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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
7
The Chicago collector seized a Vancouver tea to press a 10 percent discriminating duty under new tariff section 22. Attorney General McKenna will issue an opinion likely to curb Canadian Pacific and Island Trunk competition, affecting U S hinterland and European Asia trade rivals.
The steamer Mexico struck Devil's Rock off Dixon entrance on August 5 in heavy fog and sank in 500 feet of water after two hours. All passengers and crew were saved and reached Metlakatla by rowboat, while the Topeka carried them and their baggage. The captain and officers kept calm and did all possible. The loss is total for the Mexico.
The dominion government considers establishing a treasure house in the Northwestern gold fields where miners could store gold and obtain drafts on Canadian or U S banks. Guards and weapons would protect the depository, aiming to ease royalty discontent and curb crime.
The secretary of war directed the general commanding the Missouri Department to detail cavalry to aid Mr. Wisdom, U S Indian agent, in evicting twenty eight intruder families from the Cherokee nation in Musroatt Indiana Territory on August 12.
J M Traut noted desperado was killed at his home in Ryan J T while asleep. He had served time earlier for five years but released after four due to his wife’s pleas. After returning home he separated from his wife and married again. Last week he accused his wife of infidelity and threatened her and her lover. Sensational developments are expected.
A warrant was issued in Pari for the expulsion of LTarrida Marmol a Spanish anarchist who urged the assassination of Spanish premier Canovas del Castillo during a Sunday speech at Theatre de la Republique for Spanish refugees in Paris. Marmol a former Mont Juich prisoner is believed to have left for England. The government will try the assassin by court martial and notes heightened vigilance against anarchists as Canovas body arrived in Madrid with officials and crowds.
The Attorney General ruled that foreign goods not continuous to the United States but imported into Canada then exported to the U S are subject to a 10 percent tariff under section 22 of the new act. The duty applies regardless of conveyance. consular-sealed transit through Canada awaiting ruling on whether it incurs duty. The case involved $600,000 in diamonds delayed at frontier custom houses pending decision.
Des Moines Iowa reports post office experiment attaching letter boxes to street cars past the office. July yields 29 237 letters 0 059 cards and 441 second third fourth class items, up 1300 from June. If successful it may expand to other cities with similar conditions.
Officials of the state department express the opinion that the war in Cuba is near an end. There have been very few reports recently as the cable is in Spanish hands preventing free use. Since the assassination of Canovas Cuba has been isolated from the world, and officials are prepared for startling news at any day.
The dipping of cattle in chloro-naphtho leum to destroy Texas fever germs began in Went Worth, with 200 cattle submerged yesterday. They will be isolated for two days as researchers from the Department of Animal Industry, led by Dr. Norgaard, observe the bath’s effects.
The state department has instructed Consular Agent Guimares at St. Vincent to press Portugal for the release of Samuel E. Appleton, an American who is detained without trial for aiding a friend believed unjustly confined.
William Cramp & Sons of Philadelphia files a suit against the United States to recover damages from building battleships Massachusetts Iowa and Indiana and cruisers New York Brooklyn and Columbia. The total amount claimed is 1,738,149 dollars.
Mrs. Mary K. Tease of Kansas announces her intention to spend the rest of the summer lecturing to Jersey farmers. The announcement appears in New York dated August 12.
Kansas City August 22 There is debate over whether the alleged packers combine covers all meat operations or only product sales. Critics say packers set cattle purchase prices at the stockyards and buyers from several houses bid the same price in secret.
A harsh editorial proclaims America will not become an asylum for dangerous foreigners. The piece argues strict enforcement of immigration laws to exclude such individuals and protect national security.
Washington officials vow strict action to bar anarchists from entering the United States. Commissioner Powderly supports broad exclusions for criminals and anarchists while tracking Planas and other Spanish anarchists expelled from France. Efforts include port alerts and possible use of moral turpitude provisions to block entry.
Aug 14 Port Henry hosts a house party for Rep Wallace T Foote Jr from the Twenty third NY district. Guests include Gov Black Senator Platt Speaker Reed and Senator Chandler. President McKinley plans to dine Saturday. Platt and Black unite viewed as key for Greater New York campaign strides.
A large well equipped Klondike expedition led by Arthur E. Seymour arrives in Fusternm Statux from New England. The party operates on a military basis with Seymour as captain, Charles J. Moseley as secretary, and A. E. Rogers as treasurer. Each member contributed £1000 and shares profits and expenditures equally.
Chicago August 14 2500 men on public school buildings struck by order of the Building Trades council. Repairs on 35 school houses halted. If unresolved, openings in September may be affected. Unions demand contracts require hiring only union men.
A Boston Journal summary of Dr. Nagel’s findings that many creatures can distinguish light without eyes via skin sensitivity. The article notes nerves transmit discomfort signals in skin and describes eyeless animals like earthworms and Psammodia reacting to light, pondering how skin evolves as a light sensor.
In a brief item, Grymes remarks that the opponent never breaks his word, while the challenger boasts similarly about reliability. The exchange hints at a forthcoming Gobang contest and the expected integrity of both players.
Over four million frozen rabbits are exported annually to London from Victoria Australia. A folding umbrella portable pocket device has been invented in Salem Massachusetts. A tragic elopement near Manclova Mexico ends with multiple family deaths. Macedonia Fransta aged seventeen elopes with Anita Moyas and shoots dead two of her brothers. Patti keeps a phonographic apparatus in her castle and shares recordings with friends. A Mexican dog once owned by magician Alexander Hermann dies and is buried in purple lined casket at Whitestone NY. A fat woman on a bicycle is knocked over by a dancing bear in Kens ington England but suffers no serious injury. The Rev T C Hanna of Plantsville CT, recently fell and lost memory, relatives plan to teach him reading and writing.
New York August 13 The Times reports Senator Stewart embraces bullish views on prosperity driven by rising wheat and falling silver prices He predicts silver could drop to 25 cents and wheat rise to a dollar while railroads recover from long declines and car supply fears ease. Senator Jones of Nevada sees silver demand faltering due to Japan’s gold basis and East hard times, while Alaska gold finds may boost Republican prosperity as Western wheat climbs toward a dollar.
Kansas City news reports a missing power plant in the citys new government building. The east wing was cut from the plans due to Congress funding shortfalls, and no provision was made to install a central heating and power plant in the main structure.
Sen ator M. A. Hanna and party aboard the steam yacht Comanche are ashore on the north shore of Lake Superior near the Nipigon straits. The vessel appears in serious danger and a telegram requests two wrecking tugs and a lighter be sent at once from Nipigon station on the Canadian Pacific.
Practical guide from Mrs Rorer on canning and preserving fruit. Emphasizes selecting fresh fruit and having jars and equipment ready. Describes heating jars, preventing air bubbles, filling to overflow, sealing, and cooling. Rechecks after a week and reheats if needed to prevent spoilage.
Mrs S T Rorer suggests portable picnic menus from August Ladies Home Journal. A simple stove, sandwiches, salads, fruit and eggs provide a full meal with coffee brewed in a cloth bag, salmon or sardine fillings, and lemonade made on site.
A New Brunswick Forest and Stream writer recounts Mr. Hunter's hunting camp incident at Forty nine Mile camp. After leaving a burning candle on the table, he returns to darkness. relighting three candles, the candle vanishes again. A flying squirrel enters, grabs the candle from the table, knocks it over, and exits with the candle in its mouth.
A quote from the Indianapolis Journal features Mrs Figg and Mr Figg discussing a boy's future. They joke about Tommy’s potential, contrasting uncertain growth with the idea he may not become a reformer, citing a locked pie as evidence of temperament.
An Indianapolis News report states a South Bend teacher, opposed to corporal punishment, was compelled to correct unruly pupils and administered punishment to the principal, Wenders, amid the dispute.
A fragment from the New York Journal recalling a fleeting memory or encounter. The brief line suggests a formal or humorous exchange about recognition.
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