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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1906
Page
2
A Chicago case shows a salesman’s success depends on refinement and conduct. Poor table manners and vulgar habits cost him clients, while learned courtesy aids sales. A minister’s refined behavior earned him respect, while roughness hindered service. The article notes manners are taught at home, now less formal instruction exists, and youths must learn civility to avoid handicaps.
A new study called political geography is adopted in some American colleges to teach geography in relation to political and social institutions. The course links geography to country formation and current issues with examples from Britain France Norway Sweden Russia and Japan. It also critiques overconfident individuals who overestimate their usefulness and influence. Grace M Varcoe, an English diamond firm agent, has crossed the Atlantic 91 times with gems valued 150000 to 300000 on each trip and speaks four languages while carrying a revolver for protection.
In Kansas City Missouri George L Thomas a freight broker and L B Taggart a clerk were found guilty of conspiracy to secretly rebate shippers. The jury deliberated just 30 minutes before verdict. Crosby was discharged on a separate conspiracy charge and the case against Thomas and Taggart on other counts proceeded to a jury. The trial relates to alleged addenda to contracts and rebates involving shippers and Crosby.
In a federal court in Kansas City a dozen firms admit paying large commissions to George H. Crosby and George L. Thomas for shipping from the Atlantic to stores in St. Louis and Kansas City. Witnesses say funds came from unknown sources with no written records. Evidence includes a contract offering 2 percent commission on incoming shipments and a $500 yearly guarantee, plus notices on prepaid shipments.
Interstate Commerce Commission witnesses testified in Cleveland that Standard Oil used both fair and foul methods to expel independents from northern Ohio. George L. Lane, a former employee, said he worked 14 months in 1901–1902 to drive out competitors in dozens of cities under CG Lyons of the Cleveland office.
In Cleveland Ohio the Interstate Commerce Commission held sessions on oil business practices with members Prouty and Clements present. They heard evidence on Standard Oil Company methods during two lengthy Thursday sessions.
The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institution in Tuskegee Alabama celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary closing on Thursday. One hundred seventy six academic diplomas and industrial certificates were awarded to graduates.
A two story framing structure on Baum street in Pittsburg collapsed during remodeling killing one man and seriously injuring five others. Investigators probe cause and assess safety lapses at the site.
Philadelphia report details the Interstate Commerce Commission closing session on alleged railroad bias in coal field car distribution. F Albert von Boynebure of Reakert Brothers testified his firm faced severe car shortages over two and a half years, harming business and claiming favoritism toward rivals tied to stock gifts to officials. He blamed President A J Casastt for the discrimination.
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Philadelphia shows Johns Lloyd, banker and coal operator of Altoona, and George E. Scott of Puritan and Crescent Coal claiming discrimination in car allotments. Lloyd says Columbia Coal was forced to sell Alexandria mine due to car shortages while Scott says he paid for cars after missing allotments and received only one car in 238 days. He cites Michael Trump saying the Berwind White company would be protected at all hazards.
Philadelphia reports reveal stockholdings in soft coal firms by Pennsyl vania railroad officials as interstate commerce investigates railcar distribution discrimination. First Vice President John P. Greene Third Vice President Samuel Rea and William A. Patton testified Patton acquired stock valued at 307000 dollars in coal companies without cost to himself signing notes to cover losses he said justified accepting stock under those terms.
The steamship Chill left La Boca last week with 56 Chinese passengers bound for Callao from San Francisco. Off San Jose rock 26 more boarded, landing in the canal zone.
A painful impression spread as rumors claim General Stoessel was sentenced to death by court martial for the surrender of Port Arthur. The report notes uncertainty about the outcome and the presence of the rumor in Tokio.
President Roosevelt selects Frederick W. Whitridge of New York as special ambassador with wife Lucy Arnold Whitridge. Lucy Arnold, daughter of Matthew Arnold, married Whitridge in 1884. He is a lawyer, director of several companies, with writings in political and economic subjects.
Lieutenant General Henry C. Corbin, Virginia by birth and Ohio raised, rose from schoolteacher to major and colonel in the Civil War. He served in many theaters, aided Grant and McKinley, reorganized the army, and helped shape West Point and the Philippines mission.
Robert L. Taylor known as Fiddler Bob rose from Happy Valley Tennessee born 1850 to govern Tennessee twice and seek the U S Senate. He defeated rivals by charm and fiddle, later nearly reaching the goal amid shifting votes. Taylor served as governor 1879 to 1891 and 1897 to 1899 and was a Cleveland elector in 1884 and 1892.
The article profiles Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia, noting his Ohio birth and Missouri schooling, early New Mexico career, and shift to West Virginia coal and rail interests. It covers his 1894 Senate election, 1901 reelection, extensive service including secretary of war, and leadership on the Interstate Commerce Committee. it also notes Republican tensions and questions about his retirement as his term nears 190 AG.
The wife of T P O Connor is described as American minded and loyal to America. She praises American women for their naturalness and sociable lunches, contrasts English and American society, and is presented as a prominent Chelsea hostess with a background as an actress and playwright.
At a Massachusetts Public Health hearing, eminent Boston physicians testified against health risks of Rochelle Salts in food. They urged passage of a law banning baking powders that leave this dangerous drug in foods, naming Dr. Hartung, Dr. Foster, Dr. Kepler, and Dr. Palmea.
Calumet Baking Powder leaves food free from Rochelle Salts Alum or any injurious substance. Recommended by leading physicians and chemists.
A Edinburgh report notes a Christiania doctor linking microbes to parasites and Scotland's government board orders strict disinfection. The piece contrasts visible dust cones with unseen particles and critiques chemical preservatives in food for flavor rather than safety.
Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORTA weafe and cure remedy for infants and children and see that it is safe and properly labeled as claimed by the manufacturer to protect young users from harm.
A vintage ad notes Lewis' Single Binder cigarettes at five cents. It claims many smokers prefer them to ten cent cigars and credits Lewis' Factory in Peoria, Illinois. The line about "The chief end of man is to make both ends meet" appears as a contextual motto.
Advert says glycerine enhances medicinal effects in Golden Medical Discovery with Black Cherrybark Golden Seal Stone root and Queen's root. It claims aid in coughs bronchial throat and lung ailments and promotes digestion and flesh building in early consumption. Offers free book and private correspondence with Dr Pierce Buffalo NY.
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