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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1902
Page
2
In Chicago August 22 short selling in the corn pit drove a wild session as Gates crowd pushed prices higher before the market collapsed. December September corn futures rose to 53 4 to 54 5 cents then 67 cents on close. Wheat oats and hog futures also reacted with gains on corn strength.
Washington reports indicate Captain Cantal James A. Ryan of the Fifteenth Cavalry faced a general court martial for administering the water cure to natives in the Philippines. Ryan did not deny the act but argued necessity. The court acquitted him amid favorable testimony, with the case forwarded to the president after War Department review.
Thomas Gorges, a carpenter for Groneweg Schoentgen, fell from a roof at the company warehouse under construction in Council Bluffs Ia to the third floor and died from injuries.
In Constantinople on August 22, the United States pianist John G. A. Leischman’s reminder prompts the Porte to advance pending settlements. A previously ignored demand, the return of seized insurance policies, was fulfilled yesterday.
The will of Mrs Charles Fair places an estate valued about $300000 in the hands of attorneys Knight and Hogarthy. She leaves $2500 a year for life to her mother, $10000 to each of several brothers, $10000 to two sisters, and $10000 to children of a deceased sister. The remainder goes to her husband.
President Schwab of United States Steel sailed for Europe aboard the La Lorraine. He appeared in good health aside from leaning on a cane and said his trip is for vacation, not illness, with plans uncertain until arrival. He noted he has not resigned.
Major George A. Ames, a retired army officer, was shot at his home outside Washington. He said J. Doland Johnson, once one of his ten ants, fired twice, the first shot striking his right breast and the second missing. Ames reported no serious injuries.
Manila reports say General Bates, now in command of the Department of the Missouri, could succeed General Chaffee in the Philippine division if campaigns extend. Bates' Moros knowledge and ties to sultans would aid ongoing operations. The dispatch also notes smallpox deaths in Apari and cholera casualties among U S troops, with transport Whilpatrick sailing from Manila. General Chaffee reached Cebu aboard Ingalls and awaits Washington’s Mindanao directives. Pershing in Mindanao reports no new word.
cattle saw heavy receipts with steady to higher values on good grades, hogs opened active with prices up to 7.00, sheep and lambs mixed with varied quotes across Good to choice yearlings, wethers, ewes and feeder offerings, while Kansas City showed dull to lower cattle and steady hogs with moderate demand.
Chicago authorities report a coal shortage with only about 50 000 tons in the city and possibly 25 000 tons left for purchase after contracts. Dealers are asking from 5 50 to 9 dollars per ton though typical prices were 7 25.
In Cheyenne Wyoming on August 22 rumors grow that the Union Pacific strike will be settled within two weeks. Strikers and supporters say President Burt will seek a conference with strike leaders soon, based on information from a state official who received a letter from Burt indicating a meeting once plans are completed.
Young Corbett leaves New York for Cincinnati to train for the September 22 bout with Terry McGovern at the Southern Athletic Club in Louisville.
Washington August 22 General E Torrance commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic selects Colonel A Noel Blakeman his chief of staff as chief marshal of the veterans parade to be held October 8 during the national encampment in line with precedent that the chief of staff commands the encampment parade
J Pierpont Morgan and other notable passengers arrived in New York aboard the Oceanic from Liverpool. Morgan declined interviews, while Bishop Henry C Potter expressed disappointment over the unsettled coal strike and defended coal miners forming a union against the operators.
Samuel Pryor founder of Pryor's band and father of Arthur Pryor died in St. Joseph at 58 from a gastric disease. The dying bandmaster requested his musicians to play, and they performed lively airs, including some of his own compositions, as he passed away.
A Washington order withdraws another million acres from entry in the Great Falls area. The move aligns with plans to advance the St. Mary's canal irrigation project. Total withdrawn reaches three million acres with more withdrawals urged within thirty days.
Traffic representatives from North Coast lines and Minneapolis Chicago lines met in Minneapolis to address flour and grain rate disparities to Chicago. They decided on a 2 cent cut in flour rates to align with the recent grain rate reduction.
Kingston reports an alarming rise in the second smallpox outbreak in Barbadoes with dead bodies discarded at sea. The Trent also carries word of the murder of Myron, a Scotchman, by 110 riotous East Indian immigrants in British Guinea.
Peaceful at Tamaqua. The Warnke washery at Duryea resumes operations today under a strong guard. The works are surrounded by deputy sheriffs and coal and iron police. The strikers have not gathered in any large numbers as yet.
In Guayaquil Ecuador Aug 21 a fire left Babahoyo the capital of Los Rios province to fight a blaze but arrived too late. The town about seven miles from Guayaquil on the Guayas river has a population near one thousand.
Farmer Thomas of New Sharon loses 67 sheep as flock strays onto railroad track and is struck by a fast train. The incident occurred near town on August 25.
General Franz Sigel died at his home in New York City. He was 77 years old and had long served as a military officer and statesman in the United States and abroad.
Ru fus K Cravens and an unnamed man identified as O P Nolan quartz quarry workers were struck by a Westbound Rocksland passenger train west of Kansas City Missouri and killed. Both men were beaten and fatally injured in the incident.
An advertisement extols Defiance Starch as better and cheaper per ounce than rivals. It claims 16 ounces per package for 10 cents, with one third more starch for the same price, and asserts superiority over other brands. A testimonial from J. W. Bink of Minneapolis endorses Piso's Cure as a cough remedy.
The article recounts General De Wet joking about whisky during a refugee camp dinner. A Scots refugee camp official claimed captured convoys included whisky, and De Wet said he checks guards for Scots and whisky before attacking, noting beggars would fight to the last man.
The Wake family of Courteenhall Northamptonshire has ruled for nine centuries with Hereward Wake as head. Each male inherits Hereward as a given name, tracing lineage to Hereward the Wake called the last of the Saxons by Kingsley. Sir Hereward Wake now leads, and his eldest son won the D.S.O. on Lord Roberts’ staff in South Africa.
Mrs. Lee S. Sanders of Matthews Arkansas credits Dodd's Almanac for 1902 with introducing kidney pills that cured her lifelong kidney troubles. She says the pills brought rapid improvement and she is now as well as anyone. She urges others to try Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 6, 1886. Cure taken internally, claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. References testimonials and distributor notes. ends with an ad for Hall's Family Pills and a remark on assessor visits.
A playful line notes that the only ridiculous thing about a wig is the head beneath it. The quip hinges on bold humor about appearance and personal style without targeting individuals or real events.
A reader describes enduring two years of change of life symptoms including sudden heat and quick chills, fluctuating appetite, and uncertainty about health effects. The note reflects personal experience and hardship during this period.
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