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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
2
A sprawling, noisy report mixes politics, finance, and foreign affairs with scattered notes on U S figures, European events, and imperial concerns. It references Roosevelt and S C Dole, naval movements, law and elections, and social upheaval amid a chaotic, unnamed source.
House this week will examine a tariff and reciprocity bill tied to Cuba and immigration, with party lines split on tariffs and trade. Republicans expect a 200 percent product value cut post negotiation, while Democrats seek broader freedom of trade and deeper concessions, as debate unfolds Tuesday.
A garbled report describes Gal Apri Kearse GQ Ward of New York and Charles Curass selecting a landing site for a venture between Unis coast and the Phili pps. Ward is accompanied by the biotechrician and speaks with Jenny Mackay, preendical of the company.
Fragmentary notice reports a train movement toward Capetown with mentions of Roodes and Co. and Shateday. It notes arrivals of passengers and a town named Matalbolcland, with sporadic place references and dates.
The Times editorial discusses Rhodes scheme reception abroad and its potential influence on Oxford University. It notes American and German influx could quicken intellectual life, while Oxford trustees face key decisions. It mentions Lord Roughley as a potential trustee president and reports invitations to Emperor William and President Roosevelt.
A $5,000 check drawn to President Roosevelt was sent March 26 by the Governor appointed committee to raise relief for women and children in South Africa’s concentration camps. President Roosevelt to accept and direct disbursement. Secretary Hay confirms receipt of the fund.
A Chamber of Mines meeting in Hoovann esberg marked the first since the war. The president credited General Botha for preventing wanton destruction and held the town commandant responsible for any property damage. He said by July about half the mining industry would be operating.
Slow talks from Kroonstad to the Oramae Free State core as Mr Steyn and General De La Her remain distant. Transvaal Mission aims to conclude war talks. Schalkburger heirs with his entourage plan a here for a counter move to resume negotiations.
A garbled text fragment reports a Philippine context with mentions of a senate committee and discussions on a proposed excision or reform related to governance. Key entities are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Vancouver BBC page includes scattered words and names. Content is garbled with no clear events, dates, or coherent facts to summarize into a valid news item.
A year after a Senate inquiry begun to verify the Manila massacre order of February 15, 1899, the War Department submits a photo reproduction of the document and accompanying papers. Aguinaldo testifies to Luna’s signature genuineness while notes place Luna as Malolos era official and Manila defense commander.
Frank P. Sargent, grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, accepted the role of commissioner general of immigration after meeting the president. He will delay assuming duties to wind up affairs, and resignations of Powderly Moe Sweener are expected. McMurray to replace Moe Sweener. William Williams to be named to succeed Pitchie in New York.
The monthly financial statement of Auditor Weston records the state treasury balance on March 8 at five million six hundred nine thousand two hundred. It notes February balance at three million one hundred eighty four thousand six hundred eighty four. Receipts during April were thirty one thousand five hundred and disbursements two hundred twenty three thousand four hundred four.
War department reports First Lieutenant H Merchant of Hisans infantry died April 2 at Wianitas after battle wounds. He served in the war and his name appears in official casualty lists.
A disputed debate in the Pailiygines Assembly centers on abolishing slavery and invalidating a treaty with General Bates. Proponents urge action against the islands’ ongoing slave system while opponents stress legal and diplomatic complications.
Fragmentary text describes a severe battle involving Boe and a London scene in March ninety. It mentions rival factions and weapons but lacks coherent details on participants, places, or outcomes.
The State Board of Equalization will meet next month to assess railroad telegraph and telephone property for taxation, with a May 16 deadline. Reports show little change from last year except for the St Joseph and Grand Island line, down from 583,486 to 445,190, and minor shifts in other valuations including Kansas City and Omaha. The Pullman company reports on sleeping and tourist cars with updated figures from 99,041.53 and 7,021.49 to 104,122.43 and 8,628.
Lincoln Neb April 7 The supreme court left open the issue of whether a killer during a robbery can be convicted of murder in the first degree. Rhea and two others demanded money at Snyder saloon and shot Herman Zahn during the robbery. The case centers on the statute and the judges differing over the proper degree of homicide.
In Fullerton Nebraska April Rush Ford son of J H Ford was accidentally shot in the leg by his hunting companion Clirde Reynolds. The wound is serious and may require amputation below the knee.
Grand Island Nebraska April 7. It is announced that the American Beet Sugar Company factory will operate this year and new machinery for extracting sugars from syrups will be added to the plant during the season.
ASUTONNebraska reports a small winter wheat crop prospect from the 1920s era noting that wheat sown last fall is scarce this spring. Farmers now begin sowing late varieties as spring work continues and acreage is limited by prior conditions.
In Vlenville Nebo an odd event of the season is described with garbled names and ages. The piece mentions Jara B. Schmlin and Mrs Wubbre Steenblodk surpassing ages and a journey to Olaremer where attempts to regain control are noted amid disjointed phrases.
Dr. Geo M Brash reports March smallpox cases across Nebraska total 826, up from February's 764, indicating overall spread. Counties show both increases and notable decreases as physicians submit county tallies.
Nebraska Republicans call a June 18 1902 convention in Lincoln to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor of public accounts superintendent of public instruction attorney general and commissioner of public lands and buildings. Representation basis based on vote for Sedgwick in 1901 state supreme court race with delegates allocated accordingly.
Fragmentary report describes a farmer saver wiring near Trenton after a wreck two miles from a road, with casualties and a probable diesel incident, noting emergency responders and subsequent investigation.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a town event involving agriculture and mining. details are unclear. The readable items reference a cut, a town and local figures, with possible notes on a late shift and planned actions.
A notice reports the death of Commie Muicditie at age 70. The obituary notes the southeast location and funeral details referencing local customs and timing.
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