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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1904
Page
2
A collage of aphorisms and quips touches on Secretary Hay’s family, boxing legends, American society, and global politics. It jokes about a Japanese wrestler, a Turkish sultan, South American revolutions, gold shipments, and the ethics of domestic violence, finishing with a note on Canadian musk oxen and U.S. bands.
The Times reports Standard Oil seeks to purchase a London bank but omits any bid for the Bank of England, prompting questions about its strategic aims and the implications for British financial institutions.
The prize fight gate earnings exceeded $6,000 for Munroe, a sum that may explain the noticeable vigor with which Prof. Jeffries struck him during the bout.
A woman’s death in Indiana brings a reflection on early American history as she recalled knowing Aaron Burr in childhood, illustrating how the United States remains a young nation within a storied global context.
A Newport dispatch notes a prominent society leader expects to sue for divorce in the fall. Details on the invitation count are not provided.
A visiting milliner describes a hat as a stunning creation causing a public stir. Her remark contrasts with how the same accessory might be viewed within private life, hinting at social dynamics of fashion and perception.
The speaker notes irony that those who claim the country unfit to live in avoid using cheaper Europe travel options. No dates or organizations are given. The remark highlights national self-critique and migration sentiment.
Secret service personnel who drowned a goose as a test for hidden danger reacted with brotherly sympathy upon learning the bird was not a bomb carrier, revealing the mishap in a curious investigation.
A clergyman who fished off Provincetown in 1895 and 1904 hopes his current season as a fisher of men parallels those big cod catches. The note links past fishing feats to present religious outreach and leadership.
A young woman protests a 67 cent charge for saying two swear words. The price seems surprisingly high and lacks masculine appreciation of expletives.
From London comes news of the successful initial trip of a flying machine, the invention of Sir Hiram Maxim. Flying machines are now common in many places, yet the public remains curious about ongoing progress in aerial devices.
A worried businessman is ordered by his doctor to a month in the country with no mental work. Part of the treatment includes reading a dozen popular novels to rest his mind.
Report of a Norwegian whaler finding a bottle with a letter from Prof. Andree dated 1898 is exposed as a hoax. The public is urged to stay calm and not overreact to the sensational claim.
Large requisitions for dynamite and powder on the isthmus signal the start of active work on the Panama Canal. The piece notes it is preferable to use these explosives for this grand work of peace rather than for warfare.
The Russian Baltic squadron led by Vice Admiral Rostislav Rojestvensky sails from Libau to a distant eastern destination. Vessels include battleships Souvaroff Navarin Sissoi Borodino Alexander III Orel Oleg and more with cruiser group Nakhimoff Donskoi Aurora Almaz and torpedo ships. Spectators line forts as imperial yacht clears Peterhof and ships receive adoring salutes.
Tokyo reports no official details on the battle while celebrating victory. Speculation grows over General Kuroki’s movements since Sunday as Japanese forces, despite fire damage, reportedly seized large Russian stores at Liao Yang. A rumor of Lieutenant Ternouchi’s death is denied.
A dispatch from General Kuropatkin reports Kuroki's army about twenty seven miles east of the railway and Oku's army twenty miles west. The staff expects a major battle. He also notes no guns lost during retreat while the war office records about seventeen thousand men lost in ten days at Liao Yang.
Chicago news reports the packing houses accepted a plan to rehire current workers and add others as needed. Teamsters voted to return Monday morning, with a 9 o’clock report time confirmed by a committee that visited the packers.
The weekly attendance at the World’s Fair for the week ending September 10 reached 875,947, raising the total since the exposition opened to 9,994,510.
Warren J. Ferguson a 28 year old theatrical advance agent lies dying in a New York hospital from a bullet wound received after a quarrel at the Metropolitan hotel on Broadway. A young woman using the name Mrs Gertrude Roberts admits shooting him claiming Ferguson attempted an assault and a scuffle caused the bullet to fire.
The British cruiser F.6 discovered the volunteer fleet steamers St. Petersburg and Smolensk within three miles of Zanzibar. Russian captains agreed to cease interference with neutral shipping and head for Europe. They later joined a German collier and sailed toward Dar es Salaam on the African coast.
The American consul reports from Harput that Bitlis and Moush are secure, Sassun peaceful with garrisoned posts, and survivors of the massacre seeking to rebuild with limited government aid. Consular estimates list about 3,500 dead or missing from exposure and hunger.
Major Peter R. Egan, U S Army surgeon, sues Secretary of War W H Taft to strike from the record the endorsement by Colonel Sanno on a court martial finding of not guilty for neglect of duty. Egan argues the endorsement amounts to punishment for offenses he was acquitted of at Fort Douglas Utah in December 1901.
London dispatch cites General Kouropatkin returning to Mukden after inspecting fortifications at Nepass with hurried progress. It notes costly delays to slow Japanese advance and claims the emperor ordered Kouropatkin to retake Liao Yang.
St Petersburg reports Prince George of Greece, high commissioner in Crate, will arrive Monday to report to the emperor on prevailing conditions in the Balkans. The move underscores European powers’ interest in the volatile region.
Paris reports that C L Charley, noted automobilist, offers ten thousand nine dollars for the first automobile boat to complete a voyage from New York to Havre.
Rioting at Rovno in Volhynia on September 4 and at Smela in Kiev government led to arrests. Troops were deployed as 98 houses and 146 shops were pillaged, with many injured, some seriously, over two days.
Reports from St. Petersburg describe Field Marshal Oyama's weary troops abandoning the attempt to halt General Kuropatkin's advance to Mukden. Muddy marches, heavy rains, and shelterless camps degrade the retreat, with 12,000 wounded through Mukden hospitals and burial challenges.
TOKIO reports the Russian cruiser Novik lies beached 900 yards southwest of Korsakovsk lighthouse with a 30 degree list to starboard. The hull is submerged except for a small bow, water knee deep on the upper deck, conning tower heavily damaged. Russian land forces fired during the inspection. no Japanese casualties.
A major blaze endangers Juarez, across the Rio Grande from El Paso, with a block of leading business houses already burned and firefighters unable to halt the spreading fire. Losses are reported heavy.
B F Slagel alias Robert Romaine, a deported Colorado miner jailed for burglary in Topeka, Kansas, admits to county attorney his complicity in June explosions at the Independence de pot and Vindicator mines in Cripple Creek that killed fifteen non union miners and injured others. He says he helped place dynamite and wiring beneath the depot and triggered the charge.
A fire destroyed the roller touring mills at Brainerd. Shelton hosts a harvest festival September 20 21 and 22. Union Pacific reports major depot and yard upgrades near Sutherland in recent weeks. Henry Toler of Anoka died trying to save his wife after kerosene exploded. Bonding for Shelton water works passed with a large majority. The Kearney company and Mindes franchise receive independent telephone system approval with a first class exchange planned. Bank of Benson articles of incorporation approved with $50 000 capital.
Lincoln shows the state treasurer Mortensen reports expenditures exceeded receipts for the quarter ending August 31 and for August. Quarter receipts $815,286.87. expenditures $1,065,864.01 an excess of $250,577.74. August receipts $168,382.72. expenditures $209,782.85 an excess of $41,420.15. Cash on hand and deposits total $335,416.46. Permanent school fund cash $69,316.85. Investments focus on county securities. state warrants pursued. Collections slack in July and August, expected to rise in September and October as personal taxes delinquent November 1.
Miss Alicea Maline a nurse from near Cozad attempted to board a freight train at Cozad yard. Mistaking a freight engine for her passenger train she crawled under the wheels and lost both legs below the knees. She was moved to Omaha for treatment and prognosis remained very poor.
John P. Anderson, a Beatrice grocer for eighteen years, collapsed behind the counter while using the telephone. A clerk heard the fall and found him dead, with the receiver still swinging from the handset, indicating he had been speaking when struck down.
Governor Mickey has sent the names of state officers congressmen judges and others invited to attend the ship launching. Governor and Miss Mary Nain Mickey will christen the vessel October 7 with Mrs. Mickey unable to attend. Adjutant General Culver will arrange travel plans and is in Omaha awaiting final details on a possible special train.
Dodd Gilmore, a stranger, was arrested for drunkenness and fined ten dollars and costs. He pulled the crepe from the door of the law office of Hon. W. H. Thompson, which hung there for the death and burial of Mr Thompson's daughter.
Lincoln reports slow collections may prevent retirement of state warrants this month. General fund cash on hand for warrants totals about 15 000, with typical retirement blocks of 50 000 to 75 000. Permanent school fund cash is also low due to tight investments.
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