One Less Candidate in Presidential Race
The state feeling seems insufficient to satisfy the aspirant for the presidency. Rumors point to likely Irish retirement from the race as McKinley sentiment grows stronger.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1896
Page
7
Cullom May Withdraw From Presidential Bid
Senator Shelby M Cullom of Illinois contemplates withdrawal from the Republican presidential race after consulting Illinois leaders and awaiting the state convention’s stance. Despite initial reports of a letter, no final decision has been made as a conference with party leaders awaits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Shelby M Cuulom
Illinois
Varius
Aetter
Callo
Mwdness
Arguins
Liv
Willetue
John A. Cockrell Dies in New Orleans Hotel
Colonel John A. Cockerill a veteran newspaper correspondent died last night in Shepheard's hotel from an apoplexy. The April 3 report notes his status as a widely known journalist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carro
John A. Cockerill
Shepheard
Shooting of Colonel Stayback in St Louis News
Colonel John A. Cockerill, editor of the Post Dispatch, shot Colonel A W Slayback in 1882 after a heated political dispute over Missouri Ninth District race. Cockerill claimed self defense. Slayback died instantly. The case never went to trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stayback
St Louis
John A. Cockerill
Baltimore
Post-Dispatch
Joseph Pulitzer
New York World
Cockerill
Missouri
John M. Glover
James Broadhead
A. W. Slayback
Brodhead
Vinally
W. H H. Clapton
United States
Slayback
Colonel Cockerill
Experts Attack Nicaragua Canal Proposal Oversight
Lieutenant A G Menocal, chief engineer for the Nicaragua Canal Company, tells the House Commerce Committee the plan is treated as a business venture but the board pushes unlimited expenditures without regard to financial return. He accuses the board of partial route study and demands greater than current canal capacity to meet commerce needs. He notes payments of 100000 to Nicaragua and 850000 for right of way, with none to Costa Rica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aragua Company
Ite
Wasington
A. G. Menocal
United States Navy
Nicaragua Canal Company
House Committee On Commerce
Menceal
One of the Frisco Robbers Arrested in Illinois
A man believed to be Robert Bell, possibly one of the Sleepy Hill Frisco train robbers, was arrested at Litchfield Illinois after a violent clash with a pursuing posse in which he was shot in the arm. He refuses to identify himself, but Wells Fargo reports Bell fitted the robber description. Two companions escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Robert Bell
Sleepy Hill
Litchfield
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Bell
Holmes Confession Details Devastating Crimes and Self Portrait
Pomapetrnia April 13 report reveals Dr. Holmes now on death row for 27 murders has written a confession in his own hand. He portrays himself as born with evil, recounts brutal acts including the mutilation of his own son, and admits to others he would have killed six more if not interrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomapetrnia
IL U. Tlolines
Benjamin Vietczel
Holmes
James Revolting
Minnie Williams
Owas
Vermont
Michigan
Seedmen Charge Seeks to Influence Seed Contract
Breslaw Goodwin & Co of Chicago filed charges with the Department of Agriculture accusing Secretary Morton and aides of manipulating reports to favor other bidders and pressuring for revival of seed distribution. Morton and officials deny all charges, stating the contract was awarded on seed purity and germinative power tests from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Breslaw, Goodwin & Co
Chicago
Morton
Department
Proctor
Vermont
Senate Committee of Agriculture
Wadsworth
House
Dabney
Agricultural Department
Martin Named Sergeant-at-Arms for Democratic National Meet
John I. Martin of St. Louis chosen as sergeant-at-arms for the Democratic National convention by Chairman Herrity and the DNC committee. He is a well known and popular figure in St. Louis Democratic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Martin
Meade Must Serve His Term Embezzlement Case Upheld
The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed the Atchison County District Court judgment sending Richard C. Meade to five years at hard labor in the state penitentiary for embezzlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
Richard C. Meade
District Court of
Atchison County
Big Leather Dealers Assign Assets in $1.5 Million Lead
Boston April 12 A and E Lane leather dealers have assigned to Vice President Stearns at the Shaw National Bank and C B Cobb the liabilities estimated at 1,500,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
A. & E. Lane
Stearns
Shaw National Bank
C. 8
Cobb
Massive funds approved for coastal defense works
The report by Congressman Valner of Nebraska notes a total of 11,334,000 dollars authorized for Gan and Mortar batteries, fortification sites, sea walls and embankments, harbor torpedoes, and related harbor defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valner
Nebraska
Fortifications and defense bill moves in House committee
The House appropriations committee reports a defense bill for fortifications armament and heavy ordnance for the next fiscal year. It authorizes 11.351 million in total spending with 5.842 million appropriated and 5.542 million more potential contracts by the engineer and ordnance departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Appropriations
Secretary of War
Engineer and Ordnance Departments
War Department
Hainer
Nebraska
Proving Ground
Sandy Sloolk
N. J
Watertown
Mass
Arsenal
District of Columbia charity bill altered in house debate
The DC appropriation bill was returned with private and sectarian charity funding replaced by a lump sum under district commissioners and barriers against ecclesiastical control. Rep Fitzgerald assailed the A P A, accusing it of secrecy and opposing religious liberty in the fiscal fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District of Columbia
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
House
Senator Hill Modest About Presidential Prospects
Senator David B. Hill arrived in New York from Washington with Congressman Walsh, who returns for his daughter's burial. Hill spoke on topics including the Raines law but declined to confirm any presidential bid or leadership of New York State Democratic efforts, noting no state convention date and no current campaign plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
David B. Hill
Washington
Walsh
Hill
New York State
Contest Claims Reduced In Contested Case Audit
Washington April 11 The Elections Committee No 3 has cut expenses in a case with fifteen contestants and contestees. The total originally asked was 31452 and allowances set at 17775. The law caps expenses at 8000 and the panel aims to keep claims within the statutory limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washngaton
Mouse Elections Committee No. 3
A Father's Crime at MilliCan Texas Killings
In MilliCan Texas at about 2 AM John Brooks killed Mollie Brooks then fatally wounded her lover A C Worrell after the couple, who planned to marry against Mollie’s father, prepared to elope on a northbound Central train. Brooks shot Mollie, wounded Worrell, then killed himself with dynamite in a quarry. fragments were scattered and not all recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Millican
Texas
John Brooks
Mollie Brooks
A. C. Worrell
Worrels
Miss Brooks
Central
Worrell
Hrooks
Arthur
Brooks
Green & Olive
Family Exterminations in Pentwater Michigan
Neighbors found insurance agent I B Minchall, his wife, 16 year old Ruby, and two young sons dead in a single home. The gunshot deaths indicate a murder suicide and an inquest was begun to determine motive. Minchall had moved from Chicago three years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentwaten
Mich
I. B. Minehall
George
Minchall
Chicago
Free coinage and control of Chicago platform asserted
Washington reports Senator Clarris stating a Chicago convention will see a free silver majority. He claims the committee with abundant state information will dictate terms from the start, pushing silver at 16 to 1 and demanding the candidate uphold the platform. Maybrick case noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cago
Washington
Clarris
Chicago
Maybrick
Senate Hears Resolution on Maybrick Imprisonment
In Washington on April 11 the Senate debated a joint resolution by Mr Call urging the President to press British authorities for Maybrick's release. Mr Sherman moved to table, arguing lack of U S jurisdiction. A roll call followed and the measure was referred to the judiciary committee after Sherman agreed to that reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Call
Maybrick
Sherman
Senate of the United States
Shermit
Judiciary Committee
A Negro's Crime at Fort Leavenworth
George Owens a colored stableman at Fort Leavenworth attempted to murder Cora Boston a colored woman at the officers mess on Shawnee street He fled west pursued by Captain Murphy and others He cut his throat with a razor near a pasture half a mile away almost decapitating himself The motive was jealousy and Owens had sworn to kill Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Boston
Berclair Wins Tennessee Derby At Mrevenis Races
Dr. McLean's brown gelding Berclair won the Tennessee Derby at Mrevenis yesterday in ideal conditions. About 9,000 spectators attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrevenis
Tenn
Dr. McLean
Berclair
Ruth Cleveland Contracts Measles
Measles run through the President's family as Ruth Cleveland, the first born, is stricken. Esther shows rapid recovery progress while Baby Marion remains without signs of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ruth
Esther
Marion
Tanner's Nomination Assured
Springfield ML April 11 More than 750 delegates already elected to the Republican State convention have been instructed to vote for John R Tanner for governor about forty more than a majority of the entire convention
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
Springfield
John R. Tanner
Tariff Talk and Free Silver Debate
The piece reports President's home vision speech and eastern Republican senators pressing for Dingley tariff. It notes Lill passed without any provision for free silver coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Matden
Senate Debates Tariff Amid Urgent Turkish Relief Plea
The Senate Chaplain urged relief for Turkey as Indiana and Alabama senators faced illness. Mr Mantle of Montana delivered his maiden speech defending Western interests and critiquing the tariff bill and Dingley era protections, arguing the bill serves political aims and favors certain interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Px. Milburn
Indiana
Alabama
Voorhees
Morgan
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Armenian Relief Association
Turkey
Ile
Foreign Relations Committee
Mantle
Montana
Finance Committee
Ao Young
Cleveland
West
Carnegie Hall
New York
House of Representatives
Mr. Mantie
Pensions for Mail Men Grow Favorable in House
Washington reports a favorable tilt among the House committee on post offices and post roads for the Aldrich bill. It would deduct two percent of regular letter carriers salaries annually into a fund for their benefit. Disabled carriers receive 400 to 500 dollars yearly. widows and children of deceased carriers obtain 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads
Aldrich
Small National Banks Proposed by House Banking Panel
Representative Van Voorhis of Ohio reports a bill to allow national banks with capital as low as 20 400 in towns of 4 000 population. The current minimum is 50 000, with the report noting a growing need for banking in small towns unable to raise 50 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
van Voorhis
Ohio
House Banking and Currency Committee
Pennsylvania Stampede for McKinley
Representative Robinson of Pennsylvania said the McKinley boom would sweep the state convention if it continued to April 23. Senator Quay, reading the McKinley handwriting, was ready to make terms with the McKinley leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Washington
Robinson
Capitol
Quay
May Send Schofield to the Island
Washington reports General John M. Schofield has met with President Cleveland and Secretary Olney in recent days. Some believe a special Cuban mission may be planned, with Schofield as the selected agent. His consultations imply inquiry into military aspects of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schofield
Washington
John M. Schofield
Cleveland
Olney
Cuba
A P A Mckinley Fight Divides Ohio Leader Circle
The Ohio Leader reports the American Protective Association council in New York discussed the presidential campaign. Members worldwide gather evidence on nominees, with the order opposing McKinley. Possible alternatives include Hither Reed Allison Cullom or Harrison, who may be acceptable for nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Boston
New York
Council of the American Protective Association
California
McKinley
Reading
Missouri
American Protective Association
Reed
Allison
Cullom
Harrison
World Editorial Raises Cleveland Nominations Question
The World prints a double leaded editorial weighing whether Cleveland could be the Democratic choice in 1904 amid Republican support for McKinley. It states no bias but argues Cleveland appears the most logical candidate while noting strong anti third term sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the York Halse
New York
Cleveland
New Mexico Statehood Bill Favored by House Committee
The House committee on territories voted 6 to 4 to report the bill admitting New Mexico as a state. In favor: Scranton, Perkins, Lefever, Avery, Hadley, Cooper. Opposed: Knox, Taft, Lowe, Owens. Harris of Ohio paired with Harrison of Alabama. Turner of Virginia absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinacton
House Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Scranton
Perkins
Lefever
Avery
Hadley
Cooper
Knox
Taft
Lowe
Owens
Harris
Ohile
Harrison
Alabama
Turner
Virginia
Trade board reports rise in imports and exports
Loxpon April 10. The board of trade shows first quarter imports totaling 56,476,710 dollars, up from 503,199,300 in 1895, while exports reached 34,165,215 dollars versus 263,601,805 dollars in the same period last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
Board of Trade
Weather bureau resumes weekly crop conditions report
The April bulletin notes nationwide delays with central and northern regions two to three weeks late, delaying farm work. The south is backward but less than the north, while Colorado shows earlier progress than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washieton
Weather Bureau
Colorado
Woman Charged in Infant Death Escapes to Germany
Mrs Barbara Pankau, elderly caregiver charged with manslaughter in the death of Mary Rouskis infant, has fled to Germany after her bond, set weeks earlier, proved worthless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josrry, Mo
Barbara Pankav
Mary Rouskis
Germany
Pioneer Farmer Dies In Home Fire Near Kinosan
William Milford, a pioneer farmer living six miles west of Kinosan Kansas, died after collapsing during efforts to fight a house fire as neighbors watched his home burn in April. The dwelling and its contents were destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinosan
Kan
William Milford
Milford
Cecil Rhodes Dead Rumors Surface On Stock Exchange
Lonpoy April 10. Rumors spread on the stock exchange that Cecil Rhodes former premier of Cape Colony and ill in Matabeleland has died. Officials of the British Chartered Company deny the report and reassure investors as securities rebound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonpoy
Stock Exchange
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Colony
Matabeleland
Rudolph Kleberg Elected to Succeed Crain in Texas District
Rudolph Kleberg of Cuero, a sound money Democrat, wins the Eleventh Texas District seat to succeed the late W G Crain by about 2000 votes over L Lawhorn a Populist in the April 10 election report from Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crain
Sound Money
Houston
Tex
Rudolph Kleberg
Cuero
W. G. Crain
Texas
Lawhorn
Farrelly Nominated for Congress in Third District
Chanute Kansas April 10 The Democratic convention of the Third Congressional district held here yesterday by acclimation nominated Hugh P Farrelly of Chanute for Congress. W H Swanzell was chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrelly
Chanute
Kan
Third Congressional District
W. H. Swanzell
Hugh P. Farrelly
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Cullom
John A. Cockrell
Fatewas
Lieutenant Menocal
The
Nic
Hels
Ofcial
Senator Hill Modest
New Yorker
Maprio
Spain
Europe
Legation
Tiilis Winsell
Silverlies
Mr. Sherman
Bulcide
Ruth Cleveland
Mantiol OF
P A. M'Kinley
Dostile
Brrth
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