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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1901
Page
2
The Elkhorn Catholic church is dedicated after costing 8000 dollars. A Minden barn loss follows a match fire. Fires threaten Plattsmouth farm residences and more across the region with frost, deaths, and local civic changes.
Lincoln gathering of about 10 000 Dunkards showcases a pacifist, farming church with independent congregations. The piece notes their dress, foot washing rituals, home schooling, threefold immersion baptism, and historic ties to Beissel and German roots, while highlighting growing youth drift and limited growth.
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana has been formally announced as a candidate for president at the Republican National Convention of 1904. Harry B. New, Indiana national committeeman, declares Indiana will back Fairbanks with a solid delegation and support him as the logical GOP nominee.
Scientists report Prof. Raphael Dubois has built a lamp in his lab that illuminates using living marine microbes. The device mounts on a metallic base with a glass globe and side tubes, using a cotton-sealed, trainable setup and a reflecting sheet on the base.
Mr. Schwab, president of the ... details incomplete. The note hints at new car ventures by Schwab with emphasis on a grand project or palace car initiative, reflecting expansion in 19th century rail enterprise.
J. O. Thomas of Plattsmouth Neb fell thirty five feet from a ladder while painting lamp posts at the Burlington depot in Omaha. His skull was crushed and he left a large family. He was an employee of the Burlington railroad company.
Announcement has been made of the engagement of Associate Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court and Miss Emma Miner Mott a Washington D C school teacher. The wedding will be next week in Burlington Vermont where Miss Mott’s nearest relatives live.
James Weston, a farmer from the outskirts of Sutton Nebraska, was injured when his team spooked and bolted in the field. The runaway harrow fell on him, breaking two ribs and causing serious internal injuries. Doctors say he will survive but may bear lasting effects.
A son of John Hightsoe of Ashland Nebraska suffered a severe hand injury last Thursday when tying a horse. While the fingers were in a loop in the manger the horse bolted, tearing two fingers from the hand. a doctor’s prompt arrival prevented fatal bleeding.
The state convention of the social democrats in Columbus decided to rename the party the socialist party and adopt collective ownership of production as the core issue. H. Thompson of Cincinnati was nominated for governor. Senator Dietrich may join a congressional world trip leaving New York June 20 via Bermuda and the Suez Canal to the Philippines, returning by way of San Francisco after four months.
Miss Ethel Davey of Plattsmouth Nebraska, daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Davey, won the diamond medal in the dramatic class at the Chicago College of Music. The coveted prize was offered by Joe Jefferson and highly sought after by the students.
Dr Momm von Scthwartzenstein reports the Chinese emperor issued an edict on Monday May 27 agreeing to pay a 450000000 tael indemnity with 4 percent interest on the principal.
A telegram from Evansville Indiana reports that the American Chemical and Spirita company has fallen under a New York trust. The Evansville plant will be closed and about 400 workers will lose their jobs.
Count William Bismarck died at Warsin Prussia after a short illness. In Memphis Tennessee William Wooten was shot to death by his brother Jease in a quarrel.
The president and cabinet decide the Cuban convention’s action is not substantial compliance with the Platt amendment. The secretary of war will inform the convention, and the cabinet notes many amendments and interpretations are unsatisfactory. They insist on accepting the Platt amendment without modification.
Governor McSweeny declines to accept the resignations of Senators Tillman and McLaurin. He urges continued public debate without bitter campaigns, saying the state needs peace this year and cautions against acrimonious vacancies and heated canvassing.
The sixteen year old son of William Davis a ranchman near Sidney Nebraska killed his six year old brother in a home accident. The parents were away when the older boy found a key to a bureau and unlocked a loaded revolver. After removing all cartridges he began snapping the gun when one cartridge remained and exploded.
A sealed verdict in Mobile Alabama returned Thursday night found former Captain and Quartermaster Cyril W. King guilty of receiving money to influence his official actions. The case proceeded in the United States circuit court after the sealed verdict was opened.
Mrs. Kate Hester and her husband tte, both residents of Covington Kentucky, quarrel at the supper table ends in Kate Hester shooting and killing her husband and their three year old daughter before taking her own life. The motive remains unknown.
John Herlinky William Crecening and Peter Jesky bridge carpenters died when a ferry boat capsized in the Calumet River at Ninety-fifth Street Chicago. Five companions were rescued by police after being thrown into the water.
Orlando EB Miller, a Chicago physician, petitions in bankruptcy listing $567000 in debts with no assets. Most debts were contracted in Denver prior to 1699. The filing notes no collateral or secured claims.
An old reader extols Western Canada as ideal for farming and hunting. He describes prairie waterfowl, wapiti deer, moose and prairie scenery, plus nearby farms selling butter and other goods. Settlement particulars are available via Canadian government agents advertised elsewhere.
The article notes Lucrezia Borgia as singularly beautiful with gray eyes and yellow hair. It mentions her drooping upper eyelids giving a languid look and her sideways gaze that provoked distrust. It highlights her conversational wit and ability to hold her own in any company.
The article discusses railroad industry shifts toward integrated systems and the concept of Community of Interest. It highlights Missouri Pacific with Denver and Rio Grande and others, noting seamless passenger travel from St. Louis to San Francisco and linking routes through scenic corridors across Kansas, Colorado, and mining regions.
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