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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1902
Page
2
The Crown Pottery company of Evansville is formed with capital of 400000 dollars, to later rise to 700000 dollars. Independent notes include leaders recovering from operations, rate changes, donations, and various international and national updates.
Prince Henry of Prussia, representing the German emperor, arrived off New York for the Kaiser's yacht launch. A 21-gun salute greeted his approach as marines and a naval squadron lined the harbor while crowds cheered. He saluted the American flag and received formal welcomes from U.S. officials. The German prince appeared in admiral’s dress on Kron Prinz Wilhelm as The Star Spangled Banner played by a German naval band.
Berlin reports the Kron Prinz Wilhelm nearing its port in fair weather as Emperor William receives a New York cablegram at breakfast. Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia is reported in good health and the Sunday quiet is broken by a newspaper extra announcing the arrival.
BEALION Feb 24 The United States note to Russia and China on commercial rights in Manchuria has been communicated to Germany, but no answer has been received.
Washington February 24 The condition of Theodore Roosevelt Jr continues to improve and he is progressing toward complete restoration to health while resting at home.
The American club of Manila hosted a reception and banquet to celebrate Washington's birthday with Acting Civil Governor Wright General Chaffee and Colonel Chas A Woodruff among the speakers urging unity among Americans for the Philippines. About twelve hundred attendees gathered for the event.
Miss Ellen M. Stone the American missionary Mme Tsilka and her baby were released by brigands and reached Strumitza Macedonia at 3 am. They are all well and Miss Stone reports to authorities. She will travel to Saloncia via the Salonica Uskub line to complete the release report.
Dr. Judson Smith visited Ellen M. Stone in Chelsea and delivered a Salencia cablegram dated February 23 that reads Safe. He believes it confirms Stone Mme Tsilka and the infant have been handed to American representatives at Seres in Macedonia, sent by Edward B. Haskell of Salencia.
Washington February 24 The president instructed delaying the opening of bids for Kiowa and Comanche Indian lands leases until July 2 due to cattlemen still occupying the range. If ranges are not cleared by then a further postponement to July 1, 1908 may be granted. The interior secretary will fix the final date.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 24 Joe Mobley and Ed Williams confessed to the murder of the Anadarka officers and were brought to the federal jail. They waived examination and will seek mercy of the court. Mobley fled the shots that killed Sheriff Beck. Following the fight at Wewoka Mount Sheriff Thompson of Anadarko arrested two more of the gang Brown and Simmons making twelve in custody.
The White House in Washington on February 24 releases a message from President Theodore Roosevelt to Prince Henry of Prussia. Roosevelt extends heartfelt greetings on the prince's arrival and expresses anticipation of a personal meeting the following day.
Acting Civil Governor Wright told the American chamber of commerce that the commission unanimously favored a change to the current order barring Chinese from entering the Philippines. The statement was made in Manila on February 24.
William Richmond known as Billy Emerson the famous minstrel died last night at Dilman’s hotel on Eliot Street after several months residence. Death resulted from a complication of diseases including consumption.
William Henry Bishop, novelist and Yale Spanish instructor, has resigned and plans to move to Spain to stay awhile and focus on literary work.
London newspapers express pleasure and relief at Miss Stone’s release and warn of dangers for travelers in eastern Europe, highlighting the risk to all who journey there.
Yalta reports Count Tolstoi revived today after a night of sound sleep. The brief bulletin notes his recovery from a prior indistinct condition and states he is stable.
Rep H H Hanks of Otoe county predicts Nebraska will adopt the Torrens land transfer system in the next legislature. He authored the bill creating the Nebraska Torrens commission and cites favorable reports from other states and Cook County Illinois. He notes rapid transfers and small fees, calling the system widely accepted and hard to repeal.
In Grand Island Nebraska at 1 30 a m a fire destroyed the two story home of Chris Knihals five miles east. The elder son woke to find the second floor aflame and roused his brothers. All on the second floor perished, only a pocket book with 35 dollars found among clothing. little furniture saved before the blaze reached the lower rooms.
John Fremont known to whites as John Fremont and to Indians as Chas a Nin Gah, dies at Pender aged elder statesman of the Omahas. He joined the 1854 council that ceded eastern Nebraska except the reservation and later went to Washington to meet President Pierce. During the Civil War he aided the U S government in the Sioux conflict. He married his longtime Indian wife days before his death to settle property rights.
Amos H. Gould, cashier of the defunct Platte Valley State Bank of Bellwood, was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary by Judge Sornberger after pleading guilty to eleven counts of forging notes and disposing of them. His remarks cited family pressures and past real estate entanglements. The courtroom was crowded with creditors and noteholders seeking restitution.
C E Lawrence of Elk Creek Nebraska sues J G Woolsey of Hubbell for 5000 dollars alleging the alienation of his wife’s affections. The couple’s wives reportedly deserted their families four years ago and later married Woolsey and the complainant’s wife. The suit follows Woolsey’s action against ten Elk Creek men for threatening him and his wife on December 26.
Hastings Neb Feb 22. Postmaster Louis B Partridge died by own action at Kenesaw and the post office is to be run by D M Baul principal of Kenesaw public schools until an appointment, while Inspector Sinclair completes the books. Shortage reported at 671 dollars with Kenesaw postoffice now under Mr Norton.
Frank Vetter, a young German resident southwest of Superior, was shot in the forehead when an "unloaded" revolver misfired during examination. The 38 caliber bullet lodged in the skull and was removed by a doctor after chloroforming Yetter.
Maud Taylor of Lewellen swore out a warrant for John Reno charging carnal intercourse. Reno sold his stock and left the county but was tracked to Alliance and captured for examination.
Mrs Minke Aden living four miles northeast of Ulysses Neb was seized by sudden insanity last Sunday. She undressed burned the clothing of her two year old child and attempted to kill the child. Authorities say religious excitement fueled the breakdown.
In Valparaiso Nebraska several thousand dollars have been subscribed to back a sugar beet project. The plan calls for 200 acres of beets next season with John Oeschger Jr as president. Ben F. Smith leads another local prospecting firm.
Isaiah Beal a Civil War veteran and resident of Red Cloud Nebraska was examined by the county board of insanity and declared a fit subject for treatment at the Lincoln hospital for the insane. Beal who held the rank of captain was wounded when a ball struck the back of his head and lodged beneath the skin.
An attempt to wreck Burlington passenger train No 3 was made a few miles from Hastings Nebraska by piling ties on the track. The ties were not fastened to the rails and were thrown into the air as the train struck them at high speed, causing no damage.
BELLEVUE Neb Feb 22 The village mourns the loss of Boy Tee a popular lad who was drowned while skating on a local pond.
In Nebraska City on February 22 the Nesbitt versus Mattes case began with jury selection. Mrs Rena Nesbitt sues saloon keepers and bondsmen for 10000 damages for the alleged ruin of her husband Dr John P Nesbitt. Nearly fifty witnesses are listed for the plaintiff.
An ad promotes St Jacobs Oil as effective for muscular soreness from exertion heat or cold with vigorous rubbing for twenty minutes twice daily claiming pain stiffness vanish in 24 hours and muscles strengthened. It notes athletes benefit and offers a 25 cent bottle and a free Vogeler's Curative Compound sample from Baltimore makers.
Harper's Weekly notes Will Mathis of Oxford Mississippi asks judge to delay execution to avoid sharing a hanging day with his black accomplice Orlando Lester arguing it violates social equality. The piece mocks the idea while showing persistent color line awareness amid limited moral obligations.
An advertisement urges readers to try Matt J. Johnson's 6088 claiming a positive cure for rheumatism. The ad notes the remedy is available at all druggists and adds a light quip about dinners and wives.
An 19th century advertisement touts 2 Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief and wind colic. The fragment notes a feud between two women with a man at the bottom of it, implying male involvement in the quarrel.
The article notes twelve years of continuous service with experience in diseases of women gained at major hospitals and private homes. It highlights nursing work and dedication to patient care in a historic medical context.
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