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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1907
Page
6
Reports from Czernowitz describe a severe Moldavian uprising tied to agrarian distress. About 400 farms burned, 10,000 Jews homeless, 85 dead and 150 wounded. Romanian troops restore partial control as peasants attack Michailonil, influenced by landowner and anti Jewish sentiment.
Lincoln Nebraska shows senators resisting intimidation as they compel disclosure of stock food compositions. State Chemist Redfern analyzed several foods from the Iowa lab and read the report in open session. The senate then ordered 1,000 copies of the report printed.
At its annual Boston session the National Metal Trades Association urged preparations to give national scope to President Roosevelt’s movement for preventing strikes. Janes W. Van Cleave of St Louis, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, called on all employers to support the president’s peace plan.
Dr Louis Klopseh of the Christian Herald reports to the State department that China faces an acute famine. He will send $50,000 to the Red Cross in Washington in addition to $100,000 worth of food supplies aboard the army transport Buford at San Francisco next month.
Funeral services for Asigndier General T. J. Wint of the United States Army will occur in Philadelphia with religious rites. Burial at Arlington National Cemetery will receive full military honors. The casket will be transported from Philadelphia to Washington for interment.
Secretary Taft changes his view on the eight hour law as it applies to river and harbor work. He now says the act affects only mechanics and laborers on dredges and steamers, after previously extending to all workers connected with the job.
Washington Secretary Tas announced Lieutenant Colonel Goethals will succeed Col Stevens as chairman of the Isthmian canal commission and engineer in charge of canal work in April. On promotion, a vacancy will be filled by former Senator Joseph C Blackburn of Kentucky. Goethals will earn a $15,000 annual salary.
In the Hermann trial Judge Puter admits to being promised limited immunity by U S Attorney Heney for testimony against land frauds. He recounts paying Brownell $50 to sway grand jurors and confirms ongoing criminal dealings after conviction but before sentencing.
The grand jury returned seventy five indictments on bribery charges after a six month probe into municipal affairs led by Assistant District Attorney Francis J Heney and Secret Service Agent William J Burns. Most indictments target Abraham Ruef with Halsey also charged.
In Detroit William Jennings Bryan denied rumors that Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson was chosen to manage his next presidential bid. Bryan said he had not decided whether to run and urged reform by first assessing railroad value to determine fair returns on legitimate investment.
Former U S Senator Joseph R Burton of Kansas condemned for appearing before the post office department on behalf of Rialt Grain and Securities of St Louis while a senator and receiving compensation. He has served six months in Iron County jail at Ironton Missouri and will be released at once.
H. E. B. Palmer, Omaha Captain and board member, returns from Hot Springs to receive the completed Battle Mountain sanitarium group of ten buildings. Built over about five years at a cost around $750,000, it is billed as a premier public sanitarium and will open to patients on May 1.
Secretary Wilson of the department of agriculture has sent proof to the department of Justice for twenty nine new cases against several railroads for violation of the twenty eight hour law. The railroads named include Chicago Burlington & Quincy Baltimore & Ohio New York Central Salt Lake Los Angeles & San Pedro Great Northern Cincinnati New Orleans & Texas Pacific Union Pacific Northern Pacific life Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Santa Fe Chicago & St Louis.
Orders issued to relocate sixty colored soldiers from the Ninth Cavalry Second Squadron to West Point for permanent service at the military academy. Twenty four depart this week under Lieutenant Sherrard Coleman. the rest move in May.
Mrs John M Thurston wife of the Nebraska senator and Mrs Joe Lake wife of the Lake Submarine Torpedo Boat co. manager joined a party for a submarine trip off Bridgeport. The craft stayed submerged two hours in Long Island Sound near the harbor with luncheon and informal speeches.
The New Mexico legislature passes a bill prohibiting gambling in the territory after June 1 1908. Governor Hagerman will sign the measure, continuing his ten month effort against gambling since taking office.
L. Fulton, now in Oklahoma City, has the Democratic nomination for Congress in the district. He moved to Oklahoma from Fremont, Nebraska, several years ago.
The navy department has not reported the theft of the Nebraska ship plans from the Seattle Moran Bros. yard to officials. Bureau officials say the booklet does not contain secret mechanism details and much of the material has long been public.
Commander William O F Pulliam reports Guan naval vessels near Guatemala and Honduras do not seriously threaten US interests. The navy and State Department were briefed and a reassuring note was received. The gunboat Chicago operates on the west coast amid the warring republics.
Two New York brothers who loved the same woman fought with knives and clubs in an east side saloon on Tuesday. Both were badly wounded and likely to die.
Extraordinary costs to the United States reach about 2,500,000 dollars as the war department releases figures. The navy shows no extra charges for peacekeeping in Cuba while the marine corps report added costs for organizing a marine brigade to aid in preventing trouble.
St Paul hosts negotiations between state officials and railroad interests over commodity rates and lower fares. Bills to create 2 cent fare committees in both houses push talks toward a governor attorney general and railroad commission meeting to reach a compromise basis.
A record heat wave struck Oklahoma with temperatures up to 99 degrees at Thomas and 97 in Oklahoma City. Guthrie reported 192 in the shade though forecast notes a strong easterly wind across the region. The heat persisted Tuesday afternoon as observers noted extreme conditions statewide.
Pittsburg mayor George W. Guthrie received a letter from Harry K. Thaw enclosing a one hundred dollar check for flood relief.
Chicago trainmen on all railroad lines west of Chicago reject managers wage offer. An official referendum in progress for two weeks will begin immediately. Trainmen threaten to strike if demands are not granted. 50,000 men could walk out unless concessions are offered.
Judge W. H. Munger overruled a new trial motion and sentenced Bartlett Richards to 1500 dollar fine and one year in Douglas county jail, Will G. Comstock to 1500 fine and one year, Charles C. Jameson and Aquilla Triplett to 500 fine and eight months each. Appeals bonds set at 5000 dollars.
Union Pacific suspends construction from Onaga to Topeka with orders from Omaha. The stoppage at 6 p.m. Monday halts all road work and sends grading outfits to other regions. Thousands of workers are laid off and trains depart crowded with discharged laborers.
The opening of the Greater Louisville Exposition in Louisville Kentucky is marked by a civic bell ringing and whistles on Monday afternoon. President Roosevelt’s thumb on a button triggered the celebration as Creature and his band played Dixie and the Exposition March.
A deputation of about 200 House of Commons members urged the establishment of a 2-cent postal rate with America. Prime Minister Asquith said there was no sign the U S government favored a 2-cent rate and he would consider the matter but gave no definite pledge.
Salvador joins Honduras openly in the war with Nicaragua. On March 10, 2500 Salvadoran soldiers landed at Amapala and moved toward Choluteca. The force, from San Miguel, Honduras, is led by General Jose Dolores Presa.
Brig. Gen. Theodore J. Wint formerly commanded the Department of the Missouri with headquarters at Omaha and died suddenly at a hotel in Philadelphia while undergoing medical treatment. His death occurred Thursday.
The United States army transport Buford will load provisions for immediate shipment to China to aid famine relief, delivering food aid and supplies to starving Chinese civilians.
Daniel R. Anthony of Leavenworth editor of the Leavenworth Times will have no opposition for the Republican nomination for congressman in the First Kansas district. He seeks the seat vacated by Charles W. Curtis now a U S senator. Primary is March 29 and the special election May 23. The district is strongly Republican.
Miscellaneous items of interest from the Nebraska scene include settlers filling Kimball county, high license debates in Humbolt, famine aid in Sterling, and smallpox denial in Oxford. Reports cover fires in Ashland remodeling, law cases near Shickley and Geneva, railroad finances in Colfax, and a groundbreaking eagle sighting near Silver Creek.
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