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Newspaper
The Fairbury Enterprise
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
2
In Brown county and nearby areas homes were flooded as rainfall hit Ohio and neighboring Kentucky. Ripley and Maysville reported the heaviest and two inch rainfall respectively, with Can Ada creek houses displaced while Portsmouth suffered widespread outages and communication cuts.
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports that Lincoln’s reinterment in Springfield Illinois has left the remains vulnerable to body snatching. Robert T. Lincoln directs immediate action to entomb the body beneath a large cement block to deter harm.
A Whatcom Washington dispatch reports American and Canadian boundary commissions have completed work through the Mt Baker mining district. They find the line runs three-fifths of a mile farther south than previously thought, but all valuable mines remain on American territory.
News from unofficial channels states Lieutenant Richard Townley of the vy has been convicted by court in Manila and sentenced to dismissal. The court-m martial offense related to commissary irregularities at Manila. presidential approval is required for the sentence to take effect. Townley formerly resided in Lincoln Nebraska.
The New York analyst George A. Ferguson examined the stomach of Rev. E. S. Philips of Hazelton Pa. found dead in Dr. Kirk Stanley’s apartments three weeks ago. The test showed no poison. Dr. Stanley was discharged.
In Greeley Nebraska two year old Lucille Brown fell from a two story window. She was badly injured yet slept well afterward and showed no special distress from the shaking. It is remarkable she was not killed.
Francisco Alaska, age 22, fatally shot his cousin Miss Angelina Fala, 27, and then killed himself with a gun in a tenement at 163 Elizabeth Street New York. Alaska, motive stated as love for Fala.
The weather bureau climate and crop service reports current weather conditions and related atmospheric observations. It summarizes temperature, precipitation, and wind data to assist agricultural planning and public weather awareness.
Report notes the theft occurred at yards in Grand Island with the loot amount described as not large, indicating a minor burglary or larceny incident with limited value recovered.
Washington dispatch reports Mrs McKinley remains in the same condition as Thursday with no blood poisoning found in tests. Doctors say there has been no material change in the past twenty four hours and she is resting comfortably at the White House.
Neil Nelson a Swedish farm hand near Kingston Illinois shot and killed Mrs John Ladig after she rejected his marriage proposal. He then shot Mrs Peter Wing in the head and, cornered by a mob, killed himself.
Frank Taylor of Oxford Michigan, despondent after his sweetheart wed another, tried to drown himself in a blood tank at Green's slaughter house while helping slaughter cattle. He stripped and jumped in as the tank filled. companions rescued him. Authorities suspect temporary insanity.
Col. William H. Forwood assistant surgeon U S Army and chief surgeon of California is ordered to report to Major General Sternberg surgeon general at Washington. He will depart San Francisco and assume duties while Sternberg tours the Philippines.
A severe tornado swept Kay county Oklahoma Saturday night devastating Billings Eddy and Tonkawa areas. The storm killed three in Eddy with numerous injuries and damaged about 400 farms, halting harvests and triggering equipment recalls as farmers face substantial losses though overall finances remain solid after several good years. The disaster stretched over a 36 mile area with a width near fifty miles and caused crop ruin across eastern Kay county and wheat losses near Blackwell. Local dealers may be asked to accept returns of twine and harvest machinery as farmers seek relief.
Winfield S. Stratton, Cripple Creek mine owner, has redeemed the Matchless mine in Leadville for the widow of Senator Tabor. The sale followed the sheriff’s sale with final title due July 4. Stratton also plans to enable deeper exploration of the mining property.
A St. John dispatch reports three wrecking steamers by the stranded Leland line steamer Assyrian off Cape Race. Three divers inspect its bottom as cargo discharge or tow-off are considered, with favorable weather expected to continue.
The machinists of Chicago NL will receive help in their strike from the local branch of the amalgamated society of engineers. Representatives of both groups held a conference and outlined plans for concerted action across metal trades.
A Washington dispatch reports two West Point graduates Albert H. Mueller and Louis Soleliac Jr were honorably discharged from U S military service due to physical disqualifications. Mueller hailed from Illinois and Soleliac from New York.
In Houston Texas a shooting followed an indictment charging hog theft. Thomas Payne and L G Echols were killed. J B Perkins was fatally shot and David Echols badly wounded. Payne's son faced trial as witnesses had been summoned. The men met downtown. Perkins and Echols exchanged fire, Echols died, Payne was struck, and Perkins killed Echols. David Echols returned fire targeting Perkins and young Payne, who was unharmed.
Aaron Ewing of Leeton Missouri died on Hunker creek in the Klondike in May from what was believed to be rabies. He showed rabies symptoms before and after death and the camp was alarmed. He had been bitten six weeks prior to illness and died in great agony.
Meager reports indicate a shooting affray about twenty miles east of Piedmont Wyoming. Ranchers and cowboys allegedly ordered sheep herders to leave the area. One herder was shot in the foot and horses and sheep were killed.
The Modern Woodmen of America opens its national convention in St. Paul Minnesota next week. Chief officials have arrived led by Head Consul W. B. Northcote of Illinois and A. R. Talbot of Lincoln Nebraska a board member.
Reading from the agriculture report shows the state's wheat condition at 9.8, compared with last month’s average of 99.8, signaling a sharp drop in crop health. The data reflects a notable decline in farmer yields and potential impact on crop prospects.
The Burlington Iowa death at Crapo Park has been identified by the victim’s son as F. H. Sohneran a wealthy farmer. Authorities note the death was self-inflicted and under investigation as a suicide.
Fragmentary text references Labette County and inquests with remarks on memory and a man associated with song and words. No clear events, names, dates, or outcomes are readable to form a full item.
A slight improvement in Mrs Me's condition appears in the latter part of the week, with hope now entertained for her recovery.
A special train bore the condemned Williams to the scene of the murder of a boy and the wounding of Thomas Ward and a farmer. Williams was found guilty January 1% and ordered hanged Friday, but a bill of exceptions sent the case to the supreme court. A mob formed as word spread of the delay amid crowding in town.
The Pottawatomie Indians of Van Buren county held a secret Hartford pow-wow and voted to sail for Chicago June 22 led by Chief Isaac Quignoc. They plan to invest Chicago’s lake front and pursue land claims from Indiana to Sand Haven, claiming rights under a treaty.
Fred Lee Rice remains the sole living member of a trio extradited from Chicago for the Aurora Ontario bank robbery. Rice serves twenty one years of imprisonment. Thomas Jones died from bullet wounds during an escape attempt. Frank Rutledge died by suicide leaping from the jail gallery.
Conservative delegates now optimistic the Platt amendment will pass with radicals joining the fifteen who previously voted for acceptance. In recent days delegates who had assailed the Washington government over the convention interpretations have shown a notable shift in attitude.
A major blaze in Lexington Kentucky razed the Oots Cooper shop and twenty three houses, mostly tenements, with all contents. Losses around 80000 dollars, about a third insured. Many residents left homeless and cared for by neighbors. One man injured and several children seriously burned. no fatalities. Fire traced to a negro cottage due to a defective flue.
Er Gage a well known Kokomo Indiana broker went to see his wife believed dying of consumption. On entering the room he suddenly collapsed and died from paralysis of the brain within hours. Mrs Gage witnessed both deaths.
An infant of William J nese near Pana Lil died from a gunshot wound after a nine year old guardian, angered by the death, retrieved a shotgun and killed the child. John D. Rockefeller offers funds for a dormitory at Tuskegee Institute after a call from Booker T. Washington. Memorial rites were held at Camp Columbus for Confederate dead with regional addresses.
A vicious bull killed Jacob Huber at his farm near Madison Nebraska. Dehorned but still dangerous the animal delivered fatal wounds with its horns after chasing knocking down and trampling him. Huber an old settler left a wife and six children in comfortable circumstances. He was found dying.
President McKinley appointed E mer H. Stevenson of Lincoln Nebraska to be internal revenue collector for Nebraska with headquarters in Omaha replacing J bk Hoats. Senator Hansbrough wrote in support of Stevenson noting his efficiency and was told by Dr E Thompson that Stevenson would take charge after Houtz’s term ends on July 1.
General Grosvenor backs a McKinley third term while labor unrest hits Chicago woodworkers and San Francisco iron workers seek aid. A headless body near Chelmsford signals assault murder. Multiple crimes span Kentucky to New Mexico, including suicides, robberies, and a portico death.
The state offered 14 000 to purchase the fair grounds for a permanent state fair site and the stockholders of the exposition association accepted after receiving a citizens’ guarantee of 64 362 50 from H Rudge and W D Fitzgerald. Lincoln Traction Co to be a major donor. over two thirds of stock represented. vote unanimous ensuring 50 cents on the dollar for stockholders.
Speaking before the naval congress on whether Spain should be a naval power Admiral Cer vera warned that Spain risks disintegration into small states. He cautioned against allowing naval interests to dominate at the expense of broader national interests and compared the danger to medieval Italy.
A head-on collision two miles south of Colesburg Kentucky between a freight engine and a south bound passenger train harmed several rail workers. Injured are Engineers T B Gibson and J Fitzpatrick, Wireman Fitzpatrick, Postal Hargrove, Postal Clerk Shipley, Wm Johnston, and Express Messenger Edward Cowherd. all are expected to recover.
Deputy sheriff served an execution for 18074 dollars on the Hoffman house of New York in favor of Edward 8 who was receiver for the estate.
Wealthy farmer near Rochester Minnesota died by his own hand. Family and local officers offered no clear motive or cause at the scene.
A general strike by Maine Central railroad trainmen affects operations as about 4000 workers push for wage advances and better recognition. The action halts many schedules while unions press for terms.
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