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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
2
Royalist groups clash with supporters of Catholic schools amid mounting protests and political maneuvering. Politicians and church leaders weigh options as tensions rise over school education policy.
The Paris government faces denials from Catholic leaders and Count Albert de Mun that the anti school movement in Brittany is royalist. De Mun calls it spontaneous. observers cite royalist attempts to spin unrest. A large pilgrimage at Folgeet drew 15,000 worshippers as officials protest royalist claims.
The Treasury will send an expert American architect to Pekin China to complete plans and specifications for the new United States legation buildings and supervise construction. The French architect who previously worked for the U S has left for France and will not return. Minister Conger asked for a competent American replacement and selection will be made soon.
Berlin reports persistent cold rain with 32 degree temperatures in southern Saxony. Snow blankets Erzgebirge and Vosges mountains. North sea resorts deserted as vacationers return home. Officers wear winter overcoats as conditions continue.
Indianapolis reports Attorney General Taylor ruled Governor Durbin cannot interfere in boxing contests. local city police must regulate events.
Vienna reports a bloody battle between Turkish infantry under Nedim Pasha and Bulgarian Macedonian revolutionists led by former Bulgarian army officer Stoyanoff near Uskub. Many revolutionists were killed or wounded, and Turkish losses were heavy.
Aug 15 report states Barcelona revolutionists sack the town and search private homes. Foreign residents are pressed for money in exchange for safety assurances. Cincinnati arrives at Barcelona while Marietta rests at Port of Spain under McLean’s orders.
Washington dispatch reports Commander Nickels indicating revolutionaries control Porto Cabello, a strategic port near La Guira. US interests in the region authorize potential landings if needed, amid advancing rebel positions around Caracas and Barcelona.
Mr and Mrs Charles Fair Americans related to Mrs W K Van derbilt Jr were returning to Paris from Trouville when their car swerved and struck a tree fifteen miles from Evreux Both were killed The chauffeur reportedly went insane afterward The couple had stayed at Trouville during racing week and owned a fast forty five horsepower car Their bodies were moved to the Chateau Buis son du Mal
United States Senator J R Burton of Kansas arrives to sail for Honolulu with Senators Mitchell of Oregon and Foster of Washington. The trio will spend four to five weeks in Hawaii to examine islands affairs and specifically the crown land question.
Iowans graduated at Valparaiso College on August 14. The list includes Jacob Bretback of Cascade, Charles B. Speers of Hedrick, P. W. Woods of Pleasantville, Petra M. Dahl of Calmar, N. J. Curt of Cascade, James R. McVicker of Sigourney, F. W. Page of Elkader, James P. Reid of Muscatine, J. E. Sturdevant of Stanwood, Otto S. Svabakken of Waterloo, David G. Eckholm of Swea City, Alfred C. Merwin of Leon, William S. Watson of Kellerton, Catherine A. Hastings of Bailey, and Elnora G. Hicks of Creston.
The state board orders that after August 15 all persons committed as insane from Monona and 26 other northwestern Iowa counties be sent to Cherokee state hospital. Inebriates will be sent to Mount Pleasant as before.
Thomas Highland, venerable father of Mayor John M. Highland, died at his son Walter’s home northeast of Sac City in his 89th year. The couple recently observed their 66th wedding anniversary and he had been in good health with preserved mental faculties until a few days before passing.
Rev. Dr. M. M. Sweeney, pastor of Bellevue Methodist Episcopal Church in Bellevue, Pa., killed himself last night by cutting his wrists at his home. He bled to death before discovery.
Cattle prices hold steady with strong demand for corn cattle and high quality range cattle while demand for country cattle remains lighter. Hogs trade declines with most sales between 6.70 and 6.90, and sheep quotations show a range across yearlings and lambs with multiple grades listed.
Cattle prices show native steers at four to five dollars per hundredweight with mixed gains and losses for Texas and Indian stock. Hog values trend steady to lower with loads between six seventy and six eighty, while sheep market holds steady with muttons near three forty to three eighty and lambs around six to seven dollars.
King Edward's reply to Portsmouth's address was delivered to the mayor. He thanks the city for its congratulations on his coronation health and peace and expresses gratitude to Almighty God. He says the empire is at peace and pledges renewed exertion for the welfare of the empire and its heritage.
In St Paul a meeting of the northwestern and transcontinental lines at the Great Northern building yielded a partial agreement on grain rate cuts. Reductions range from 144 to 2 cents per 100 pounds, with through Chicago rates dropping to about 1944 cents. A half cent per bushel cut on 150 million bushels could save 750000 dollars in three states, while total savings on all grains may reach 1250000 dollars.
Newport telegram reports Mrs Herman Oelrichs, elder sister of Charles L. Fair, was driving when she learned her brother and his wife were killed in a France automobile accident. She ordered embalming and speedy shipment of the bodies to New York and later received a cable from William K. Vanderbilt offering to arrange their repatriation.
Miss Carrie Budka suffered serious burns when a gasoline stove exploded at the F. B. Reed restaurant in Waccoma Louisiana. The blast damaged the restaurant interior and started a fire.
New York Aug 15 United States Steel underwriting syndicate members received a third dividend of five percent on the 200 million dollar issue. They were not asked to advance more than twelve percent, yielding profits of 30 million on 25 million outlay for a 125 percent return after minor interest losses.
Governor Odell of New York was the president guest at a luncheon in Torbay Illinois yesterday.
Reports from Bangkok say nine days without word from Europeans in the north. Shans attacked Lakon but were repulsed. telegraph lines reopen. French troops made a record journey to Phrae and annihilated the Shans with about 200 casualties. The danger is considered over and Europeans are unmolested.
The author, keen on the Indian race, keeps two Indian children at his home near Los Angeles for a year from a neighboring tribe. He swaps them for others, hoping that a year of civilized family life will teach more than many years in school with their own people.
The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces builds up constitution and offers $100 for any failure to cure, inviting testimonials and indicating sales by druggists.
Physicians note a curious malady among peasants in Sicily and Sardinia caused by eating beans. A striking effect is intoxication resembling alcohol. in predisposed individuals the scent of flowering bean plants can trigger symptoms merely by passing a bean field.
The Anita, claimed as the world’s oldest ship, was sold at Teneriffe for breaking up. Built in Genoa in 1548 and last voyaged in 1902 from Naples to Teleriste, she endured many storms but was noted as extremely sturdy yet very slow.
In Buffalo New York the firm of English and Irish operates on Washington Street. Frank G. Du Bois asserts a familiar link, claiming English is Irish and Irish is English, a view the father of Mr Irish reportedly conveyed to him years ago.
A fragmented advert snippet promises a guaranteed money refund and low prices, touting 10 cent items and a flirtatious appeal. The text mentions wealth and defiance tied to a church context, with vague claims of envy and love.
The Wabash announces greatly reduced round trip and half price rates to many cities including Sandusky Columbus Toledo Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville and many Illinois Indiana Ohio and Kentucky points. Tickets valid Sept 2 9 16 23 and Oct 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 with long limits and stopovers at Niagara Falls and Detroit. For rates visit the 1601 Farnam St Omaha office or write Harry Ek Moores.
Travel ad extols Milwaukee lineage and Midwest resorts for a summer vacation. It highlights Okoboji and other lakeside spots near Omaha with lower round trip rates this season. Contact F A Nash Western Agent CM and StP Ry for full information.
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