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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1897
Page
2
A breezy interview notes prediction that Spain will ultimately lose influence in Cuba with no protectorate proposed. It also mentions The Mikado not feared, the Alaska boundary, and ongoing quarrel with Great Britain.
New York August 9 The World prints an interview alleged with Secretary of State John Sherman before returning to Washington from Amagan sett A I. He predicts Spain cannot sustain the Cuba war and will repudiate debts to recover. He says the insurgents fight with hope of victory and Spain faces heavy burdens and discontent. He urges intervention by the United States.
The secretary discusses Hawaii's status and pearling treaty limits, Japan relations, Alaska boundary questions, Dyea port of entry, and possible gold field impacts. He notes Congress must reconvene before changes, cites rights to govern Hawaii, and signals readiness to protect U S interests. England relations are said to be restored to friendliness.
The speaker argues England would be unlikely to fight over seal catching, as seals must be dressed in England and then imported. Russia and Japan are considered potential players, but the author believes serious conflict with England is unlikely, and that resisting intimidation has a salutary effect.
In Chevenanp Ohio Prof Henry W Elliott denounces John W Foster after reading an interview in New York. Elliott says Foster lied to President McKinley about him and claims to hold proof of false witness. He threatens further indictments to disqualify Foster from State Department service.
Washington Aug. C Judge Buck Kilgore and Judge William Springer, both named to the Federal bench in the Indian Territory by President Cleveland, announce they will fight any removal in court. Kilgore says his four year term expires and cannot be cut short. Springer argues life tenure like other Federal judges. President McKinley maintains terms end with his administration. If either is ousted, proceedings will seek to block seating, with broader questions of presidential removal powers. The case is expected to be unprecedented and highly notable.
In Cincinnati on August 9 Judge Tuley voided Chicago’s new bicycle tax ordinance for violating the constitution. The measure would have allowed a $1 yearly license from each bicycle owner and proportional fees for other vehicles, but the ruling blocks the tax.
Ambassadorship of China to Queen Victoria’s jubilee arrives aboard the St Louis today. Chang Yan Ioon leads a party of sixteen dignitaries and attaches with eight servants, joined by Li Ifung Chang’s nephew Li.
A Dana Nebraska blaze at the Rees Printing company caused 25000 in stock and plant damage, 15000 to the building, and an estimated 10000 to individuals. Fire officials report all losses are fully insured.
Governor Leedy and his family will leave in a few days for Chillicothe Ohio to attend a Leedy family reunion. He will be absent from the state about ten days.
A dead body found in railroad yards is believed to be Charlies Elliott of Missouri. Grand JYal and the Scene of a Murdle pursue clues as investigators await identification and motive.
Grand Island police investigate a cold blooded murder found last night in the Union Pacific yards. A young man believed to be Charles Elliott of Sutherland Missouri lies head crushed beside the track with a blood pool and a bloodstained coupling pin nearby. A Mrs Nicholl hears three blows and a man running toward the city, while a stranger named Dunham arrived on the 4 o clock train. The coroner's jury adjourns as investigators seek freight crew testimonies and whether the body was moved to conceal the crime.
The Lincoln Journal reports Nebraska wheat moving rapidly into elevators and onto railroad cars for southern markets. Railroads handle hundreds of cars daily, with traffic doubling from last year. Railroad men warn the grain movement may be just beginning as shortages of workers and foreign export strain appear. Local agents shift cars and Missouri Pacific and Elkhorn note scarce labor at $1.50 per car while eastern buyers fear market impacts from holdbacks.
Beginning August 3 the sale of home seekers excursion tickets changes. A round trip to Nebraska and Kansas remains one fare plus $2 but the $2 will be collected at the start of the going trip. If travelers stay at their destination they may obtain a $2 rebate by applying through the general passenger agent of the line used.
Jefferson county asserts the banner in wheat with Charley Long reporting fifty acres at an average of forty six bushels and a peck per acre. Weigh bills and market receipts confirm the yield. Other fields in the county also surpass fifty bushels per acre. Wm I Dugan, a B and M brakeman at Wymore, sustains an injury resulting in the loss of a leg.
Nebraska railroads plan to aid county fairs in August and September by granting reduced gate prices. The Burlington sets a one fare round trip for each fair within seventy five miles of the event, with tickets sold the day before. Other lines to follow with similar offers to boost traffic.
Governor Silas A. Molcomb proclaims Nebraska will participate in the Trans Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha 1898 after state funds and private cash subscriptions meet legal requirements. He calls upon citizens, organizations, counties and cities to aid the effort and ensure a successful exhibit reflecting Nebraska’s industries and progress. Secretary W F Porter.
York dispatch reports Herbert Elliott age 21 drowned yesterday in the Blue river near Seeley’s mill Lushton county. Three young men rode in a boat lacking paddles. two jumped out while Elliott remained, drifted toward the dam and likely leaped or fell in. He sank in twelve feet of water. body recovered before night. He lived at Charleston. father T F Elliott runs the grain elevator there.
Deputy U S Marshal Allen charged Dick Alexander and Frank Smith of Homer with selling liquor to Indians while in Dakota City en route to Omaha. Jas Willis arrested on same charge, released from penitentiary after serving for murder in 1894. John Mary, a Bohemian of Ravenna, committed suicide. State fair board sets drayage charges and bonds for inside the fair grounds with licenses required. B M depot at Mickman burglarized.
Hosts who moved to the Alaskan and Klondyke gold fields will not be wholly without postal facilities this winter. A round trip monthly mail service to Circle City will operate until July 1 next year via the Chilkat pass. Only letter mail is carried. no other classes of mail are accepted.
Aug 7 Colorado Springs reports a severe rain storm the past ten years with water six to ten inches deep on main streets flooding cellars and stock. Travel halted as three of five railroads suffered washouts and several houses were struck by lightning. No fatalities.
Thomas Gro gan hauled a special from Evanston Wyoming to Omaha covering 955 miles in twenty four hours including stops. The trip marks a record long run for a single engine. The North Platte to Omaha 291 mile leg took 219 minutes averaging 63.49 miles per hour. Engine built at Omaha shops.
In Nashville Aug 7 a monument honoring Edmund Kirby Smith, the Confederacy’s last full general, was unveiled at the University of the South. Smith, a professor there from 1875 until his death in 1893, is commemorated by alumni, professors, and army comrades. Also, Greater New York Republicans hint at a Sept 28 convention date five weeks before election day.
Samuel David and Robert Johnson brothers and William Strickland were arrested yesterday six miles from Hatfield Harrison County charged with counterfeiting. The Johnsons are sons of a preacher and are themselves prominent farmers.
Jacksonville August 7 The State Fruit Exchange estimates this year’s orange crop will be between 150000 and 600000 boxes according to officials. The forecast reflects regional production levels and market expectations for the upcoming season.
Des Moines readers learn of patents allowed but not yet issued for G W Cox Stuart electric fire engine using storage battery and water tank. A T Dowden Prairie City automatic potato harvester vine carrier. CG D Page Des Moines portable chemical fire extinguisher. W Locke and A M Anderson Bode rotary steam engine. Related note offers free information on securing valuing and selling patents.
Market brief notes price quotations from New York Chicago and St. Louis for fruits vegetables and grain. Trader activity shows varied demand with price shifts across staples and market tone easing in late trading.
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