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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1900
Page
7
The late Lord Russell’s productivity is attributed in part to his wife who acted as his account keeper banker investments adviser and business ally. Her domestic virtue and financial partnership enabled him to manage vast tasks with less need for outside aid.
The progressive city council in Glasgow, impressed by small deposits and success, proposes adding banking to municipal activities. A contemporary call urges readers to try Magnetic Stare, claiming it reduces the need for other means.
Advertisement notes Tired and Nervous People derive great benefit from Garfield Headache Powders made from Herbs that soothe tired nerves. The piece also cites Mexican orange exports to the United States totaling 186048 dollars last year, up 52000 dollars from prior year.
Major Charles DeLane Hine, West Point graduate and former army officer turned freight brakeman, rose to general superintendent and served as a volunteer officer in the Santiago campaign. Now with the Interstate Commerce Commission, he leverages privileged access to study railroads and their people.
A western surgeon, visiting New York for a hospital course, visits Bellevue Hospital to see hare lip surgery but soon returns home claiming there is nothing to learn. He denounces Bellevue as full of green interns and mutilated patients, according to Victor Smith in the Press.
George von L. Méyer will succeed Ambassador Draper as head of the American embassy in Rome. He is a wealthy Massachusetts resident living near Hamilton in Sussex County on a 150 acre estate. Born in 1858 in Massachusetts, he is Harvard ’79 graduate and has served in Boston city government as common council member and one term as alderman.
The text notes President Kruger and his belief that railways were introduced by the Evil One. It recalls OomaPul’s rail travel during a Cape Town visit, where he prayed at table during the journey, fearing he would be smashed to pieces for tempting Providence.
Few know Mr. Henry Guy Carleton as playwright. He serves as president of a manufacturing company with offices on Broadway New York and devotes much time to theatrical matters. The firm produces Mr Carleton's electrical inventions which are numerous and successful.
The Philadelphia proprietor of a shoe shining shop uses a showcase of patent leather polish bottles. Customers drop the price into a small glass globe, and all proceeds go to the Galveston disaster fund.
The author Mr Kipling has received 25000 dollars for the serial rights of his new story Kim of the Rishtt. Book rights are expected to bring at least as much again though its value is uncertain. The dealings hinge on the author’s name rather than the work itself.
A sharp English trader at a southern coast resort used a novel ad tactic by buying mussel shells, stamping ads on their insides, and scattering them along the shore to catch attention and lure customers.
The Paris exposition awards Yale University psychology head Professor B W Scripture a gold medal for a color blindness testing device valued for railway and naval screening. Also noted are assorted quotes and ads mentioning Beemans Gum Jell O and Snails boring holes in limestone with acid observations.
Washington officials report a cabinet session lasting nearly two hours focused on China and Caribbean affairs. They endorsed continuing current policy and sending remaining troops to Manila, with MacArthur expected to renew actions against rebels as elections resolve authority in the Philippines.
Nebraska supreme court invalidates the reform school act for under 18s, aligning the age limit with the state constitution's 16 year cap. The ruling in Scott v Flowery opens habeas corpus prosecutions to discharge youths in industrial schools.
From 102 of 114 counties in Missouri, Bryan holds a projected plurality between 40 000 and 50 000, with Dockery a Democrat governor candidate near 25 000 to 32 000. Estimated totals place Bryan at 370 000 votes and McKinley at 325 000, noting no fusion with populists reduced Democratic gains.
Leading Indiana Republicans pressed to urge Harry S. New to accept the secretary of war post. New has declined but backers say Indiana’s strong Republican gains justify his cabinet entry. The drive treats Indiana as a key battleground and seeks to secure a national committeeman’s name for the role.
Des Moines reports corrected county returns indicate McKinley will surpass 308000 votes to 207500 for Bryan with about 541000 total. Scattering 25000. Constitutional amendment and convention order also carried.
Chicago November 10 Governor John R Tanner announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Cullom. Congressman Joseph G Cannon of Danville may join later. Tanner said he would survey the field and enter if the situation looked favorable.
Beatrice Nebraska November 10 A fine driving horse belonging to B Reed of this city has disappeared from Mr Reeders stables and has undoubtedly been stolen The disappearance of several horses in this neighborhood suggests an organized gang of horse thieves operating in the district
Lincoln November 10 Mr Bryan says he will soon illuminate the public on his plans after Tuesday's results but currently has private matters demanding attention. He notes he may not join Colonel Wetmore of St Louis on a hunting trip to the Ozark mountains. his health is good and he does not feel the need for such a trip.
At Unatan Stock Yards in South Omaha cattle sale attracted about 5530 head with strong demand from all buyers. Cattle, hogs, and sheep met higher prices. feeders and better grades moved well while common kinds were steadier. Prices across cattle, hogs, and lambs topped higher than yesterday with strong packer appetite for food stuff.
Cattle receipts about 5 000 natives 1400 Texans and 800 calves. Demand strong with gains of 5 to 10 cents. Prices listed include native steers 4.35 to 7.60, stockers 3.00 to 4.25, cows 3.00 to 4.90, canners 2.60 to 7.20, fed westerns 3.75 to 4.40, Texans to 3.90. Hogs receipts 9.30 head with gains 5 to 10 cents. heavy 4.50 to 4.90, lights 1.70 to 4.85. Sheep and lambs receipts 6 100 head. lambs 2.95 to 4.40. ewes and lambs 4.00 to 4.25. stockers 3.20 to 4.25.
Lincoln Nebraska November 10 Mr Bryan speaks to a press interviewer and states he leaves the campaign with health and a clear conscience. He credits allies including Senator Stevenson and Senator Allen and thanks Hearst and club associates. He vows ongoing political interest and declines senatorial candidacy.
The 1900 state population is 2 885 346 up from 2 236 943 in 1890 an increase of 566 403 or 25 2 percent. The decade’s growth ranks second only to 1840 1850. Massachusetts covers about 8040 square miles of land.
Indian bureau reports a smallpox outbreak at Lander near the Shoshone reservation in Wyoming. A vaccine virus for 1 700 persons was requested and forwarded for immediate dispatch.
ST PAUL MINN Nov 10 United States Senator Davis reports a good night and better today as his injured foot causes little trouble. His pulse and doctors expect a rapid recovery and he feels substantially comfortable.
Gen James Grant Wilson announces the committee chose three designs from forty three submissions for the Maine disaster sailors and Spanish American War soldiers monument. The winners are Austin Hays sculptor O Piccivoli with H Van Buren Magonigle architect and George Julian Zolnay sculptor.
Magnetic Starch promotes starching technique while Jell-O debuts as a new family dessert in lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors. Available at grocers for 10 cents. Emerson quote noted as a nod to fine poetry in early advertising.
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