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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1901
Page
2
News in brief reports William H. Elliott, Michigan member of the Republican National Committee, dies at his Detroit home after a brief illness at age 67. Also notes a whisky shipment seized in Georgia, diplomatic visits to Buffalo for Pan American exposition, and other assorted items.
Former diplomat FE H W Conger writes on the China crisis in Leslie's Weekly. He says powers will likely reach a conclusion soon though eleven governments complicate consensus, China yearns to cooperate while avoiding unpayable indemnities, and partition would spark wider dissension. He notes Russia has tempered demands and defends China’s empire, while criticising home harshness and defending allied conduct in Pekin.
Rutty Walksa Behind of Valentine Nebraska reports that after a Friday night drinking fracas on the outskirts of town John Bull Walks Behind was shot. The ball struck him left of the heart and toward the backbone as several Indians subdued Antine Ladeaux and turned him over to the sheriff with a physician summoned.
R avalanches of rumors of loss of life surface as a large-scale fire consumes the Market street area in Jacksonville. Relief trains and boats bring provisions while martial law compels spared merchants to open their doors to the homeless.
In Buffalo on May 6 the Pan American Exposition began with gates open but buildings shut. Guards blocked entry while two Midway shows opened, were ordered to close by exposition police, and protested, aiming to test whether Sunday operation is allowed by concession contracts.
The War Department plans a substantial reduction of U S regular troops in the Philippines within a day or two. The Fourteen, Eighteenth and Twenty third infantry regiments and a battalion of Third Artillery now serving in Manila would be the first to return to the United States, with some units replaced by new levies. The exact size of the cut has not yet been decided.
In San Francisco on May 6 1900 Mrs McKinley will inaugurate the battleship Oregon launch. President McKinley Governor Nash and Irving M Scott will speak before Mrs McKinley presses the button to sever the rope at the turn of the tide.
May 6. F. M. Phelps and other California men return from the Fossil oil fields in western Wyoming reporting innumerable springs of flowing oil identified as a lubricant. H. L. Griffin and S. A. Hubbell from Bakersfield say wells rise through fault in the formation indicating vast reservoirs of oil.
The Swift Packing company of Kansas City wins a one year contract to supply beef to the Missouri penitentiary at a price of 5.03 dollars per 100 pounds.
Berlin reports a Pekin correspondent says favorable events may allow Count von Waldersee to return home around mid June. The note reflects improving conditions and a planned homeward voyage.
LONDON May 5 The Geneva correspondent of the Daily Mail reports President McWinney has informed Kruger he cannot receive him either socially or officially.
Public General Order No. 10 from the Department Commander Reese of the Grand Army of the Republic in Lincoln Nebraska outlines Memorial Day observances. It calls for school participation, half mast flags on May 30, coordinated patriotic exercises, and the reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Grand Island Nebraska May 6 CG Howe of the American Beet Sugar company says beet acreage is up from last year but there is doubt the local factory will operate this year. If the tonnage is good there is no doubt but if it falls short of 25 000 tons at ten tons per acre the campaign next fall is in doubt.
Beatrice Neb May 6 J F Lutz held since February 21 for barn burning was denied a new trial and sentenced to one year in the penitentiary. Lutz resided in Cortland in the county and faced a hearing for a fresh trial.
A new 50000 dollar wing for the Hastings asylum for the chronic insane was awarded by the Nebraska State Board of Public Lands and Buildings to Burlinghof and Giant of Beatrice.
Lincoln Nebraska May 4 announces the appointment of Rev BOR Trest of Omaha as chaplain of the First regiment Nebraska National Guard confirming ecclesiastical support for the unit and its soldiers.
Ezra P. Savage was inaugurated Nebraska governor in a simple ceremony with outgoing Gov Dietrich signing the resignation in the executive office. Savage announced no mass removals, will retain most appointees, and keeps current staff including H C Lindsay as private secretary and R J Clancey as chief clerk. Dietrich will move to Washington for the summer.
The week was warm and dry with above normal sunshine. Daily mean temperature about 0 above normal. highs reached 80s and occasionally over 90. Light sprinkles overall, more in central and southwestern counties. Oat seeding nearly finished. spring wheat and oats up with good stands. winter wheat strong. grass generally backward but improving.
John Phillips of Plattsmouth Nebraska learned of his father’s death in McConnellsville Ohio and his status as heir to a large estate. Twenty years passed with no word, while a Peoria Indiana brother reported hundreds of inquiry letters sent nationwide. The matter was referred to the commissioner of pensions in Washington for resolution.
248 4 WINSIDE Neb May 4 Theodor Erickson an old man of this place took a hand axe and laying his left hand on the sidewalk hacked it off at the wrist He struck it three times then left the axe on the walk and sat down on a step where he was found in a dazed condition by passersby
Businessmen met and fixed the date for the G A R district reunion from August 20 to 28 inclusive. They anticipate a large attendance and a grand time with plans underway.
In Holbrook Nebraska on May 4 officials report the lodge secretaries missing books and records recovered in a canyon north of town. The condition is described as bad and repair may be needed for the Odd Fellows lodge archives.
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