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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
7
A political statement notes active entry into the campaign about September let in while rest is taken. The proposed trip to Maine is abandoned as accumulated tasks are disposed of.
New York Aug 15 after aDemocratic national committee conference it was decided Mr Bryan should tour the country next month addressing towns from a railroad car and he will enter active campaigning about September 1. He will rest for two weeks and then prepare his acceptance speech before resuming speeches in New England.
Commodore Melville, engineer in chief of the Bavy and member of the Jeanette party, disputes Nansen's polar drift theory. He cites the Tegethoff voyage of Wyprecht and Payer and notes Nansen did not enter the polar basin from the same side, arguing the expedition failed to demonstrate a reliable current across polar waters.
The bandits who raided the Nogales National Bank ambushed Sheriff Leatherwood and a posse near the New Mexican line. Deputy Frank Robson, a United States linerider, was killed. Officers return with Robson's body, while reinforcements join the pursuit and bring back the fallen rider.
Report from Mexico states a Central American company of Americans has gathered the state silver dollars worth 67 cents and joined them into counterfeit American dollars. The Treasury Secret Service has been asked to investigate after the information was sent by Minister Ransom to the State Department.
The dispatches describe Dr. Fridtjof Nansen and Lt Schottunsen reporting from Vardo Norway that they abandoned the Fram in 1893 and drifted with winds toward Franz Josef Land. Nansen reached 88 degrees 14 minutes north while plans of open polar sea and current driven travel were tested aboard Fram.
MALMO Sweden Aug 15 Dr Nansen says Fram drifted west to 84 degrees and may reach Spits bergen eventually. Ice was broken wherever penetrated large water patches 3800 meters deep below 190 meters warmer gulf stream. Scarred Olenek river entry blocked for days by rocky obstacles. Scarcity of dogs forced turn at 86 15. Land voyage arduous yet yielded valuable science. 1188 he reached Frans Josefland north coast built a stone house and lived the winter in good health.
In Napolis Indiana on August 18 General Benjamin Harrison will be at the disposal of the Republican state committees during the campaign and will attend to arranging dates for speeches.
W J Bryans will travel the country addressing crowds from the rear of a railroad car an announcement prepared by the national committee chair man of Jopes
The Democratic candidate brushes off newspaper criticisms of a speech in New York and plans a visit to Maine to meet the vice presidential nominee.
Mr Bryan Mrs Bryan and Arthur Sewall hosted visitors at William P St Johns Huston Street home, with Sen Tillman Col Cameron and others calling. Bryan praised press reception of last speech and planned Maine trip with wife and Mrs Stone hosting New York women later.
In Orraya Iowa on August 14 the Democratic state convention agreed to split the state ticket and congressional districts among Democrats Populists and silver Republicans. The slate names electors at large Horace Boies James B Weaver and others with party affiliations detailed for each post.
New Haven Conn Aug 14 Prof Bert Newton holder of the mathematics chair at Yale College died last night after a chronic illness He was born in Sherburn Y March 19 1850 A meteorologist and astronomer he was noted for scholarly work He held a Doctor of Laws from Michigan in 1868 and was elected to the Royal Astronomical Society London in 1872 a fellow of the Royal Philosophical Society Edinburgh in 1894
Comptroller James Eckels arrived in Duluth after fishing on the Nipigon River. He said Democrats should back a sound money candidate if nominated, and Republicans stand on the money issue. He urged support for a McKinley pork bill if no nomination is made.
Obituary notes the death of Sir John Everett Millais president of the Royal Academy after a long throat cancer battle. It recalls his 1885 baronetcy, honors, and the famed Hugue not Lover portrait linking his life romance to his art. It also recounts Ruskin's role and Millais's later family success and reflections on his career.
The August 14 report notes gold gains in New York causing local banks to limit silver deposits and curb gold withdrawals. It cites a drop in gold coin in the subtreasury from about 15 million to under 9 million, linking the decline to Kerry’s order halting silver certificate redemption in gold coin.
In Springfield Aug 13 meetings between Populist central committee and Democratic state chairmen led to W F Beck resigning as Democratic auditor candidate. Populists will nominate a candidate and endorse the Democratic ticket and Bryan Sewall electors while Democrats will list the Populist auditor on their ticket. Maxwell of the Populist committee likely to be nominated.
The Aften posten reports Arctic explorer Dr Nansen has reached Vardo Island Norway aboard the Windward. The steamer recently returned from Frang Jones land to retrieve the Jackson Farensworth expedition as part of a resupply mission.
The ring belonging to Mrs. Bryan and linked to Mr. William J. Bryan was found by a Pittsburg Transfer Co. vehicle cleaner at stables in Pittsburgh. A plain gold band with a ruby setting and inscription From Will to Mamie June 4 1840 was bent and broken. It was forwarded to Mrs. Bryan in New York.
Washington reports at Democratic headquarters estimate 3600 to 4000 delegates will attend the September 30 gathering of Democratic clubs in St Louis Missouri Speakers expected include Bryan Sewall and Senator Teller An extensive demonstration is planned.
Governor Stone of Missouri chairs the Notification Committee meeting in New York. Discussion centers on the attitude of some Ab sent national committeemen amid strong local feeling.
A New York Democratic gathering at the Fifth Avenue hotel previews tonight's presidential and vice presidential notification. Notables from the South and West attend while New York Democrats are notably absent amid debates on representation and committee control. The notification committee, chaired by Governor Stone, plans to march to Madison Square Garden after an executive session.
William Jennings Bryan and his delegation arrived in New York after Chicago's Democratic nomination. A ferry crowd swelled to about 500 as the party met tight police escort. The horses balked near the gates and the group moved on to Mr. St John’s residence amid vigorous cheers.
Under Civil Service Rules the incorporation of federal officers into the civil service in New York and Brooklyn, per the President's recent order, has been practically completed by President Proctor of the Civil Service Commission.
New York Aug 13 The Democratic National Committee meeting drew attention as rumors spread that absent members may be disciplined. Names cited include W F Harrity of Pennsylvania W A Sheehan of New York French of Connecticut and Lawler of Minnesota.
A historical note describes Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleanse for costive or bilious conditions and impure blood, promising relief from headaches fevers and sluggish organs. It then explains how a pearl forms when a foreign particle irritates the oyster, gradually encased by nacre to become a pearl.
Salzer Seed Co invites farmers to request its fall seed catalogue offering grains and grasses for sowing. A 4 cent stamp gets the catalogue and free samples from LaCrosse.
A veterinary surgeon explains that tooth wear alone cannot reveal age beyond eight years. After full dentition, wrinkles appear on the upper edge of the lower eyelid, with a new wrinkle each year to estimate age. In Mystic Connecticut a girl died after a pneumatic tire explosion frightened her. doctors failed to revive Helen Latham.
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