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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
2
Washington dispatch notes Nebraska Senator Allen arguing tariff taxes beyond revenue are unconstitutional. He criticizes trusts and combinations, says protection largely benefits manufacturers and lawyers, not laborers, and urges a revenue tariff with incidental protection to avoid confiscation and chaos.
House Roll No. 267 advances to the governor after passage in both chambers. The bill bans corporate contributions to political parties candidates and committees with fines of 1000 dollars for first offenses and 2000 dollars plus possible charter cancellation for subsequent offenses. Proceeds from fines go to county school funds and a quarter of the amount to the prosecuting witness. The attorney general is directed to enforce the act.
The recount committee pushes to finalize results before the legislature adjourns. Twenty counties canvassed include Sarpy Franklin Saunders Wayne Keith Sioux Madison Perkins Scotts Bluff Garfield Wheeler Keya Paha Hayes Stanton Thurston Dakota Sioux Gosper Webster. Thayer County shows an increase of 495 with one precinct missing. most counties report higher totals.
The exposition committee fixed Arbor Day April 22 to announce the exposition as near certainty. They plan a grand civic and military parade in the city with speeches and music at the exposition grounds. Invitations extended to Hon. W J Bryan Governor Silas A Holcomb Sen J Sterling Morton state officers and lawmakers and other prominent officials from multiple states.
Washington special reports introduction of Judge Greene's bill to divide Nebraska into eastern and western districts with courts at Hastings Kearney and Chadron. It contrasts with Judge Strode's plan to split into northern and southern districts, each with three congressional districts. Neither bill can advance this session due to absent judiciary committee. Strode faces limited bar support as he campaigns for passage.
The promoters urge Iowa growers to plant beets for a proposed Des Moines beet sugar factory. Subscribers pledge 12 pounds seed per acre, 18 inch rows, 6 to 8 inch beet spacing, with payments for beets delivered to the factory. Estimated yields 17.5 tons per acre, prices and freight specified, contracts to follow upon company organization.
Senate file No. 264 by Murphy of Gage passed the upper house. It bans manufacturing for sale offering for sale or selling adulterated food. Food includes all items for consumption. focuses on labelled mixtures not injurious to health. Violators face fines from 15 to 100 dollars or up to 30 days in jail plus costs.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bliss altered the McCook Nebraska land dispute between John J Carter and Arthur M Davidson and sent it to the board of equitable adjudication for settlement. Davis failed final timber culture proof while Carter filed a homestead entry and Davidson contested it, with both entries to be determined by the board. Rh C VanCleve of Lincoln faces post office charges referred to a postal inspector for report.
The bill before the house proposes a blanket ballot with party emblems to aid voters. Each party has a ballot column and candidates endorsed by multiple parties appear under each endorsing party. The blanket ballot prevents voting a straight ticket by a single mark.
Otos county fair management opens an educational department for all schools and scholars in the county. County fair dates are September 13 to 16 inclusive.
Fall sown wheat shows poor prospects across Nebraska due to heavy freezing and thawing damage. Some fields may still yield well, but overall conditions are unsettled with uneven potential.
A well remembered Nebraskan as a prominent politician is listed among Chandler cyclone victims. The obituary notes his long life in Nebraska and his public service, reflecting on his impact and memory by many in the community.
A World-Herald dispatch notes John Dawson of Lincoln joined the casualties list from a Chandler Oklahoma cyclone. Once a leading state legislator and Cowin ally, Dawson’s later life wandered from Alma to Vancouver then Montezuma, his career fading before his death.
Secret Service Agent Donnella of Nebraska reports the mutilated coin act amended March 3. It prescribes imprisonment up to five years and fines up to $2000 for defacing tampering or passing defaced coins or foreign coins in circulation with intent to defraud.
Congressman Stark submitted the Nebraska national guard rules to the pension commissioners citing section 367 which grants adjutant general services to pension applicants at no charge. Commissioner Murphy approved the filing as helpful to deserving Nebraskans. Also, serious charges were made against Shelton city marshal and he submitted his resignation.
Washington dispatch notes Comptroller Eckles released an abstract of reports on 90 Nebraska banks, excluding Omaha and Lincoln. Key figures include loans and discounts 11,040,817. due from banks 289,494. total resources 18,608,830. deposits 7,115,570. capital stock 1,275,000. reserve 2,698,148 with 552,195 in gold. average reserve 32.1 percent.
The senate on the second day moved toward final adjournment while reviewing the first major appropriation bill in committee. Amendments to the general appropriation bill are many but largely do not change the bill’s total. A notable vote defeated a measure aimed at abolishing the Burlington volunteer relief department and similar railroad linked groups.
The Nebraska Board of Purchase and Supplies rejected bids for Beatrice Institute stationery, meat, hardware, drugs at the Home of the Friendless, and flour at Milford homes. All rejections cited uniform pricing, lack of competitiveness, or insufficient specificity. New bids are to be opened April 15 at 2 p.m.
The 2d district treasurer paid the first installment due May 1 on the 1877 refunding bonds. Eastern holders totaled 123000 dollars and must be paid on presentation. An express firm received 35000 dollars in bonds and was paid. 25000 more will be paid shortly. Bonds held in the east are en route to Lincoln and will arrive early next week. The treasurer has cash on hand to meet all east-held demands.
Lincoln state officials report a $1000 cash reward from Chairman George W. Post for evidence proving ballots on constitutional amendments in York county or any county were fraudulently handled or tampered with. Recants list gains by ward and locality in Douglas county totaling 1015 votes.
Cliff Wagey was acquitted in the murder case of M. F. Eyster at Lincoln. Eyster, a Chambersburg resident visiting Lincoln, died after being found near the Clark house following a day of drinking with Wagey. Washington reports Senator Allen backs an Indian bill amendment to establish an Omaha warehouse for tribal provisions, with a 60 day deadline.
The Dingley tariff bill went into effect with an amendment setting today as the activation date. The GOP held a united front while five Democrats from Louisiana and Texas and one Populist from Alabama backed the measure. Speaker Reed cast his vote for the bill as supporters cheered. Democrats failed to delay the sugar schedule.
The president sent nominations to the Senate including Andrew D White for ambassador to Germany William F Draper for ambassador to Italy Chandler Hale for secretary of the embassy at Rome Samuel L Gracey for consul at Fu Chan China Anson Burlingame Johnson for consul at Amboy Benjamin Butterworth for commissioner of patents Oliver L Spaulding and William B Howell as assistant secretaries of the treasury Captain Robert Craig for major in the signal corps
In Washington on April session the Solicitor General moved to advance the Joint Traffic association case on the Supreme Court docket. James Carter, for the traffic group, urged the request as the parties wish to hear the case before the summer adjournment. The motion was taken under advisement by the court.
Bowling Green Mo April 2 State Bank Inspector Austin closed the Citizens' bank of this place. It is solvent and will likely reopen within sixty days. The trouble stems from hard times making loan collections impossible.
The New York Journal and the New York Advertiser consolidate under the combined name the New York Journal and Advertiser. They abandon the United Press and will hereafter be a member of the Associated Press.
Syracuse police capture a counterfeiter in a notable arrest. The investigation led to the suspect’s apprehension and removal from circulation, signaling a successful enforcement action by local authorities.
Mr Goodman of Williams County Illinois reports growing 300 pounds of coffee from Salzer German Coffee Berry in a single package and notes it cost 30 cents per pound in stores. A reply offer asks 15 cent stamps for a Salzer catalog from La Crosse Wisconsin. The page also advertises No To Bac tobacco cure and notes a proverb about lies.
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