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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
2
A string of humorous quips on society, travel, sport, and politics from a late edition mocks Lipton returning home without the cup, jokes on marriage, football rules, and other topical tidbits. Several lines reference Boston, Ne w York, and Klondike, with witty takes on crime, manners, and exploration.
A New Zealand yachtsman announces intent to challenge for the America's Cup. It is not specified whether he plans to enter a catamaran or a war canoe.
The article notes oysters produce 16 000 000 to 40 000 000 young per season and that the oyster is compared to a housefly in a dismissive analogy. It also mentions a young bank clerk who suffered a stroke when a horse carrying two dollars fell behind in the homestretch and implies he should not have bet.
The piece laughs at the dangers of fast trolley travel and wonders about survival, suggesting a patient observer like Prof Langley whose motto would be not giving up on airships. It portrays travel risks and persistent experimentation with a light, tongue in cheek tone.
The Nebraska court rules dogs may be witnesses though not sworn. The piece adds quips about human incompetence and a jab at gate receipts funding the Hague Tribunal palace. Edmund J. James of Northwestern urges students to finish college by ages 20 or 21.
The polite killer who aided King Peter to throne of Servia is promoted to a high army post. Peter has faults but gratitude remains. In Paterson New Jersey, the Jennie Bosschieter case may inspire a sermon on its link to the flood that left hundreds homeless and property worth 2000900 dollars destroyed.
Martin Thir, a Hungarian who escaped the St Pierre eruption, arrived in Paris days ago and was run down and killed by an automobile.
Rear Admiral Bowles delivers the annual Navy Bureau of Construction and Repair report. It records 18 new vessels added this year including one battleship and twelve destroyers, but notes delays prevent full planned increases. The Navy lists 252 ships fit for service, 45 under construction, and 23 unfit for sea duty with detailed vessel categories and ongoing projects.
William H. Landvoight, chief of the classification division of the Post Office, resigned at the request of Postmaster General Payne. The move followed inspectors’ inquiry into his son’s employment with General Manifolding Co of Franklin PA, a contractor for registry books. Landvoight had earlier led the registry division before moving to classification duties.
Senator Cullom, chair of the senate foreign relations committee, met with the president to discuss Cuban reciprocity legislation to be considered at the next extraordinary session of Congress, alongside the Alaska boundary commission award.
Washington reports the annual Gillespie chief of engineers review for the year ended June 30 1903. It outlines fortifications and river and harbor work with 105 twelve inch guns 133 ten inch guns 96 eight inch guns 567 rapid fire guns and 376 twelve inch mortars currently provided for U S defense.
Local reaction to the Alaskan Boundary Commission ruling is bitter with calls for annexation or full independence. English residents voice strong discontent while Rev. Elliot S Rowe and Chief Justice Hunter led labor efforts this summer. Rowe says Britain should let Canada join the United States or risk being absorbed. Mayor Needlands suggests independence could follow the award.
Washington reports official advices on the Alaska Boundary Commission prize. President Roosevelt sent a cable to Lodge Turner and Root, the American members, congratulating them wholeheartedly in the name of the people of the United States.
Princeton Wil J IE. Liemer cashier of the Princeton bank was arrested and jailed at Dartford. State Bank Examiner Bergh said Liemer confessed forgeries totaling 69000 over about six years. The Princeton State bank closed and Monticello State bank, of which Liemer is vice president, ordered to remain closed for days. Liemer blamed grain speculation and had served eight years as cashier.
Italian cruiser Lombardia bombarded the Mullah’s coastal position near Illig in Italian Somaliland after an October 14 attack by 600 men. British and Italian ships maintained watch, hindering seaborne arms and ammunition for the Mad Mullah.
Governor Lanham orders a statewide yellow fever quarantine with San Antonio as the outbreak focus. The order requires all railroads to cease operations into and out of San Antonio until further notice.
Vicksburg battle park commissioners of Iowa are here marking the positions occupied by Iowa troops during the siege.
Washington reports the Interior Department proposes total appropriations of 156 million for the next fiscal year, down about 3 million from the current year. Pension and Indian bureau budgets fall, with pensions cut by 1.7 million and Indian bureau by 1.3 million. five civilized tribes of Indiana budgeted at 528,655, while Postmaster Barrett is barred from practice and Landveight resigns as classification chief.
The piece argues about party platforms as pledges not mere platitudes and contends Republicans historically kept faith with voters. It notes a historic commitment to protective policies and imports adjustments to aid American industry, criticizing 1896 rhetoric favoring Cuba as inconsistent with farmers' interests.
The War Department estimates for 1908 indicate a net increase of about 130000 dollars from the previous year. River and harbor improvements add 1600600 dollars, not estimated last year. Military costs total about 78000000 dollars, down 200000 dollars from last year. Public works of military character amount to 24000000 dollars, about 16000000 less than the prior year.
Friday’s cabinet meeting was brief with four members present Secretary Hay Cortelyou Payne and Attorney General Knox Postmaster General Payne announced that Bristow’s post office investigation report would go to the president on Saturday or Monday Public release timing not yet decided.
New York The War Department investigates wholesale fraud in the quartermaster's department at Governor's Island. James R. Seville who resigned his clerkship and F. H. Ewald chief clerk are alleged to have sold empty oil cans and barrels for years with no government accounting. Harrels valued at 1.15 dollars each.
Creditors of Alfred H Buck missing cashier of the Mapleton State bank estimate losses at 40000 dollars. The report from Mankato Minn notes the sum as the creditors stand. The Mapleton bank case involves missing funds and creditor claims.
In Constantinople authorities reveal a discovered military plot to assassinate M. Belaieff the Russian consul at Uskub prompting the government to rush six battalions of troops from Koprulu and Perlepe to the area for protection and investigation.
Mill and mine owners in the Galena Joplin district plan a total shutdown of mines and mills to push ore prices above those offered by the smelting combine. Operators say this method aims to raise ore value and align it with pig lead prices.
The cabinet led by Otto Biørh has resigned following a parliamentary committee ruling on the Nedennes district election. The opposition secured four seats, prompting formation of a coalition by conservatives and moderate liberals. King Oscar assigns Prof. Hagerup to form the new cabinet.
A dispute over Hoar remarks unfolds with the Hartford Courant accusing Hoar of calling for tariff revision after the presidential vote. The American Economist counters by stating Hoar advocated no revision until Congress acts after voters decide.
The Cuban agrarians thank President Roosevelt for reciprocity as Congress weighs the treaty. If ratified, Cuba's sugar profits rise, funded by higher U S consumer costs. The piece notes past promises of Cuban hardship versus recent industrial recovery and questions duty reductions.
The declaration argues Republicans backed protection to foster a domestic beet sugar industry. It cites investment and growth from 20,000 to over ten times that output, driven by belief in continued protection and Dingley law. It warns the House must uphold the pledge or betray the party’s honor.
A Detroit company organizes to market Cuban fertility claims as an agricultural paradise. Prospectus and materials trumpet flawless soil productivity, presenting Cuba as a fertile wonderland for investment and cultivation.
An American Agriculturist urges Congress to consider domestic producers of sugar tobacco cigars early fruits vegetables and related industries when assessing the pending treaty, warning the sugar crop this year may be one of its largest in history.
The article argues falling agricultural exports boosts free traders while noting manufactured exports rise. It says high prices reduce exports and raise imports, but protection remains valid as farmers sell at home at profitable prices. It asserts prosperous Americans have ample food due to protection.
The tariff should be revised only when the people demand it at the polls. Until voters express their wish, the tariff should be left alone. The New York Times endorses this view, arguing reform should follow public will rather than precede it.
A Birmingham Post analysis notes America attracts skilled workers with protection and gains from tariffs. It argues higher wages and home industry growth do not threaten the United States, while Britain warns tariff absence leaves Britain helpless against U.S. progress and clay potter supplies.
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