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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
7
In a small town conversation, a constable and Mr. Nason discuss a shifting generation and risky mechanical ideas. Nason cites his son Sam as a example of clever yet dangerous innovation, from pulleys lifting hay to replanting potatoes, fearing overreliance on brains over brawn.
A controversial report from Dixie Land claims a minister was found guilty in a murkadek related case. Details are sparse and the language reflects sensational framing of the event. Further verification is advised.
In Valdosta a grand jury found Rev J G Rawlins guilty as an accessory in the murder of two Carter children. Rawlins and his sons Milton Jesse and Alf Moore were convicted earlier. Moore confessed. The plan involved killing the Carter parents at supper as the children ran out. The feud between the ministries led to the deadly plot with the log house siege and a final shoot through a door crack.
Henry S. Lehr known as Harry strolls into a fashionable Sth avenue hat store near Sherry’s. He trials many women’s hats for an hour, leaving without purchase, all while dressed head to toe in brown. The shop girls bustle to please but can’t find a fit for the discerning husband.
Colonel Bowie returns to Maryland to find Bill, one of his ten pals, driving a mule and new wagon. Bill explains he bought a “bottle outfit” for one hundred dollars on credit and cannot pay when the note comes due, pleading that he cannot be forced to pay.
In a brief reflection from The Chantauquan, Oliver Wendell Liolmes argues against exclusive tastes in trees noting every species holds peculiar beauties in fitting places. The piece contends that judging landscapes by a single standard ignores valuable qualities in different landscape inhabitants.
An Arizona immigration inspector writes to the federal commissioner complaining that fast freight trains on the Mexican border hinder proper inspections for Chinese exclusion. He proposes a pepper spray tactic and says at least a sneeze could reveal concealed migrants.
Reno report says Nat Goodwin and Tiv Kreling were arrested for horse stealing and jailed in Carson City for an hour while promoter James Edward Britt allegedly orchestrated the chase from Tahoe. A later order released them, and the pair reportedly spent money denying the alleged prank.
A cloudburst sent Lyons creek over twenty feet, flooding farm land near Wreford Kansas. About thirty people from Junction City Ubapute and Topeka camping nearby were awakened by the flood and escaped in their night clothes.
In Cleveland a loud thunderstorm woke Leela Morton and saved her father Melville Morton from death after burglars broke in and chloroformed him. The assailants ransacked the home and took a small booty before the storm interrupted their crime.
The Taft party aboard the Manchuria enjoyed a warm reception from Japanese government and public in Osaka and Kyoto. Secretary Taft and Miss Alice Roosevelt were honored at an outdoor fete, with Miss Roosevelt given a bouquet. Taft praised the gracious welcome and noted harmony between official and popular will.
In St Petersburg officials discuss Japanese terms and Russia’s red lines as Witte’s powers are clarified. In Washington President Roosevelt urges swift federal action on New Orleans yellow fever, following a joint civic resolution. An engine accident near Milo Bay Bayonne ends tragically for the engineer.
Galveston reports Texas has extended the quarantine against Louisiana to the whole state. State Health Officer Tabor telegraphed border inspectors that infected points are now under quarantine for a longer period than the prior measure.
In Ph0enix Arizona a grim mystery surrounds the death by suicide of Prof. S C Lewis Tempe public schools principal. The school was closed for weeks during painting work when a foul odor led to discovery of the body in a severely decomposed state.
City officials and business leaders request President Roosevelt to place full U S government control on the yellow fever campaign in New Orleans. They expect Surgeon General Wyman to join actively within fourteen days with government resources to revitalize confidence and combat the outbreak.
New York reports engineer Wilien Mooney died after his engine left the Steep embankment at Bayonne New Jersey and plunged into Newark Bay. Passengers on the excursion train from Atlantic City were marooned on a trestle above the bay and saved by a coupling pin and the engineer’s bravery as the train derailed after an open switch.
Beatrice Nebraska Councilman Harry Ford faced four charges of selling intoxicating liquor at a county court preliminary hearing. The case moved to district court for the September term with bond fixed at 500 dollars. Only one witness testified. Ford did not admit to any liquor sale.
In Des Moines Iowa two robbers entered the office of contractor S P Roberts in the business district shortly after 2 pm and robbed him of 3215 in cash and over 508 in checks. Roberts was alone and pedestrians were outside when one assailant grabbed him while the other secured the money and checks.
Reports from New Orleans describe a slowing yellow fever outbreak with fewer deaths while cases rise. Authorities push sanitation drives, naval and civil force support, and public cooperation to eradicate the mosquito and prevent intrastate encroachment.
ST PETERSBURG reports that after months of work a Russian project for a new popular representative assembly is near completion. The commission, urged by Emperor Nicholas and the grand dukes, approved a key two thirds finality clause and backed wider press access, signaling reformist intent though critics warn it may fall short of liberal expectations. The discussion frames a shift toward indirect representation amid zemstvo debate and public patience with autocratic limits.
Detective notes in Michigan report a theft from Crystal Salt Company of SEstair with papers and cash valued around 25 dollars missing. Lieutenant Lally of the Cub unit reserved a muster age. the officer mentions robbery weeks ago and recovery of some papers.
Fragmentary text suggests Moore and Governor Higgins are tied to a years ago pardon matter involving New York City. References to Moore’s Cleveland residence and Kayne Strahan wedding indicate a local public notices style about governance and notoriety.
Joan Beuger as receiver of Salmon and Salmon filed suit against Kansas City State Bank and Wiley Cox alleging transfers totaling 313130 in face value were made to the Kansas City bank while Salmon Bank was insolvent to create a preferred creditor and obstruct proper statutory use of Salmon Bank assets.
Adam Kreuter of Nelson & Kreuter laundry supply agents Chicago pleaded guilty in municipal court to offering a 1500 bribe to former Supervisor J B Strause. He was fined 1000 dollars with an alternative of time in the house of correction. the sentence was paid.
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