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Newspaper
Cuba Advocate
Location
Cuba, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
2
The Advocate discusses carrier pigeons in the German army and royal aging milestones, noting the Duke of York as future Prince of Wales and Edward VII’s long heir status. It recounts peculiar anecdotes from St Louis to Pere Marquette, plus Belgian motor vehicles, a century-spanning navy payroll, and rising Paris death crisis reports.
Ruth Nollard eighteen was shot on Ninth street near Broadway by Budy Taylor twenty three a former sweetheart. He fired three shots from a repeating rifle from a lodging house window striking her chest and heart. Police arrested Taylor amid a hostile crowd as Miss Nollard, a dry goods clerk, died within an hour. Taylor had a violent history including an assault on her and had been released on bond.
Bert Owens was shot in the hip by a trio of men guarding corn near Doniphan. Neighbors including J W Dean and Mergany pursued the thieves as they looted Denman’s corn crib. Owens was carried to Grand Island for treatment after being wounded during the confrontation.
Dispatches report the Thirty-first infantry arriving at Manila and sailing March 15 aboard the Thomas after a patrol along the west coast of Batangas. They captured two insurgent officers and fourteen men, seized twenty six rifles, and destroyed 14 000 bushels of grain and 104 carabaos. A colonel named Christobal surrendered at Naie with two officers and twelve men. In another battle near Maria Leaja, government troops defeated 300 insurgents led by Rozeles, with insurgent losses of thirty killed and ten wounded and government casualties of eight killed and several wounded. Additional notes mention unrelated accidents, a public works bill increases funding for several cities, and a president’s approval of Indian affairs measures.
Fire at Simco Wisconsin destroys a residence killing E Perkins and his child. Mrs Perkins escapes by leaping from a second story window. neighbors report a rapid blaze and heroic escape. Authorities begin investigation into the blaze and its cause.
A fatal blaze at the Rochester Li dge works destroyed a five story building housing the Seneca Camera company. Two unidentified victims, a man and a boy, were burned beyond recognition. Frank Udell, brother-in-law of the company vice president, was likely fatally injured leaping from the fourth floor. Several others were seriously hurt, including Edward Theis, William Boeyink, David W. Allen, P. Conrad, Lieut. Kelsey Martin, Mary Vincent, Raymond Helom, and Frederick Case. About twenty workers escaped via fire escapes, while the building and apparatus suffered heavy losses and insurance covered most damages.
The sub-joint committee of miners and operators in Springfield district reached a mining scale agreement after a four hour meeting. The first district scale remains as last year with no expected material changes elsewhere. Operators claim victory as they resisted the 4 percent increase demanded in the district.
Crugifix leader Senor Jose Pestana fired three shots at a mob threatening his mansion after attempting to abduct the Brazilian vice consul's daughter. Police dispersed the attackers on foot and mounted, with cavalry patrolling the area as witnesses describe a tense confrontation.
In Washington on March 3 Dr. Talmage urges warm cooperation between preachers and newspapers. He cites Luke XVI 8, rebukes sacred laziness, and argues secular papers can strengthen religion. He calls for courtesy to journalists, a church press treaty, and notes reporters play a key role in biblical history and in future gospel spread.
A speaker calls for a Christian alliance between journalism and evangelism likening it to a sacred marriage of pulpit and press. He urges action to avert moral decline, invoking divine blessing on printing for salvation while noting a cricket’s alertness preventing disaster at sea.
A historic lake in South Africa known as Ngami has disappeared leaving a vast morass. Rivers feeding the lake have dried as rafts and float debris filled the river mouth, ending once fertile farmland and villages. Only sparse cattle kraals remain near the former lakebed.
In Boston two tents heated by the German army method demonstrate a baking theory for tuberculosis. A trench with sheet iron and a stove outlet surrounds the back tent, creating indoor heat over 200 degrees. A tubercular patient would be placed in the heated trench to kill the disease germs. The idea is attributed to a southern physician seen as a daring, original investigator.
Francis Bacon notes the principal fruit of friendship is easing the heart. He compares remedies for bodily ailments to the healing power of a true friend who listens, shares griefs and joys, and provides confession and counsel to relieve inner pressure.
In reminiscences of Oxford, Rev. W. Tuckwell recalls Dean Presence of Mind Smith of Christchurch in the 1830s. While boat leaking near Noneham, two undergraduates bailed as T- fell overboard. Smith struck the man on the head with a boat hook, saving both from drowning.
South Dakota officials paid about $11,000 for prairie dog and coyote scalps, mistaking some for wolf scalps. Experienced workers struggled to distinguish young coyote scalps from gray wolf pups.
A column recounts a widow known for extreme eating at meals, detailing how a summer resort guest consumed twelve ears of corn daily, grease and crumbs on face and hands, and chaotic dining. The piece calls gluttons unattractive and notes the widow’s history of three husbands.
Highland Iowa residents report a dramatic recovery for Mrs. W. H. Doty and her husband from long standing kidney trouble and rheumatism after using Dodd's Kidney Pills. Mrs. Doty credits the remedy with removing facial bandage pain and restoring strength. her husband also improves markedly. The tale promotes Dodd's Kidney Pills at 60 cents a box, six for $2.50, via local druggists or the Buffalo firm.
A training method for canaries in German breeding establishments uses automatic whistles to induce singing. Males are chosen from maid birds by how well they imitate the whistle, then sent to a second room for further instruction.
An advertisement touts a new grain beverage named Grain-O as a nutritious alternative to tea or coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made from grain-based ingredients, easy to prepare, and as affordable as coffee, urging parents to give it to improve kids’ health.
Secretary Cortelyou works long hours at the White House and with the president, starting early mornings and staying until late at night. The item promotes Garfield Tex as a cure for digestive ailments, claiming relief from liver and stomach disorders and headaches.
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