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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
3
A collage of vignettes touches on London etiquette and a smoke ban, loyalty to Carnegie, Mark Twain donations, a humorous senator scene, wind ownership disputes, and a bicycle journey to Florida. The anecdotes mix satire, moral quips, and travel humor across figures like Carnegie, Twain, and a York County incident.
A humorous column quotes Senator Sorghum reflecting on honesty as egotism and price, with exchanges about bids and vanity. The piece mocks public figures and social pretensions, attributing wry dialogue to political talk and quips sourced from the Washington Star.
A Christian Endeavor World contributor narrates a scene where a hate boy persists with the phrase have wells. The teacher assigns a merit and has him write have gone fifty times while out of the room. When returning, the paper shows have gone fifty times and the opposing side shows LT have went home.
A description explains that a grain of musk diffuses a perceptible odor for twenty years by releasing tiny particles into the air. The particles are so minute that the musk shows no loss of weight after the period.
A Philadelphia Times anecdote recalls a chambermaid chiding Mr Joggyns for calling her my dear. Mrs Joggyns consoles her, saying such terms reflect his absent mindedness and are not personal.
About one sixteenth of the world’s paper output is converted into books. The statement highlights the significant role of book production in paper use and underscores the publishing industry’s demand on global fiber resources.
In Charra Anacoca Tennessee May 28 a Coal and Iron company mine explosion trapped at least 35 workers. Twelve bodies recovered and five more believed dead as relief teams struggle through debris in the 2000 foot shaft. The blast blamed on an open lamp mirrors a prior fatal explosion at the old Richmond mine.
A reader cites a claim by Gubb-Stretchit about four hens eggs weighing a pound each as an instance of tyegs-ageration. Biabh-1 references the Ohio State Journal in noting the claim.
Dialog shows a merchant testing an applicant for a job by asking about drinking. The applicant nonchalantly confirms he drinks, replying he does not care if he does. The exchange hints at social norms and possible tension in the hiring process.
A Chicago woman argues against wives keeping their birth names after marriage. A Washington-based piece notes a joke about a “grass widow” who would be known by a long hyphenated string of names like Mrs Eliza Jenkinsley Smith Thompson Brown Smithers, highlighting social conventions of the era.
In Deuel county near Alliance Nebraska at 11 this morning John and Henry Zerks fired at J. P. Sturgeon during a quarrel over the range. A rib near the heart was grazed and an arm was hit. Sheriff HE P Sweeney captured the Zerks and jailed them for Deuel county authorities. Sturgeon remains seriously hurt but may recover.
Not is Wife questions money requests as a humorous local item. Graspit replies that the buyers, not the wife, pressure for purchases. The Ohio State Journal note frames the exchange as a light domestic quip in a neighborhood column.
A Chicago Tribune quote features two women debating who should write newspaper paragraphs about them. One woman complains about slurs on women in journalism while the other defends men writing about her, noting personal agency.
Dialogue notes a $200,000 oats deal in minutes with the twist that cash changed pockets, not the oats. A quip suggests women may not grasp such rapid money moves, reflecting a Chicago Tribune style aside.
In Columbus Nebraska five men fired on officers Saturday night. one hit in the calf, four jailed on local charges, with a sixth arrested before the shooting. Suspects include Joseph Tierman of St. Louis and James Stetson of Cleveland, among others. authorities call them likely felons wanted elsewhere.
A light exchange in the Philadelphia Bulletin features a dialogue about marriage with playful tones. One speaker declares they would not marry the best man, while another retorts that the bride never marries the best man.
A fragmentary quotation shows a back and forth about business philosophy and customer satisfaction. The dialogue mentions exploiting native relics for a summer boarders experience, attributed to The King and Washington Star. Key names and implied tensions hint at cultural clash themes in a historical press snippet.
The government bans publication of the Novoe Vremya for a week amid an uproar over its labor article. The paper, second only to the Moscow Viadomotie in conservatism, faced extraordinary nervousness from authorities. The piece argued workers are poorly paid, influenced by western ideas, and urged reform and emancipation efforts.
In a lively exchange, Contradicter quotes a scientist arguing we think with half the brain, while another observer counters by citing people who reportedly use the entire brain. The playful remark reflects ongoing curiosity about brain function.
In Yonkers a lighthearted exchange questions whether disease can spread by kissing. A playful remark recalls a past incident where a kiss led to trouble when a girl's father witnessed it. The anecdote appears in the Yonkers Statesman as a humorous aside.
Ohio State Journal notes a joke about druggists forming a trust to fix retail prices and quips that farce theatre isn’t the only stage for farce.
A lobbyist plots to secure a vote from Mrs. State Senator Jones of the Steenth district with a cash bribe. The assistant protests, then contemplates smaller sums, though the plan appears to continue in secret.
West Point Nebraska May 28 The Neligh house a leading hotel was closed yesterday due to smallpox John Thorpe the bus runner had it Four other cases in different parts of the city have been quarantined and steps are under way to stamp out the disease An agent for machinery who had not fully recovered is suspected of introducing the illness.
In Senghenydd Rhondda valley thirty two bodies have been recovered after Friday’s explosion at the Universal colliery. The work is slow and gruesome at the pit mouth as rescuers are praised by King Edward for their courage and sympathy is sent to grieving families.
The Canadian Press reports Minister Fielding says the government will conduct the inquiry into the alleged paper makers' combination and summon all necessary witnesses. Eminent counsel will be employed. the inquiry opens before Judge Taschereau in Montreal.
Chicago June 3 Sam Elijah the prophet Dowie declares himself living embodiment of Hijjah with a divine commission to earth a third time. He calls for theocracy government by God and rejects democracy while denouncing the pope and the Catholic church as 5 000 in attendance react with cheers.
W H Klensmire was arrested in Kansas City Kansas on suspicion of murdering his wife near Toltop Kansas. The victim was found buried in a shallow trench with skull injuries possibly caused by a club. He claimed she died by self harm and admitted placing the body in a trench after discovering it hanging. Detectives traced him from Toltop to Kansas City. He was later taken to Topeka for questioning.
On June 3 in Butte Montana five earth cracks appeared in different city areas with the widest at west Galena Street. No caving but visible separation of granite walls. City Engineer reports shifting elevations and berch marks as oil and water works complain of underground pipe breaks. The phenomenon unsettles residents as cause remains unknown. In Pekin Allied generals agree to transfer administration to Chinese officials gradually during June. Count von Waldersee to depart with his entourage. Two special trains to Taku run all week. The Baluchi regiment leaves in ceremony.
June 3 report says Mrs McKinley continues very weak with little change in recent days. The illness that nearly ended her life in San Francisco persists in a less severe form, causing ongoing concern for physicians and the president. Her vitality remains remarkable, yet recovery is slowed, leaving her feeble.
Governor McSweeney declines to accept the resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin. He argues a vacancy during an off year would provoke a bitter, acrimonious campaign harming the state's peace and prosperity. He urges continued public discussion without personality clashes and returns the resignations.
In Breser California June 1 incomplete details describe a mob of about fifty who hanged Calvin Hall and his sons Frank James and Martin Hall and B B Yands at Lookout Missouri county after arrests for stealing harness forks and hay forks. The elder Hall faced petty larceny charges and the others burglary with examinations set for June 3.
Fred Rochelle, a 35 year old Black man, is said to have assaulted and killed Mrs. Rena Taggart in Bartow on Tuesday. He was burned at the stake Wednesday evening near the crime scene in front of a large crowd, close to the main thoroughfare.
Washington reports that Minister Loomis will not return to Venezuela. Officials cite ill health and the president's reluctance to expose him to attacks tied to the state department's orders.
In Washington the president and cabinet ruled that the Cuban constitutional convention did not meet the Platt amendment. The secretary of war will inform the convention of the finding. Senator Dietrich arrived yesterday and plans to join a bipartisan group sailing from New York on June 20 for a global trip aboard a government transport.
A party of Elm social club members from Philadelphia paddled a rowboat on the Schuylkill River and was swept over a dam near Rose Glen. Seven youths, six girls and one boy, disappeared after the boat capsized. only one boy survived briefly clinging to the hull. Rescue efforts continued into the night as divers searched the river for the missing.
Memorial day events in New York featured a 15000 strong parade reviewed by Governor Odell and Mayor Van Wyck. Wu Ting Fang laid flowers at Grant's Tomb and spoke, while the Hall of Fame dedication at New York University included an oration by Senator Chauncey M. Depew.
Commissary Sergeant Henry Wilson is sentenced to three years in Bilbid prison for stealing supplies. The trial of Harold M. Pitt, Evans & Co. manager, for improper purchasing of government stores is postponed. Lieutenant Richard H. Townler’s court martial over commissary frauds at Manila began at Cavite yesterday. Manila's governing board to include an army officer, a Filipino, and an American civilian. Major Batson negotiates with General Cailles emissaries at Santa Cruz.
In Nroprars Nebraska on May 31 federal authorities arrested George Randall an employee at the brewery on charges of selling beer to Indians. Deputy Marshal Allen delivered the arrest. Commissioner B F Chambers granted a continuance to June 20. Brewery proprietor Adam Forrester and his son John await trial in Omaha.
A 15 year old boy named Hendricks was shot in the abdomen during a Thursday night incident about nine miles from Humpoytr Nebraska. Surgeons arrived but the outcome is unknown as authorities investigate whether the pistol discharged accidentally by a gang of boys drinking.
The Utica Sun reports on school openings, courthouse bond petitions, church plans, a proposed trolley circuit, and veterans reunion. It notes wheat prospects in Nemaha county, a Geneva death ruled natural, saloon legality in Hildreth, and local crimes and public safety measures.
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