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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
2
The item catalog notes distinct local occurrences across Nebraska including a new farmers’ elevator at Benedict, police chief appointment in Plattsmouth, a $30,000 corporation in Fullerton, a ptomaine death in Omaha, and a planned Omaha city baseball league. It also reports killings by lightning near Merna, a militia organized in Hastings, and various public safety and civic items across Lincoln, Beatrice, Blair, Wymore, and other towns.
London reports a cable from Lord Kitchener announcing that peace terms were signed in Pretoria by Boer representatives and British high commissioner. King Edward and the cabinet were informed, with public celebration in London as news spread from the war office. Public holidays are proclaimed for June 26 and June 7.
President Roosevelt will undertake two trips across the western United States, with one swing to the southwest and the other to the northwest. The routes resemble last winter's travel, with a late October stop in San Antonio and visits to Speerill and Detroit along the way.
London reports Michael Henry Pauncefote’s successor, possibly Herbert, as Britain’s ambassador to the United States in succession to the late Lord Pauncefote. King Edward’s approval is the remaining hurdle. Washington has not confirmed the dispatch but US reception is believed favorable. Herbert’s tact, ability, and courteous manner drew regard during his legation duties.
A distressed man shot by marshal at the Fferbont House near the Elks Horn depot after threatening local women at a house. He shot one girl in the shoulder and aimed at the marshal before being killed. The wounded man’s identity and origin are unknown. baggage linked to Pont A. Haibery, D. and Lusk Ww not yet clarified.
A teenage boy suffered a broken arm and other injuries after a platform collapse during an athletic stunt. The accident occurred during a group performance when a performer leaped for a tie and the platform gave way. He is hospitalized and doctors expect several days before his condition clarifies.
Mra Nettie O Crave abandons fight for recognition in the estate of the late Senator James E. Fair. She has been paid 50 for discharging from lawsuits against the estate. The estate, valued at twenty million dollars, rests with Charles T. Fair and his sisters Mrs Theresa Odrichs and Mrs Virginia Vanderbilt after Craven’s initial claim for a share was offered 360800.
Antonio Torez Acevedo, aged nineteen at the time of the 1898 crimes, has had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Hunt of Porto. The four other condemned men are to be garroted at Ponte in the early hours on the day before the public is informed, with the precise date kept secret.
Two horses were stolen in Dakota County on Thursday night. One animal came from George Ashford of Homer and was taken from the barn, and the second horse belonging to Joe Stairbories was tied in front when seized.
The document outlines terms brokered by Lord Kitchener and leaders like Botha, Delarey, and De Wet for Boer surrender. Burghers to lay down arms, accept royal sovereignty, and return home as transport allows. Government pledges three million pounds for relief, loans, and justice measures, with officials to supervise demobilization and resettlement.
A Denver express train of the Chicago and Alton railroad struck Jesse Hughes aged twelve and Willie Hughes aged nine, sons of Mr and Mrs Hughes, who were watching another train pass near Petersburg Illinois.
Round trip from Lincolm to Huron offered at 12.30 dollars. Tuesday travel window noted with destination and fare.
A truncated report notes the annual spring parade of the garrisons in the Berlin military district. Readable fragments describe a ceremonial display and unit participation.
Professor Heilprin documented three vents ejecting volcanic mud at Falraise and Mont Pelee during a perilous ascent. He observed mud columns and a dried lake bed as Nake Palmiste and surrounding terrain altered. The team faced dangerous explosions and rising ash as they studied the summit craters and topographic changes.
A major fire at Rockaway Beach, New York, killed Max Kasten and Lydia Mi Krew both thirty two, and Morrison Kas ten, after consuming eleven frame structures including the Collonade and Casino hotels and the Seaside Museum. Several others were injured and hospitalized as the blaze spread across occupied and unoccupied frame buildings. Total loss estimated about 120000 dollars.
The Corn Belt report notes Nebraska corn planting mainly between April 35 and May 10 with some as late as May 20, and ground conditions at planting better than last year. Winter wheat in Nebraska shows overall good condition across 263 reports with 95 very good, 9 fair, and 87 poor prospects.
Major Brugere of the French mission broke his leg at the Boston navy yards in a misstep. The Reformed Presbyterian synod选 decides to meet next May in Hopkinton Massachusetts. Lord Wolseley unveiled a memorial tablet to war correspondent Archibald Forbes in London. Five Carlists with pro foreign views, including an aide, are prominent. Gov Tait of the Philippine fielded a meeting with Cardinal Manitoulin and other notes from Ontario.
The article recounts early American capital building ideas and funding struggles. It notes attempts to fund the Capitol and public works through Virginia Maryland lotteries and state grants, alongside Andrew Ellicott’s plan and the 1796 progress. It contrasts grand designs with fiscal controversies and public press skepticism about spending.
Representative Sulzer wandered into the house dining room and, after reading a menu, joked about mistaking him for J. Pierpont Morgan. He said he only had $64, declined a beefsteak and asked to charge a sandwich instead, amid humorous exchange with a waiter.
A colored elevator operator at the post office laments fool questions and jokes about a hung jury and the weather sign. He notes no beds for overnight jurors and mentions the weather bureau sign reading “Fair” in the elevator.
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