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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1904
Page
2
Widows of Max O'Rell are said to return to the stage. Other items report a fire destroying James Belknap's entire stable fronting ten horses perished in Rapid City South Carolina.
In Washington the Democratic Caucus debated Burden on Panama documents and the Bacon resolution seeking arbitration to resolve Colombia Panama friction. Senators Hoar Cul tom McLaurin Cockrell McEnery discussed treaty negotiations and full information for the Panama question. Bacon urged good offices for arbitration while acknowledging Panama’s revolution and canal prospects.
Frankfort Ky W J Bryan wires Speaker Brown accepting invitation for a February 3 Goebel day address in the legislature. He is in New York when telegram was sent. The House defeated Black’s resolution on the Panama treaty action. The Senate sent its similar resolution to a hostile committee. The House killed a resolution to invite President Roosevelt.
Berlin authorities move to curb library disease spread after Prof. Koch warns of infection from loaned books. His representative drafts a plan to attack microbes for submission to the library committee.
The casket bearing the remains of James Smithson founder of the Smithsonian was moved from the United States dispatch Heat Dolphin to the Smithsonian Institution building. It will stay there until Congress authorizes final interment in the institution grounds. Services are expected at the opening of the casket.
Soo Line lowers fare to eight dollars to Chicago. General Passenger Agent Callaway is actively contesting efforts to block the reduction.
Washington officials announce monthly payments to contractors for star route mail service to prevent payment delays. The move shifts from quarterly to monthly disbursements to streamline the program nationwide.
Reports from Paris indicate Russia will not answer until confident it will not trigger hostilities. Japan’s minister in St Petersburg informs Tokyo as talks continue to bridge remaining differences. Officials welcome Japan’s stance on not fortifying the Isorca straits, easing a key obstacle.
Senate debate centered on the president’s right to withhold information from the senate and on papers in the Panama affair archives. Democratic members urged full disclosure of treaty papers, while Republicans defended executive discretion in withholding.
Coroner's jury in London returns a suicide verdict in the Whittaker Wright case. Wright, found to be sane, poisoned himself with cynalde potassium after carrying a loaded revolver and a cyanide tabloid. He reportedly said, This is British justice, before mixing the poison with whisky.
Charles Conant of the monetary commission, now in Rome guiding negotiations with Italy on silver currency standardization in the orient, works under special instructions from the state department. He will visit major European capitals as results to date appear encouraging.
General Sanchez, named Dominican minister to the United States by the Morales government, had a lengthy talk with Acting Secretary Loomis. The minister said the government would honor pending claims and uphold all agreements with prior Dominican administrations. Powell has recognized Morales. Farmer Buys Gold Brick Incidents in Wichita report Jacob Allen of Wellington, a wealthy farmer, swindled by gold brick men selling a fake tin and copper alloy for 10000 dollars.
In San Francisco the Bulletin reports a Boston backed firm will form the Boston & Noel Steamship company to operate a steamship line among the Philippine islands. The plan includes a shipyard and a major vessel repair plant, backed by the operators of the steamer Concord in Philippine waters.
London report says Russia has not officially presented its reply to Japan but sent it to M Kurino in St Petersburg. Russia deletes the China and Corea clause, signaling possible war if Japan insists. Japanese cruisers are moved to Singapore. Tokyo may demand passports. Tokyo fixes a 100 million yen domestic loan plan to fund war. Russian frontier activity heightens unease.
The Senate discussed appointments during recess and debated the isthmian canal issue. It passed a resolution seeking information on W. D Crum's nomination as customs collector at Charleston and tabled a similar inquiry for Brig. Gen. Wood and other officers. A monument to John Paul Jones was among the bills approved.
The president and Mrs Roosevelt entertained at the White House in honor of the Supreme Court. All justices attended except Justice White due to injuries and Justice Brown due to eye trouble. Guests included Senators McComas and Mitchell and Representatives De Armond and Champ Clark with their wives.
In Mindanao at Moro Cotta Lieutenant Campbell W. W. Flake of the Twenty second Infantry was killed while attempting to enter the area to inspect it. He was accompanied by Private Fog of the same regiment. The Moros shot at the party as Major Bullard negotiated, and Moro Cotta was promptly captured with no further American casualties.
An American, Miss Radthorn of age 35 who had been staying with Cannes was killed in an automobile accident Wednesday. Three others were injured. The party included Mrs. Mellor the owner of the car Mr. Allen also American Mrs. Jtalleze and Miss Radthorn. The car was driven at high speed along the road when it collided with a cart. Occupants were thrown out and the machine was smashed.
In Washington the senate debated the Panama canal treaty with a speech by Simmons of North Carolina. He favored ratification while rejecting the idea the treaty invalidates the Panama revolt. He called for accountability from the president and secretary of state and noted Panama’s independence and equality in treaty terms. The session also touched on U S citizenship for Porto Rico and the Philippines. a bill on naturalization proceeded with Spooner briefly delaying action.
Washington reports Secretary Rod denies the Allegheny River bridge elevation proposals connecting Pittsburgh and Allegheny City. He notes that granting the plan would require rebuilding bridges and changing street grades, harming real estate and costing several million dollars while offering limited annual benefit to river traffic.
Vienna reports Prof. Gussenbauer, a leading Austrian surgeon, has used radium to enlarge the esophagus in cancer cases, aiming to avoid artificial nourishment.
Alonzo Cruzen former Porto Rico customs collector and his family sailed to the mainland on Wednesday. He plans to return to Nebraska and launch a campaign to succeed Joseph H. Millard in the United States Senate.
The Chicago Great Western lowers the Kansas City to Minneapolis wheat rate from 14 to 9 cents effective January 35, threatening Nebraska wheat shipments. The line also trims 3 cents from Kansas City to Chicago and to the Mississippi river.
An active advertorial page notes Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache tied to kidney trouble with a testimonial from H B McCarver of Portland Oregon. The ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for sale by all dealers at 50 cents per box from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. It also includes general quotes and a rental ad copy and health is best as asset messaging.
An advertisement touts Trall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo as a non quack internal treatment that cures catarrh by purifying blood and affecting mucous surfaces, alongside testimonials and contact details. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and a defensive note about insurance agents from the STATE FARMER'S MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. of South Omaha Nebraska.
A brief item notes two inscription envelopes sent to Senator Hanna and Secretary Root. Secretary Root’s reads The Hon Li Hu Root while Senator Hanna’s is signed Sen. Hanna Wash, echoing the famous envelope from Elihu Root with a personal address.
The Lebandy airship in a Paris Moisson test covered about fifty miles showing docile dirigibility and a screw propeller up to a thousand rpm enabling forward motion against moderate winds. After two hours of sailing it returned to its shed and settled at its door like a dove. Despite later damage and near destruction in other tests, the successful flight marks a forward step in aeronautics.
Str. George J. Barber of Estherville says he suffered over 15 years with kidney disease progressing to Bright’s Disease. After Chicago doctors failed, he credits Dodd’s Kidney Pills with a complete cure and regards them as the best medicine in the world.
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