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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1904
Page
2
A mosaic of satirical observations on current affairs from czars to steel magnates. The writer mocks Verestchagin, Chinese neutrality, New York labor shortages, wheat prices, airship hype, and aging rulers while riffing on social scenes, empires, and personal ironies.
Realizing that a woman climber set upon a mountain top cannot be hid Miss Peck of Boston shows no disposition to hide her light beneath a bushel.
Edward Atkinson proposes a tobacco consumer device to produce three times the smoke using half the material. The innovation targets efficiency in consumption and smoke output, signaling a push toward more economical smoking technology.
The piece notes the Kaiser giving his American built yacht Meteor to the crown prince and questions if it will be fast enough for a speedy youth. It also reports Venezuela suing an asphalt company for 50 million bolivars, with a quip about the value of the bolivar.
A deaf and dumb man seeks the mayoralty of St. Paul. He argues a deaf mayor would force grafters to write demands, suggesting a reformist and integrity minded leadership for the city.
In New Jersey a young woman sues her guardian claiming he has not bought her a new hat in three years. She argues such neglect keeps her from attending church and tarnishes her welfare.
Editorials across United States newspapers give wide notice to King Edward and his double creased trousers. The remark highlights public curiosity about royal attire and its reception.
A man there recalls seeing Napoleon cross the Alps. The fragment hints at future discoveries of someone who remembers seeing old Russell Sage cross into action.
Hazel Belle Melvin of Hudson New Hampshire notes a hydrangea planted the day she was born now bearing 129 blossoms. The remark hints at her age without stating it.
Newport society leaders who are setting fall fashion favor shorter skirts. Their push appears aimed at gaining general public approval as styles shift toward the season requirement.
A young Count von Arnim was killed in a battle with the Hamakari in South Africa after a prior feud with Bismarck who had warned him about dueling. The fight with natives ended his life.
The manifesto notes that if the czar dies before the heir reaches majority, Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovich would act as regent. This provision does not clearly confirm the emperor's intent to go to the front.
Tokyo reports Kuroki’s forces crossed the Haise river in force and pushed Russians toward the right bank. Russian commander Kouropatkin concentrates on the far side, with Liao Yang abandoned, as Japanese take the city and press the campaign toward a decisive battle.
London reports Cape of Good Hope squadron could not sight or hear from the Russian volunteer steamers Smolensk and St Petersburg. Rear Admiral Durnford ordered continued search and another cruiser to join. Russian circles say coal transfers at sea explained lack of port calls.
In New York committees for the Interborough Rapid Transit company and its employees failed to reach an agreement on strife threatening the system. At the August Belmont meeting the parties announced no settlement, with Belmont optimistic about an eventual peaceful adjustment while Assistant Grand Chief Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers held a bleaker view.
A Russian steamer clearing the channel at Port Arthur struck a mine and was destroyed. The incident leaves the vessel sunk with unknown survivor details. Port Arthur remains the scene of naval activity as authorities assess damage.
British minister orders halt to repairs on the Russian cruiser Askold and torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi at a dock owned by British citizens in Shanghai. China demands the paroled crews return to Russia. The Japanese consul warns neutral ships leaving port with those crews face capture by Japanese warships offshore.
In Esopus New York Senator Asbury C Latimer noted the South will mobilize a host of orators to campaign against Roosevelt The race question he said fathered by Roosevelt would be the chief issue The day also brought interest over David B Hills retirement plan but Judge Parker declined to comment
Reports from St. Petersburg describe intense anxiety over the front near Liao Yang with authorities unsure if a decisive battle will occur there or further north. Observers suggest a major engagement could unfold within 48 hours, shaping the year’s campaign. Some expect a Japanese breakthrough if the Russian defense falters.
Chicago reports the Pullman company will shut its great shops on September 1 affecting about thirty thousand people in Pullman and surrounding towns. The plant employs 7000 at full operation, but recently layoffs reduced the force to 2000 as orders dwindled. The closure for over a month ends work on cars already underway.
Reports vary on Russians occupying the fort near Liaotai after a wide fight that began on the 27th. Chinese by sea distracted by August 28 as heavy fire resumed. Two junks carrying contraband were sunk ten miles off the Liaoti promontory. Fort No. 5 reportedly changed hands four times and remains unsettled.
The decree convenes the Finnish diet this year and provides for meetings three years hence, foreshadowing regular sessions at intervals not less than five years. It may signal a shift away from Russification policy once pursued by Interior Minister Plehve.
Joe Martin a trusted inmate at the county jail was lynched by about 300 men in front of Judge Carpenter's house at eight p m Monday night. He had attacked Della Krause a white jail kitchen worker slashing her face and arms with a knife. One man was injured as the mob dragged him from the jail seeking justice.
New York reports the steamship Baltic carried 2000 steerage passengers the largest total for a single voyage from Great Britain. Including 671 in the cabin and crew, the ship had 3124 people aboard. Among the steerage were returning Americans, including William Riley a noted cattleman on his 20th Atlantic crossing.
Russian and Japanese forces clash near Liao Yang in a seven mile front with up to 240,000 Japanese and 170,000 to 200,000 Russian troops. Reports estimate 10,000 casualties per side over two days as both sides push for decisive victory.
In St Petersburg the fate of Sasoneff, the assassin of Minister of the Interior Von Plehve, remains undecided. A court martial or civil trial has not been chosen, with the new interior minister to decide amid a siege climate. Balmasheff, who killed Sipsaguine, was tried by court martial, and the emperor is expected to appoint a new interior minister upon his return from the Don.
BELGRADE Servia the government proposes to raise a loan of 6 000 000 to extend the railway system of the kingdom.
Nine people were killed and twenty three injured in a head on crash on the Grand Trunk railway near Richmond Quebec. A special excursion from Montreal bound for Sherbrooke collided with passenger train No 6 from Island Bend Virginia to Montreal. Investigators say the excursion crew ignored orders and left Richmond before the other train arrived.
Reported items include farm notes, a Knights Templar conclave, a fatal yard accident, political speeches by Watson, teacher resignations, jail escape near Butte, a severe stroke in Columbus, farmers’ exchange growth, missing youths near Cortland, Dorchester church dedication, a fatal flywheel accident near Fremont, rising supreme court docket, and a tax injunction case in Auburn with legal arguments and anticipated rulings.
A man registering as IX Hl. Seaman and wife checked into the Miller hotel in VORIX Nebraska on August 22. He paid a bill with a Davenport Iowa lumber firm draft, protested at Citizens' National Bank, and fled toward Hastings Fairbury. He was traced and arrested in Fairmont after train travel, with the Jefferson county sheriff taking him to jail.
KEARNEY George Smith a Union Pacific flagman at the Central avenue crossing had a close call when he tried to step onto a moving locomotive piloted by an approaching engine. His foot was caught beneath the pilot and ground into gravel as he was dragged for several feet.
A westbound freight train halted at Grafton when a stone car bound for street crossings broke down. Four following cars were demolished and their wheat and corn cargo spread across the line. A wheat car detached and left on the track damaged the front track. Passenger No. 12 backed to Sutton and rerouted via Lushton after the incident.
Aurora reports the death of Frank Kumper about 22 years old after his buggy was struck by a B & M passenger train near the Watler crossing between Aurora and Hampton. He was said to be asleep at the time. Both horses accompanying him were killed.
ALBION F M Sillik early county settler and two term county clerk was declared insane by the insanity board and removed to Lincoln for treatment.
F. M. Coleman of Omaha is appointed bailiff of the supreme court to succeed Henry Leavitt who will depart the office September 1.
The Blair canning factory begins operation employing about a hundred tons of sweet corn daily, signaling new production activity and local employment.
Plattsmouth reports a large two story farm residence of John Wiles six miles south of the city burned to the ground. The family was away when workers spotted the roof in flames. Some goods were saved but crews could not halt the fire. Authorities believe trains started the blaze.
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