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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
4
President Roosevelt stays at home with only New York guest Jacob Riis overnight. A strenuous day ahead includes a political conference and a West Point cadet case discussion with Frank H Hitchcock, national Republican chairman, at Sagamore Hill.
William Howard Taft spoke in Hot Springs Virginia before the Virginia Bar Association on the law delays. The audience, drawn from the Old Dominion, applauded his address and the introductory remarks. Taft was surrounded after the talk and a group photo was taken. at a banquet he responded to the toast The President.
The executive committee led by James A. Ross of Buffalo with about sixty members studied campaign work and a forthcoming proclamation for colored voters. Leaders from outside the group attended as the session adjourned with sub committees set to draft addresses and plan a convention to be held next month in Chicago or Cleveland, with other cities under consideration.
Battles rage through Tabriz with 800 casualties from bombs and shrapnel and widespread looting costing over 1.0 million dollars. American missionaries avoid injuries amid bombardments as constitutional progressives clash with reactionaries over control, while Tehran boosts troops and sends guns to Tabriz.
Heavy rain in southern Utah and Nevada washed away two bridges near Calientes Nevada and caused a landslide that partly filled a deep cut, blocking the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake route. Officials expect tracks to be cleared sometime today.
Count Zeppelin’s airship completed a secret ascent from Friedrichshafen, rose to about 400 feet, circled the lake, and headed toward Constance with plans to return if weather stays favorable. In Winnipeg, Canada, 12,000 machinists and related workers struck the Canadian Pacific Railway, idle across studios and depots from Montreal to Vancouver, signaling a major labor action.
United States District Attorney Baker of Washington and his bride survived a 30 foot plunge on Walnut mountain near Liberty New York. Dr G E Jeliffe and M Mangan were with them. chauffeur badly injured with skull fracture and serious wounds. The party was rescued and moved to New York City for rest at the Astor before returning home.
William Wilson was killed instantly during a dangerous bicycle stunt known as the whirl of death in Cohocton New York. The crowded theater filled with women and children panicked at the accident causing a rush to the exits and several people trampled. Wilson was thrown high and struck a beam, suffering fatal injuries.
A four member suffrage delegation from the National Progressive Woman Suffrage Union toured Oyster Bay led by Mrs. B Merriman Wells of London. They distributed literature, sang banners, and announced a planned evening meeting which was canceled as no Oyster Bay women appeared. Secret service monitored Sagamore Hill while the group traveled to New York, planning a return visit next week.
Eugene W. Chafin spoke in Baylis park to a crowd of several hundred in Bryan Iowa. He repeated his pledge to go to Bryan's town to board him in his own balliwork.
Fire tug Ilinois, burned while tackling smouldering ruins of elevators Bp and F, sank in the Chicago River today when a wall of elevator F fell. Crew members leaped into the river. one injured. Tug valued at $200,000.
The Cambridge chau tauqua grounds hosted farmers day with a two hour lecture by Prof. M. L. Bowman of Iowa State College Ames on corn, More Bushels per Acre. The Midland Jubilee singers performed the evening program, marking their second Cambridge appearance.
Prof. George F. Moore of Harvard lectured at King's Chapel on The Origin of Religion. He argued early worship sprang from fear and dependence, with self preservation as the root impulse, and described primitive ideas of nature spirits as explanations for human control of forces.
The Whitin Observatory at Wellesley College, first in New England for student use, marks a decade of service. Funded by Mrs. Sarah G. Whitin of Whitinsville, the white marble domed building on Central Street cost 30000 dollars and features a copper roof and mahogany interiors.
A Philadelphia Ledger quip notes a bettor explaining a race pick was made before the horse was ripe. The line plays on premature certainty and the speaker’s regretful mood after the track visit.
The police report that a prisoner faced a charge of possessing an infernal machine. The magistrate questioned whether the accused was an anarchist or a chauffeur, reflecting sensational wartime crime coverage.
Quote from The Catholic Standard and Times notes Mrs Kately convinced her husband playing golf on Sunday is sinful, yet she plays herself. It highlights a lighthearted clash over church observance and leisure.
A compact look at how finances influence access to care and the timing of medical attention. Experts discuss costs, insurance gaps, and the pressure to seek treatment when money limits options.
A Yonkers Statesman humor item quotes a husband praising sheath dresses for minimal back toning. His wife asks what he likes, and he notes the lack of required tailoring at the rear. The gag reflects light domestic wit in a newspaper brief.
In a Philadelphia restaurant a guest rails against the meal shouting that it is vile and refuses to pay. The waiter replies the proprietor has gone home to lunch. The exchange highlights service tensions in a casual dining scene.
A dialogue excerpt from the Houston Post features a flirtatious exchange in a dim hallway. One character asks about a past kiss and the other recalls a nighttime embrace leading to a surprised reaction.
A Philadelphia Press humor item notes a boarder complains that the meat is overdone while the waiter contends it is done correctly and even references yesterday's meal. The exchange captures a playful dining-room moment with repeated pun on done and overdone.
Miss Chellus and Miss Byrd discuss a man’s comments on their singing. They debate whether he preferred one singer’s voice or the duets. The exchange ends with confusion over his exact meaning as reported by the Philadelphia Press.
A fragmented exchange shows Mrs Cumup and a visitor discussing a music box and a doctor’s advice about frequent air change. The text is garbled and may reflect a misread caption from a Toledo newspaper page.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Valneleas challenging the value of opinions while Grudjre counters that offerings are too freely given. The terse exchange hints at tension over regard for individual input.
Ruth-Clara’s bridge mastery is noted as she plays with ease, while Rose-Yes recalls partnering with her and joking about her near blindfolded performance.
A humorous note contrasts Wickson a pawnbroker with a pitcher’s claim. Dickson asks why eighty, and Wickson jokes the umpire would call three balls to start the at bat.
In a brief exchange, Mrs Westend reveals that the maid, previously bound for Mrs Murrayhill, will now stay with them as Murrayhill has died that morning. The judge notes the turn of events and questions the maid's future.
A brief humorous note shows a mother claiming easy sleep for her baby and a companion praising the child as a knowing or perceptive youngster. The exchange reflects a light domestic vignette with affectionate tone.
In Lone Gulch Proncho Pete remarks that no one misses anyone as every man is a dead shot, while a cousin claims Miss Sue is missed greatly. The exchange hints at the frontier town mood and local bravado without detailing events.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Henpeck recalling their wedding day while Mr Henpeck laments the memory with bitter sarcasm. The playful dialogue captures their comic marital tensions in a light moment.
A domestic vignette centers on Mrs. Buttinski and Mrs. DeSwift discussing a husband's flirting, revealing a tense but comic exchange about catching a spouse in mischief. The snippet hints at gossip and marriage dynamics.
A judge remarks on a house project described by an owner as building to suit personal ideas, inviting steps around the corner to view the new construction and reflect the intentions of friends involved in the plan.
The dialogue notes Grouch’s sharp cross-examination skills as a key strength in his legal prowess. Bill comments on his cross-examination style and tough demeanor.
A Philadelphia Press note criticizes the use of the nickname Cholly for Noah Fetherbrane, saying the name is inappropriate and noting his sensible choice to avoid rain exposure.
A terse exchange imagines memory and fame centered on the surname Smith, with a playful rebuke about enduring legacy and identity.
Woman's Home Companion shares a tip to wrap a damp cloth around the pie edge to catch juice while baking. A second recipe coats chicken with grated coconut liquor and rice, slowly simmered with flour and turmeric for a rich gravy.
A recipe from Mr Berry's fruit recipes for Steamed Peach Pudding combines flour bread crumbs and almonds with beaten egg yolks and sugar. Fold in chopped peaches and whipped egg whites, steam two hours in a buttered mold, then serve with pressed peaches.
A recipe describes an appetizing dish using white chicken meat and two sticks of celery chopped and seasoned with salt pepper and vinegar. The mix rests then is combined with two tablespoonfuls of mayonnaise dressing and spread on buttered toast topped with two or three thin slices of bacon. Chives may be sprinkled.
To every three pounds of fruit add one and one half pounds of sugar and a half pint of water. Peel pears and soak in cold water to prevent darkening. Boil syrup with pears until clear and fork tender. Keep jars hot, fill with fruit, pour syrup to top and seal immediately.
Use about fourteen quinces and two pounds of sugar. Cut quinces into four parts and simmer in water until tender. Strain through a cloth to yield one quart of juice. Clarify the sugar and simmer with the juice for fifteen minutes. Skim and pour into jelly tumblers.
The article compiles practical advice on preserving and maintaining household items. It covers padding ironing boards with newspapers, varnishing linoleum, cleaning discolored dishes, improving drawer slides, and avoiding pests with paraffin. It also gives ham skin removal tips, cheese preservation, repurposing worn tablecloths, treating grease on mats, using undeveloped potatoes in soups, and proper can opening and rinsing of canned goods.
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