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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
6
Fremont reports the federal court appointed a receiver for Standard Beet Sugar under Judge Munger. Businessmen had known the company faced financial trouble as Leavitt sought stock pledges to secure loans for last season's beets and expenses. A. S. Gingereit is a rare large-scale beet grower with a current contract and work done on land. future operations depend on the receiver’s policy.
Norfolk doctor Alden and Dr Nicholson, both urged by Governor Mickey to resign, have not submitted letters. Alden seeks a thorough investigation before resigning and asserts entitlement to it if no charges exist. He denies friction and says no unpleasant words have occurred.
Riverdale lad Guy Huston son of Mr and Mrs John Ruston suffered a curious accident while playing on a disc barrow seated as if driving. He toppled and his nose struck a disc nearly severing the nose from his face with amputation a possible outcome but not yet determined.
Fremont reports Le Shara, a new town seven miles south on the Great Northern, under six months old, already has a post office and a saloon fight. Farmers disliked rural route deliveries after Ray Esty became postmaster six weeks ago, and a faction questions Esty's management.
Nebraska City ends slot machine era as Mayor Steinhart orders crackdown. Practically all machines removed or dismantled by owners, marking a long awaited closure in the city.
The Young Men's Christian association committee hired Architect Fisk of Lincoln to design a $50,000 building. The structure will measure 132 by 44 feet and will front on Firth Street, rising three stories.
Gage county rural mail carriers met in Beatrice and named Cr Plumblin of Wymore as delegate to the state convention at Hastings on July 4.
In Kearney the lifeless body of William Johnson was found by his wife hanging to a tree in the yard of their home. Death appeared to result from strangulation. A small tornado hit Cordova causing damage to buildings and wind mills. Dorsey Grain Company suffered a loss as a corn crib 160 feet long was totally destroyed.
Updike Grain company of Omaha asks the Nebraska Supreme Court to dismiss the rebate case. It admits receiving 14 cents for loading grain at its terminal elevators for shipment east of the river but contends the issue involves interstate commerce and the state high court lacks jurisdiction.
Burlington announces contract letting to Kilpatrick Brothers & Collins for Lincoln yards and for rebuilding and double tracking the line from Lincoln to Milford to upgrade rail operations.
Secretary Mellor reports the swine department has every barn filled at the State Fair with 100 applications received, leaving the board unsure how to proceed.
Dakota county switches to rural delivery after July 1. Tecumseh plans a big celebration. Beatrice to build a $25 000 church. Placings for Plattsmouth high school May 25. Brandeis building in Omaha costs 53000. Miss Josephine Gilliland new clerk of Gage probate court. Schuyler Catholic church confirms 25. Nebraska City bans Sunday baseball. Grand Island youths steal and sell flowers. Cuming frost causes no fruit damage. Table Rock bans billiard halls and similar venues. April stone shipments from Davis MaGuire near Blue Springs total 191 cars. ex-Sheriff W M Dineen of Fillmore county dies from gas accident. Tecumseh boy Tollgate Egge born lockjaw after nail injury. Albion church construction totals 40000. San Francisco relief car to Tekamah arrives May 1. Cudhampton Albert Davidson killed in Rowe Indiana on a Northwestern car. Mrs Abbie Adams and aides named. Columbus to get gas plant. Howard county settler Lewis Guggenmos killed by a horse. Kearney to host September harvest festival. Rev George Scott dies in Neligh. Ithaca farmer Ylorman Krueger dies oiling windmill. Valley high school bonds pass 9000. Timerman of Stella learns son dies in Los Angeles. Hastings F Carruthers cut above eye. Major coal contracts awarded to Miles, Union Fuel, and Whitebreast firms.
In Saint Paul the United States secured an unconditional surrender of the General Paper Company trust in federal court before Judge Sanborn. The government had sued December 27, 1904, to dissolve the 24-defendant restraint on interstate commerce. Three witnesses fined for contempt and the decree to be settled June 16 conclude the action as white paper prices fall then rise with possible new combine looming.
A Rochester family named Oppenheimer fell violently ill Friday after supper. Barnie, the 24 year old eldest daughter, died. The father, another daughter, and two sons are in a precarious condition. Beefsteak supper suspected to contain poison.
After talks involving President Keefe of the Longshoremen and dock managers, the lake longshoremen’s strike ends. Workers will return to last season wages pending a further conference.
Vice President Fairbanks turned 54 on Friday and spent the day presiding over the Senate as lawmakers faced a busy schedule. He received many messages from friends nationwide.
James B. Irelker, Newburyport treasurer, admitted Friday that his accounts are short by not less than $85,000 after being arrested Thursday night on embezzlement charges.
After months of talks the mine workers and operators in eastern Pennsylvania agree to a three year extension of the strike commission award. Miners who harmed no one will be rehired and no retaliation for strike activity will occur. The pact, praised by coal road presidents as a first general agreement, aims to stabilize relations and set a path to regular bargaining.
Secretary Metcalf told the president and cabinet that earthquake and fire devastation reports are not exaggerated and relief work must continue. He commended the army for its efficient efforts and praised Dr Devine of the Red Cross and the citizens relief committee. He highlighted E H Harriman of the Southern Pacific for on site help and substantial personal funds and support.
Shortly before Columbia Savings and Trust company in Pittsburg was to open Wednesday, state banking commissioner J. C. Berkey ordered the bank closed. The order was immediately complied with.
The Batavia court ruled on Wednesday against Dr. Crapsey. The decision, after considering charges and specifications in the presentment, passed 4 to 1.
W H Sylvester president of the First National Bank of Montezuma was shot and killed at his home at noon Thursday by his brother whose mind is believed to be affected.
The Navy Department announced that Secretary Bonaparte, recovering at his country home near Baltimore, is able to return and will likely resume duties at the Navy Department next week.
An incoming Chattanooga Southern train struck a street car at a crossing near the city. Two men were killed, one fatally injured, and several others badly hurt.
The Russian parliament opened with a smooth ceremony at the winter palace as Emperor Nicholas read a brief throne speech. The speech pledged to support parliament, but offered no land reforms or amnesty. A subsequent audience at Peterhof with Prof Mouronitseff reinforced cordial relations and avoided confrontation.
William D. Ryan state secretary of the United Mine Workers of America arranged with Col Randolph Smith president of the Illinois Coal Operators' Association for a joint meeting of state operators and miners' delegates in Springfield next Thursday morning to settle wage scale differences.
Ed win D. Solenberger, general manager of the Associated Charities of Minneapolis, told the national conference of charities and corrections that Salvation Army relief work through its homes lodging houses and agencies is poorly administered and its charitable work is largely subservient to financial interests.
The schooner Algeria sank about two miles off Cleveland harbor Wednesday morning. Captain Martin Willer and three crew members were lost, with only the rest surviving the tragedy.
In Ardmore a Philadelphia man J L Yarnall aged 80 shot his wife aged 72 at their daughter Mrs Joseph K Winn’s home and then killed himself. The incident occurred in Ardmore a suburb.
In Lockhaven Pennsylvania a quarrel over a bird's nest led to the stabbing death of 20 year old Thomas Berry. Clark Dunkerman aged 17 admitted to fatally stabbing Berry in the heart after Berry claimed he started the dispute. Authorities report ongoing investigation.
Reports from Shiloh house Friday night said John Alexander Dowie may die within days due to valvular heart disease. His condition has swollen the cardiac region and doctors fear death could come any moment.
The attorney general filed in the circuit court of Indiana a petition for an injunction against associations corporations and individuals forming what is dubbed the Drug Trust of the United States to fix prices of proprietary medicines. In New York the Proprietary Association of America defends the action calling the term a misnomer and questions the need for restraints.
Thousands of Zulus under Chief Kula head to join rebel leader Bambaata as colonial troops rush to prevent a rally. Chief Kula's arrest at Pietermaritzburg spurred the revolt and natives say witch doctors kill girls to make warriors immune to British fire.
Several hundred University of Missouri students fought Cole Brothers' circus personnel at midnight. Maynard McDole, a Craig Missouri freshman, was shot in the head and is in critical condition. Several other students suffered only minor injuries.
Springfield reports the house passed the senate primary bill as amended by the Shurtleff substitution by 84 to 56. The senate refused to concur in the Shurtleff primary election bill. Conference committees will be appointed.
Fire at the Masonic Temple on Washington street and Capitol avenue caused $15,000 damage and a total loss of $25,000. Raper company and several blue lodges lost their paraphernalia in the blaze.
The Reichstag approved a bill taxing automobiles from two to ten marks per horsepower. A proposed exemption for vehicles used in commercial and industrial activities was rejected.
New York witness H Milton Kennedy told on Wednesday that State Senator Patrick H McCarren asked Kennedy s financial backer for 25000 dollars regarding the Brooklyn refuse and ashes removal contract.
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