at the railway station.
Calls from Thurston McBride Lindsay and ex Representatives Allen Mississippi and John F. Miller Indiana to the president urge speedy organization of the St. Louis exposition commission as required by law. Salina reports two dentists famed for eccentricity and mutual friendliness.
Dr. Talmage’s Easter sermon centers on 1 Corinthians 15 20 Christ risen as first fruits. He describes resurrected bodies as glorious immortal and free of disease, foretelling a heaven filled with labor and joy and the reunion of loved ones at the final dawn.
Richmond, a growing center for preparations to lighten dark skin and straighten hair, now ships five firms worldwide. Clients include African markets, Cuba, Porto Rico, and a recent shipment to Cape Town. The product line expands as demand rises among consumers seeking lighter complexions and straighter hair.
A Loa Chow Herald anti milk proclamation urges restraint in milk consumption citing harm to calves and life span fears. Residents of Sing Sing seek to rename to Ossining to shed prison stigma, but prefer quiet growth and philosophical indifference over public push for change.
The Lewis and Harris Fishermen's Association calls for a close season from February to May, while Stornoway merchants oppose it and Moray Firth fishermen want no close season. Separately, Norwegian forces number about 80 000 including line, militia and coast artillery units.
Mrs. Samuel G. Dyer of M'Carro n Michigan shares a detailed letter describing years of heart pain and insomnia. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills for about a year she reports complete relief, improved health, and restored sleep, attributing her recovery solely to the remedy.
The Queen of Hanover, older than Queen Victoria, remains in exile with her title. Queen Marie resides near a villa built by the Duke of Cumberland at Traum See in Gmunden, Upper Austria. She drives and walks publicly and, if alive, will turn 83 next April.
A Missouri writer reports on Saskatchewan and Assiniboia new farm districts. He cites high yields from limited acreage, noting 400 bushels wheat from 15 acres, 60 bushels barley per acre, and 100 bushels oats per acre, plus thriving cattle and swine. Information available from government agents.
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