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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1901
Page
9
An old note praises croquet as a fine development of the forearm and mentions women wearing shoes. It contrasts virtue with exposing neighbors immoral acts and recalls that great deeds come from earnest beliefs and enthusiasm, even if mistaken.
Some grocers say they do not keep De fiance Starch because they hold 12 oz brands that cannot be sold to customers who have used the 16 oz package. A quoted era note ends with a quip about Piso's Cure for Consumption and a pair of aphorisms from Trinks Springs, Ind. date Feb 15, 1900.
Manila reports say five hundred bolomen attacked forty six men of the Ninth Infantry at Bangajon Samar on October 16. Ten were killed and six wounded as the unit arrived to prevent further slaughter and killed over one hundred of the attackers before reinforcements. General Smith led gunboats to the scene as War department notes confirm eighty one enemy dead and the unit’s prior engagement at Balangiga. General Hughes had left Samar for Cebu due to fatigue from pursuing insurgents.
Territorial Secretary Henry E. Cooper warned Secretary Wilson that native Hawaiians are dying at about forty per thousand and foreign laborers depart faster than they arrive. He urged Chinese laborers as a solution while noting delayed sugar harvests and a weakening coffee industry. The report cited high cane fertilization costs and a farm wage of about $40 monthly with board.
London officials announce Sir Richard Henn Collins as master of the rolls after Sir Archibald Smith resigns for health reasons. The change places Collins as the senior judge in the Court of Appeal.
Secretary Long approved the court of inquiry findings and will order a court martial to try Colonel Robert L. Meade United States Marine Corps. Charges include intoxication on duty false testimony and failing to respond to charges brought by Colonel Denny and Lieutenant Colonel Launchbelimer.
At the annual meeting in Chicago the Pullman Company re elected all directors including Field Sprague Caulbert Reed Ream Lincoln Vanderbilt Morgan Vanderbilt Webb and Lowden A quarterly dividend of 2 per share was declared payable November 15 For the year ended July 31 revenue totaled 17 996 931 expenses 7 378 199 and other items brought outlay to 15 130 446 leaving a net surplus of 2 866 335 The cumulative surplus forward stands at 7 702 27 million
A special committee appointed by D LeRoy Dresser of the Merchants association will study the current bankruptcy act, identify defects, and suggest amendments. The group plans to report to the board and have revisions ready for the next Congress session.
The Manila visit by a delegation of U S senators and representatives ended as they departed on the transport Sheridan. Aguinaldo, reticent after an interview, said the initial outbreak of hostilities had surprised him and his efforts for a truce were unavailing. He also reported drafting a habeas corpus plea arguing he remains a prisoner while fellow Filipinos suffer imprisonment in the cause.
A Winnebago delegation plans to meet Wisconsin Superintendent Bird to push for integrating Winnebago children into La Crosse public schools due to perceived slow progress in Indian schools. If accepted, it would place tribal students in the La Crosse system to improve educational outcomes.
The Household Economics association closed after a three day convention in Omaha. Officers elected include Honorary president Mrs Ellen M Henrotin Chicago President Linda Hull Larned Syracuse Vice president Mrs Mary Moody Pugh Omaha Corresponding secretary Mrs Burroughs Buffalo and Secretary treasurer Mrs John Kendall Dunn Jamaica New York.
Rome reports that Carlists have met at Don Carlos residence in Venice prompting the government to move him out of Italy. If his proceedings continue they could threaten friendly ties between Italy and Spain.
President Roosevelt accepted honorary membership in the Willam McKinley National Memorial Arch association and approved its plan to raise funds for a memorial arch at the Washington approach to the memorial bridge by popular subscription.
The Times Paris correspondent reports 3,000 guns and revolvers with ammunition found at Montceau les Mines, a noted source of socialist agitation. The Temps article suggests government unease over the incident and a risk of a general miners strike and wider labor troubles.
Details disclosed in Burlington Iowa show a $100 million Iowa corporation to bond at 700 to 750 million and take over Burlington Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. The plan would give the Morgan-Hill group control of over 18,000 miles with annual earnings above 100 million, through collateral trust bonds and stock exchanges.
Washington Oct 18 President Roosevelt plans to urge Senate approval of reciprocity treaties with France and several American states that failed ratification last year. John A Kasson who led treaty negotiations conferred with the president, noting Britain advised Trinidad not to renew, a move Kasson says harms South American trade.
Rome reports Naples officially declared free from plague as the quarantine is abolished. The announcement marks the end of the public health emergency in the city.
In a brisk action at Twenty four Streams near Piquetburg Captain Bellew and four others were killed and several wounded. The British surprised several camps, and the Boers now habitually shift camp by night, with British columns finding Boer camps already moved after night marches.
Receipts for three days exceed last week with liberal packer demand. Cattle on steady to higher values with strong western beef steers and good to choice stockers selling at steady prices. Hogs rise on light receipts with most between 6.20 and 6.40, common grades weaker. sheep and feeders also strong with fat lambs scarce and feeders in demand.
Market summary shows cattle steady with various grade prices from $4.85 to $5.75 and holfers at $2.75. Hogs rise about 10 cents with bulk trading around $6.00 to $6.40, and sheep steady with lambs near $5.03 and ewes around $3.50.
The industrial commission's Oct 19 report reviews testimony on collective bargaining conciliation and arbitration. It notes strongest union organization in building trades brewing boot and shoe banking wood and metal trades, clothing, and transportation. It calls for state and local arbitration in coal and cites stove molding machinists and printing trades as examples.
New York reports a Balkan state of chronic anarchy in Macedonia due to Albanian lawlessness. The Albanian attitude toward Christians is described as worse than Kurdish conduct toward Armenians.
Five hundred bolomen attacked a 46 man Ninth infantry detachment at Samar on October 19. Ten soldiers were killed and six wounded before the remainder arrived to rout the attackers, killing over 100. Gunboats were sent once the news arrived.
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