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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
6
Fragmentary archaic prose mocks charitable schemes and personal gain. The speaker touts equal tone and small coin value while urging action and restraint, claiming virtue in giving and warning against complaint. The text evokes a crowded public sentiment and collective emotion.
The Wabash announces reduced excursion rates to Indiana Ohio Kentucky with multiple sale dates from September to October. Homeseekers trips cover many southern and southeastern points with one way and round trips available on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The line touts through connections to bus transfers, sleepers, reclining chair cars and high back coaches. Travel info available at Wabash City Omaha Neb and by contacting Harry E. Moores, Genl Agt Pass Dept.
Augusta journalist Jean A Crone plans a three year trek to visit every U S state capital, covering over 21 000 miles by walking with a wheelbarrow contraption named trolyatte. He has already logged 2 194 miles since April 1 and travels with a $5000 budget.
Five sovereigns including the czar Emperor William King Edward King Christian and King George are expected to attend the marriage of Prince Andrew of Greece to Princess Alice of Battenberg. The notice ends with assorted ad lines and an odd date.
A Paris laboratory official promotes a phone based test to detect water dilution in wine. The setup uses two wine samples and a dial linked telephone, which speaks if water is present and goes silent when pure. The dial reading yields the water percentage.
A patient narrates rapid improvement from indigestion after switching to Grape Nuts and Postum. The testimonial credits digestion ease and strength to the products, mentioning the doctor’s approval and a pledge to continue use. The ad promises a free book from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
In dense fog, Reliance defeats Shamrock III after four failed attempts, securing the America's Cup for the defender. Shamrock III fails to cross the finish line, while Reliance finishes amid cheers as the cup remains in American hands.
A suspected Express No. 151 robbery near Butte and Great Falls was foiled when the engineer sped the train past the planned stop. Figures appeared beside the track, a shot rang out within a foot of the engineer, and a glass shattered in the cab before detectives found no suspects.
Chicago report on higher government deposits is unfounded Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw says deposits will not be raised to 340 million and that only small, long-standing applications are being considered, limited to agricultural districts for now.
Figures from local revenue records show Southern California wine production for 1903 will exceed 1,300,000 gallons. Brandy tax-paid output is about 40,000 gallons with 250,000 gallons free for fortifying purposes. The gross crop is estimated to be 60 percent heavier than 1902.
In Cavite near Laguna de Bay a sharp battle leaves twenty insurgents dead. Reinforcements push to subdue the Moro force that holds a strong mountain position. General Leonard Wood reports unrest among Moros and orders a new artillery battery from Manila.
Sir Thomas Lipton expressed mixed feelings after the Evin’s voyage from the nave link in New Jersey. He said he is glad Americans won and plans to return to England with his crew, while unclear on his own future engagements and possible departure next week.
London editors laud United States defense of the America's Cup praising the better boat and a clever skipper and crew. Journals hail the fair contests and predict long retention of the cup, noting Britain's yacht building could learn from America. The Daily Telegraph called it an honorable chapter in cup history.
Pottsville reports the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company will extend a 25 cent per ton reduction at the mines near Nea and Buckwheat for September contracts, keeping pea coal at 175 dollars per ton, the August level. Due to overproduction, several large collieries have closed indefinitely.
GENOA The United States cruiser Brooklyn and San Francisco, which sailed from Genoa yesterday evening, are bound for Beirut and not Port Said as earlier cabled. The Machlas had been reported for Port Said, where she will esal.
Washington dispatch reports from Manila that Colonel Richard Beckridge US Army retired died in a hospital on August 29. He was born in 186? and served in the early 20th century. General Wade cabled the War Department with the notice.
Salonica reports Hilma Pasha the inspector general of Macedonia says a Bulgarian band was defeated September 1 between Kussura and Kastoria with heavy losses. The remnant is pursued by the Turks. Another band was defeated near Venezianogratsko with thirty insurgents killed. A separate detachment of sixteen rebels was destroyed near Kilotk.
A man who gave the name Jenny Weilbrenner was arrested near Sagamore Hill late Tuesday for insisting on seeing President Roosevelt. He was armed with a loaded revolver, jailed at Oyster Bay town prison, and suspected of accomplices. Weilbrenner, a Syosset resident of German descent, appeared to be distraught and claimed a telephonic presidential order.
The case of native Filipino Dunong, condemned to death by military rule in the Philippines, is to be referred to the Philippine Supreme Court. His lawyers argue civil government cannot execute such sentences. The matter may reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
Aden Arabia reports identify a London firm as the main supplier to the Mad Mullah’s Somaliland forces. Since operations began, 30,000,000 rounds of Lee Metford ammunition and numerous Lee Metford and Gras rifles have been shipped to Jubuttl and Harrar via Manchester and Marseilles.
H. L. Hughes known as Lonesome Joe was captured near the Montana line by Carbon county Montana Sheriff Potter. He is wanted on multiple charges including horse stealing and bank robbery.
Turkish force including infantry cavalry and artillery attacked the village of Stotlovo, held by insurgents, who retreated as troops entered. The village was burned and the entire population killed. Prince Ferdinand arrived at Euxinogrady and was joined by the premier.
Chekib Bey the Turkish minister holds a lengthy talk with Secretary Hay. He declines to reveal details beyond AP dispatches. Hay then visits the navy department as European squadron status and orders remain unchanged. Leiseman dispatches describe Turkey's conditions with no call to withdraw American ships.
Travelers report fires across the Panama isthmus signaling a planned revolt. Indians and remnants of General Herrera’s followers are mustering in mountain villages to join organized action after the canal treaty rejection. Confiscated arms and ammunition reappear from undisclosed sources, suggesting deliberate preparation.
New York reports Reliance could not finish the cup defense as wind dropped to nothing and the five and a half hour limit expired. Lipton's Lipton challenger lagged nearly half a mile from the finish. Shamrock IIII remained distant two and a half miles behind.
Lincoln Neb Kearney won the new state normal school site after the 11th ballot as the legislature had appropriated $50 000 for construction. Old and Broken Bow also competed with votes 4 for Kearney 1 for Ord and 3 for Broken Bow. The Buffalo county site offered 20 acres and a 3 story brick dormitory with a water power privilege valued at $90 000.
Budapest reports the world grain crop is deficient by about 13 270 000 meter centers. Hungary's wheat crop is forecast at 41 226 700 meter centers versus 46 507 000 last year. Other cereals face a similar percentage drop.
A 15 ounce Defiance Starch package sells for 19 cents. The label promises one third more starch for the same money, while a line hints at the dangers of violence with a proverb about men killing by swords or words.
An oddly phrased ad-like fragment references Red Cross Ball Blue to whiten clothes. It mentions a Sarge 207 package and six cents. The piece also touts dental gum softening and pain relief products, plus Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a money back guarantee.
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used at a New York Children's Home. It claims remedies for Summer Complaint feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. 25 cents at druggists with free sample by mail to Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
A Newport trend called munching involves slow careful chewing to reduce appetite. The fad, tied to Edwardian recognition, has London and American followers hosting munching dinners where meals last longer but pace and liveliness decrease.
An Arkansas reader recounts 20 years of pain and fatigue after illness and heartburn. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with ending his suffering, enabling sleep and appetite, and calls the remedy wonderful. He urges others to try it.
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