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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1900
Page
2
A Sunday closing crusade unfolds in Chicago with promise of success. Other items include medical and political notes, a Paris doctor predicting life extension, violence in Kentucky and Toronto, resignations in Chicago theological circles, and various fiscal and international updates.
Washington notes report the house will focus on appropriation bills this week with urgent deficiency and pension measures likely to pass. Debates may touch the Philippines insurrection and pension office rulings while Pettigrew and Hale resolutions loom in the senate along with financial and Samoa treaty considerations.
Special dispatch from the Hoofdlaager at Ladysmith dated January 9 via Lourenzo Marquez describes intense fighting on January 6. Both sides displayed bravery in close combat with hand to hand clashes and stubborn artillery exchanges. By noon a thunderstorm paused operations, burghers seized parts of Plat Rand ridge then withdrew. the next day small scale actions continued with a gun and two ammo wagons reportedly captured.
Berlin journalist reports Great Britain has purchased 240 Krupp guns that were supplied to a southern European state about two years ago. The non rapid fire weapons will replace guns sent from British home garrisons to South Africa.
Two Iowa farmers John Woessner and George Leh rman from Ackley were guests at the True Blue hotel on Saturday. Woessner's gas died and his body was found. Lehman was found unconscious beside him and rushed to a hospital with slim chances of recovery. Woessner carried several hundred dollars.
The man killed by a Pennsylvania railroad train near Washington has been identified as O. F. Putnam of Nebraska. An old soldier, he owned a large cattle ranch until the blizzard of 1889, which forced his sudden departure from Nebraska. He left without selling his property and is survived by two sons and two daughters. The Grand Army is arranging funeral details.
Pretoria reports President Kruger delivering a stirring address to burghers asserting divine support for their just cause. Colesberg notes Boers hold favorable position while British plan large scale operations. First Boer casualty list from the Ladysmith attack shows 26 dead and 77 wounded. Delagoa Bay embargo on Transvaal imports remains the hour’s top issue with potential prisoner and alien repercussions if not lifted.
Ex minister John Barrett charges Senator Hoar with responsible for anti expansion speech allegedly sent to Hong Kong and handed to Filipino soldiers, fueling open insurrection. He claims government traced how the address reached Luzon. Senator Hoar declines comment and references Otis reports. He plans to address the matter in the Senate.
The West Point academy board discharged cadets after a January examination. Second Class W M Cooley and James Prentiss were released, plus several Third and Fourth Class cadets from multiple states. Some cadets will appeal to the War Department.
Chicago on January 15 reports Mayor Carter Harrison formally declining the Democratic nomination for governor. He met with state committee chairmen and urged that other good men could run while noting his duty to the party did not compel acceptance. Friends of former Vice President Stevenson press him to consider the race.
Winnipeg dispatch reports Toronto officials preparing to head off a possible uprising of Indian tribes amid threats to strike at the British. Assistant Commissioner Lash says danger is unlikely, suspects sedition by outsiders, and government will investigate Indian sentiments thoroughly.
Philadelphia dispatch reports widespread coal shortages in the Schuylkill valley delaying operations. The I. E. & G Brooke Iron plant at Birdsboro has been idle for days with a plan to resume as coal arrives. The Reading Iron company faces near total coal scarcity and may shut down temporarily. Other plants report similar shortages affecting production.
In Madrid on January 14 the senate heard Senor Gullen former foreign minister defend Sagasta policy. He said General Woodford’s note demanded rapid Cuban pacification and blamed the United States for provoking the war. Gullen urged senate goodwill to Sagasta’s government amid unpreparedness charge.
The War department released figures showing Havana Cuba customs receipts in December 1899 totaled 1 108 180 dollars. Despite only twenty six working days that month the collections exceeded every other month of the past year.
General Barry explains limited options for reimbursement of travel costs for Nebraska volunteers. Lieutenant Wadsworth of Beatrice wounded in California will be transported home under a telegraphic order. An Andrew Currier claim for San Francisco to Nebraska travel awaits next legislative action as funds are exhausted. Sergeant Kinney discharged for non residence.
A boiler explosion sparked a blaze at Glen Rock Coal company mines in Wyoming. The fire damaged the power house and buildings, wasted the mining gear, and halted operations for at least two weeks. Hundreds lose work while government and Nebraska orders go unfulfilled. Insurance is insufficient to cover losses. temporary supplies planned.
Nebraska City January 10. The men who pursued the disbarment of attorney John C. Watson and were taxed costs by Judge Ramsey have served their brief on Watson. Once his brief is prepared the case will be submitted to the Nebraska Supreme Court.
In Kearney Nebraska a group of prominent horsemen voted to join the western Nebraska racing circuit O G Smith was named delegate to Hastings Tuesday to finalize the circuit arrangement and representation for Kearney
The Standard company beet sugar plant in Ames Nebraska began operations on January 6 and will run for at least three months. The facility can process up to 500 tons of beets daily.
In Osceola Nebraska on January 10 the county clerk reports December mortgaged properties reduced by 34 206 04 from filings. Farm mortgages filed 22 totaling 23843 95 released 32 totaling 28849 39. City mortgages filed 4 totaling 2175 released 4 totaling 1496. Chattel mortgages filed 78 totaling 23619 93 released 233 totaling 53509 03.
Word reached Osceola Nebraska that Richard S. Genge died in Duart Ontario. He lived seven decades and six years beyond the allotted time of man. He was the father of Robert R. Genge, station agent here, who stayed with him in his last days.
The Second Church in Boston celebrated its 250th anniversary, reflecting on centuries of worship and community service as longtime congregants gathered for the event.
Officials from Union Pacific Burlington and Elkhorn say they are concerned by Attorney General Smythe's suit alleging a law violation in the December 1 1899 livestock shipment rate change. They note the change affects several lines and could expose all roads serving South Omaha markets to legal scrutiny. John N. Baldwin and J E Kelley caution against public comment before full review.
Lincoln Neb Jan 13 Auditor Cornell will wait for court decision before collecting state fees from insurers licensed by former Auditor Eugene Moore. He says law does not require withholding licenses and favors letting courts apportion liability among the companies. About $9,000 of collected fees went to the treasury and credit for payments should be decided by the judiciary.
Hon. John Peters was thrown from a buggy near Petersburg returning home and sustained severe bruises and a wrenched shoulder that will confine him. He is under care and praised for escaping worse injuries.
William T. Drake, a Civil War veteran and longtime Adams County resident, was found dead in his barn in Juniata Nebraska. He suffered heart disease and apparently had a fatal attack while at work. Drake, about 70, leaves a wife and five married children. he was a Grand Army member and will be buried by the order.
Judge Thompson of Grand Island holds a special term in Falls City hearing continuance arguments in the Miles will case. The suit seeks to set aside the late Colonel Stephen D. Miles’s will, with an estate valued at 3 million dollars at stake.
Coroner Bennett and volunteers hunt Nelsons farm near KEARNEY Neb for the arm and skull remainder missing since the body was found. Ten skull fragments located in the hog lot and around the barn. search to continue until the entire body is recovered.
Theodore Nelson appeared before County Judge Yost on a charge of murdering his father. He waived examination and was held to the district court which convenes January 29. He remains in jail.
Tecumseh Nebraska January 13 The family residence of John Price at Smartville was totally destroyed by fire with most contents. A defective flue is the supposed cause. Insurance light.
KEARNEY Neb Jan 13 Nenzele Sistek a Buffalo county farmer was adjudged in Lane He spent nine months in the asylum in 1896 but was released because he was thought to have been cured He recently began to think there are too many people living and had made up his mind to kill a few.
Stella Nebraska January 13. Ben Timerman, boy badly burned by gasoline, died from his injuries after initial reports said his condition was not critical.
R M Allen, Ames beet sugar magnate, returns to Omaha for the inauguration of a new Ames factory delaying its start due to machinery shortages. Capacity is 500 tons daily, with 20 000 tons of beets from last summer in storage requiring about three months of operation. Investors have spent about 400 000 dollars, with a plan to raise capacity to 1 000 tons daily. Allen negotiates with the Commercial club to secure a large beet supply in Douglas county.
Fire at the corner of Second and Beaver streets gutted Abood Bros general store and damaged N C Peterson shop. August Anderson’s new residence above Peterson’s store suffered destruction of household furniture. Insurances range from 1 600 to 3 000 dollars for buildings and stock.
Clark Guy aged 28 was shot multiple times in the head and back. He was brought from a Boetcher farm fifteen miles southwest to the Merchants hotel for care. Officials question a woman reportedly involved and Boetcher with another man surrendered to sheriff and county attorney. Guy not expected to live. He has no permanent home but has resided in Atkinson for years.
Hamilton Stafford, a 50 year old farmer from three miles north of Cortland, vanished after leaving for Lincoln with 100 dollars in gold to pay a note. His family traced his team to a barn but saw no further sign of him after Wednesday. Reports suggest foul play as motive.
News reached West Point Nebraska that Charles R. Allder the former cashier of the defunct Neligh First National Bank is in Mexico. He fled after the bank failure and at first worked with a construction gang later taking charge of workers for a contractor who aided him. He refuses to return and cannot be compelled under the extradition treaty. His wife and family plan to join him.
Fayette Findley a well known resident of Gering Nebraska collapsed and died of heart disease while helping operate a wood saw He had just placed a log on the carriage and expired instantly He leaves a large family several children being quite small
In Aurora Nebraska on January 9 Bishop and Carver an extensive implement dealer assigned to the sheriff to close the business. Reported to have sufficient resources to cover liabilities but chose this step to wind up operations.
Fillmore county issued bonds totaling 50 000 on January 1 1893 to finance a county court house built and furnished at 56000 Redeemed 5000 of the bonds and plans to retire 10000 more on July 1 with the twenty year bond term cited as a superior record by Treasurer Jacob Weis The project cost and timely repayments are highlighted as a notable municipal achievement.
SCHUYLER Neb Jan 9 The Cox county poor farm transfers from H H Woods to Eugene Wain who pays $2 per acre for land and receives $2 75 weekly for county board.
Brady Nebraska January 9 The new telephone lines linking a branch store to Gothenburg and the lumber yard here with Gothenburg yards are now in operation.
A fragmented market listing shows cattle hogs sheep and lambs at Omaha and Kansas Texas markets. Prices reflect steady to higher trades with hogs, hogs and sheep noted. bulls and cattle indicated with varied quotes across regions and species.
Bryan discussed annexation and self government while traveling through Missouri. He warned against extending control that would not fit the U S government and questioned whether Filipinos could share in governing themselves without more outside influence.
Reports from Manila indicate a sharp engagement between insurgent units and occupying forces at Humingan Viscaya. American troops, supported by a smooth bore cannon, dislodged insurgents, with several captured and twenty insurreznik killed or wounded.
Colonel J. H. Wood, noted showman and museum backer, died in Chicago last night after paralysis initiated December 15. The obituary notes his long career and influence on entertainment and cultural philanthropy.
A strong force moved forward this morning with brisk artillery fire at Slingersfontein on the flank. Boers' patrols attempted to seize a position near the encampment and cut comms, but New Zealanders rapidly secured the hold and repulsed the effort, driving toward Colesburg.
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