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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
7
On the Port Philip from Australia to England a lone traveler remains unseen by the welcoming crowds. He reflects on youth’s dreams and a lost romance, then plans a quick move to visit his uncle and Rose before an express train to London.
A note describes a visit by an unnamed party to Mr Cowiey at his residence in Mecklenburg Square, detailing location and context of the call.
Mrs. Magnum governed by pain and habit in a crowded parlor sits with her son Julius and Miss Marjorie as tea is served. Mr. Magnum, proud of a modest fortune, recounts a meeting with banker Mr. Cowley from Mecklenburg Square, hinting at a new connection or opportunity.
Mrs. Magnum and Mr. Magnum discuss Cowley who has rented Hollow Ash Hall within a mile of Banley. Cowley and his family move in for reasons of business and safety, with rumors of haunting and possible discovery of something beneath the hall.
Rev A Leboeuf describes the severe termite damage in Rhodesia for the Zambesi Mission Record January issue. He notes furniture and books destroyed, clothing ruined, and even boot holes forming cone shaped mounds, illustrating the heavy burden on Rhodesian settlers.
Pearsons Magazine notes the rhinoceros bears a nasal horn likely for root digging and war. Fossil mammals show similar weapons shared among ancient species. horns on the snout were once common though fashion shifted, the rhinoceros remains conservative in horn placement.
A stained-glass window will be installed in Burton church Williamsburg Virginia to honor Chief Justice Marshall who worshiped there as a student at William and Mary College. The note reflects local church history and ties to the famed jurist.
News from Manila reports the capture of Aguinaldo as U S forces transfer him from a Corregidor launch to a Pasig river wharf near Malacanang palace. General Cailles and insurgent officers surrender to Colonel J Milton Thompson amid rising despondency among forces. Rewards and medals are proposed for participants in the capture.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Allen stopped drawing pay Thursday as his Nebraska seat filled by a successor after M. L. Hayward’s death. The move followed Senate rules. the new senators begin salaries today but cannot draw funds until December after qualifying, allowing time for year end expenses.
Maurice Barrymore, actor, was admitted to Bellevue hospital today by his son John Barrymore. The patient, who spoke little and appeared dazed, was received by Dr. Barclay. John Barrymore said his father’s real name is Blye and he was born in the East Indies about fifty years ago.
Sultan announces Tourists will be barred from the Yildiz kiosk precincts due to anarchist threats. He orders the demolition of the pavilion at the grand gate used for Selamik tours to prevent access by visitors.
Newport News March 30 Fire damaged the Augusta hotel in Hampton by 15000 dollars mainly to furniture and fixtures. The building housed guests who escaped unharmed though several guests lost belongings. The fire began in Mrs. C W Betts dry goods store on the ground floor and the loss is insured.
Washington reports a concise dispatch from General MacArthur praising General Funston for the capture of Aguinaldo near Palanan Isabela, detailing the expedition with 78 Macabob emissaries and six officers, all in disguise, who sailed March 5 from Vicksburg and landed March 14 on Luzon. The message credits Funston and notes hopes for early ceasefire, but omits Aguinaldo’s disposition.
Carrie Nation spoke at Lexington opera house outlining her Kansas experiences and urging local women to close saloons. She led a late night slumming tour visiting several bars, facing a crowd and police near the Phoenix hotel. She criticized saloon owners and urged reform while ending at the police station talking with prisoners.
J H Millard, one of Nebraska's new senators, heads the Omaha National Bank as cashier since January 1867 and serves as president earning $35,000 yearly. His wealth tops half a million dollars. Eighteen years ago he sought the US Senate but lost to General Charles F Manderson, now a Burlington official. He built his fortune through his own efforts.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania two men attempted to kidnap Edward McAvoy aged 11 from his father's yard. They carried him to a survey and pressed a chloroform soaked handkerchief to his nose before driving away. He lost consciousness and later awakened in the back seat of the vehicle.
The War department has not yet decided Aguinaldo’s status or whether he will be tried. The first question is whether he is to be treated as a military or civil offender or under another charge.
Lincoln Neb March 29 The deadlock over Nebraska senator election was broken as Governor Charles H Dietrich was chosen for the short term and Joseph H Millard of Omaha for the long term in joint session. The withdrawal of D E Thompson and Rosewater plus alliance shifts brought Dietrich and Millard to unanimous support after caucus moves.
Berlin March 29 It is reported that the German Foreign Office informed Count von Budow the chancellor that rumors of a large rise in agricultural duties have harmed Germany’s foreign relations Baron von Richthofen submitted a detailed memorial to the foreign secretary urging the increase be moderated especially if involving Austria Italy and Russia products
St Joseph Mo March 20 Congressman C F Cochran calls a meeting of men interested in Missouri river ravages to unveil a plan for extensive improvements with the aim of securing a refunding of expenses at the next Congress session.
Council Bluffs March 29 Att Gen Mullan rules the 1898 appropriation for one month to Iowa Soldiers Orphans Home at Devonport should be paid by the State Board of Control. The decision affirms funding to the orphans home.
A report from Colorado Springs says an oil discovery was made on the Sitlington ranch south of the city in a well reaching 3000 feet. Ninety four location certificates were filed locally and more are said to be filed at Pueblo. The locations span all unpatented land in the Fountain valley.
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