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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
2
Reports from Lincoln to Fremont and Chadron detail a diphtheria scare, smallpox in Long Pine, fireside boiler explosions in Albion, robberies in Dakota City, and sentences for crimes in Weeping Water and Greenwood. Also noted are marriages, a fatal heart attack, a suicide, a theater of temperance politics, and a veteran returning from the Philippines.
The Nebraska Senate splits on congressional apportionment with five Republican and one fusion district, defeating the bill as court and legislative plans move forward. Fusionists block any constitutional move to increase Supreme Court judges and oppose travel libraries as the House approves the penitentiary appropriation and reads bills amid adjournment threats.
A new method uses hollow logs sunk in the Delaware River to attract fish. The logs serve as winter fish resorts and, when raised, yield a large catch for the fisherman.
A severe Colorado blizzard devastates Julesburg and nearby areas as cattle perish in drifting snow. Eight to ten foot drifts block roads and rail lines. trains halted and travel crippled by the storm.
James A. Cruikshank of Lincoln is named railway mail clerk. The Duke and Duchess of York arrived at Malta with honors. Nebraska notes storm losses from cattle to property. Crouse family injury in Osceola incident. Jewelry theft in New York. Wausa to open presidential office April 1 with $1000 salary. P C Knox slated as attorney general. Harold Hansen of Atlantic dies by suicide amid drinking. Wisconsin floods disrupt business and factories. Alabama hurricane damages rail lines near Lynville. Lattimer fatally shoots wife then dies by self. Kapovich, Begol’s assassin, sentenced to life hard labor at Neva fortress.
Governor Yates of Illinois issued a requisition on Governor Shaw of Iowa for the extradition of Charles C Kur sendorfer wanted at Chester Illinois on a charge of embezzlement.
Agnes Repplier notes a remarkable cat collection with a live Angora as the sole living specimen. Other cats are relics of ancient rites and souvenirs from Holland, Switzerland, and Japan. She says cats are less praised for fidelity because they are so uncommunicative.
In this notice the decline of geysers is described as a law of the world. The piece asserts health is the world's most precious possession and recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to renew strength and revitalize blood and nerves in the spring, claiming it cures stomach disorders.
An astronomer and a theater manager share delight at the sight of a newly discovered star dazzling observers. The find sparks excitement about celestial events and public curiosity.
Promote Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen smarting burning sweating feet and bunions. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample offered. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY. A humorous line notes a woman’s teeth chatter.
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