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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1903
Page
7
Lady Henry Somerset, English temperance and women's rights advocate, maintains only women as servants in her houses and on her estates. Her footmen are tall women, a stout woman acts as butler, and women run the stables.
A curious ad claims Red Cross Ball Blas will whiten clothes, priced at 5 cents for a 2 oz package. Amidst the jumble, a puff piece describes Pedro Alvarado from Parral Mexico offering to pay Mexico’s national debt, citing his $40 million wealth derived from Mexican soil and mine titles as proof of his patriotic motive.
Washington observes a grand ceremony for an equestrian statue of William Tecumseh Sherman. Thorndyke, grandson of the late general, pulls the cord to unveil as President and thousands of veterans look on. Dignitaries and military units participate in a full dedication parade and address.
The Union Pacific board selected a new slate of directors led by Joseph J. Smith of Salt Lake City to succeed Po J. Coulidge Jr. The roster includes Oliver Amey and Louis Rittgesuld among others. A New York meeting will elect officers and discuss double tracking from Omaha to Council Bluffs. The Oregon Short Line stockholders plan a Wednesday meeting.
In Lexington DC a jury returned a not guilty verdict for Former Lieutenant Governor J H Tillman in the January murder of Columbia State editor Gonzales. The jury announced the verdict at 10 46 after retiring before 2 pm witnesses were cautioned by the court and a demonstration followed the reading. The defense motions for discharge from custody were granted with no objection from the state.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will convene in St Paul on November 7 to hear testimony in the Cannon Falls elevator case. The hearing will address grain rates in the region and the through rates for grain to Chicago from outside points. The case stems from a Cannon Falls elevator company complaint against the Chicago Great Western and Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul railways alleging unequal rates from Cannon Falls to market points.
Ex Congress man W Herndon of Tyler Texas died in Albuquerque while en route home from Los Angeles where he had sought treatment for poor health. A severe pneumonia attack three months earlier preceded heart failure as the immediate cause.
London reporters say the Alaska boundary arbitration neared its end as commissioners met in secret to render a verdict. The Times notes potential agreement on several issues, avoiding a breakup of the tribunal amid diplomatic strains over a new British ambassador to the United States.
Constable John McGillicuddy nicknamed Cud ily Mack was arrested on an indictment from the federal grand jury charging him with aiding in recent naturalization frauds. He is accused of aiding aliens residing in St Louis to obtain fraudulent naturalization papers and citizenship rights. McGillicuddy posted bond in the amount of 6 000.
Chicago dispatch says fifty members of the First Regiment band who refused to play in the centennial parade last week have been recommended for discharge from the regiment.
At a cabinet meeting on Tuesday Secretary Hay said he had information on the situation in the Far East. He believed there was no immediate indication of hostilities between Russia and Japan and suggested negotiations were in progress likely to yield a peaceable result.
Thernis R Creedon of East Orange is a wealthy motorman who owns property and earns a good income. He works as motorman for an Orange trolley line at $190 a day, not for money but on medical advice to stay active outdoors. He lives in a handsome residence.
An old newspaper blurb touts Putnam faceless dyes promising full coloring in a short time. It emphasizes speed and convenience for home dyeing without revealing detailed instructions or safety notes.
The Rev. Samuel Murray of Irving is described as the oldest Dunkard minister by years and service. He has just reached his 110th birthday and preached for fifty five years before retiring from the pulpit two years ago.
Ad claims Defianter starch gives better quality with one third more quantity for the same price as other starches. The offer emphasizes no chramas or cheap premiums and highlights value and product superiority.
A historical note recalls William K Vandeli t who paid his trench cook ten thousand dollars yearly, making the family name famous in Europe. A daughter Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough, is mentioned when a child dismissed a high priced cook for unsatisfactory chicken service, hinting at similarly paid cooks in elite American society.
Mrs W J Walker of Damien New Jersey says Foot-Ease cured her corns and the burning itching in feet, making her unable to live without it. The product is sold by all druggists for five cents and praised in a testimonial style line about men’s sayings.
Professor Edward A. Stainer of Grinnell College, back from Russia, visited Count Leo Tolstoi on his estate. The count is gravely ill but recovering and works in his fields daily. He welcomes many visitors with courtesy, follows Russian political events, and plans no public participation. He continues writing but fears not finishing any extended literary project due to age and infirmity.
Filipino boys play a light hollow basket ball, kicking it backward to keep it over to the other side. They look over their shoulder and strike with their heels in mule fashion. Skirmishes occur when the ball is not kicked cleanly.
A Georgia woman recounts how early coffee habit harmed her health leading to headaches and weakness. After switching to Postum she gained weight and steadiness, praising the beverage and recommending it to friends. The Pos tum Company is cited with a small booklet offer.
Be Kn v Judge Andenried features a hearing where Gesier AG Mina Tam is represented by Lagarcs. The judge notes the mispronunciation of Gesier 3 name. The exchange includes a threat of a tyrant and a remark about a boy and an apple on his head.
An 100 dollar reward ad appears for cure of catarrh and a testimonial shows Cheney & Co of Toledo as reputable. Local druggists sell Hall’s Catarrh Cure and other products. Slogans promote Mehlance Flour Water Storeh and Woolen products with assorted claims and generic household advice.
President Roosevelt received a gift gold plate inviting him to attend the mining congress in Lead, South Dakota, next September. The plate, measuring two and three fourths by five inches, could not hold a dinner but effectively showed the gold produced by the Black Hills.
An undated note from J W W O Merten of Minneapolis Minnesota references Cure and Aroush in a clipped marginal line. The fragment hints at personal correspondence housed in a 1990 collection.
A tale features ex governor George W. Peck and a guest reacting to a phonograph. Peck quips about its humanity and a woman’s shriek, while a guest laughs at the idea of the machine suffering. Separate notes promote cigars and starch with brief asides on pension tales.
Excavations in St Cecelia catacombs reveal a vast underground basilica likely used by early Christians. Finds include an altar race, Episcopal chair, and well preserved ancient paintings such as a Greek portrait of Christ. Three tombs are identified as St Mark St Marcellinus and Pope Damascus.
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