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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
4
In the Alabama constitutional convention Mr. Long's motion to strike the clause suspending sheriffs pending impeachment proceedings passed. The broad brief item lists crop totals, mail volume in Hawaii, a Florida divorce ruling, naval death, gold shipment, and various international and domestic notes.
A party of strikebreakers from the south arrived by special train and were placed in Monessen mills as United States Steel aims to add that plant to non union operations within 24 hours. Carnegie properties resumed operations last night and officials express hope despite union resistance and potential trouble. Guards, fences, and banked seating for about fifty men protect the facility as management plans further openings.
A navy telegram orders the Town to sail to Panama from San Francisco after arriving there. The Ranger at San Diego is dispatched today but is slow, traveling about six knots to cover about 2,700 miles, needing nearly fifteen days. The Town will depart once the battleship reaches San Francisco and is ready.
Nelson H. Gates of Nebraska died instantly in Willans canyon near Manitou while his family picnicked. He climbed a cliff above the canyon and fell to his death as others ate lunch yesterday.
The German government has ordered the cruiser Vinetta, now off South Africa, to proceed to Venezuelan waters to be ready to protect German interests in case of an emergency.
From Seattle and Vancouver port facilities 1200 to 1500 beeves will be shipped toward season end. Cattle arrive for summer use but 1200 to 1500 head are needed to supply winter demand. Cattle to be loaded on river steamers at White Horse and sent to Dawson for slaughter ten to fourteen days before frost.
Bethlehem Iron stockholders ratified Bethlehem Steel's purchase with 7.5 million dollars in bonds. 236,443 of 300,000 shares represented. The deal, denied to be part of the Vickers Maxwell Cramp plan, will place control with Charles Schwab of U S Steel within ten days. Over 240,000 shares are held in the Girard Trust as trustee.
The steamer Islander struck an iceberg off Douglas Island at 2 a.m. Thursday and sank with 65 to 80 aboard including passengers and crew. Survivors reached Victoria and the steamer Queen ferried them home. Boil ers exploded as the ship went down, many lives lost. The voyage carried $275,000 in gold. $100,000 was with passengers. Captain Foote perished with the ship. A full list of the dead awaits the purser aboard the Faranon.
Washington reports show Chairmen Carter and state officials debating the forthcoming proclamation inviting foreign nations to participate in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The document will be issued once returned by the president and mailed to the State department for distribution to diplomats worldwide.
The Sun reports that concentrations near Hondweni suggest a surrender rather than battle, following an agreement between General Botha and Lord Kitchener. It adds that Milner carries a draft constitution and plans for governing annexed territories as the war nears end.
A Tokyo dispatch to the Times reports Japanese public opinion growing excited over the Manchurian issue. Newspapers argue Russia seeks a permanent occupation and Japan cannot acquiesce.
The Spanish minister in Washington asked Vice Consul Vincent Guerra in Tampa for the names of deported subjects linked to the Resistencia cigarmakers strike leaders. He ordered an investigation into the affair from Spain’s viewpoint as the vice consul begins collecting testimony.
The Nebraska state board of agriculture promotes the September fair with improved grounds and new facilities. Woodmen day on September 5 offers drill teams competing for prizes up to 75 dollars. Secretary Furnas says exhibits outlook is excellent as crops vary across the state.
Fred Smith a farmer near Pender Nebraska loses four head of cattle to anthrax after skinning a carcass. He feeds hogs the remains and forty five dogs die in hours while his own hand swells and doctors fear for his life. Local authorities warn of the disease’s danger.
The sixteenth annual Christian Endeavor convention for Nebraska will be held in Omaha from October 25 to 27. Prof Excell of Chicago is named musical director and Father Endeavor Clark will open the meeting. Other notable speakers will attend, and Endeavorers statewide are urged to attend the great event.
A herd of thirty five cows at the Hastings asylum for the chronic insane fed on corn with cane sprinkles. Nine cows died after grazing in the field. The incident occurred August 19 as investigators examine the fodder and source of contamination.
John W. McBride registered at the Midland hotel in Omaha and was found dead in his room the next morning. The gas jet was on full, the door locked, and the window and transom tightly closed. He was a stranger to the city.
Aug 19 in Beaver City Nebraska the Furnas County Agricultural Society cancels the annual fair due to short crops and hard times. The action reflects economic strain on local farmers and the county agricultural program.
Burglars forced open the steel vault and steel safe at the Michigan City Indiana post office securing eighty dollars in stamps and one hundred dollars in cash.
GRAND ISLAND Neb Aug 19 The county board declares the court house bonds carried and selects the new site on condition donors make good a string of adjoining real estate within twenty days The board has let the contract for lithographing the bonds Architects plans will be invited and construction to begin as soon as finished
State Engineer Dobson estimates irrigation raises land values by at least 16.985 million dollars. Nebraska has 3,924 miles of irrigating canals costing about 4.774 million dollars and supplying 1,698,831 acres of land. The report lists irrigation figures by county.
The 1901 committee announces a large statewide gathering in Omaha from October 25 to 27. Prof. Excell of Chicago will lead music and Father Emanuor Clark will attend the opening. Other notable speakers are slated to appear. Endeavorers statewide are urged to attend the great treat in store. MISS IVY REED. 1901 Press Committee.
Governor Savage denied the pardon for George Washington Davis who was convicted in 1891 of wrecking a Rock Island passenger train. The petition, signed by Lincoln professionals and business leaders, prompted a thorough investigation and confirmation of guilt.
A 35 year old man in a dark Prince Albert coat and light trousers hired a rig of August Jens for several hours in Fremont Nebraska and vanished with the sorrel horses and light buggy. Police have no trace of the team or the man who appeared clerical in demeanor.
Miss Ada G. Heaton of Lincoln a University of Nebraska graduate has been elected director of the Woman's gymnasium at Baker university the Methodist school here in Baldwin Kansas on August 15.
Lincoln Aug 17 The Vinta Hereford Cattle company of South Omaha filed articles of incorporation with capital stock limited to 15000 dollars. Incorporators are A F M Laughlin and George Harvey.
At Hastings Nebraska the asylum for the chronic insane reports cattle poisoning after cows in a fodder corn field ingested cane mixed with corn. A herd of thirty five belonged to the institute. nine cows died before a veterinarian could intervene.
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