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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1900
Page
2
Reports show Chicago public debt at 26332000 while the Trench senate passes the amnesty measure. Other items note Arbuckle Bros cutting coffee price, Missouri and Mississippi population shifts, and various international and local events.
Washington outlines pressing House agenda for the new session with moves on war revenue tax cuts the army reorganization river and labor bill and several appropriations. The 10 cent oleomargarine tax faces strong dairy opposition as leaders seek quick action.
The river and harbor committee heard engineer corps officers Col Ohnel Robert Lt Col Haines and Capt Riche on Gulf of Mexico and Mississippi works. Much time was devoted to Aransas Pass Texas.
In Huntington West Virginia on December 3 the steamers Tom Dodsworth and Volunteer two Pittsburg towkboats collided twenty miles above the city. Nearly thirty coal boats carrying about 600000 bushels of coal sank in the mishap with losses estimated at 100000 dollars.
The body of Colonel Liscum was taken from the transport Thomas at San Francisco and escorted to the Presidio for transfer to Washington.
In St Paul on December 1, lawmakers discuss a temporary six week vacancy created by Senator Davis funeral. Attention centers on Governor Lind and potential successors as the legislature will decide soon.
Rapid City reports mixed census results with Lawrence County gaining 6,224 residents while Butte and Meade see small increases. Other Black Hills counties lose population. total regional population stands at 37,590.
San Antonio reports a terrible collision on the Mexican Central between Tamanacha and Symon near Jamilico. Two trains, one with 150 construction workers and a 55-car freight, crashed at 30 miles per hour, scattering wreckage and killing several and injuring about sixty. Engineers and firefighters perished. most victims were Mexican passengers. The crash, described as the worst in Mexico, occurred on the main line near Jimulco.
Prof. Moore of the Weather Bureau says a Richmond court of appeals decision on a rice cargo damage warns that vessel masters must heed storm advisories. He argues the ruling favors warnings as guidance and notes forecast verification rates and long gaps without major marine storms following warnings.
Thousands awaited Mr. Kruger near the Cathedral hotel as he replied to Bonn students about Transvaal education and shook hands with each. He then appeared on the balcony to cheers and later spoke to a Pan German League deputation about Boer German relations. He is expected to stay through Wednesday.
Consul Shumann at Maing reports to the state department that if U S shoe manufacturers study Egypt's trade needs they can conquer the market. He notes they could offer better cheaper shoes than Swiss firms who control Egypt's trade, having driven French goods out.
The sanitary department opened a new public bath for women in Santiago de Cuba. About 800 girls and women used the facility yesterday, replacing prior bathing in a cave unprotected from interruptions by men who stole their clothing.
WYMORH Neb Nov 28 Conductor EH E Wheeler injured at Table Rock last week faced amputation but is expected to pull through and save his arm as muscles above and below the elbow were ground to a pulp.
Manila dispatch reports Captain Greene of the Thirty third Infantry accepting the surrender of one thousand bolomen at Vigan on Luzon island. The action reflects ongoing hostilities in the Philippine campaign.
Washington reports the monthly government totals for November 1900 with receipts of 48,344,514 and expenditures of 41,278,660, producing a surplus of 7,065,854. Customs yield 18,550,296, down 654,121 from a year ago. internal revenue 27,559,159, up 3,865,905. miscellaneous 2,238,058, down 1,812,842.
Fire discovered at 11 30 in the Treasury Department files room on the third floor. It was extinguished before serious damage. Room 60 used by the Interior department auditor suffered loss of some temporary supplies. Cause not definite, suspected ROS combustion or a defective tie.
Diana endures a dreary life as Paul Andsell pursues a promised fortune, while Leila plans to shield the family from upheaval. Gossip of London and a Christmas gathering at Temple Dene loom as Gervis returns with a bride, revealing tensions between lovers and kin. Leila greets Gladdy and bonds over shared secrets, hinting at past heartache and new loyalties.
In a frost brightening Temple Dene, Francis Templeton sits aloof as Leila Desmond comforts him. Syb resents changes and longs for misfortune to strike the returning heir and his bride, while Leila gently rebukes her, and the family dynamics hinge on love versus envy.
George Edwin Black notes in the Indianapolis News that maggots may infest fall stored fruit under cloth tops and loose seals. Larvae hatch into flies within days, but fruit kept in air tight cans stays safe. Pyrethrum powder in the fruit room aids elimination.
A southern MP expelled for forgery and pillorying reflects a career akin to Jabez Balfour. After death, a handwritten prayer lists nine London houses Essex estate and asks divine aid for counties Middlesex Essex Herefordshire a merchant voyage for the Mermaid and bank bills.
Architect M Gaulet of Thea ter Francaise in Paris plans a salon next to the state box for President Loubet. The space once Talma's dressing room was a lumber room and later an office. A small ante room will connect to the box to receive or withdraw actors between acts.
The Cecil family appears to run the British empire with Lord Salisbury as prime minister. Lord Cranbourne as under secretary for foreign affairs. Lord Selborne leading the admiralty. Arthur Balfour as first lord of the treasury and leader of the house of commons. Gerald Balfour as secretary of Ireland.
At present thirteen incorporated automobile clubs operate in the United States. The statement notes the growth of organized car clubs and their nationwide distribution across cities and states.
Courts sustain city ordinance prohibiting distribution of advertising handbills and circulars in streets vestibules and porches. Interior Pennsylvania newspapers seek similar measures arguing street littering is a widespread problem and warrants action beyond Philadelphia.
David R. Snooner of Orange New Jersey a lawyer convicted of embezzling 1375 dollars from the estate of Catherine Brelit of Rockport Indiana was sentenced to six months imprisonment. The rest of the text provides moral reflections on risk and ruin.
Laura J. Smith of Minneapolis Minnesota is named State Organizer for the Independent Order of Good Templars and National Organizer for the American Anti Drink League. A short life of illness prompted her to credit Dodd's Kidney Pills with restoring her health after kidney disease, with emphasis on affordable relief and continued use to maintain well being.
The Passenger department of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway issued a booklet listing populations of all U S cities with 25 000+ residents from the 1900 census. Copies available by mail with two cent postage to the General Passenger Agent Chicago. A blank cartridge will make the most noise.
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