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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
2
A detailed note argues the Republican Party is not imperialistic, citing deeds as proof. It highlights fusionist lawmakers in Congress defeating a constitutional amendment aimed at giving Congress power over trusts.
A July 23, 1900 dispatch from Omaha outlines Republican claims of prosperity under McKinley. It cites lower interest, gold standard effects, rising farm and labor wages, and expanded commerce. It rebuts fusionist critiques on imperialism trusts expansion and promises continued policy-driven growth and anti imperialist stance.
A 1892 Omaha platform declares no person holding federal state or municipal office may sit in party conventions. The document lists delegates from the recent Lincoln fusion convention, naming numerous senators congressmen district judges and state officers among attendees, with many subordinate officials omitted.
How the mighty have fallen. What do the honest reformers of Nebraska think of such a record. To them the independent thinkers among the fusion populists must certainly see that they are being led to where no reform can be expected.
The piece condemns renewed calls to repeal the 16 to 1 gold standard and attacks the 1897 Dingley tariff, arguing the law boosted industry, employment, and farm markets while expanding money supply, and warns against reverting to previous financial policies. It urges united public action to uphold honest money and tariffs.
R. G. Dun of New York lies seriously ill at his summer home here with a complication of long standing diseases. The comment notes the ailment is serious and potentially critical.
Severe quakes in Kars and Kagyrman districts devastate five villages and churches. Six people killed and nine wounded as aftershocks continue to be reported.
At a conference of the Window Glass Cutters League committee and American Window Glass officials in Pittsburg, last year’s scale was signed for the coming year with minor changes. The settlement affects about 2,000 men.
The secretary of agriculture reports the Central Vorstand of the Oldenburg Agricultural Society announces the Landestierachat to be held in Oldenburg's capital from August 9 through August 12, 1900.
The State Department proceeds on the theory that legates remain alive, contrasting its stance with European powers. Officials weigh points of difference as tensions persist over diplomatic status and recognition.
President McKinley has received an apparent Chinese imperial appeal via Minister Wu seeking aid to resolve the Boxer crisis. The United States pursues a policy differing from European powers, aiming to access Mr Conger through force or via Chinese officials, while preserving claims for compensation.
Paris telegraph cites Berlin claim that the Chinese emperor sent William a telegram deploring Baron von Ketteler’s assassination. It says China will actively pursue the murderers and hopes Sino German relations remain stable despite the crisis.
Rush orders direct the Seventh battery of heavy artillery from Fort Riley Kansas to Nagasaki in the Orient. The unit organized during the Spanish war has been idle since, now equipped with the service's heaviest caliber guns and mortars. It will be reinforced by 250 men and ten officers. General Merriam issued the order in Denver.
W N Lovatt a forty year customs veteran in China arrives in St Paul and rejects the Washington Conger telegram as authentic He cites a June 18 British legation message countersigned by Sir Robert Hart as the last credible report and fears all foreigners in Pekin may be dead based on lack of further communication
The divisions of customs and insular affairs publish a monthly bulletin on Philippine trade for the six months ending December 31, 1899. Total imports valued at 11,456,670 dollars with 572,346 dollars admitted free of duty. Import duties collected amount to 2,071,706 dollars.
An imperial ukase proclaims a state of siege in the Siberian districts of St Petersburg era and Semiretchnka. Servists in those districts are ordered to be called to the colors.
John Ruskin's grave in Coniston churchyard will be marked with a Runic cross designed by his secretary. The cross will be crafted in local stone by a neighborhood craftsman following Ruskin family wishes.
Omaha July 21 Union Pacific operation department workers protest rigid physical exams They claim older employees suffer most from the policy causing unemployment fears and major time and travel burdens to reach Omaha for testing.
A hail storm hit Hemingford Nebraska on Saturday night with stones as large as goose eggs. The hail tore through roofs and shingles, shattered siding, broke store showcases, and damaged plaster ceilings. Many structures will require re roofing and re siding on the west side.
West Point Nebraska reports two arson attempts within a town center of frame buildings near a lumber yard. A shed behind a barber shop on Main street was set ablaze but quickly extinguished. Twenty minutes later a frame barn used by County Superintendent Manning’s team was found on fire, drawing the fire department again.
County Judge T D Robinson ruled that an elderly man named Guy C Barnum requires a guardian due to doubts about his sanity and unsafe handling of his large property. Gus B Speice ex clerk of the district court was named guardian after Barnum expressed a preference for him.
Lyons Nebraska July 22. A break in at Lyons creamery through a north window and back door allowed thieves to steal ten tubs of high grade butter weighing 600 pounds valued at 100 dollars. Suspect groups camping near town in a covered rig are believed responsible.
Frank Coon, farming one mile south of David City Nebraska, has just thresh ed twenty acres of wheat averaging thirty five bushels per acre. The crop is of excellent quality and is expected to test higher.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on July 18 a 13 year old girl, daughter of Henry Hoffman, was badly injured by two bulldogs that jumped on her. Rescuers arrived too late to prevent extensive lacerations to her hands, arms, legs, and face. The dogs were killed at once. Doctors say she will recover.
SEWARD Neb July 21 Farmers thresh wheat and rye from the shock with yields ranging thirty to forty bushels per acre and good quality reported. Oats harvest is light while corn prospects rise after recent rains promising a large crop.
A Blair shop worker described as a fine craftsman who ran a good business when sober was shot. The fragment notes his stable work life and the crime context surrounding the incident in Blair.
Fremont July 22 The Nebraska Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Omaha sues farmers before Justice Hinman to recover assessment payments on certificates valued from 12 to 27 dollars. Farmers say the company exceeded its legal powers and will resist payment.
Rain soaked Lincoln and much of Nebraska from July through early reports, with hail in scattered areas. Rain extended from the Missouri line across the state, soaking western and eastern portions and causing minor disruptions as rivers and crops absorbed the heavy moisture.
Cattle sales faced mixed bids with some prices steady while others declined. Buyers showed limited action as animals moved slowly. hogs and sheep saw varied quotes with lighter demand and some price dips noted by sellers.
Unclear OCR text describes a Chinese diplomat and a Shanghai scene with French settlement involvement. Mentions a steamer Anni, troops, police, and a census call toward Li Hey, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.
Fragmentary note mentions Japan Triprem Victoria and an agent tied to a railway and the Tosa Maru. It implies troops or movement and a sailing dated context with uncertain return timing.
A note from Paris records that France decorated a New York chevalier, von Paris Jr, during a ceremony at Cercle Francis ity for his advances in the arts and society.
A Washington secretary acting spokesman says two new sacs were reported as families described the situation. Parents, Mrs., stated their child remains ashore with no further details available.
A fragmented note describes early fever treatment experiments, mentioning a patient and procedures. It notes observations on recovery and the appearance of clinical signs, with vague references to treatment methods and outcomes. The text emphasizes experimental approaches and the use of contrast methods in a historical context.
Fragmentary text mentions Nisei academy and references to Tarith PRE LORTA and Ni scarce material. The garbled lines touch on Pan American topics, a possible Indian brigade, and a battleship or transports related to Hong Kong. Exact facts are unclear due to incomplete OCR.
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