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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
2
Valentine reports 30 below zero and widespread illness as scarlet fever surges in Beatrice. Beatrice and surrounding counties see schools closed, cases rise, and several deaths. Other Nebraska towns note fires, bank liquidations, accidents, and various losses as officials address the crises.
At a conference in Lansing Michigan Governor Rich and officials including State Treasurer Mambitzer and Secretary of State Berry faced a grand jury investigation. The probe, first in 27 years, centers on alleged election fraud in the 1892 constitutional amendments and may force resignations. Deputy Secretary Lindholm testified as records were offered.
A debate over remarks directed at Hawaii continues as Catchings is twice cautioned for unparliamentary language. A Mississippi gentleman objects to the tone, while Hawaiian correspondence is forwarded by the President.
The receiver for the Farmers bank of Hope in Dickinson county reports that only 22.67 dollars remain for dividend among depositors after W P Robinson vanished two years ago in a bold fraud. A 1700 dollar reward drew no finder, with sightings in Portland Chicago New Orleans Galveston and elsewhere failing to trap the fugitive.
Ex-mayor and re election hopeful J J Davenport visited Star Editor W R Nelson demanding a retraction. A heated exchange followed ending with a shoulder blow and Davenport drawing a revolver before being disarmed and beaten by office staff. The incident shocks local politics.
Judge Clute issues a restraining order stopping Kenyal an Albany senate clerk from inserting Henry W Olfert s name to replace Senator McCarty on the senate roll. McCarty ousted by Republicans over clerk usurping presiding officer duties. outcome could affect party votes to pass measures over the governor s veto.
A telegram from Hot Springs Ark informs Pinkerton detectives that Fritz Diehm, a famed diamond thief, has been captured there. He allegedly stole $150000 worth of diamonds at a Dayton Ohio railroad station in November 1891 from salesman R H Kranig. Diamonds were recovered December 13 with the arrest of accomplice William Harless alias Charles Blondy.
Kansas City Missouri February 5 After a ten minute deliberation jurors convict J W McNamara ex priest of slandering Father William J Daton He is fined 590 dollars and sentenced to twelve months in the county jail An appeal was taken and bond set at 1500 which was not posted The jury in the Father Lillis case remains split five for conviction to one for acquittal
New York Feb 5 Theodore Carter chairman of the national Republican committee said the Northwest may name a presidential candidate at the convention. He noted friends of ex Senator Spooner of Wisconsin favor him as a strong Northwest aligned option and that his name will likely receive favorable consideration.
The fragment cites Guiana sandpaper trees, Ireland’s population drop since 1841, a smokeless powder named Plastomenites by Herr icGuttler, and census hints of Washington city growth. It also mentions an early 1518 horse arrival to the continent and a vague United States population figure amid garbled text.
The McCrary resolution debate opened with sharp exchanges over Hawaiian policy. Mr Boutelle of Maine clashed with Mr Catchings of Mississippi while the rules committee fight framed a wider struggle on privileges and house authority.
Minister Stevens and Mr Hitt read the minority report condemning the restoration of the queen. Mr McCreary began the opening speech of the Hawaiian debate as the subject drew little interest and few members remained.
George Gould announces his sister Miss Anna Gould will marry William Harriman of New York. Anna, about 26, heiress to Jay Gould’s fortune, is introduced to society. Harriman, 37, comes from the Harriman banking family and made his own fortune in Wall Street, with yachting as a favorite pastime.
Washington reports reveal President Dole's long letter accusing Cleveland's administration of siege prep and terrorism amid Hawaiian tensions. Willis letter notes Dole’s fifty pages of analysis and a February 18 reply timeline.
In Two Rivers, Wisconsin, resident Joseph Bunker reports a dramatic turnaround from “hopeless consumptive” to healthy after using Notobac for tobacco habit cure. He claims a weight gain from 127.5 to 169 pounds, steadier nerves, and calls Notobac from Sterling Remedy Company the cure, with local druggists stocking it.
Secretary Herbert confirms Benham’s prudence in protecting American commerce at Rio de Janeiro. Telegraphs report insurgents firing on Detroit and American vessels. German captain Hofmeyer warns rebels and pledges cooperation. In Missouri, Henry Fries shoots his father-in-law and then kills himself after surrendering.
In Peoria Illinois on February 2 Robert Jones ten fired three bullets at his father after being refused shoes. The wounded man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The boy surrendered claiming he killed his father and expressed apparent gladness. He is believed to be crazy.
The notice promotes a railroad excursion at half fare for thirty days to Houston Texas starting February 13. It touts Houston as a land of spring with cheap acres at $10 an acre near Houston and front foot plots at $2, electric city services, and free illustrated books from Houston Heights. It claims Houston's population around 40 000 to 50 000, fourteen railroads, many factories and high business activity.
Washington reports a $400,000 daily gold drain and a January shortfall of $15,000,000 reducing the gold balance to $45,000,000. For the current fiscal year seven months in, receipts total $175,000,000 while expenditures reach $221,000,000, a gap of $46,000,000.
Quotations from New York Chicago St Louis Omaha and Omaha are reported with price levels for cattle hogs and grain. Market chatter notes demand variation and regional price spreads across major trading centers.
Ex city collector Frank Anderson of Nevada Missouri, jailed in two embezzlement indictments, agrees to plead guilty if prosecutors recommend a two year sentence. Anderson served as city collector for four years. Nearby, Mes Furniture Firm Fails in Kansas City area with Nevill and Waple involved.
A miscellany of tips and observations on women habits and social life. Notes include a dye or tint called hummingbird's breath for feminine note paper, remarks on women's crafts, a claim about a pickproof pocket by Lady Isabel Morgesson, and San Francisco women as skilled whist players. Also guidance on removing lint from wringer rollers, a Tacoma divorce case granted within minutes, a remark on indoor mortality for liquor sellers, and a New York Court of Appeals ruling that Sunday fishing is illegal and punishable.
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