Weary of the World An Aged Partner Takes His Life by Rope
An elderly partner ends his life using a rope, leaving a terse, somber note about weariness with life. Authorities report no further immediate details as the case is investigated.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
8
Despondent man commits suicide after wife's death
Grand Island Nebraska December 31 Feeble with age and grief August Hessel senior hanged himself in a barn after his wife’s death three weeks earlier. His son August Hessel Jr found the body along with a rope attached to a beam in the granary and vehicle barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
August Hessel
August, Jr
Fisher
August Hessel, Jr
Coal Vein Found Near Milford Nebraska
Report from Lincoln says paying quantities of coal found near Milford in Seward county. Seven feet wide vein lies about two hundred feet below the surface. Farmers near Milford excited as drillers continue work four miles south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Winside
Lincoln
Milford
Seward County
J. D. Gage
Swedeburg
Saunders County
Panic at Christmas in Grand Island School Fire
At Hein's school house a Christmas celebration ended in panic when Santa Claus robes and tree trimmings caught fire from a cotton batting robe. The crowded room caused rapid evacuation with every window and door used as an exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Neb
Hein
Santa Claus
Tragedy Strikes West Point as Father David Elliott Self-Destructs
West Point Neb Dec 21 David Elliott a long prominent resident shot himself in the head. He had moved from Pennsylvania a year ago with his wife and family. His dead remains were found with the top of his head blown away. No reason given for the act. Elliott was father to James C Elliott editor of the West Point Republican and was described as well to do with a happy family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point, Neb
David Elliott
West Point
James C. Elliott
Seventy Years Married in Surpefile Nebraska
SURPEFILE Neb Dec 31 Mr and Mrs Henry Woodruff celebrated the seventieth anniversary of their married life December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
Henry Woodruff
Five Horses Die of Corn Stalk Poison Near Columbus
In Columbus Nebraska on December 31 the death of five horses owned by O L Baker at the Forrest Merrill farm northwest of the city is blamed on corn stalk poison. The farm is under investigation as the cause is determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, Neb
O. L. Baker
Forrest Merrill
Death of G W Jeffers sparks poisoning allegations
Greeley Nebraska resident G W Jeffers brother of ex Senator Jeffers died suddenly on December 21. Reports suggest possible poisoning whether accidental or intentional. An investigation is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley, Neb
G. W. Jeffers
Jeffers
Smallpox Quarantine at Hastings Asylum
Hastings Neb December 31 three severe smallpox cases confirmed in the male ward. Three patients moved to the pest house as superintendent Kern says the outbreak can be stamped out with strict precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Asylum
Hastings
Neb
Kern
Northwestern eyes Verdigris extension into Boyd county
Northwestern officials report revised plans for the Verdigris extension of the Fremont Elkhorn and Missouri Valley line to Boyd county Nebraska. Surveyors push westward from Verdigris with two branch lines as they weigh routes toward open Rosebud land likely to affect farm land access and settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nep
Northwestern System
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
Verdigris
Boyd County
Rosebud
Boyd
Keya Paha
South Dakota
Clem Deaver
O'Neill Land Office
Nebraska
Bidwell
Butter
McKinley Monument Fund Subscriptions Planned
Lincoln Nebraska state plans to collect school child subscriptions for the McKinley monument fund starting January 6 with closing January 28, the martyr president's fifty ninth birth anniversary. The state committee will begin active fundraising with the new year and the Workingmen's association will have its plans perfected by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Fowler
McKinley Monument Fund
Hsts
Workingmen’s Association
Court schedule for Fifth Nebraska district in 1902
Judges Sornberger and Good set 1902 terms by county across Saunders Butler Polk Seward York and Hamilton. Saunders holds March 30 June 9 December 1. Butler February 11 May 20 November 11. Polk January 21 April 29 September 9. Seward February 10 May 19 November 10. York March 3 June 9 December 1. Hamilton January 20 April 28 September 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Neb
H. Sornberger
B. F. Good
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Nebraska
Saunders County
Butler
Polk
Seward
Hamilton
Wolves Devour Sheep Flock in Nebraska Cold Snap
Paxton Neb December 30 wolves roamed and killed in Henry Abshire’s flock as about a thousand sheep strayed away and many lambs and weaker adults were slaughtered during the cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton
Henry Abshire
Sunday law enforcement targets Fremont poker and liquor sales
Fremont Neb Dec 30 local police claim knowledge of Sunday poker playing and liquor selling in violation of city ordinances and say they intend to stop it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont. Neb
Employees Remembered by American Express in Omaha
From the messenger to the general manager every worker with one year’s service received a $10 gold coin as a Christmas gift from American Express in Omaha Nebraska on December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
American Express Company
Rider Dies as Horse Throws Man Near McCook
John Sly of the Robert FP USGarr ranch near McCook Nebraska was thrown from a horse while chasing a wolf. He suffered a broken neck and died instantly at the scene in a December incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCook
Neb
John Sly
Wanton Killing of Stock in Nebraska City Pasture
A two year old Jersey heifer was killed in a pasture south of Nebraska City Neb and the carcass skinned with the hide left nearby in the incident reported December 39. No suspects named and police not quoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
Bank Planned On Tecumseh Square By Local Buyers
Mrs. B. F. Perkins sold a frame building and a lot on Tecumseh Nebr north square to J. R. Pierson of Union and F. E. Bodie of York for a bank to be erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew Bank
Tecumach
Tecumseh, Neb
B. F. Perkins
J. R. Pierson
Union
F. E. Bodie
York
Nebraska Internal Revenue Collections for 1901
Omaha December 30. United States internal revenue taxes in Nebraska for 1901 will total about 3,157,503, despite July tax reductions. 1900 collections were 5,293,661, about 136,000 more than this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
United States Internal Revenue
Nebraska
Wolf Bounty Scams Push Nebraska Toward Financial Shortfall
Wolves and coyotes are raised for bounty across Nebraska with some claimants securing many scalps for the $4 per head payout. Deputy Auditor George Anthes warns that old, unpaid wolf bounty claims total about $25,000 and will grow to an estimated $40,000 next year, forcing future legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dietrich
Beatrice Fire Destroys Four Business Houses
A December 31 blaze in Beatrice Nebraska destroyed four businesses on Liberty Street including the Aspinwall and Norris general stores and Florence Kelley millinery. The Aspinwall block and the barber shop were insured. the other properties were uninsured. The fire’s origin is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice, Neb
Liberty
O. C. Aspinwall
S. C. Norris
Florence Kelley
Jimstead & Jimmerson
Aspinwall
Captain J H Culver Plans Luzon Railroad Venture
Captain J H Culver of Milford Nebraska travels east to gather capital for a Luzon island railroad. The plan calls for a twenty four mile line from Manila bay to Subig bay, marking the second railway on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
J. H. Culver
Milford
Cigy
Luzon
Manila Bay
Subig Bay
Charges filed over alleged game law violations
Chief Game Warden Simpkins filed a complaint with U S Commissioner Marlay charging Samuel L. Rounds of York county with violating the Lacey law. Rounds, a merchant, allegedly tried to ship game out of Nebraska. A Nebraska complaint was lodged in York county and supplementary proceedings started in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Simpkins
United States
Marlay
Samuel L. Rounds
York County
Rounds
Nebraska
Rev William Martin Named Penitentiary Chaplain
Governor Savage appoints Rev William Martin to succeed Elder Howe as chaplain at the Nebraska state penitentiary starting January 1. Martin is presiding elder of the Methodist Episcopal church in Lincoln and previously led the North End church. He served on Nebraska relief commissions and has lengthy charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Savage
William Martin
Elder Howe
State Penitentiary
Martin
North End
Nebraska
Consolidation urged to improve Nebraska rural schools
Nebraska State Superintendent Fowler argues for centralizing rural schools to create a central high school. He notes funding and attendance challenges in small districts and suggests transporting pupils by covered vans to a unified district, invoking existing laws to remove six mile limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Fowler
Nebraska
E Commonwealth
Congressional
Dietrich's Irrigation Scheme Satisfies All Elements
Senator Dietrich stays in Washington over the holidays to advance two irrigation schemes. He aims for a measure that gains support this session to reclaim Nebraska land for farming. His plan envisions national ownership of reservoirs with landowners controlling distribution canals, uniting opposing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dpd. C
Dietrich
Nebraska
Reports of State Banks In Nebraska
Lincoln Neb Dec 28 Reports of state and private banks in Nebraska in response to Secretary Rouse call show 362 of 442 banks submitting reports. Early inspection finds little change in condition since the previous update, with deposits and loans about the same as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Rouse
Department
Cattle Die of Blackleg Near Callaway Neb
Chris Burhop a farmer near Callaway Nebraska reports eight head of cattle killed by blackleg. Local stock losses from blackleg and cornstalk disease have troubled the area with little apparent remedy.
Nebraska Traveling Library sends first books to Loup City
The Nebraska Traveling Library association shipped its first consignment to Loup City after Blair waived its claim to be first. The move marks an inaugural delivery for the program in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loup City
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Traveling Library Association
Blair
Hand Amputation After Corn Crusher Accident
Paxton Nebraska December 28. Frank Knight suffered a hand injury when caught in a corn sheller and had his fingers amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton, Neb
Frank Knight
More Carriers Needed in Fremont Post Office
Postoffice Inspector Albert O Swift completed an inquiry in Fremont Nebraska and will recommend adding two mail carriers. The Fremont office has grown from four carriers four years ago to ten expected, with seven in the city and three on rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
Postoffice
Albert O. Swift
Fremont
German naval move against Venezuela eyed by Washington
Report from Washington notes German warships near Venezuela and allied ships abroad as Berlin signals possible blockade to cut food imports. Venezuela may lose access to corn through La Guayra and Maracaibo while Germany seeks temporary occupation to secure debt. President Castro reportedly prepared for any outcome, but Venezuela shows no mine laying or active resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Venezuela
Venezuelan
la Guayra
Maracaibo
Castro
Northern Pacific and Great Northern to Cut Through Rates
Northern Pacific and Great Northern plan a new tariff sheet covering St. Paul to the Pacific coast with lower through rates. Rate clerks have worked over two months on the revision which aims to remove long standing discriminations and cut local rates. Both roads will announce voluntary reductions based on higher earning capacity and revenue growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Northern Pacific
Pacific Coast
Great Northern
Roosevelt Leaves Decision on 1904 Olympics Open
Paris dispatch reports President Roosevelt replying to Baron Couberlin’s invitation to head the 1904 Chicago Olympic Games. Roosevelt will present the matter to his cabinet and notes he takes keen interest in the undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Car Poses Over His Hand In Railroad Accident
Arlington Nebraska report says 20 year old John Hullinger, son of C A Hullinger, attempted a stunt to show others how to mount a freight car. He slipped, his left hand was caught on the rail and crushed under passing wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Neb
John Hullinger
C. A. Hullinger
After the Ninth Infantry repels attack at Capday Samar
Manila dispatch reports Captain Schoeffel with eighteen men of Company E Ninth Infantry attacked by bolo men at Capday on Samar. A hand to hand fight left a sergeant corporal and five privates dead. Captain Schoeffel wounded but not seriously. one private slightly wounded. No property lost. Enemy repulsed with heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Infantry
Manila
Schoeffel
Capday
Island of
Samar
How to Wake Up England
London on December 28 reports the Daily News sought views of prominent figures on waking up England to combat American competition. Sir Thomas Sutherland Kenrick B Murray of the London Chamber of Commerce and others offered varied opinions showing wide divergence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Daily
Neds
Thomas Sutherland
Kenrick B. Murray
London Chamber of Commerce
Livestock Market Report Notes Active Cattle and Hog Demand
The cattle market showed a good supply and strong demand with active trading and steady to higher prices for desirable beef cattle. Hogs were steady to slightly higher with active selling, and sheep and lambs remained in strong demand as packers sought ample supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goml
Chicago
Cattle and Hog Markets Report Prices Across Classes
Market notes show cattle and hog prices rising with mixed results. Texas and Indian steers listed at 2.50 to 5.00, cows around 3.50 to 4.90, heifers 2.00 to 5.00, bulls 2.04, calves 8.25 to 5.0. Hog top at 6.00 with bulk sales 1.50 to 6.75, light at 1.10 to 4.04. Sheep demand strong with fed lambs at 3.75 to 4.75, fed wethers 7.5 to 4.00, yearlings 4.0 to 4.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Bartley Freed as Governor Commutes Embezzlement Sentence
Ex State Treasurer Joseph S Bartley left the Nebraska state penitentiary after Gov Savage commuted his twenty year embezzlement sentence to take effect that night. Bartley and his family received the news at home amid celebrations and telegrams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Joseph S. Bartley
Savage
R. J. Clancey
Bartley
Douglas County
Supreme Court
Republican State Convention
Clancey
Behring Sea Seal Dispute Reply Handed By Russia
In The Hague on January 2 M Komaroff presented to Prof Asser Russia's answer to the United States note regarding the Bering sea seal fishing differences and seizures of American vessels by the Russian government about six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Behring
The
Hague
Jan
M. Komaroff
Asser
Permanent Arbitration Court
Russia
United States
Bering Sea
Nixon Re-elected Speaker as New York Legislature Opens
The New York General Assembly convened for the annual session. S. Fred Nixon was re-elected speaker of the house, with republican caucus nominees chosen for both houses. Governor Odell delivered his annual message and several bills were introduced before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
General Assembly
S. Fred Nixon
House
Senate
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
New Law for the Capital Enters Into Effect
Washington dispatch reports a new code of laws for the District of Columbia taking effect yesterday. The code does not replace all existing statutes but supersedes those inconsistent with the new laws. It was enacted by the last Congress and leaves in force Maryland common law US statutes and acts relating to the district where compatible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Maryland
United States
Numerous brief reports from the era in transit and public life
Two men killed and a third injured in a gravel train wreck on the DY Paso Northwestern line. Sugar refiners raise all grades by ten points. Union bank messenger Ayres arrested in Montreal with 2000 dollars. Hollenbeck shot at his Greenport home. Brigham Young seeks the eldest son for church leadership. Mrs Campbell debuts in Chicago. Carnegie's gift funds New York libraries. Cowles dies in Wilkes-Barre. Plea against Danish West Indies sale presented to King Christian. Williams-Kinsmire sentenced for wife murder in Kansas. Manila Fire Dept chief appointment for Hugh Bonner. Odell taps Miller as state comptroller. Bowling record tied in Cincinnati. Francis Joseph orders baccarat principals expelled. Smallpox cases at Lincoln asylum. War Dept advance for Apaches prisoners. Schley case controversy and post-trial factions. Tombstone of industrialists and politicians noted. Miss Stone rescue efforts and political cabinet stability. European royalty visit hints and press association meetings. Jersey City death of John J Kelly. Northern Pacific agents to end on trains. Peavey dies in Minneapolis. Emerick dies after fall. Iowa Central plans large railroad spend. Marconi wireless gains commercial footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sugar Refinings Company
Arbuckle Bros
B. F. Howel, Son & Co
A. J
Ayres
Young Messenger
Union Bank of Brooklyn
Montreal
Peter A. Hollenbeck
Wen
Greenport
Columbia County
N. Y
Brigham Young
Patrick Campbell
Grand Onera House
Chicago
Magda
Board of Estimate
New York
Andrew Carnegie
William Kinsmire
Oskatoosa
Kan
Klonsmire
Holton
Hugh Bonner
Fire Department
Manila
Odell
Nathan L. Miller
Courtland County
Erastus C. Knight
Buffalo
Tenpina
Commercial Athletic Club
Cincinnati
Samuel M. Robinson
Francis Joseph
Austria
Vienna
James Parker
Perth Amboy
N. J
Admiral Schley
D. L. Cockley
Shelby Tube Company
United States
Republican Party
Salonica
W. W. Peet
Missionary Society
Constantinople
Ellen M. ‘Stone
Miss Stone
Wilson
Cabine
Stambauloff
Berlin
London Daily Mail
Prince of Wales
Emperor William
Order of the Black Eagle
Northwestern Missouri Press Association
St. Joseph
John J Kelly
New Jersey Assembly
Bordentown
Jersey City
Northern Pacific
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Elkhorn
Bresks Hla
Enue Collections
Dec
Auditor of Public Accounts
George Anthes
Fern Road
Philippines
Penitentiary
Advies
South
Omato
Kanesal
South Omaha
Kansas City
Joseph Bartley
Mreight
Gov
Savagee
Atree
DY Paso & Northwestern
Frank H. Peavey
Minneapolis
George H. Emerick
New York Hospital
Iowa Central Railroad
Mr. Marconi
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