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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1902
Page
2
A collage of quips on royalty politics and society. It references King Alfonso Tolstoy and the French chamber, the Boer and Filipino wars, a Yale sock caper, and a premier who golfs. The prose threads whimsy, satire, and topical curiosities with no single event.
A terse historic remark notes that Mr. Morgan possesses skill to manage global commerce. It implies such mastery confers fearlessness before kings and rulers.
A local Ohio paper describes a recent society event as an Alice Roosevelt tea in a playful nod to high society drawing room gatherings. The item showcases social rituals and fashionable attendees shaping the community’s seasonal events.
The fragment suggests a dare to gain notoriety by attempting a Niagara River barrel crossing rather than crossing the Atlantic in a 36 seotch. It hints at a perilous stunt and public curiosity about risky feats for fame.
A Chicago professor argues that the devil is a disdained idealist allied with the spring poets, reinterpreting satanic imagery in contemporary verse.
Fragment discusses doctors attributing a special recovery to King Edward and sarcasm about doctors crediting themselves for the improvement. The tone questions medical explanations and emphasizes the king’s noticeable recovery.
Packers plan to ship wienerwurst to Austria saying the favored people there can have the Yankee peril for breakfast each morning.
National League umpires reportedly adopt new life and accident coverage. Manager McGraw has transferred to the umpiring organization joining the ranks of officials expanding their protections and roles.
Readable lines describe a creature labeled chanpomuraena vittata at the city aquarium. The account assures there is nothing to fear beyond the name, noting the sea serpent’s appearance and the benign nature of the exhibit.
A Topeka man reportedly lost an election after remarks described as startling phrases. The report notes his shouted exclamations may have harmed his chances, with speculation about possible consequences if he had spoken different language.
The notice notes Mrs Lang tries to settle an annual income of $10,000 on her daughter prompting a discussion on the value of beauty versus intellect.
In a peculiar twist the heirs of Madame Silva killed the rooster she left her fortune to. The act underscores a rare one in a century way to sidestep a will dispute.
The article notes Gen. Buller comparing himself to a loquacious parrot and, in an attempt to appease critics, justifies his actions. It emphasizes his effort to restore balance amid public chatter and his measured response to dissent.
British authorities now possess the documents. The confidential notes sent by European cabinets to cheer up the burghers will be read with interest in London.
United States land office reports from Washington withdraws 89 percent of townships totaling about 900 06 acres in Weldon, Washington, Logan, and Sedgwick Colorado counties and Cheyenne Nebraska county from public entry. Hydrographer Newell recommends setting the land aside for a reservoir, triggering a preliminary survey and eventual government construction if approved.
The Treasury works completed on the McKinley death accounts with final payment details for interment expenses. Officials say a full account will be published after all disputed items are settled and funds transmitted.
Armour & Co. is said to have absorbed the Hammond Packing Company and the H. Hammond Company. The Hammond group reportedly has capital stock valued at $150 million and assets including plants at Hammond Indiana, Isorrh Omaha and Chicago with the St Joseph Missouri establishment noted.
Chief Game Warden Simpkins had Stolen P Jerry Mike and Patrick Sullivan arrested near Neilmaid for shooting seventeen chickens out of season. On Monday they were tried and fined five dollars per bird. Only two chickens were mature. the rest were young and barely able to fly. The incident jeopardizes the young birds' survival.
A largely attended convention of federalists from across Porto Rico met in San Juan on Tuesday. The gathering aimed to decide whether to change the party name and passed resolutions denouncing the Foraker act while pledging support to President Roosevelt, leaders Man Rivera and Francisco Acuna, and the American federal party.
Mrs Ellen Wright wife of a prominent La Salle resident was killed Tuesday while saving her pet Callie during a train approach. She and her sister Mrs John Madison were walking south of the city when a passenger train neared the dog. Wright threw the dog clear but could not escape the crushing impact.
Edward Moyer, 14, killed after being thrown from a horse near Jacksonville. W. R. Wells hanged in Atlanta for Frederick Pierce murder. Andrew Carnegie offers 008 for Ohio library project. Weston West Virginia Glen Elk factory reported. Danville Georgetown interurban accident injures Mies Phonon. Jno Tumbieson dies from stomach pierce after hay fork accident near Warsaw Indiana.
The Imperial Hand Bell Ringers directed by H. G. Shipp will perform at the Epworth assembly in Lincoln Park on August 6. The group features a bell quintet plus a mandolin, banjo and harp club with 110 bells from London’s oldest foundry and a unique unaccompanied string quartet ability using mandola and mandocello.
United States Minister Leishman renews demand for action in the Miss Stone kidnapping case. Sew two Pasha replies claim no Turkish jurisdiction over brigands from eastern Roumelia and argue negotiations for release occurred in Bulgaria.
The schooner Hermann leaves San Francisco supposedly for a pleasure cruise but is believed to be hunting buried treasure. Captain James Brown, a retired mariner from the Atlantic coast, sails with four or five crew members aboard as rumors of a $74,000,000 hoard swirl.
An apparent street incident in Paducah involved Mrs. Basa C. Saba and others. A man named Vanetian Dabney, aged 13, allegedly committed a rifle act and died shortly after from a stomach wound.
The program has been prepared for the unveiling of the Quivera monument at Laergrove Junction City Kansas August. Robert Henderson of the city is erecting the monument at his own expense for the Quivera Historical Society to commemorate marches into Kansas 1541. Prof D V Bromer of St Paul will unveil the monument.
Fredericke Morrison of Salem Ohio on Newcom Miles avenue Cleveland drew a pistol from his pocket and fired a bullet into his brain. He died soon after. Morrison had pursued Miss Mary Cowley, whose refusal to marry him triggered the tragedy.
Emilio O Terry, Cuban secretary of agriculture, resigns and is placed before President Palma. Secretary of Public Works Diaz also urged to resign. Reports say two senators Nel Sanguilly and ex Governor Dotz of Rio Del Pinar be asked to fill the vacancies.
President Watts meets with Captain C. J. McConnell retired chief engineer in the navy during the Spanish war on Wednesday morning. Roosevelt plans to consult on Panama isthmus geography climate and canal implications.
The wire service notes cholera breaking out in Tokio reported to the state department by cable. James McNeill Whistler telegraphs he has nearly recovered from illness in London. Torrential Vienna rains devastate buildings and flood low areas and disrupt streetcar service. A Parisian academy under Catholic influence is set to become a university. The Illinois grounding inquiry finds no blame for officers or crew. Ireland’s lord chamberlain resignations are anticipated. Rome reports the pope may issue an encyclical opposing France’s anti religious measures.
Nebraska farmers report abundant crops as the season ends. Corn is advancing toward a record harvest while wheat oats and alfalfa show strong yields despite rain damage. Weather says a generally wet week with below normal temperatures eastern counties and heavy rainfall in many areas.
Paul Vandervoort died in Puerto Principe Cuba at 29 after heart paralysis. A veteran of the Sixty-eighth Illinois infantry and the Sixteenth Illinois cavalry, he served three months then reenlisted. He held high posts in the Grand Army of Illinois and as department commander of Nebraska before his death.
The Epworth assembly will open today at Lincoln Park with nine days of rest and recreation. Organizers report the grounds in fine shape as crowds from many towns prepare to camp on Salt Creek margins August 5 and 6, with tents filling the old camp ground.
A terrific hail and wind storm swept the region Tuesday night flattening about fifteen thousand acres of grain. The damage will run into a large total. No injuries were reported.
A Kansas City special notes Nebraska stock yards show top prices for cattle and hogs. W. Hy Bowman of Beatrice sold the largest herd at $8 per hundred weight, with other sales near $5.50. A notable 145 head sale by Mrs. Bowman drew wide comment among cattle men as Nebraskan buyers spread strong prices across the market.
The State Fair grounds have undergone renovations including new accommodations and painting of old buildings. Enhanced loading and unloading access with updated equipment aims to reduce delays, with trains providing efficient stock movement. Exhibitors are urged to present their best efforts for a record attendance and a fair rivaling previous Western state shows.
A federal appeals court in St Louis affirmed Nebraska circuit court damages against saloon keeper John Moser for a patron Charles Walker who died after an accident caused by intoxication at Moser's Asbjas Nebo saloon. The widow and daughter filed suit claiming excess drinking led to Walker being thrown from a buggy on February 7, 1900.
Fourteen masked men attacked the Angora range association grazing grounds at Pinon Mesa. They bound three herders and killed over 600 goats from about 1000. Loss is estimated at 8000 dollars. Mrs. M B Irving, manager, is a Chicago native and widow aged 38 and an authoress. Other local goat ranches face threats from cattlemen.
The new treaty between Great Britain and China gained approval at a Foreign Office conference in London and the government is expected to sanction its conclusion. The Liverpool Post notes the Duke of Marlborough, who married Consuelo Vanderbilt, is about to be...
The article surveys health and pleasure resorts from Neosho to Shreveport along the Kansas City Gulf Coast route. It notes towns like Neosho Noel Siloam Springs Sulphur Springs Mena and Baker Springs with mineral waters and climates ideal for rheumatism kidney issues and summer relief. It highlights Gulf coast winter resorts Bealimon Port Arthur Orange Lake Charles and more with boating fishing and warm climates, plus hunting and fishing around the line including turkeys ducks bears and red fish. For more information contact G Warner General Passenger Agent Kansas City Mo.
William McLean of Gittersville New York engraved the entire alphabet in capital script around a pin using an engraving tool and magnifying glass. The first circle covers A to M the second continues N to V with four letters centered in the middle. Earlier he engraved the Lord's Prayer on a silver five cent piece.
A Kansas tale features a New York girl visiting and a country cousin milking a cow. The girl, who had never seen a cow, declares she knows how milk is produced after the prank, showing sharp wit and surprise.
A humorous reflection on social dynamics where servers are praised only when they conform to expectations. The piece notes that politeness and flattery are directed at others, while the speakers receive none. It underscores subtle inequities in courtesy.
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