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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1895
Page
2
A column of varied sentences covers social and political themes including women’s roles, the Holmes case, corn crops valued at over one billion dollars for American farmers, and notes on presidential prospects. It also mentions Cuba’s fever situation, prize-fight debates, and William Vanderbilt’s philanthropy via racehorses.
A large North West fleet of about fifty thousand nine hundred cars stands ready to move the new crop if properly deployed. The article notes a strong vehicle pool available to accelerate market delivery and supply.
The text imagines Spain persuading Toronto, Philadelphia, and Chicago to hand Holmes over. If successful she could dispatch Campos and his forces home and assign Holmes to carry out the Cuba annihilation task.
The writer argues that male barbers in Chicago push laws to bar women from barbering, but women have equal rights to practice the trade. They note men can attempt to block women from voting, yet see no way to stop women barbers. The piece advocates letting women shave if they choose.
The text debates naming the new self propelled vehicle once drawn by animals. Motocycle is deemed too broad as it could apply to steam or electric locomotives. Writers suggest Auto Cycle or Self Wheeler to emphasize the vehicle’s self propulsion.
The piece notes a dip in trade book sales during summer despite high demand for paper-covered novels among seashore loungers. It blames the wheelman for the reduced reading time, arguing cyclists cannot read while riding and are too tired after spins.
The article notes a heated season affecting church life with ministers taking vacations while summer heat continues to burden communities. Observers warn that stubborn heat keeps people from taking safety precautions during the oppressive period.
Despite recent passage four months ago, Chicago civil service reform shows slow progress as commissioners host two dinners at the Union League Club, signaling ongoing political maneuvering rather than swift change.
Beatrice resident Woo B Davis dies last week, while Lincoln plans to bar the circus during county fair week. Other notes include Broken Cow Bank of Commerce reopening after May closure and a fatality from a typhoid fever in Schuyler.
The Nebraska Water Board outlines rules for adjudicating water rights under irrigation law of April 4, 1940. Hearings proceed by watershed with county hearings, witness limits, and typed submissions to determine claim validity and timing of canal construction and water application.
The Executive Lourd of the Royal Arcanum Omaha meets with James Maffs to set up a headquarters at the Nebraska State fair in September. Members and families are invited to visit and introduce themselves, with special committees to aid visiting brethren and ensure comfort and enjoyment. The plan hints at secret work once enough visitors gather.
Mrs Christian Hawke wife of a prosperous farmer five miles northwest of Wisner committed suicide by taking strychnine after completing morning chores. Hearing a peculiar noise her husband rushed to help and she said she had poisoned herself. Medical aid arrived but she died before the doctor could reach her leaving six motherless children.
Naples dispatch reports Prince and Princess Colonna have a settlement with the princess to oversee the children and pay the prince 12 900 dollars yearly. The princess is Eva Iryant Mackay of California.
Justice Brown is assigned to the Sixth circuit to fill the vacancy left by the death of Justice Jackson. He will continue to handle his duties in the Second circuit until the Supreme bench vacancy is filled.
A professor in Ohio argues for using carbonic acid gas to execute condemned murderers instead of electric chair. The victim would simply say good night at 6 o clock and vanish without awareness of how he arrived, a plan meant to minimize the horrors of execution.
A scientist tracks microbes that may extend youth as he pursues the even rarer hunt for an organism that prolongs aging. The note hints at a broader quest for biological age reversal through microbial sources.
The Knights Templar parade drew an estimated three quarters of a million spectators from across the country. Grand Commanderies and numerous divisions flooded the route with regalia, escorts, and pageantry led by senior officers from Rhode Island, Boston, Michigan, and Ohio while cities nearby closed and factories paused. The review concluded with tributes to the order, remarks on Masonic law, and emphasis on Christian principles.
Reports from Sronash Washington describe renewed hostilities along the Pend Oreille river in Idaho over land the Kalispel regard as their reservation, while settlers claim government land ownership. Settlers say they were driven from farms under threats of death and plan to return armed to drive out the Indians. In Missouri a separate note details a man named Munday accused of attempting to assault a girl near Fox Island, with mob violence lingering if the child dies. SPRINGFIELD MO hosts Missouri State Bar Association three day session with welcome addresses from local and visiting lawyers.
Jennie Medkciuff and Annie McDoulet, who escaped from Sheriff Lake at Pawnee, were recaptured in Osage Nation by Deputy Marshal FE W Kivan after a hard chase. They appeared before Judge Uwrer at Newkirk and pleaded guilty to selling whisky to Indians, each sentenced to one year in reform school.
Yesterday in Montana a cowboy identified as William Long killed a mounted policeman named Richardson and later killed Ira Brown, foreman of a sheep ranch. Brown wounded Long before dying, and Long was said to be a whisky smuggler aboard the outfit known as the s. The incident occurred at C. 5 Yoole's ranch after Richardson was shot.
The agrostological division of the agricultural department issues its first public notice on grass decline. Secretary Morton notes native grasses and clovers are being driven out by foreign species, risking cattle and wool industries reliant on forage. He cites Kansas, Nebraska, and regions once rich in buffalo grass and mesquite now overrun by weeds as widespread loss follows cotton and tobacco cultivation.
Putal Adfray in Higginsville Missouri surrendered to Jailor Collode after admitting a shooting last night that left John Winn dead and a girl seriously wounded Winn was shot three times including in the mouth neck and back Die and a Missouri Farmers' Alliance meeting opened in Crifton with President Jeree Slacket presiding Stump Asbury and Congressman Jerry Simpson expected to speak A cable from Minister Denby reports the Taoti Jisu Jising-I aiding the Ku Cheng riot investigation cooperation with Consul Hixon in Washington
Three St. Joseph burglars robbed the E. J. Phillips post office and general store in Rush last night. The safe was blown with giant powder and money stamps and powers valued at several hundred dollars were stolen.
A dispatch to the Times reports the new vice royalty in Cheng Tu has beheaded four leaders of the anti foreign movement. The condemned claimed they acted with the old viceroy's consent. Also from Albany County Oregon, Schevel notes no Indian massacre occurred in Diamond Valley as claimed.
Debs predicts the American Railway union is a past force but outlines a secret reorganization to avoid blacklisting. He details regional HQs for a nationwide effort with planners in Minneapolis Chicago Terre Haute and Ogden, aiming to recruit workers at homes and defeat espionage. A Western shoe and rubber goods order wins amid fierce competition.
Quotations from New York Chicago St Louis Omaha and nearby markets summarize prices and trends for live stock and produce in a daily Omaha market brief. The note highlights cattle hogs and grain movements affecting local buyers and sellers.
Army officers insist on rations and servants while in the field. The war department finds no need for a Sitka garrison. Attorney General Norman rules Bannock Indians had a right to hunt near Jacksons Hole. The state department backs Commander Perrs of the Castine in refusing to recognize the lend of lutmatuse.
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