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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1899
Page
3
A collection of wry maxims and social jests on aging, manners, faith cures, chaperones, vanity, and politics. The piece cites a flag insult fine and hints at plans for an American Monte Carlo near Washington. It closes with a wry note that the world will peg along regardless.
A South Dakota showman who killed a waiter with a champagne bottle is described as brutal and possibly half human. Tod Sloan paid $1,000 for the privilege of the attack, and may in the future confine himself to cracking cold bottles.
The Women’s club of Baltimore prefers clean streets to short skirts, arguing that long skirts aid the city’s sweeping forces and align with public order. The group’s stance emphasizes municipal discipline and propriety in urban life.
The Insular commission declares Porto Rico and the Philippines not legally American territories. The board allegedly shaped law to fit convenience, confusing national and international law to reach a practical outcome.
The passage notes Spain enjoys about three thousand hours of sunshine annually, Italy fewer, and England’s mist and shade influence global affairs more than bright Spain. It links climate to national character and power, suggesting sunlight and shade steer destinies.
The Choctaw who faced a death sentence was released on bail yet appeared on time for execution under Choctaw law, while a Chicago politician on $15,000 bond vanished when his case was called for trial.
Researchers conclude abnormal magnetization lies in a thin crust layer affected by temperature changes. By modeling the earth as a uniformly magnetized sphere and subtracting actual magnetization, they map three residual north poles in China, the United States, and east of Patagonia, and three south poles in French Congo, the Bering Sea, and near Tasmania. The key finding links magnetic irregularities to temperature distribution.
A new statue of Benjamin Franklin stands before the Philadelphia post office, symbolizing his roles as postmaster and founder of the university once on that site. Nearby are the kite field and Independence Hall, underscoring the locality’s historic ties and Franklin’s multifaceted life.
Lincoln July 29 reports total claims against the wild animal bounty appropriation reach 35,808 dollars of 45,000, and claims against the 12,000 dollar appropriation amount to 12,802 dollars.
Reyv. J. Nelson resigns after one year as pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran church in Rising City Nebraska. He will leave July 30 to move to Atchison Kansas to serve as financial secretary of Maitland college of that city.
W. L Pierce of the State Life Insurance company visited Table Rock Nebraska and Pawnee City and DuBois but did not write policies there. He learned of protests filed at Lincoln and left for Humboldt where he is said to have written a policy.
Detective Welch from the Illinois Central identified the attackers as farmer boys who had been at a nearby dance. They threw stones at the gravel train in Pomeroy, one striking Conductor Stack and causing eye injury. They were arrested and dismissed.
Albion Nebraska July 29 Julius Roberts charged with criminal assault on 15 year old Nancy Johnson was examined before the county judge and bound over to the district court in 1500 dollars. Petersburg July 23 William Jones struck Charles Conroy with a knife wounding him severely. Conroy in critical condition. Both men are peddlers.
Papers filed in Plattsmouth Nebraska announce the incorporation of the Western Independent Long Distance Telephone company with $100,000 capital in 100 shares and up to $20,000 debt. Incorporators include Charles C. Parmelee Tom B H Parmelee T H Pollock and T H Ewing. The firm plans a full copper metallic circuit to major Nebraska towns.
North Loup Nebraska July 29. Central Nebraska faces a reduced corn crop due to drought with rain arriving too late to save much of it. Many fields dried and scorched. Wheat harvest underway and expected to be abundant for shipment, despite some shortening from rain scarcity.
John Kruse, a German farmer living about two and a quarter miles east of Frederika, ended his life with a double barreled shotgun in the barn after morning chores. No motive is given. he was regarded as of sound mind and had no family ties suggesting cause for distress.
Crete Neb July 29 The agricultural department of the State University arranged a special one fare round trip railroad rate for farmers and wives to visit the agricultural farm section. Many took the trip to see the farm and learn about experiments and their outcomes including lessons drawn from them.
In Sioux City a secret Western Passenger meeting discussed Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul rate cutting claims against Northwestern. Secret talks involved J A Shepard, secretary, amid accusations that H C Cheney, Northwestern general agent, allowed Chicago tickets to be sold below authorized rates.
Farmers at Creighton Nebraska report a heavy yield in wheat oats rye and barley with most already cut or stacked. Corn remains promising but needs rain and relief from hot winds to prevent yield loss, while dry weather continues. Tools and days indicate continued heat may boost or hinder output depending on moisture.
The United States transport Hancock carried the first Nebraska volunteer regiment to San Francisco harbor. Quarantine prevents landing until morning while officers inspect for disease. Fourteen men remain below deck. the voyage is reported smooth with few illnesses and spirits high.
Havana mayor Lacoste declared gambling must stop. Police raided aristocratic circles after Chinese houses, making fourteen arrests and seizing a large sum of money. Four sergeants and fifty policemen petitioned to replace a lax police captain, who was dismissed. the petitioners were fined and warned against repeating the offense.
The Alaska Commercial company steamer St Paul arrives in San Francisco from St Michael with 248 passengers including many returning prospectors. Two Yukon travelers, J A Fisher and Israel Des rosiero, died during the ten day voyage. Treasure aboard is not precisely known but surmised at about 700000 dollars plus individual gold dust.
Secretary Alger and Mrs. Alger returned to Washington. Alger will relinquish control today and Elihu Root will take hold as his successor. Senator Burrows of Michigan traveled on the same train unaware of Root’s presence.
President McKinley plans a simple White House reception for Admiral Dewey upon his Washington arrival with a possible later state dinner. The event features Dewey in the receiving line, formal flowers and gold tableware, and a ceremonial seating arrangement with Mrs. McKinley and Mrs. Hay’s wife. Dewey is expected to arrive shortly after reaching New York.
July 31 at Hotel Champlain Clinton County New York President McKinley stays in hotel with Mrs McKinley reading papers and walking with Commander Buckingham and Dr Rixey. Mrs McKinley improving. Cold evening weather. students hope for a presidential visit to Santo Domingo front line when health allows.
Colonel Pettit of the Thirty-first at Fort Thomas Ky telegraphs the war department that his unit reaches 1 150 enlistments within 200 of the full quota and will withdraw recruiting officers today. The regiment should be ready for the front in a month. The Thirty-first Twenty-seventh and Thirtieth are expected to sail for Manila on the Grant Sherman and Sheridan about September 10.
Minneapolis July 31 A H Hansen long distance bicycle rider started at 6 10 am to beat the 1000 mile world record set at 105 19 by T A Edge of England. He rode 100 miles in 5 25 and 200 in 11 45 breaking state records but a fall at 30 miles damaged a front wheel during pacing. He ended 220 miles with a 13 14 rub down and plans to break the 24 hour national record of 365 16 miles.
The British tank steamer Acara cleared from Philadelphia for Japan with about 7,000 tons of oil, the largest cargo ever shipped from the port. The vessel is described as one of the largest of its kind.
Washington July 31. Difficulty in coaling Manila transports delays volunteers' return. Hoisting apparatus en route to Manila will allow 600 tons of coal daily. Quartermaster Pope ordered to load old hulks with coal to transfer to transports using the new system.
Authorities describe the ongoing issue as distress delivered in the form of a thick paste. The notice outlines safety concerns and potential cleanup needs for affected areas.
At The Hague the conference announced sixteen states signed arbitration. fifteen, seventeen, and sixteen others signed related declarations. The pope pledged cooperation, and the U S signed only the arbitration convention with reservations. Germany Austria Hungary China England Italy Luxembourg Serbia Switzerland Turkey did not sign several agreements.
The steamer Tees docked at Victoria with 120 passengers and a large treasure haul. Governor McInnis was aboard and proceeded to the government house, declining interviews. Reports from Skagway note the City of Seattle and Farral on a sandbar off Wrangel channel with no danger. Princess Louise also stranded briefly near Cape Mudge but unharmed. Treadwell Mining will contest the tax law. stockholder A W Carter filed for injunction to shield the company from paying 10880 in taxes pending constitutional review.
Paris reports there is no case against Colonel de Paty de Clam with confirmation from his counsel. Dreyfus defense lawyers will seek source names for the alleged information of guilt. A Lozere militia meeting led by revisionists ended in a melee requiring gendarmes and infantry to disperse supporters.
In the House of Commons Sir Charles Tupper urged a reduction of Yukon gold royalties. Interior Minister Clifford Sifton replied the royalty is not fixed and he cannot agree to lowering the current one cent war tax yet.
In San Francisco on July 31 Colonel H B Mulford welcomed Nebraska regiment veterans aboard the Hancock. The unit suffered 62 deaths by gunfire, accidents, and disease, plus 204 total deaths including dead and wounded. One man died after Manila voyage and two officers were severely wounded.
Two men were found dying near Duffy's saloon in South Omaha Nebraska at dawn. Edward Joyce suffered bullet wounds to the lung and stomach and died. Edward Callahan was shot in the lungs and fatally wounded. John Shannahar is identified as the shooter.
Sioux City foreclosures set for August 22 with President James J. Hill of the Great Northern expected to bid. The railroad seeks status in Sioux City as it already runs the Sioux City & Western for Tod brothers and may soon control Sioux City & Northern, linking to the city. The property value is estimated at not less than 2 million dollars.
The U S government asked Paris exposition authorities for permission to moor a pontoon in the Seine opposite the American pavilion to allow visitors to see the U S flag on foreign soil. Officials initially opposed the idea over perspective concerns but may concede. If approved, President McKinley would press a button in Washington to unfurl the flag.
Pittsburg officials and newspaper representatives depart to greet the Tenth Pennsylvania regiment upon its debarkation in San Francisco. The mission reflects broad Western Pennsylvania support for the unit as it ships out, led by prominent city leaders and press figures.
The Navy Department plans to send the Prairie to Europe next winter to support the American exhibit at the Paris exposition. It may also convey naval and government exhibit components to Paris and could remain on the European station as a nucleus for the squadron there.
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