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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
2
Brief items report Augusta Georgia planning a magnificent 125000 dollar modern hotel and winter resort. other notes cover deaths and recoveries, ship returns, duels, Boer aid fundraising, crimes, and public figures from Detroit to New Orleans and Chicago.
Bradstreet reports 1899 ends with record domestic and foreign trade, rising wages across industrial sectors, and a strong manufacturing surge. Exports approach 1.28 billion dollars, imports near 800 million, with overall trade well above prior years despite smaller agricultural yields and cotton drops.
New York December 30 Arrangements completed for the annual New York Board of Trade and Transportation dinner to be held January 31 at the Waldorf Astoria. 300 to 400 members and guests will attend with several U S senators speaking including Lindsley Thurston Hannan and Beveridge. Thurston will deliver the toast Our Foreign Policy. Former Senator Perkins will discuss California and U S commerce. The president may attend if possible to leave Washington.
The Record notes strong probability of a new eastern capital backed line to the Pacific coast. Promoters in Chicago include Warner Miller who says his work here relates to traffic matters and a western line. A Salt Lake to Los Angeles route is contemplated and nearly decided for construction.
A Constantinople dispatch reports the sultan tightens scrutiny on his relatives after Mohammed Pasha fled. Chartier who organized the flight allegedly received 50,000 francs from Baghdad railway financiers and the sultan would pay double to have Mohammed return.
Six signal corps men were attacked by about 200 insurgents at Talvera east of Tarlac. Four were killed or captured, while reports of separate rebel bands and prisoner crews from the Yorktown circulated but were censored by General Otis. News also notes Otis Civil Marriage decree allows only Catholic separations, with 12 year old girls and 14 year old boys allowed to wed with parents consent, retroactive to recent Protestant marriages. A Filipinio delegation mourned the loss of General Lawton and praised his administration.
Colonel W. J. Bryan spoke to the largest audience ever in San Antonio on finance, trusts and expansion. He tied the coming campaign to the Chicago platform of 1896 and urged bimetallism while outlining a Philippine governance plan. He will travel north tomorrow then return to Austin for the Texas winter.
Judge Munger ruled the Greater America exposition, though in the exhibition business, also engaged in mercantile work enough to fall under bankruptcy law. The ruling grants the petition of about 100 employees to declare the firm bankrupt, but it does not make the petitioners creditors preferred. It also blocks later action aiming to create other preferred creditors.
Charles H. Cole former president of the Globe Bank of Boston faces a four count charge of embezzling 900000 dollars. A warrant arrived in Los Angeles directing a guarded transfer to Boston. Cole waived preliminary exam and starts for Boston tomorrow.
The census bureau announced assembly dates and locations for supervisors to receive instructions. Charlotte January 4, Atlanta January 5, New Orleans January 8, Houston January 5, Memphis January 11, Cincinnati January 12.
Paris hosts an American New Year event with Ambassador Porter and Mrs Porter receiving on Monday and Consul General Cowdry on Tuesday. The French ambassador Cambon plans early departure for Washington. The Prairie finishes unloading the first U S government exhibit shipment for the Paris exposition and will sail home next Tuesday.
Senator W B Chandler testified as a witness at the civil service violation hearing in Concord New Hampshire. Secretary Hoyt of the Republican state committee gave testimony this afternoon. The missing witness John H Walker Gallinger's secretary has not yet been located.
Dispatches from South Africa report farmers and Dutch leaders divided over continuing the war. Matt Steyn, brother of the Orange Free State president, urges peace and return to farming, while others warn of confiscations and unrest. Baden-Powell’s Mafeking proclamation cited as foreign intervention claim.
A Union Pacific Cheyenne flyer rear-ended the Boulder Valley train at Brighton Colorado at dawn. One man died and fourteen were injured including banker G Hurst and several traveling salesmen. Fire and wreckage followed with two cars burned and the engineer’s locomotive wrecked.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue rules that insurance companies engaged in call loan business face the bankers tax under the war revenue law. Firms headquartered in New York City will receive official notices of the decision today.
A German bachelor Cus Lenz about 40 was found dead nine miles southwest of Mustis Neb behind his farm. The horse ran away dragging him three quarters of a mile with the wheel tearing his face and scalp. Coroner Dr E F Chase impaneled a jury and ruled death accidental from head and neck injuries.
Two local ranchmen, Joseph Kime and C. E. Clough, argued over ranch affairs near Alliance Nebraska. Kime fired a revolver during the quarrel, striking Clough in the neck. Clough is mortally wounded and under care. Kime is in custody. Both men are prominent and over sixty.
Attorney General Smyth weighs Auditor Cornell's claim to insurance appropriations with a decision expected soon. Gov Poynter names John Zeller Omaha state inspector of grains replacing James Jones. Wilbur F Bryant reports 863 insurance certificates issued under Weaver act. Auditor issued 431 certificates. South Omaha trades unions protest militia company site, urging Omaha Guards provide protection.
Ex Governor Robert W. Furnas wed Mrs Susannah E Jameson at noon on Christmas day in Brownville Nebraska. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home with Rev James M Darby officiating in a small family gathering. Relatives present included Paul Jameson of Fort Worth Tex John Furnas and wife and Mrs Edward E Lowman and husband.
Columbus Nebraska December 30 progress in forming the Nebraska and Gulf railroad with twenty miles of right of way purchased or donated and surveyors at work. Stock reaches $25 000 with temporary officers including President R A Beatty and General Manager C J Rundell. Directors named J B Keedle T D Mines J B Cessna C W Stewart R A Beatty and H S Duncan.
H C Thompson Missouri Pacific agent at Talmage vanished then reappeared in Omaha. The railroad sues Thompson and Bank of Talmage for $200 by attachment. He is jailed in Nebraska City awaiting a hearing before the Board of Insanity Commissioners.
A medicine show performance at a Bertrand hall ends with a lamp upset on stage causing a stampede as the packed crowd rushes to exits. Flames are quickly extinguished and no serious injuries are reported.
BRUNING Neb Dec 30 There has just occurred the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs F J Grone sr a venerable and highly respected couple of this place Nearly 200 invited guests assembled at Bowmans hall and when Mr and Mrs Grone who had been to Hebron returned they were induced to appear there where many costly presents were made them and a banquet served later on The occasion is considered by all to have been a fitting testimonial to these estimable old people.
A blaze at the C. T. Beggs company implement house in Stockville Ned started about 4 30 am. Flames threatened nearby buildings including Martin Shinley s livery barn and the Beggs general store and post office. The flames were checked and saved with about 1200 dollars in loss and partial insurance.
Westminster Abbey reports 1,173 persons buried on site reflecting its long-standing role as a royal and public resting place. The count highlights the abbey's historic significance and ongoing use for interments.
Fire-damaged state penitentiary cost to reconstruct and refit will be under 5000 dollars beyond already spent 2000 for new laundry and shoe shop machinery 2000 for building materials work by convicts keeps out additional costs Warden Hopkins notes most engines and machinery remain serviceable Lincoln fire department honored with a 100 dollar warrant shared by firemen through the Land Commissioner Wolfe event dated December 28 in Lincoln Nebraska.
Lincoln Neb Dec 28 Auditor Cornell undecided how to handle Weaver act appropriations for new offices. Restoring insurance supervision may require two or three clerks and funding is uncertain. He may seek legal authority or take the matter to the supreme court for safety. Governor's insurance records likely to shift to the auditor this week. Applications for licenses and letters about insurance supervision are returned as the supreme court has knocked out Bryant's office.
The Standard Beet Sugar company of Ames has cut shipments to the Norfolk factory and will run the remaining crop itself as the factory nears completion. Beets will be tested through the plant in a few days and a start to take in beets is planned about after New Year. Many beets have already shipped to relieve farmers from holding risk, with supply expected to last about three months at the Ames facility.
P Mc Donald a fuel purchasing agent for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway examined the coal discovery near Jackson Nebraska. He called the vein strong and urged Riley and McBride the operators to develop the mine. Water influx in the shaft delayed drilling but a centrifugal pump may allow continued work.
Mrs. Marxmeyer sustained serious burns at Franz Marxmeyer’s farm one-half mile east of St. Charles church while burning feathers off chickens with hay. Her dress caught fire and was nearly burned off. she inhaled flames and her recovery is doubtful.
Tecumseh Nebraska December 28 One of Johnson counties pioneer citizens R G Work died suddenly of heart failure at age seventy one He was a native of Pennsylvania and had lived in Tecumseh over thirty years He was considered one of the county's wealthiest men owning extensive real estate He leaves a widow and many relatives and friends
Sutton Nebraska December 28 Renus Pickard failed to appear for the wedding to the Conns' daughter after working for James Conns all summer. The Rev Mr Smith was prepared to proceed but Pickard's whereabouts were unknown despite prior word that attendance would be impossible. The family and community hold the couple in high regard despite the disappointment.
Mrs. Catherine Wood, age ninety three, died Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs. Emily Wemple’s residence in Table Rock Nebraska. Born May 1 1806 in Albany County New York she married October 25 1827. Nine children were born with the husband’s death leaving her to raise the family alone.
A brief quotation attributed to Lord Chesterfield proclaims that dispatch drives business success, underscoring efficiency as a core leadership value.
A prominent Boston man shared his story of rheumatism and nervousness. Following a friend's advice, he traveled over 2000 miles to Hot Springs South Dakota for baths and climate, returning fully relieved and ready to meet business demands. Agents of the North-Western Line offer details through J R Buchanan, General Passenger Agent, Omaha Nebraska.
Maurice Barrymore and Augustus Thomas exchanged a sharp quip over a Barrymore play. Thomas noted flaws while Barrymore retorted that he wrote it in a week, prompting Thomas to quip that he must have loafed.
Patents were allowed on applications prepared by our firm for C W Cross Grinnell Iowa for an auxiliary air heater to mix and direct combustion products for uniform room temperature. J Morgan Atlantic Iowa for a plant planting machine guided by horses to plant cabbage and tobacco in rows with automatic holders and furrow work. Undivided halves assigned to W S More Grinnell and RE Whitney Chicago. Des Moines December 27 1899.
Alabama sets simple criteria for third grade teaching certificates requiring arithmetic testing only through fractions and geography testing only through the primary grades. The two year certificate aims to standardize basic subject eligibility for public school instructors.
The Southern Pacific Company offers first and second class service to California, Arizona, Texas and Mexico with Pullman Palace Sleepers and Tourist Sleepers from eastern hubs. Personal conducted excursions depart from Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City and more. For details contact W. G. Neimyer in Chicago, W. H. Connor in Cincinnati, or W. J. Berg in Buffalo.
New York booksellers report growing demand for Kipling verses linked to General Lord Roberts and his South African campaign. Buyers seek the poem about Boba, reflecting Kipling's role in garnering Roberts' recognition.
Advert says Magnetic Starch prevents clothes from cracking and keeps fabrics strong. It claims the product protects wear in daily use and extends garment life, urging readers to try the starch for lasting stiffness and resilience.
Last week 39 patents were issued to United States inventors and 87 percent were partly or entirely sold before issue. Major purchasers included Dempster Manufacturing Co Des Moines Fitzgerald Meat Tree Co Gates Iron Works Chicago Oakman Motor Vehicle Co Chicago United Coke and Gas Co Philadelphia Page Woven Wire Fence Co Adrian Nordlinger Fire Works Co New York Vaughan Machine Co Portland Union Cash Register Mfg Co Trenton Inventors seeking free patent information should contact Sues & Co Patent Lawyers and Solicitors Bee Bldg Omaha Neb.
Dr Frankland, known for his spectacles, narrowly avoided harm on Ludgate Hill when a porter almost shoved him aside. The porter, with insolence, muttered a jab, but Frankland replied that his glasses have saved his eyes before.
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