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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
3
A reflective piece recalls the peril and artistry of Grand Banks fishers tied to Gloucester. It notes historic treaties, buoy lines, and the sorrow of lost crews while honoring the craft and memory of those at sea.
In a foggy night tale aboard the ship Barling Around the Cow the captain mistook a cow horn for a fog signal. The crew followed the horn's sound, nearly altering course, before realizing the horn belonged to a cow carried on the forward deck.
The text notes translations of the New Testament into multiple languages including Nyanja for tribes near the Shire River, Yalunka for Sierra Leone natives, Buja for Ysabel in the Solomon group, and Visayan for about two million speakers in the Philippines. It cites collaborations among The Blantyre Mission, United Presbyterian Church of Scotland, and other missions.
The Boston Journal quotes advice to laugh with others and not wallow in grievances. It warns that the world favors a smiling countenance and kindly actions, even if mis judgments occur. It urges self respect, steady effort, and earning welcome through steady progress.
A bar tale of a band leader clashing with his horn player over musical notes and a joke about past wages. The exchange echoes a comic crisis as the horn backfires and the musician explains a vow about halting chaos with altered tunes.
A conversation describes a family outing at the park with playful mischief. The child runs, dodges horses, and makes faces at the police while adults recount various playful actions and a joking warning about “Keep off the Gratz.” The tone captures a lighthearted, humorous moment.
The New York Post reports on the United States Assay Office in Wall Street where gold bars worth thousands pass daily to jewelers and bankers. Fees are four cents per hundred for large bars and five cents for small bars. End week July 28 saw $190 780 17 exchanged for gold coin, with historic high days reaching $8 million. Bars vary from $150 to $5 000, and values often include odd cents, complicating exact sums. Purchasers receive a certificate after depositing funds at the sub treasury and must sign for delivery at the assay office.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer description notes a George Rogers Clark portrait in the War Department. Clark, born 1752 in Virginia, led rapid campaigns from Virginia to Vincennes in 1779 and helped define the northwest boundary after the 1783 treaty.
The Turkey Track Cattle Company controls 700000 acres with 30000 to 40000 cattle roaming between Sonora Mexico and Arizona. Members include Burdett Aden Packard and W C Greene. Packard, born in Portville New York, moved to Pennsylvania at 23, later to Arizona in Tombstone pursuing mining and cattle interests.
Experts announce a petroleum oil field found on the island of Trinidad. The terse fragment hints at social tensions as a woman pursues a goal and a man wins what she began, suggesting far-off implications for the community.
The death of William N Roach former U S Senator from North Dakota occurred in New York after a nine month illness from cancer. Roach born 1840 Washington educated at Georgetown College built a banking career then moved to Dakota prospered as a farmer entered politics as a Democrat. He served in the Senate starting 1893 and faced a later scandal over a 64000 bank irregularity. He lived in New York since 1899 serving as president of the Cuban Asphalt and Oil Company.
A critical item notes graduates from colleges shirking work ethic and returning to idle habits, with emphasis on social drinking and leisure over productivity. The piece contrasts modern trends with former diligent routines, urging renewed focus on discipline and responsibility.
Cincinnati report details a Kentucky case where Mentacky Sprading is accused of murdering his four year old son during a sheep herding incident. He allegedly killed the boy after an argument over bark and trees, then fled with his two younger daughters as neighbors buried the body. A sheriff’s posse searches for the eldest daughter as Sprading faces murder charges.
Read about ancient ideas of gem origins from India and myths surrounding diamonds emeralds amethyst and pearls. The article traces early diamond knowledge to India before 18th century and notes ancient traders hid sources, with tales from Pliny and the Talmud verse about ark light.
Keeper Mullen describes a hyena in the lion house as unusually intelligent and coquettish, noting she might respond to training. He recalls her near-fatal encounter with other hyenas and mentions she may spend her days at the zoo, offering a paw for a handshake morning and night.
A witty discussion from the Indianapolis News compares Ping-Pong to golf and tennis but the heavy-set observer declares it resembles hard work. The exchange captures a playful debate among casually dressed observers.
Dairying in Russia has propelled the country to the forefront as a top producer of butter cheese and milk. A visiting girl’s remark to an introduced man may spark playful competition among local suitors.
An opinionated remark about fairness toward mockery of a person’s appearance and character contrasts with attacking a rival in sport. The fragment references the enemy of the man you hate and hints at a tense competitive stance.
Washington reports Agent Erwin's annual review condemns Native youth as unproductive. He cites educated Indians as the least industrious, urges boarding schools on reservations and closer contact with white children. He recommends using trust funds to start farming and stock raising.
Jobo Valentine Kaiser from Festus Missouri came to Chicago seeking a wealthy wife named Mary Martin. He paid six dollars for an introduction and was directed to 299 Wells Street where police found Jacob Strosser in a saloon basement writing letters signed Mary Martin. Strosser is charged with obtaining money by a confidence game.
Miles City Montana November 1 Ware co McTegue of the state penitentiary and Fred Morrow a convict arrived yesterday and by following Morrow s directions recovered 84500 in money taken May 29 1900 from the Northern Pacific Express company and hidden near the Tongue river bridge The package originally carried 5000 but 3500 had been spent It is probable the sentence will be commuted now that he has returned the money.
Julie A. Morgan a Norfolk county figure in the straight out democratic faction fatally shot himself after leaving a note claiming his death would ease political tensions with fusionists. The incident underscores long running partisan strife in the region.
In Ypsilanti Michigan on November 1 Josiah Finton a 6 year old grandson Ford Finton were killed after crossing a street as a suburban electric car approached. Mrs Finton was reportedly ill and a witness saw the crash reflect in a mirror from a nearby house.
The board of special inquiry adjourned without ruling on eleven Cuban children from the Orizaba en route to Point Loma Cal to be educated by the universal brotherhood. Dr Gertrude Van Holt remains with the group as officials consider if the children qualify as a public charge. The case may set a precedent guiding Cuban educational admissions.
Growers near Tapachtla in Chiapas report heavy losses as fields and streams are covered with ashes from Santa Maria volcan. Livestock cannot find forage and roads are clogged. Coffee planters may fare better than stock raisers. No loss of life found in recent disturbances.
Reports show thousands of Philippine cases rising rapidly with a high fatality rate. Health officials warn of worsening spread across major cities and rural areas as hospitals strain under demand.
Marine Hospital Service notes widespread cholera in Japan China and Hong Kong with thousands of deaths and new outbreaks in Egypt and the Philippines. Manila reports seventy five thousand cholera cases since March with high mortality. Hong Kong claims freedom from plague. Egypt records rising infections and weekly deaths in September.
Coroner Dawson noted a sudden death. Laura Gregg spoke to a large Humboldt audience. J M Hanpa of Ainsworth badly wounded from a knife attack. West's grocery store in St Paul damaged by fire. 14-year-old son of Daniel Moscow witnessed injury from a fall. Catholic cathedral plans filed in Omaha. Knuche loses eye from pitchfork tine near Ellis. Conductor Rothrock and others injured when train plunged near Nebraska City. Kenyon of Omaha blocked from buying abandoned lines. straw berries shown near Papillion. Young man Young stabbed at Schuyler. suspect pursued. Yutan reports major housing and church expansions. Coroners examine deaths at Wallace and on a mail route near Gandy. Robert Thompson released to Canada after burglary term. Trumull dealer injured by a horse kick. Ogoms commits suicide near Gibson after threshing delays. Stolen horse and buggy near Falls City. Wahoo Laths academy to build $18000 school. architect Plym to design. Persecution case against Harry Harris likely to drop. Nebraska National Guard company adjustments. Millard Rifles to fill captain vacancy. Ex‑Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn wins mineral land claim in Old Mexico. plans to visit in winter. No woman’s portrait breakthrough noted by photographer.
In Chicago on Oct 29 a riot erupted when American Posting service tried to post bills with non union labor at Morgan and West Munroe streets. Seven workers were injured, Morgan street car service halted, police dispersed the crowd. Judge Chytraus issued an injunction restraining the union from picketing near the plant and interfering with bill posters.
A reflection on Adam having no friends to tell him how to raise his sons, highlighting his solitude in parenting.
Milwaukee dispatch reports from Waukesha that Georg Bowers aged twenty one shot and killed his father John Bowers and then attempted to kill his mother at the Bowers home in Waukesha county near Pwatkee. Mrs Bowers escaped to a neighbor, Mrs Aw V Drewhord, who informed the sheriff. Further details unavailable.
Jarvis Vercoe ten year old son of Dr W L Vercoe suffered severe injuries when a percussion cap exploded. He and other boys ignited caps near a fire causing the left hand to be badly damaged. Doctors fear amputation may be needed.
Chicago representatives of the railroads met to discuss wage requests filed by the Brotherhood of Railway Signal Men. The yard workers seek about a 10 percent pay increase and are understood to be willing to accept a 30 percent raise in settlement talks.
H S Boals a son in law of William F Cody and noted stockman, killed himself at the Sheridan He left a letter to the hotel proprietor asking forgiveness for the act to his house and a separate note to his wife Royals had just returned from Chicago with a large consignment of cattle.
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