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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
An obituary notes A.M. Miler, a Montana settler, died at his home in Atern after a long life as a frontier pioneer. The report mentions community festivities and local figures as part of his obituary and reflects early 20th century Montana life.
Vaaskan returns from Alaska describing Nome as harsh and expensive for miners. A craftsman-turned prospector notes low daily earnings, stock liquidations, and limited landing options for ships. He cites 860 passengers on the transport vessel with 200 returning after six days, a one way fare of 165 dollars, and a company net of 165000 for a Cape Nome trip.
Frank M. Dorsey ex cashi er of Ponca’s First National Bank arrives in Omaha to begin a six year term at Sioux Falls penitentiary. The sentence follows federal court ruling on banking law violations linked to the bank’s wrecking. Judges and higher courts upheld the verdict amid a contention the violation was technical.
Lincoln Neb Sept 17 The state supreme court docket lists 1645 pending cases about 1000 more than can be heard in one year The first setting begins Sep 18 with cases including the Nebraska against Emapas and the ongoing dispute over the Burl and Elkhorn agreement The constitutionality of the board of transportation is slated for renewed argument.
J F Schaffroth longtime county resident died when a threshing machine engine moved backward and struck him. His son Peter Schaffroth left to arrange the burial, likely in Cedar county.
Sept 17 George Crandell receives a letter from Mrs McCallum of Hungerford Texas describing that the town was completely affected by the storm. The missive notes lingering effects and concern for residents as they assess losses.
Governor Poynter issues a Nebraska plea for rapid relief to Galveston victims. Mayors of Omaha and Lincoln urge contributions with free transmission by Western Union and Postal officials. Knights of the Maccabees arecalled to donate promptly to Lincoln or Omaha mayors.
Emanuel Speich of Tecumseh is appointed chief of the mail depredations division at the post office department. He has long served in the office of the sixth auditor and will leave the eta division to take the higher role. Rural free delivery starts at Dorchester Saline county on Sept 15 covering 40 square miles and 800 people with A M Roberts named carrier. The Simeon post office order is rescinded Orlando Devel county post office moved three miles east with Charles A Avery named post master.
In Geneva Nebraska a night jail delivery occurred during a heavy rainstorm. Two men entered the jail, freed George W. Gates on incest charges after removing the combination lock, then jailed Tippen in Gates’ cell before leaving quietly. Local tension and possible lynching talk followed.
J Winckle was brought from Iowa to Nebraska on the charge of criminal assault. The case started with the defendant facing legal action in Hartington on September 15, with details limited to the transfer and accusation.
Traders reported a dull market with light cow supply and slow demand due to poor weather. Cattle offered were mainly feeders, with caution high near week's end. Hog prices held firm early, with light hogs strongest near top bids, while heavy hogs weakened as Chicago prices fell. Sheep receipts were low but steady with fair demand and early sales at mixed quality prices.
In Kansas City the market shows mixed quotes for native and Texas steers with receipts around 8,000. Prices range from about $4.25 to $6.22 for various steer grades, heifers and cows, with packers paying around $6.0 and lambs noted at $2.00 to $3.65. Market steady to weak, most sales clustered near $5.10 to $5.75.
The Pest reports 2 701 Galveston dead identified from various sources with many bodies burned buried at sea or inland. Dozens remain in ruins on the island and on the mainland beaches. Officials previously estimated 56 000 dead. current figures suggest the total may exceed that. About 1 300 refugees arrived last night and receive care.
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