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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1901
Page
2
The Shellsburg bank was robbed as the safe was blown open with dynamite, about 2700 dollars secured, and the burglars fled on a hand car. Other items note rising railcar usage, Caracas to La Hacha evacuation, and various civic and political updates.
Buffalo authorities disclosed no poison on bullets or revolver used to kill President McKinley. Alienists McDonald and Heard examined Czolgosz and declined to discuss findings as trial prep continues. District Attorney Penney, with legal staff, expects no insanity defense, backed by local experts.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary May has departed the capital for a trip to his summer home in Sunapee New Hampshire.
Emperor Nicholas and the Russian empress arrived at Kiel at six o clock and were met by Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia and the imperial children. They drove to the castle and at nine o clock resumed their journey homeward with the prince and princess accompanying them to the station.
Lord Kitchener dispatches from London details near Herschell where a small Boer force repelled a crossing during a night action. Losses include Lt Col Hon Andrew Murray and Capt Murray killed. Boer ambushes, gun capture, and subsequent prisoner releases are noted alongside two commandos captured with transport near Adenburg and Carolina.
General Leonard Wood sails for Havana with Alex Gonza les accompanying him. He expects to finalize island affairs transfer by next May. The electoral vote brought for inspection pleases the administration if modifications are made, signaling continued policy under McKinley’s successor.
London dispatch reports M de Blowitz noting last week’s conversations between French and Russian rulers and ministers centered on the near and far east. Turkish French tensions and the need to remove jealousies were discussed along with Armenia where Russia insists on protection or a new Armenian tragedy.
A Tokyo dispatch to the Times reports Japan's exports at 165 million yen and imports at 181 million yen for the last eight months, compared with 123 million and 207 million yen a year ago. Exceptional weather boosts the harvest by 20 million bushels, forecasting restored prosperity to trade.
Natives of the Basque province in SAN SEBASTIAN send a message to President Roosevelt congratulating him on his accession and wishing welfare for the United States as its defender.
In Paris the International Institute of Sociology elected United States Commissioner of Labor C. D. Wright to its membership. Wright, a noted U S labor official, joins sociologists from around the world in the Paris based organization.
Forest fire threat to Eldora and nearby mining camps eased as flames lessen and smoke lingers. Regions on seven mountains still burn though danger to settlements recedes unless high winds resume.
The Nebraska Retail Grocers association completed its organization with 150 members signing the constitution. J. B. Coningham of Lincoln was elected president with O. C. Thompson of Blair as vice president H. Fischer of Omaha as secretary and F. A. Miller of Beatrice as treasurer. A Lincoln meeting is planned for September 1902. The group aims to broaden membership and push laws to ensure payment for goods. The discussion covered exemptions and collection laws, arguing current rules disadvantage single men and allow debtors to escape by selling or removing clothing.
The seventh annual meeting will be in Wayne October 8 to 11 with credentials handled by Mrs. John Ehrhardt at Stanton. Presbyterian church hosts an open meeting, Boyd house serves as headquarters, meals at 25 cents, rooms and breakfast arranged by Wayne women. A one third return fare requires 100 certificates sold at 50 cents or more and must be presented to Mrs. H. D. Neely for ticket agent signing.
ELK CREEK Neb Sept 23 S C Bicknell who ran an eating house and confectionery here for six months mysteriously disappeared from his place of business. He left without explanation despite having solid domestic and business affairs.
At Hastings Nebraska on September 23 a cowboy was thrown with his horse during Pawnee Bill's grand entry and seriously injured. The horse ahead tangled with a shoe causing the crash, leaving both rider and mount on the ground and the rider’s fate uncertain.
The Call reports Postmaster Chamberlain of Pacific Grove believed Leon Czolgosz was in Pacific Grove for President McKinley’s visit at the G A R encampment and that he asked for letters under the name Fred Neiman.
The surveying corps of the Great Western will finish their work this week. Options are being taken on city property for the proposed line route.
Minden Neb September 23 Kearney county farmers are already sowing wheat. Heavy rains have the ground in excellent condition and fall wheat, the winning crop here this year, will see a very large acreage sown. Farmers expect it to be the surest crop for the region.
Humboldt Nebraska reports Charles Carsh, a well known local farmer, tarred and feathered by masked men for allegedly praising President McKinley’s death. He was forced into a carriage and driven to a timber edge where the punishment occurred. He denies making the alleged statements and will pursue legal action.
Nebraska board discusses library fund shortfall as legislature failed to appropriate matriculation fees. Principal W. C. Clark cites a $4 000 to $5 000 gap. attorney general notes funds cannot be used without action. Debt of $900 incurred by the State Normal School. No board action taken. funds to be sought to cover deficiency.
Hastings Nebraska September 21 Morgan W. Bird had his son in law Clinton S. Broderick arrested on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Broderick is charged with assault and attempted murder of his wife Maude E. Broderick in a dispute over custody of their 3 year old son.
Des Moines health officers record two light smallpox cases on East Twenty-seventh Street and at East Walnut and Fifth. No new cases during the summer, marking a rare return of the disease in the city.
GRAND ISLAND Nebraska September 21 Adjutant Bowen of the Soldiers home and his driver Charles Corwin were seriously injured when their buggy horses spooked by an engine ran through a pole bowing Adjutant Bowen unconscious.
Briefs in support of Lincoln claim that the city is entitled to the full payment of $5,000 deposited in Lincoln Savings Bank by former city treasurer M. I. Aitken. The briefs were filed in the state supreme court.
WINSIDE Neb Sept 21 A heavy frost followed by another freeze damaged garden truck and late corn making most of it soft. The greater part of late corn is being cut for fodder.
Augustus Moore died recently and his body was sent to Lisbon Maine for burial. Willis Corbet escorted the body. Moore leaves an estate likely worth $100000.
York College opened for its twelfth year with a crowded chapel service. Bishop N Castle D D of Philo Oregon delivered the opening address to students and friends.
YORK Neb Sept 21 Mrs Stewart a North York resident was found dead in the street in front of her house. She died from hemorrhage.
A heavy stone kept at Hatfield recalls a carriage window smashed in Dumfries on October 21 1884. Lord Salisbury, with his two daughters aboard, escaped unharmed as he finished a series of speeches in Scotland.
Union county North Carolina farmer R B Weddington who recently died left three tracts of land to three trusted Black servants and cash to others in his will. He left the remainder of his 1600 acre estate to the Methodist church.
The Subway Realty company plans a 5 million dollar hotel on Park Avenue between Forty first and Forty second streets. Construction will start within a fortnight, funded by capitalists who backed John B. McDonald, builder of the underground railroad.
The piece urges stocking St Jacob’s Oil for sudden pains from sprains strains backaches or toothaches. It frames the home as incomplete without this remedy and notes its quick relief. A stray naturalist aside mentions insects feeding on mulberry leaves.
The ad touts Allen's Foot Kare as the cure for swollen and burning feet with corns and bunions. It recommends Allen's Foot-Ease powder, available in drugstores and shoe stores for 25 cents, with a free sample by mail from Allen in Le Roy New York.
Advertisement for a large book priced at $1.50 with big agent profits and credit terms. Encourages sending 10 cents for gratis outfit and reports freight paid. Claims first fire engine in the U S arrived from England to New York in 1731.
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