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The roundup reports Count Gourke’s death at Scharow Rus sia fire gutting the Indianapolis Sun plant Tolone Illinois rolling mills at Lyons Kansas burned with full loss. Alaska salmon cannery indictments.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1901
Page
2
The roundup reports Count Gourke’s death at Scharow Rus sia fire gutting the Indianapolis Sun plant Tolone Illinois rolling mills at Lyons Kansas burned with full loss. Alaska salmon cannery indictments.
The Senate will press the ship subsidy bill through the early part of the week with possible night sessions. Senator Allison may move to take up the District of Columbia appropriation bill next, while the House stays busy with several appropriation measures and related reforms. A centennial program for John Marshall’s appointment is set in the House tomorrow.
A memorial service for the late King Edward was held at Holy Trinity Episcopal church in Lincoln under the auspices of Lincoln’s British subjects. Chancellor Albert Watkins delivered life reflections, with choral music by the combined first Congregational and Holy Trinity choirs led by H. J. W. Seamark. Resolutions will be sent to King Edward by Major J. F. Staney, ex Royal Guards officer with the American army in Missouri. Clergymen from nearby churches attended.
Sheriff Johnson treats prisoner C Menderson as a Cudahy kidnapping suspect and reveals he kept the man in the dark about the charge until last night. Menderson showed unease in his cell after learning the accusation. The sheriff notes Henderson had $1000 on Friday before arrest, while he had only 15 cents then.
Sixty Commercial club members led by Kansas City manufacturers and workers depart on a seven day trading trip through Kansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory and northern Texas. The group travels in several trains carrying hundreds of pounds of literature promoting Kansas City's advantages as a trading point.
Prince Parlatkinsky, publisher of the Northern Courier and supporter of radical causes, shot himself last Thursday after a troubled year marked by a forbidden marriage to Mile Yavorskaya and parental disapproval of his newspaper venture that consumed much of the estate.
A Topeka report says police investigated a alleged plan by liquor interests to tar and feather Carrie Nation. Nation and her followers held prayers and gave speeches across Topeka as a recruiting office opened for the nation’s army. Postmaster Guthrie notes Nation receives heavy mail including funds for the temperance cause.
Horace G. Burt president of the Union Pacific is in New York at the Waldorf Astoria with wife and friends including J. H. Millard of the America National Bank and Judge W. R. Kelly. He outlines Union Pacific gains after acquiring Southern Pacific and details roadbed improvements in Wyoming and big changes on the main line. The line will be shortened about thirty four miles making Council Bluffs to Ogden nearly 1000 miles.
The House committee on public buildings and grounds moved favorable on the public building bill, increasing outlines for multiple cities. Cheyenne Wyoming to 620400, Helena to 350000, Joplin Missouri 190000, Hot Springs Arkansas 85000, St. Louis 1150000, Salt Lake City 500000, Seattle 750000.
Washington Feb 4 The pension court of appeals measure tied to Grand Army of the Republic faced defeat in the house committee on invalid pensions by 6 to 7. A subcommittee of Norton Graff and Miner was appointed to refine the department bill establishing the pension appeals process.
In Canton the German consul demands 100000 dollars per wounded sailor and 50000 dollars for other damages from the West river piracy incident. Officials note rising piracy as consuls urge stronger waterway protection. the viceroy says he is doing all that is possible.
London dated report from Lord Kitchener says Medderfontein post south west of Krugersdorp was attacked by about 1000 Boers. A relief column could not stop the fall and captured troops are arriving at Vereeniging.
In Fostoria Ohio on February 4 Mrs Jacob Yochinn age 50 and her son William age 19 were found dead in their bedrooms. Police say they had been missing three days and evidence points to death by suicide using strychnine. Poverty is blamed for the despondency.
The census bulletin presents Nebraska totals for every incorporated city town and village. It lists detailed population figures for each of the 365 municipalities and notes changes from ten years prior.
Stamping Out Smallpox in York Nebraska February 4. All smallpox patients in the city will be released from quarantine in a few days as cured and non spreading. Cases were mild and quarantines held to prevent spread though several cases remain in the western county. Dr EB B Hanna led care and received praise.
George Berz, 41, committed suicide in an outhouse by hanging with a neck scarf. He recently sold his farm and lived in town with brother in law Conrad Wachter, leaving two wives and four children.
Samuel Germaine a wealthy farmer and pioneer of the WUMBOLDTNebraska area died at his southeast of town home after a year of declining health. He was noted for his long service in local affairs and farming.
A Philadelphia man tested cut flower preservation for his fiancée on a voyage to Europe. He prepared six labeled boxes and had the steward open one daily in cold storage. By the time she reached Liverpool she reported the flowers were as fresh as if just gathered.
The article notes New York City's real estate valuation exceeds $2.0 billion with standout holdings like the Equitable Life building valued at $6.0 million and the Waldorf Astoria hotel at $5.0 million, illustrating concentration of wealth.
James P. Sterling former chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has died in Philadelphia at age 87 from complications related to a carbuncle. The death ends a long public service career and is reported by local authorities.
The Presidents of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic announce Mary E Poole of Whiting Indiana as their new President. The 89 year old veteran supporter endorses Dodds Kidney Pills for Brights Disease and kidney disorders citing personal use and success. Boxes sold locally or by Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo NY. Brittle nails improved with olive oil.
A collage of patent medicines, household goods, and promotions appears. Garfield Tea and Defiance Starch advertise cures and value, while Dr. Xaine and Carter’s claim health boosts. Real estate asks 148 for a piano, and quine tablets promise a one day cold cure.
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