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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
3
Reports from London describe growing unrest across China as Empress Dowager's stance remains uncertain. International forces converge on Tien Tsun and Pekin with Germany, Britain, Italy, and Russia mobilizing thousands as Admiral Seymour advances.
Washington June 15 The Board of Visitors at West Point, led by Representative Slaydon, endorses raising entrance standards to match the first year’s work. The current easy exam admits cadets who later quit at a 33 percent rate, causing humiliation and waste.
Judge Belcher rules that marriages completed within twelve months after a California divorce are invalid, declaring such persons unmarried. The opinion challenges couples who married in Reno, Nevada, believing post-divorce nuptials outside the state were valid.
President Diaz led the funeral of the renowned lawyer and statesman Justo Benitez in Mexico City. A full brigade of troops escorted the late leader, a close Diaz ally in the army campaign that helped Diaz win power, noted for his interest in U.S. progress.
The dark Roderick Dhu formerly Hawaiian sailed from San Francisco for Hilo under the American flag. It is the first vessel to change its flag since the annexation of Hawaii by the United States. The ship cleared to a domestic coastwise port instead of a foreign port.
In Brazos County Texas in June 1945 Henry Williams and his son William Williams, both Negro, were shot dead while plowing a field. A white man is sought as the shooter. The elder Williams had served as a Confederate soldier in the Civil War and was a respected member of the Confederate Veterans camp in Millikin. White Confederate veterans threaten vengeance if the assassin is caught.
A British dispatch from London notes Lord Roberts advances while Louis Botha retreats with minor losses. Reports from Machadorp claim Boer forces checked the attack and annihilated Butler's regiment at Almonds Nek, though outnumbers prevailed. President Kruger continues gold payments as Steyn remains at Untikop amid ongoing Boer activity.
The St. Louis Transit Company substitutes nonunion workers and expands service as police withdraw from cars and power houses. A coroners inquest into a Sunday shooting of citizen Frederick Bohne continues with conflicting testimony about Deputy Sheriff Marsh and Police Lieutenant Stack amid questions of provocation and orders to fire.
In Havana on June 15 the mayoralty race gains momentum with rallies and late meetings. Nationalists claim 1¢,000 of 24,000 votes while rival campaigns tout confidence. Candidates include General Alejandro Rodriguez tied to General Gomez and Senor Estrada Mora’s backers led by Senor Aulet.
Structural steel makers meet in New York to reduce steel prices after raw material costs fall. Current price stands at 2 1/2 cents per pound. proposal aims at 2 cents or $6 a ton.
WESTCHESTER Pa June 15 In order to preclude the penalty of a content over his will after his death John G Taylor of these place is now engaged in expending a fortune of 100000 in monuments Mr Taylor s avowed purpose is to use all his money in improving Lafayette cemetery on the heights of Brandywine battlefield a short distance from the spot where General Lafayette fell wounded in battle The bodies of Taylors father mother sister wife and child are buried there Quietly and without ceremony Mr Taylor yesterday unveiled his fourth monument
Grand Island Nebraska June 18 Mrs Neithammer and her husband crossed a ford in the Platte their horse slipped into a deep pool both were thrown free Mrs Neithammer held the horse harness and was dragged to shore but fainted later. She found no trace of her husband who cannot swim and may have fallen into quicksand. He is 64 with a second wife and six children from a prior marriage.
The commission reported favorably on candidates for admission to the bar, listing Charles E. Adams Jr and others from Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont, Milford, Beatrice, and more. Bernard P. Duffy of Columbus was admitted from the Minnesota bar. Arthur G. Wray of York will not be admitted until next year due to age.
A green insect appears in local wheat fields around Bradshaw Nebraska on June 18. It hatches in the grain heads and clusters at the base of the berry near the stem. Though numerous, the pests currently cause no evident damage, leaving farmers wary of future harm from a species new to the area.
The County Board of Equalization increased personal property assessments in West Point precinct by 24 percent while lowering Wisner by 10 percent and Bancroft by 20 percent. Officials cite wealthier residents as tax shirks, predicting hardship for merchants who reported fair values.
In Utica Nebraska on Friday afternoon EL L Hurlbut caught his left arm in an elevator shaft, breaking it in two places and dislocating at the shoulder, with bruising to the side. Marion Nelson, inside the elevator, shut off the engine and saved his life. The injuries are serious due to the proximity to his heart.
The residence of J. N. Hurd, about eight miles from Osceola, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. The building, insured in Polk County Mutual for 500 dollars, faces a total loss of about 1000 dollars.
Geneva Nebraska reports a special district court session last week. The remonstrance against the Grafton saloon was decided in favor of the saloons.
Services in Tecumseh Presbyterian church honored Rev. Dr. W. W. Harsha who led the church for years. Local contemporaries were invited to attend and participate, with Dr. J. J. Lampe of Omaha Theological Seminary expected to give remarks.
Judge Thompson rules for Joseph H. Miles in the Stephen B. Miles estate dispute after a lengthy 20 page opinion. The decision awards over 1 million dollars to Miles and his co-defendants, with an appeal bond set at 10 000 and noted attorneys celebrating the outcome.
William Buehler fourteen son of Chris Buehler a Johnson County farmer survived a runaway hay rake accident near Tecumseh Nebraska. He was rolled dragged for several yards by the rake teeth until a wheel struck a tree and stopped. He suffered only minor flesh lacerations and is not badly injured.
Wakefield Nebraska June 14 Frank Crane of this place vanished for ten years and reappeared this spring to the surprise of friends. He has come back to stay and will live with his family on a fine farm one mile south of town. Crane looks well though the reasons for his long absence remain unknown to the public.
Mrs. Mary Wright died aged almost ninety-one in Pawnee City. The funeral was held at her residence. Born near Belfast Ireland she had many friends from her kindly deeds. It is said a large sum of money awaits distribution in Ireland among her ten children.
SEWARD Neb June 15 The County Board of Equalization is in session seeking to adjust property assessments. Officials report difficulty in getting wealthy residents to list assets for taxation as some can borrow four to five thousand dollars yet claim only about two thousand for tax purposes.
Plattsmouth Nebraska June 15 word has been received announcing the death of Hiram G Robine of company H thirty-ninth infantry at Manila from disease Robine formerly resided here and enlisted at Fort Crook His brother Clarence Robine resides here
Burglars entered George Zimmerman’s general store in Battle Creek Nebraska last night and stole about 150 dollars worth of shoes. The front door was unlocked and police have no identified suspects, though locals suspect home parties may be responsible.
Grand Island Nebraska June 15 summer school for teachers opens with good attendance. Morning sessions only will be held and all branches required for first grade certificates will be taught.
Auburn Nebraska June 15 The Nebraska County Teachers association opens this week with an enrollment of sixty three teachers showing strong interest at the start of the session.
Beatrice Neb June 15 The city council enacted an ordinance banning sale or firing of fire crackers within city limits.
Ira Miller age 18 son of Councilman John N. Miller was held up by two footpads about 10 pm Tuesday near E A Wiggenhorns residence on Oak Street. A revolver was shown and the pair escaped with about 15 50 in change. No clue due to heavy darkness.
Hastings dispatch reports William Kerr, Adams County bank president, confesses he was duped out of 13600 by a smooth-talking stranger posing as a Kerr relative. Kerr provided family details, described a cave near Leavenworth, a gold brick, an alleged mine interest, and then sought legal advice after the swap.
Omaha June 13 The Dakota Nebraska & Southern railroad promoters report progress on the Aber deen to Grand Island line. John H Bowman says grading will start within sixty days, with a 600 mile route through Hall Merrick Nance Boone Greeley Wheeler Holt and Boyd counties. Capital comes from eastern investors, project cost estimated between 10 000 000 and 15 000 000.
Fire in Lincoln Nebraska on June 13 destroyed a livery stable and a two story brick structure owned by Frank Rawlings at 124 South Thirteenth Street. The total loss is about 3000 dollars with no insurance. Flames also damaged nearby Miller and Paine department store and several frame houses on Natreet. All horses were moved to safety.
TABLE ROCK Neb June 13 Several orchards in western Pawnee county face total destruction from a damaging insect. The pest starts at limb ends, browns foliage, and makes trees appear dead within days, threatening fruit and foliage across whole orchards.
Senator John M. Thurston wired Hon. John S. Dew of Tecumseh Neb to announce the appointment of Dew's son Roderick Dew to a cadetship at West Point. The message came from Washington and describes the young man as well suited to the opportunity.
John Pey son of Sioux City was arrested by City Marshal Luther Sunday for selling whisky without a license. He posted bond for a Thursday hearing. Whisky and beer were found and confiscated at his premises.
Accused cattle rustling figure Robert Gustin was arrested by Sheriff Richards in Benkelman Nebraska. Other implicated parties are detained at St Francis Kansas. Gustin faces transfer to Kansas without a requisition to face charges there.
The jury in Peru Nebraska failed to agree on a $5,000 damages claim by Miss McGrew of Auburn over injuries from a defective sidewalk. This was the fourth time the case has been in court.
Grafton Nebraska on June 13 faces a liquor famine with the only saloon in town closed while the district court weighs a remonstrance filed against reopening. The long stoppage hangs on court decision and local hopes for relief.
South Omaha June 18 cattle receipts were liberal yet values held firm with gains for select fat cattle and steady veal calves. Hog receipts 93 cars with mixed weights showed a 6.74e weekly loss but close above the low. hog prices ranged 4.95 to 5.00 for butcher and heavy hogs. Sheep receipts were light with varied prices for woolled lambs clipped yearlings and ewes amid between-season demand.
Cattle receipts 2 head steady with mixed stockers and feeders trading around 3.25 to 5.75. Hogs receipts 11.00 head with top near 5.12, mixed butcher steers around 4.95. Sheep and lambs receipts 3,000 head with western lambs quoted 6.00 to 6.85 and spring lambs at 5.00 to 7.00. Week totals show cattle 47,000 head, hogs 169,100 head, sheep 62,300 head.
Receipts total 708 cattle and 2100 hogs with varying prices. Steers range from 4.75 to 5.60 per cwt for shipping and export, with butcher grades around 4.45 to 4.50. cows and heifers sell from 2.00 to 4.90. Hog prices show market bars and lights around 3.25 to 3.60, while lambs and muttons command 4.25 to 5.00 per cwt.
Reeves Receipts show 410 head with no trading and a steady tone. Calves receipts none with unchanged market. city dressed veal 9 to 10 cents per pound. Sheep and lambs receipts 4 29 head with 19 cars for sale. lambs mostly steady while sheep fetch 2.50 to 5.25, yearlings around 9.00. Hogs receipts 1760 head with market nominally steady.
Havana reports a calm election day with voters arriving early and lines forming before opening. Ballot counting extends beyond 6 p.m with boards dominated by national party members claiming a sure win. Cubans administering polls are praised for orderly conduct amid the independence vote coverage.
Paris reports a three day cab strike blocked traffic briefly. Cy rus Milward, an American from New Mexico, threatened a cab with a pistol after refusals to carry his family of four. He fired into the air and was fined 30 francs for importing New Mexico methods into France.
Fire gutted a large wooden charity building in Leadville Colorado killing four children among about forty residents. Four young victims were found in an upstairs room burned beyond recognition as efforts saved most occupants who fled with little clothing. Authorities work to identify the dead.
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