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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1897
Page
2
Officials prepare a recount to confirm the accuracy of results from a previous election and identify any errors that could alter the outcome. The process involves reviewing vote tallies and verifying counts for potential corrections.
The amendment to the Nebraska constitution on the number of judges carried in fifteen of ninety-one counties with varying majorities while the statewide tally shows a 61,597 majority against it. Readings tie the amendment to the Kinkaid and Kirkpatrick races in the judicial contest amid recount considerations.
Sheridan and Dr Fall contest authority over the Beatrice training school. The board of public lands and buildings refuses to recognize Dr Fall to discharge Sheridan and demands specific charges and proof before any discharge. The dispute arose after Fall announced resignation unless Sheridan was discharged, then discharged Sheridan on his own authority.
W Spargur former partner of County Attorney Fisher was brought from Walla Walla to answer a 1600 dollar embezzlement draft. He escaped after meeting Fisher and was later rearrested in Whitney facing bigamy charges from Nellie Woodard who claims to be his wife. Heavy flooding forced chains on the Ponca creek bridges to prevent washout.
Nebraska legislature considers an anti-insurance bill restricting rate setting and agent commissions for fire insurance. The act empowers the state auditor to summon company officers, revoke authority for violations, and provides appeal avenues to district court with emergency enforcement.
A bill to empower the attorney general to appear in certain cases has been introduced in both houses. The measure is retroactive and could allow dismissal of quo warranto actions in Lancaster County if the state is a party or involved. It covers actions started or to be started by the attorney general or others and becomes law upon passage and approval due to the emergency clause.
Beatrice police chief Heisman and officers Spahn and Morrison chased down Edward McConnell a 15 year old resident who confessed to setting five known incendiary fires and admitted involvement in a total of fifteen buildings burned during the past six months.
A mass meeting was held earlier this week to raise food for India’s sufferers. Committees were formed and have loaded a car of corn today. Burlington will haul the corn free on its lines. The U S government will provide a ship free from San Francisco. A second car is hoped to be raised locally.
McCool Junction sees heavy railroad work with over $1000 paid to a Kansas City and Omaha employee this month. The town concentrates as the system’s principal junction with wide improvements including many ties laid, bridges repaired, and new rolling stock added by the Kansas City and Omaha line.
General Manager Dickinson reports the road ahead of last year as net January earnings rise by 164,975 mainly from higher freight. Freight earnings for the month improve 12 percent year over year. Meanwhile Central City hosts a ten day Episcopal mission led by Father Iv. T. Watson of Omaha, with a confirmation class of fifty set for May 2.
A historical note highlights Nebraska securities as standing high and worthy of attention. The piece references the old time Western perspective and remarks on the value and regard given to Nebraska investments.
Washington report details Rep. Stark of Nebraska touring his boyhood state, noting Connecticut savings banks are restricted from outside investments and real estate mortgages. He argues Western investment rests with individuals, not banks, and praises western settlers and loan companies with eastern leadership.
The Woodmen of the World sovereign camp will keep its Omaha headquarters for at least two more years after a St. Louis vote. Local officers celebrate defeating removal plans, noting Omaha gains advertising and keeps most assessments. The sovereign clerk cites $30,000 on hand and a projected $1,000,000 boost to city bank clearings this year.
Senator Allen introduces a bill to abolish the Civil Service exams and require department heads to conduct competitive tests for job applicants with office related questions. He also secures a resolution asking the War Department for contract expenditures by the Missouri River Commission since its inception and details of ongoing contracts.
The senate committee on soldiers' homes reports on four Nebraska petitions and recommends that Milford be maintained as the soldiers' home, noting the petitioners' wishes should be granted and the material not added to the record. A Syracuse resident, McNeil, coughed up a needle from his windpipe and seeks explanation.
In Columbus a grave of Mrs. Fugard wife of F E Fugard was broken into and the body found lying atop the coffin. The casket was locked but glass broken. another grave of Mrs James Frazier toppled with no bodies removed. A second such desecration this year suggests an insane person with a mania for the dead.
Washington report on a Nebraska GOP meeting reveals discord over federal patronage. Senator Thurston states broad discretionary power, naming offices from land offices to post offices, while Rep. Strode and others push for Col. Sizer’s fate. Bickering hints at no early visit to the executive mansion.
The court denied a new trial in the state vs Frank Koch. Judge Sullivan sentenced Koch to six years at hard labor in the penitentiary after he confessed to two attempted rapes in January 1896. He faced trials for assault and battery and the second crime, with a conviction for attempted rape and a plea for mercy.
Gen Holdrege returned from inspection and said no sites were found for Burlington construction this year. He doubted any building would occur, citing the line in good condition and Nebraska's overall prospects. Gen Manderson added expectations of another large corn crop and praised Burlington lines as all right.
W. H. Sawtelle, a noted early Dodge County settler and Fremont freighter since 1860, was killed last week in Toledo when struck by a trolley car. He was highly regarded by all who knew him during his long service between the Missouri River and the coast prior to the Union Pacific era.
Frank Benton a leading Wyoming cattleman says this year will be the best for stockmen in eight years with cattle prices about five dollars higher per head. He attributes the rise to several million fewer cattle in the United States and fewer cattle to be ranged in Wyoming, suggesting prices may continue to climb.
At a Trans Miss exhibition meeting Manager Kirkendall presented a rough $1.21 million grounds and buildings estimate. The plan includes an administration building, agricultural emphasis, a world class auditorium akin to Salt Lake City’s tabernacle, and a large livestock exhibit with extensive preparations.
Senator Allen reintroduces a resolution urging the civil service commission to report on why Dr. W. S. White William Holmes John Reller Mary A. Dalton and Mary Flynn were discharged from the Bureau of Animal Industry in South Omaha. He also favors restoring the Santee Sioux in Nebraska and the Yankton Sioux in South Dakota to treaty rights and supports homesteader relief on ceded Sioux lands. A Griswold Seed Company petition in Lincoln opposes part of the agriculture appropriation bill for seed purchase and distribution.
Senate and House still disagree on the Trans Misssissippi exposition appropriation with the House seeking 200000 while the Senate halves it to 100000. Conference is to decide, and the Senate conferees are expected to recede from the Senate amendment. Ex congressman Hainer remains ill in Washington, while Senator Allen is praised for diligence in advancing Nebraska interests.
The passage notes that in Tokyo there are 800 to 960 public baths with daily attendance of at least 30 people each. It highlights affordability, widespread home bathing, and Japan’s reputation for cleanliness, contrasting with Western regions lacking such baths.
The editor admits disbelief until viewing Salzer's farm seed catalogue promising high yields and a range of facts. Send notice and 10 cents to John A. Salzer Seed Co for the catalogue and 12 rare farm seed samples valued at 10 dollars to start.
A former attractions manager explains Paderewski refused a concert with discounted seats. He notes American managers insist seat prices stay at the usual local rates for performers of similar rank. Reducing rates undermines future pricing, a principle no manager can abandon.
Frank J. Cheney of I. J. Cheney & Co. swears as senior partner the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notice dated December 8 in Toledo Ohio, with notary A. W. Gleason and claim of internal remedy acting on blood. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
A fragmentary page features a moral vignette about a dog tied by bad boys and a child’s observation. It includes a joke about a pony, a quip on charity, and a small ad for alfalfa seed from Flershiey Elevator Co in Mersney Nebraska. It also contains a humorous child dialogue about delusions referencing Mr Gofast.
An old advertisement promises relief for constipation with Cascarcta Candy Cathartic priced at 10 or 20 cents. It guarantees a refund if CCC fails to cure and, in satire, mentions Lent as a Keeley treatment for women.
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