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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1902
Page
3
Fragmentary report covers a 504 horsepower engine project in Italy, a Paris civil case over damages, a Lake Hyre depression exploration, and diverse scientific notes from zoology to electricity. The text blends engineering bids with court outcomes and natural science curiosities from multiple regions.
A maid and accomplices plundered funds and jewelry from a minister and patrons across a scheme involving multiple homes. The crime escalated as thefts continued seriatim, with police and officials pursuing suspects after the alleged switch of valuables. Authorities report the case spans several weeks and locations, with a pattern of deception and trust betrayed by those close to the victims.
At All Souls Church in New York a discussion on domestic abuse stirred strong views. Moderator Mrs Louise Seymour Houghton urged wives to endure and keep the family, citing Hosea and noting some husbands reform. Critics argued such treatment degrades marriage and urged leave. others cited counterexamples and a call for dignity amid the conflict.
A new member of Congress visits Superintendent Smith at the botanical gardens seeking Burns memorabilia. Mistaking a reference he praises Jimmie Burns, prompting Smith to explode with insults and eject him. The anecdote appears in a Washington Post item.
A French physician argues that resting the head on a pillow and bolster while sleeping amounts to self harm. He asserts the natural sleeping position is horizontal and urges removing pillows to improve circulation and overall health over months.
A Baltimore American fragment quotes an intrepid polar explorer who says the frozen north feels homelike. He jokes about fear of hunger and notes fresh meat selling for five a pound as he endures icy conditions and home customs far from civilisation.
A fragment from the Atlanta Constitution reflects political tension as a candidate asserts state support while voters may withhold approval. The text pairs dialogue on public support with personal views on death and social duties, ending with a sharp aside on earning wages in gendered work.
The town of Havelock marks eleven years of existencia as a new era unfolds with a first ever cow saloon venture. Five hundred students are expected for the summer sessions at the state university of Lingdon. A Beatrice Chatauqua grounds explosion gutted a restaurant tent, injuring a boy. The incident sparks $200 in losses. In northern Nebraska, planned systematic planting of pines and cedars on two forest reservations totaling about 200000 acres proceeds despite local upheaval.
A mastodon tooth weighing 11 pounds was recently unearthed by well diggers near Humboldt at a depth of 21 feet. The Tecumseh Chautauqua will be held in Cook's Park from July 12 to 20 with a long list of talent expected to attract crowds.
Twenty free mail routes will be established in Cass county around August 1. It will be the second county in the United States where every farmer will receive a daily mail.
William T. Richardson a carpenter died at Weeping Water of apoplexy ten minutes after being struck. He had worked near Louisville and returned home to visit his wife and child. Al Beard was discharged at his preliminary hearing before Justice Green of Lincoln after the state rested without evidence to bind him over.
The body of David Kumicutt an elderly farmer living four miles southeast of Arlington was found hanging by the neck. Authorities believe a fainting spell caused a fall and his cravat caught on a hook on the granary door.
A construction train on the Elkhorn extension derailed two miles south of Niobrara after tie plates were placed on the track and spiked. About forty laborers, likely slowed by the incident, escaped serious injury as three stock cars ditched in the mishap.
J P A Black a Republican governor hopeful opens the Stockville State Bank of Frontier County in western Nebraska with an authorized capital stock of 35 000.
Burglars entered the home of F. Warren in Nebraska City and took jewelry valued at $100. Police have no clues beyond descriptions of several suspicious looking men seen in town over the past days.
Sam Fields aged 14 and Burt Dillon aged 17 of Oakdale are under arrest for sending a threatening letter to C. H. Torpen. The note demanded $50 be left in an old tree or his child would be abducted. Torpen placed a dummy package as instructed and the boys were gathered.
Miss Hattie Marquardt, of Norfolk, was assaulted by two men as she collected within a block of Main street. She fought back with a hatpin and her teeth, forcing them to release her, though one man cut her hair before they fled. No loot was taken and police arrived after.
Despite recent heavy rains several Gage county wells are dry. In Midland township a Sallenbarger farm well and a Ramsey place well have dried up after supplying water for years. Causes and explanations remain uncertain.
The unidentified man killed in the railroad wreck near Fairbury was sent to the Omaha Medical Institute. He was about 35, five feet five inches tall, brown hair and mustache, blind in the right eye, with tattoos of an anchor heart and cross on his left arm. He had a large burn scar on the left elbow and several knife-like scars on his back and shoulders. no papers were found on him.
A ranch quarrel over a shooting has stirred the country. Details are sparse but the episode has caused widespread alarm and prompted official inquiries.
Elmer Thayer was shot on the Valley Land and Cattle Co ranch in McPherson county by James Robinson amid bitter dispute between Captain Hershell and H. B. Read over ownership. Robinson, a paroled convict and alleged foe of Hershell, claimed self defense and was jailed after the incident. The case ties to prior killings and a manslaughter conviction, with McPherson county awaiting further prosecution.
Wood River Nebraska reports fur ther details from Fort Hall Idaho about John S Donaldson of Wood River and Charles M Fritz of Pocatello shot in an ambush. Fritz found on Pocatello creek with two rifle wounds and Donaldson later found nearby with a bullet through the backbone. Coroner’s inquest cannot determine exact assailants or motive beyond robbery.
Columbus Nebraska June 28 George B Simpkins chief deputy game warden and George Carter deputy prosecuted Chris Meedel and Julius Rudat old settlers in Butler township yesterday for violation of the game laws in selling and offering fish for sale Meedel pleaded guilty to catching five with a net and was fined 927 50 Rudat pleaded guilty to catching one sixty pounder
Governor Savage will attend the keel laying of the battleship Nebraska in Seattle. He left with his staff on June 30 despite protests from local and state labor organizations. The Omaha Central Labor Union filed a legal protest against the decision.
In San Francisco on June 28 J P Spence, said to head the United States realty association in Duluth Minnesota, was arrested on a Duluth police warrant for embezzlement. He was found ill at a private home on Sutter Street with his wife and two children. He arrived in San Francisco June 16 with a large family.
Dispatch from Cape Haytien reports Admiral Killick disembarking troops and ammunition to support General Firmin in a battle with northern revolutionists. Heavy machine gun fire and cannon bombardment fill the streets as foreign consuls and residents seek protection aboard the gun boat Crete a Pierot, amid no foreign warship present for safety.
The Chicago printers union halted a threatened walkout as the employers group concedes to wage demands. Beginning next Tuesday all union printers in Chicago job printing offices will receive a material wage increase. The agreement remains in effect until July 1 1905.
Rome reports Bishop Thomas O Gorman of Sioux Falls D D will carry a letter from the pope to President Roosevelt and present a mosaic view of Rome from the Vatican studio. The plan to appoint him apostolic delegate to the Philippines appears, for now, to be dropped.
A June tornado swept through Evansville and Posey county injuring seven or eight and killing three at St. Wendel. The dead include Clarence Goedde and Andrew Goedde aged seven. Property losses exceed 100000 with many structures destroyed and a tow boat sunk in Green River.
In Langley South Carolina a riot between whites and negroes aboard a passenger train left two black men dead after a mob of white men shot them while attempting to stop a violence spree. The clash also wounded ten whites and six to seven blacks in the incident near the city.
London reports last night showed fewer watchers outside Buckingham Palace after the official statement that the king has passed the point of immediate danger. The monarch feels stronger despite some discomfort from the wound, and there were no disturbances to the expected progress.
A humorous sketch highlights new jokes and quips from readers and staff. The column notes light lines about the weather, a playful exchange with the Iceman, and a running gag about a character nicknamed Mr Smith.
A dialogue between Smail Wonder and Miss Smarter about ear physiology. The professor notes the sensitivity of the human ear membrane while Miss Smarter reflects on the challenges of hearing for some people.
A reader fragment describes domestic talk and a violent claim about a man who killed another. The snippet references a hard faced man and a boast about a bloodhound like punishment, with dialogue about a driver or motorman and a warning tone.
A humorous exchange asks how long a girl should know a man before engagement. Grace answers with a witty rule that the engagement should come after he proposes. The brief joke highlights social expectations around courting and marriage.
Diggs replies that he is not embarrassed by finances though his creditors appear embarrassed, signaling a light exchange about money in a casual interview.
A clipped exchange shows Aunt Maria urging love for one's neighbor while Tom responds he loves her more than himself. The brief dialogue hints at themes of care and personal devotion in family speech.
A clerical looking man in a rusty coat voices a warning about wealth. A prosperous man replies he trusts not riches but trusts themselves. The exchange contrasts material wealth with the security of legal trusts.
A wife presents a fashionable picture hat to her husband as he frets over the bill. He muses the millinery might be by an old master, while the exchange hints at themes of value and artifice in a Baltimore American context.
A Baltimore American item records a jocular exchange during a vaudeville show where a popular ballad played. The neighbor remarks that the refrain is prettier than the verses and adds a sharp wish that the performer would refrain altogether.
A brief exchange shows an elderly man scolding a younger man for gambling at whist. The Young Fogey admits he does not know how to play, while the Old Fogey notes a gentleman won the money, implying casual loss and learning.
A terse exchange reveals a dispute about content direction as an editor seeks a strong concept while a contributor cites reading back issues for a crew. The dialogue hints at editorial tension and a demand for clearer creative guidance.
The note from Obl cago News reports a quarrel over a bill of fare phrase described as French. Hayrix dismisses Miranda’s questions, urging silence about ignorance while criticizing language in a city hotel setting. The exchange reflects杂 local tensions and language snags in a public dining scene.
Readable line hints a tense flirtation accusation between two unnamed speakers. The fragment suggests jealousy and longing amid an absent partner, with a veiled accusation of flirting with another man. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are present.
A shopper seeks a pleasing book and the clerk recommends a lively volume about scientide rain making. The exchange suggests the work blends science and wonder to captivate rather than bore.
Fragmentary text suggests a social scene with Mrs Malaprop and references to a husband, food, and fish season. Exact details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A terse dialogue snippet recalls seasonal mood shifts as Sina Rarkiaatim and others discuss spring fatigue and social niceties. The exchange hints at mood and tone rather than a fuller event.
In a brisk exchange, the reader learns Jingleby recently mailed a copy of his latest poetry book to an acquaintance. The remark confirms the author’s ongoing literary activity and proximity to the reader.
A woman questions Haven't you any occupation and he replies I am a hunter of grub. The exchange frames a humorous moment in a Chicago Tribune snippet.
A fragment suggests a planned marriage faced by strong objections from her family and financial hardship for the would‑be groom. The tone hints at a decisive outcome influenced by social and economic pressures.
Mrs Newcome praises a new house and a nearby church while Mrs Mooven asks about its denomination. The dialogue notes the pew arrangement allows clear view of entrants. The exchange captures social chatter about amenities and church proximity in a domestic setting.
In a Chicago News style note, a con artist failed to extract money as authorities thwarted a scheme. Cy Corutas questions the outcome while the street chatter mentions improvised beds in folding cars.
In Brooklyn Life a brief scene unfolds as a bystander recalls rushing past a cross-eyed bicyclist in a hurry, leaving them breathless and startled by the street crossing near a busy intersection.
The exchange shows a quarrel over marriage and age with witty remarks. The woman apologizes while the man retorts about being an early bird given what he received. The dialogue captures a light domestic squabble with sharp banter.
A fragmentary quip recalls Murphy receiving a black eye while giving another man two, a line attributed to Puck in a playful exchange. The wartime tone hints at a humorous anecdote embedded in a broader dialogue.
A Washington Star riff on a new open face watch and the idea that wireless telegraphy could save time. It jokes about inventing a messenger-like device to deliver telegrams, illustrating early curiosity about fast communication.
In a Puck lyric, a character quips about a woman so homely that even automobile goggles would suit her, reflecting a dated urban joke on appearance and vanity. The line showcases period humor and social norms of humor around beauty standards.
The Ohio State Journal notes Vanpelt-Slogo as recipient of the booby prize at the automobile club. It also records that Vanbibber and Vanpelt-Slogo reportedly ran over fourteen people during 1901.
A terse exchange notes a question about the Philippine Islands leading to a reply by Johnnie. The line hints at a discussion of colonial trade or resources without detailing specifics.
Von Blumer admits no effort to sell his country place, having offered it for half its cost. the exchange reveals a terse bargaining stance.
A Chicago News column presents a debate on a great singer losing her voice. The contrast notes the sorrow for the artist and the audience's experience when the singer fails to notice the change.
Short exchanged quips about knowing someone named Hardappe. Wagg notes the acquaintance is recent, while Wigg questions the duration. The Philadelphia Record presents a light humor item highlighting social shorthand.
A Philadelphia Press item quotes a boastful remark about marriage from a man and Madge snaps back that he cannot attract anyone to marry him. The exchange highlights social banter and romantic flirtation in a brief society note.
The passage recounts how a teacher introduced spelling to Helen Keller using finger spelling for words like doll, pun, hat, cup, sit, stand, and walk. Keller notes her growing understanding that objects and actions have names after weeks of instruction.
The Bridgeton sheriff sold an entire village, Halberton, for about £1000. Begun in 1890 as a Rushton brewing colony from New York, it proved a failure. The property included roughly 6000 acres and about 200 houses.
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