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Newspaper
North Platte Semi Weekly Tribune
Location
North Platte, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1902
Page
2
The State Undertakers association set June 25 for its annual state convention in Topeka. The list of items notes local and national figures and events, including political nominations and appointments, cholera in Pekin, and railway plans amid a busy period of government and industry news.
Republican senators aligned against reciprocity for sugar concerns held a two hour conference in Elkins room. They vowed to block amendments, support the House bill with Morrill amendment, and pursue either dropping the subject or adopting a rebate plan while counting on Democratic votes to shape the outcome.
From Pretoria June 13 reports describe Boers as increasingly friendly while bitterness targets France and Germany. They blame prolonged war on French and German press hype and hope one day to again rally with the British against a common foe. General Dewet praises younger fighters who held positions after Burghers withdrew.
The Commercial Pacific Cable company asks San Francisco officials for street permission to lay a conduit from Filton street to its Hobart building headquarters. The petition states a submarine cable will connect San Francisco with Honolulu and Manila and begin operation in November, with work already begun and cable savings starting in ninety days.
Victoria B C June 13 according to advices from Port Darwin a Malayan sailor survivor says ten men on a Malay trading schooner were attacked by Blacks off Cape Wilberforce and all but one were murdered. the wrecked Dutch bark Geertruida Gerarda was also abandoned at sea with only three survivors.
Sidi Ali the bey of Tunis died this morning in Tunis. He was born October 4, 1817 and succeeded his brother Sidi Mohamed Sadok on October 27, 1582. He is survived by his son Mohammed born in 1865 who now succeeds to the throne. The Tunisian royal line has held the throne since 101.
A tornado struck an empty Iowa Central excursion train five miles east of Corwith last night, derailing three cars as the train moved at thirty miles per hour. The engine and the last two coaches remained on the track. no injuries were reported.
In San Francisco on June 14 the transport Warren brought Major W. L. T. Waller and Lieutenant J. A. H. Day from Manila. Both Marine officers were recently court-martialed in the Philippines for cruelty to Filipinos and acquitted. They are noted as enfeebled in health from long service.
Kansas City Kansas mayor Craddock appoints Mrs. Liliam J. Adame as treasurer succeeding her husband. The appointment announced June 13 marks a key city financial post filled by a woman amid local government changes.
Colonel Christy relays a brutal Santa Rosa canyon massacre by General Torres troops. About 200 Yaqui including men women and children died after 600 soldiers surrounded the canyon at dawn and killed all believed able to carry arms. Bodies left at the scene. survivors driven toward Hermosillo.
At 7 o clock this evening Tracy and Merrill the convicts who escaped from the Oregon prison Monday after killing three guards are surrounded in a tract of timber probably 200 acres in extent one mile east of Gervais Marion county Two companies of national guard and about 100 armed citizens surround the timber and the escape now seems impossible.
President Francis authorized by exposition directors to sign a contract with Secretary of the Treasury Leslie Shaw. The deal binds the fair management to not operate on Sundays to comply with the federal act allocating 35 million dollars. Shaw's letter said vouchers for salaries or expenses would not be paid until the contract is signed.
Violent earthquakes have been felt for two weeks in Tulcan Ecuador near the Colombian border causing concern among residents and authorities. Guayaquil reports tremors intensifying during the last fortnight.
Irrigation investigations report Prof. Burton P. Fleming of the University of Wyoming as appointed AW expert in the irrigation investigations office. He will likely remain at Laramie through the assignment.
Miss Beasie Nye daughter of the late William Nye receives cards announcing her forthcoming marriage in Laramie Wyoming. The notice notes her father's passing and the social detail of the upcoming wedding in June.
The Paris court ordered Joseph Reinach and the Siecle manager to pay 1000 francs to Madam Haney widow and her son after a January 1899 suit asserting 200000 francs in damages for injuries from accusations against her deceased husband in the Siecle.
J Pierpont Morgan departed London this afternoon for Venice via Paris completing his continental journey. The move signals Morgan’s continued international engagements as he travels through Europe.
A London dispatch reports Morgan may gain control of Cunard interests if the Imperial Premiers conference delays action. Morgan accelerates efforts in London sending ships and colonial officers to advance his aims.
Fort Worth Texas June 12 over one million acres of Texas school lands are placed on the market after the state Supreme court ruled that renewing leases to cattlemen was illegal.
Safe blow opened at the Bank of Fountain in Fountain Colorado fifteen miles from Colorado Springs last night. Police seek clues as investigators inspect the ruin at the bank vault and review security footage.
Cambridge University, England, June 11 awarded Whitelaw Reid the degree of doctor of laws. The public orator praised Reid for his prior visit to England, his role as special ambassador to the coronation, his ambassadorship to France, editor work on Talleyrand’s memoirs, and his long leadership of the New York Tribune and charity efforts for poor children.
London June 11 government leader A J Balfour denied a rumor that Lord Kitchener conspired with the government to induce Hoers to surrender. Balfour said no pledges or assurances had been given by Kitchener beyond what was public. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain cited Cape Colony petitioning parliament for suspending its constitution and awaited Cape ministry’s views. An imperial act would be required before any change.
The House committee on military affairs voted 7 to 3 against reporting favorably on the Senate passed bill to promote General John R. Brooke to lieutenant general and retire him at that rank. The dissent stemmed from the panel's stance on advancing Surgeon General Starnberg and a general opposition to retirements at advanced grades.
Harry Tracey and accomplice Dave Merrill killed three guards and escaped from the Oregon penitentiary. Tracey is wanted in Colorado to answer murder robbery and horse stealing charges. He bound the Routt county cattleman Valentine Hoy and freed the sheriff at Aspen before fleeing to Oregon.
The House voted down the measure to transfer forest reserves to the Agriculture Department and to empower the president to set up game and fish preserves. The bill died by striking out the enacting clause.
San Juan Puerto Rico June 11 Extensive floods have washed through the Patillas district causing five persons drowned and sweeping away houses. Sugar properties and cattle losses reported as the water recedes.
Morgan to dine with Joseph Choate the United States ambassador and Mrs Choate tomorrow as King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria attend the event in London.
Swedes depart from Copenhagen for the United States in large numbers, mainly young emigrants seeking new opportunities abroad. The report notes a rising trend in transatlantic movement from this port.
Edward Hale who shot and killed Miss Zora Donahue in Cantril on Decoration Day hanged himself in the Keosauqua jail. The prisoner was found dead today and local authorities reported the incident as a suicide.
A severe tornado struck Clay and Becker counties in Minnesota and parts of the White Earth reservation on June 11. Fifteen deaths are reported, with many injured and extensive farm property damage including hundreds of livestock losses. The storm tracked about one and a half miles wide for 30 to 50 miles, destroying churches and homes from Ulen to Walworth and near Atlanta.
Washington June 1. The senate approved a naval bill worth over 75 million dollars. The measure funds two first class battleships two first class armored cruisers and two gunboats but deletes a house plan to build one of each in government yards. Meanwhile Mr Turned urged the Nicaragua route in favor of isthmian canal alternatives noting title issues with the Panama Canal Company and possible government encumbrances if purchased.
Gustav Dirks, a well known newspaper illustrator, shot and killed himself in his New York studio tonight. He had been ill and broken down by overwork recently. He came to the city from Chicago several years ago.
London dispatch states that J Pierpont Bassador and Mrs Choate are scheduled to travel tomorrow. The report notes routine diplomatic engagements and mentions coordinating schedules with host officials in the capital.
Washington report on June 11 states the president will sign a measure transferring forest lands to a federal agency and outline new game and fish management rules. The move aims to streamline conservation while addressing land use.
BAN JUAN P R June 11 Extension district of this island reports five persons drowned and many others left penniless after the flooding.
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