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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
2
The News in Brief reports German socialists favor a united international intervention to end the Boer War. Other notes include appointments, crop yields, weather, and political happenings across the U.S. and Europe.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate intends to vote on the Hay Faunceote treaty before adjournment for holidays with Senator Teller delivering the opening speech. Ratification is viewed as assured, while some action on Nicaragua canal rights of way and Admiral Schley resolutions is possible but not imminent. The House will pass a Philippines revenue bill with limited debate and party line breaks as votes loom.
Casper telegram reports a young man named Hemingway, brother of a Civil Engineer, likely perished in the recent Wyoming blizzard. He left Casper to visit a neighboring ranch but did not reach his destination. Friends fear he is dead and a search party combs the plains.
John McQuaid, a farmer from Stanton, Wisconsin, died from exposure after being found in a snow drift beside a road near Houston. He had fallen from his wagon during extremely cold weather yesterday.
Waterloo Nebraska reports Emil Zable was struck and killed instantly by Union Pacific train No 101 while crossing in a buggy with side curtains up. He failed to notice the oncoming train and died at the scene.
Harvard Nebraska reports a stockman named T. T. Garnett about 60 years old vanished while returning from a gale near Trumbull. He left his team to round up cattle and was last seen heading toward the cattle field. his body was found later, indicating he froze to death.
An Illinois Central head end crash near a curve between Irene and Perryville caused eight fatalities or disappearances and eleven injuries. The eastbound No. 4 passenger train collided with a Chicago through freight at full speed in a shallow cut amid 20 below zero conditions. Survivors labored two hours before relief, with many trapped in the smoker car burned beyond recognition.
Rear Admiral W. S. Schley informed Attorney General Isidor Rayner he is prepared to take action on his case. Rayner plans to meet the admiral in Washington soon and favors court prosecution over a congressional inquiry. A State resident offered 10000 for expenses in a further prosecution, an offer that was declined.
A violent storm hit Eastern and Central Pennsylvania causing widespread damage. Rivers including the Schuylkill Lehigh Susquehanna and Juniata rose up to fifteen feet flooding counties and halting rail traffic. At least four deaths reported with extensive mining and railroad losses.
William L. Farland founder of Butte died yesterday of pneumonia aged 67. He helped establish major Butte mines and built the first silver mill producing the first bullion bar. He worked with United States Senator Clark on early mining deals.
Lincoln, Nebraska story reports Deputy Food Commissioner Bassett preparing to crack down on makers of pure cider vinegar sold to merchants for 3 cents a gallon and retailed to customers for 25 cents a gallon, a large profit margin.
Chicago recorded its coldest December day in 30 years yesterday with the mercury at 21 degrees below zero for three hours. The wind eased as skies cleared and the temperature rose to 3 degrees below zero by night.
Chicago reports Abe Moore known as the Nebraska Cattle King walked free after a year in county jail. He was released by writ of habeas corpus as his $1,000 fine remained unpaid and his additional sentence expired. Moore had faced charges of obtaining money by false pretenses tied to cattle financing in 1889.
The Nebraska state board of irrigation ruled in favor of Gothenburg Power and Irrigation, allowing it to appropriate 200 cubic feet per second from the Platte river for an extended canal east of Gothenburg and to divert the water into the extension rather than return it to the river. The Farmers' and Merchants Irrigation Company had objected, arguing water use was limited to the original claim.
George H. Maxwell addressed the executive committee as they discussed irrigation. The National Irrigation association secretary praised Roosevelt and Hitchcock endorsements of the plan. He urged defense of the association plan, noting eastern reps favor it while opposing state ownership.
Lincoln Neb Dec 16 Judge Norval says he will not consider accepting the commissionership that becomes vacant when Judge Sedgwick takes a seat on the supreme bench He plans to practice law in Seward with his two brothers in their hometown
Browerville Neb Dec 16 The annual Nebraska Territorial Pioneers association meeting will be held at University chapel Lincoln Tuesday January 14.
A Burlington accommodation train No 175 was wrecked near Palisade Nebraska on December 16. Eight cars were ditched but no injuries were reported.
The Nebraska traveling library system will send its first shipment to Blair as the program launches a statewide network. About twenty five independent libraries will join a reading circle spanning thirty towns and villages, with books purchased by the commission and the system expected to be fully operative soon. Miss Edna Bullock notes the aim to foster library growth and educational development through state support and collaboration with the Nebraska Federation of Women's Clubs and other education groups.
State Superintendent Fowler in Lincoln Nebraska says teachers may exercise reasonable control over pupils on the way to and from school in absence of a statute. He urges discretion and respect for parental rights to avoid trouble, warning that removing teacher authority would harm school discipline.
Letters arrive at Elkhorn headquarters from Iowa, Illinois and eastern farmers asking for Nebraska land prices along the Elkhorn and crop details. Officials provide printed material and personal replies, with optimism for a large winter movement to northern Nebraska.
The committee investigating the Torrens system will file its report with the supreme court by January 1. They have visited Chicago Toronto Can and Boston to study the system and its modifications. The panel was created by a bill from Representative Hanks of Otoe County.
Petersburg Nebraska December 14 1914 J A Weigand a notable auction buyer and farmer clashed with J W McPherson four miles from town over a business transaction. Weigand struck McPherson. McPherson drew a knife and slashed Weigand in three places including a serious groin wound as bystanders intervened.
Melvin Meyers, a young farmer living seven miles south of Red Cloud Nebraska, shot himself in the head with a revolver. No cause can be assigned for the act.
In Spencer Nebraska W. W. Parker, son in law of Hanson, shot Hanson through the right temple during a feud fallout after a street brawl. Parker surrendered to authorities and is imprisoned. Hanson’s condition is listed as serious but with a fair chance of recovery.
A maxim noting that when a desired possession is unattainable, one should value the things already owned. It frames contentment as a virtue by urging appreciation of present wealth over unattainable goals.
Starch used in washable fabrics can blister and break fibers after a few washes. Defiance starch from Magnetic Starch Co. Nebraska claims to avoid damage, keeping garments smooth and glossy after ironing. Sold by leading grocers from Omaha, Neb. Better a distant friend than an intimate enemy.
The Big Four announces daily through Pullman sleepers from Chicago and Indianapolis to Jacksonville and St Augustine starting January 6 1902 via Cincinnati Queen and Crescent Sonora Ry Plant System and Florida East Coast. Depart Chicago 1 PM daily except Sunday with dining and observation cars. Contact J C Tucker Warren J Lynch or W P Deppe for details. When a man has gone to seed it is time to plant him. He who has no shame has no conscience.
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