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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1914
Page
3
Norman Duncan recounts a harsh Australian hunting scene from Harper’s describing a kangaroo chase. A lean pack dog and horsemen pursue the animal, and hunters use cudgels when unmounted. A lumberjack recalls an encounter ending with scars and a near-fatal grip in the deadly embrace of the kangaroo.
A historical note on executioner salaries in France and England. Antoine Deibler earned about 4560 a year with four assistants, Slausen’s pay fell from 1520 to 1800 after departmental expansion, and pre revolutionary French torts carried fixed sums for beheading and burning. An 1785 London anecdote recalls Edward Dennis receiving an elegant robe for his work, later sold to a fortune teller nicknamed Old Cain.
During a performance E H Sothern as Claude Melnotte slipped near the footlights in Act IV while Virginia Harned as Pauline cried for help. He recovered with the line Look up Pauline There is no danger but the audience roared as Beausant actor Arthur Lawrence mockingly jeered You are beneath me.
A New York Times reflection contrasts the belief in rifle firmness with Arms and the Man saying the best shot only provides the necessary impulse to the trigger as the rifle moves correctly. It notes the snap shooter appears to rely on instinct, especially when firing at a running deer through rough terrain.
The Federal Council of Churches reports a net 618000 rise in U S church membership in 1913 led by the Methodists with 220000 new adherents. Other gains include Baptists 64600 Presbyterians 45600 Lutherans 36100 Disciples 21800 and Episcopals 16509 while Roman Catholics top at 13090684 and Methodists at 7125000. These eight churches account for about 24 000 of the 37 289 000 total members.
Orders issued at Fort Lawton Washington to convene a court martial against First Lieutenant Robert B Parker of the Thirtieth United States Infantry. He stands charged with irregularity in handling his accounts while in charge of the post canteen at Fort Seward near Haines Alaska.
John Ogden once town treasurer at North Providence drew a revolver on his knees in Grace church and killed himself, dying almost instantly. About a year earlier he faced corruption accusations but was acquitted.
Louis Bundy aged eighteen was condemned to death in the superior court at Los Angeles for the murder of Harold Ziesche a messenger boy. Prosecutors said Bundy struck the boy to obtain twenty dollars to buy a Christmas gift for a girl.
The sixth National Corn exposition began in Dallas Texas and will run for four days. Exhibits come from twenty nine states and several Canadian provinces, featuring corn and other staple agricultural products.
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Guglielmo Marconi reportedly lit an electric lamp by wireless through six miles of space. A bulb attached to a receiver connected to an aerial wire shone once 14 percent power was applied and stayed lit as long as power continued.
Postmaster General Burleson said he did not approve of postmasters conventions under present conditions. He stated too much time is lost by postmasters and other employees and that the postal service is tending toward over organization at this time.
A short back and forth about money between a man and his wife. The exchange notes that one man is frequently asked for cash by his wife while the other is told his wife also requires funds, highlighting mutual financial humor.
A Boston Post recipe combines grated carrots and potatoes with sugar flour and mixed dried fruit into a steamed pudding. Mix the ingredients set in a greased pail and steam three hours placed in a kettle of boiling water with the kettle covered to trap steam.
A congressional subcommittee investigating copper country conditions will hold hearings at Calumet to probe the Italian Hall disaster of Christmas Eve in which seventy four people died.
A vintage testimonial advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney Co Toledo and a 15 year trust in I J Cheney, with National Bank of Commerce as endorsers. The copy touts internal action, testimonials, 75 cent price per bottle, and mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
State Auditor W B Howard and State Treasurer Walter A George spoke at the county treasurers convention in Omaha. George urged home investment of state funds, noting surplus is now in Nebraska securities, mainly muni cal and school bonds, totaling several million dollars. He argued higher interest on warrants would attract buyers and supported restoring sale clauses to lease contracts for school lands.
A Chicago Record Emerald excerpt features Henry and a speaker debating the underworld. The dialogue defines the term as a class living by crime and vice and notes its social function, joking about alternate livelihoods and the necessity of such a class.
Mr Glasa and his wife traveled to Torrington Wyoming to visit relatives and expect to return to Sidney to make their home.
Lincoln Feb 12 Amalgamation with the Republican party is not to be considered by Nebraska Progressives after talks by Medill McCormick national Progressive committeeman from Illinois former Senator Albert Beveridge and WE Cadmus of Illinois national organizer. Plans for complete state organization were outlined by FP Carrick chairman of the Nebraska state central committee who said party leaders to every county and a precinct would be appointed. Resolutions pledge allegiance to the principles of the Progressive national platform and the 1912 state platform and oppose amalgamation while inviting like minded Republicans and others to join in enacting the party platform of fundamental democracy.
Joseph Beck a superannuated Catholic priest died at St Joseph's home for the aged in West Point after a long illness. A native of Germany he once led parishes in Kansas and spent his last year totally blind.
Omaha reports Lincoln’s Birthday observed in schools while banks remain open as Nebraska does not recognize the date as a legal holiday. Armour and Swift Packing plants and electric light facilities endure nonstop ice harvest, with workers in shifts throughout the day. Abraham Lincoln born exactly one hundred five years earlier is noted in the city’s listings.
McCook Nebraska February 12 conductor Claude Ward died shortly after a switch engine ran over him at Holdrege yard and he was taken to a McCook hospital. He suffered multiple injuries to both legs and an arm. Superior Nebraska February 12 commercial club approves bid for new state reformatory. State Senators Guthrie and Myer depart to Lincoln as delegates to address the board of control.
Salt Lake February 12 Attorney General McReynolds filed a Sherman act suit to break the Southern Pacific's control over the Central Pacific railway and its subsidiary Pacific Coast lines. The suit seeks cancellation of the Southern Pacific's ninety nine year lease and a perpetual injunction.
A mother expresses reservations about a suitor for her daughter noting his businesslike manners. He sends a formal note with his office address and hours, inviting her to visit at her convenience, contrasting with her ideal husband.
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