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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1895
Page
3
Court circles report the betrothal of Prince Christian of Denmark and Princess Maud of Wales, certain to be announced during their stay in Copenhagen, signaling a forthcoming royal union between two royal houses.
Ambassador Eustis reports from Clairvaux that Consul Waller was questioned by a French military court at Tamatave and convicted. N Eustis and Mr Alesander provided a full statement, to be sent to Washington shortly.
The readable text hints at a political meeting or document discussing party leadership, candidacy for president, and power shifts among groups in a city. Names and places are garbled, but references include a president, unions, and mentions of Patton and others in a contest of influence.
A report discusses treaty discussions with the Bannock and Shoshone under federal authority. It notes potential restrictions on land or occupancy, possible writs of habeas corpus, and a bureau stance discouraging hunting and limiting passes for Indians to leave reservations.
A Colorado bullfight drew 6 000 spectators as a bull, Chireta the king, died after brutal fighting led by Mexican and Spanish participants. Deputies monitored the arena while women fainted and crowds called for a new animal as violence overwhelmed the event.
A 1987 review notes milk bacteria vary by city size. European city milk ranges from 0.05 to 3.0 million per cubic centimeter as exceptionally good. American urban milk is often superior overall. Large cities carry more germs but not necessarily more harm.
Nebraska’s first merchant in the territory, Henry Pundl of Omaha, has died in Berlin at age. He opened a mercantile house in Omaha in July 1850 and became very wealthy after pioneering trade in the region. He recently traveled to Europe for health reasons.
The Mora claim beneficiary is 57 and in feeble health. Plans for a great American university at Washington are nearing completion. The government welcomes Indian allotment of lands in severalty. Secretary Bayard in England praised President Cleveland’s home life. Western roads prepare for a huge crop season this fall.
A well known St Joseph Missouri lender facing business reverses becomes despondent and resorts to a pistol in a bath tub. Neighbors report concern as police investigate the incident and the man recovers.
J W Walker of St Joseph a prominent banker and grocer's broker arrived at the Midland Hotel and shortly after lunch was found dead. He reportedly took carbolic acid then shot himself behind the right ear with a revolver. Deputy coroner Dr Wheeler found the suicide motive linked to business reverses. Walker had recently moved from Savannah Indian Territory and left family in St Joseph without explanation.
Orville Shelby son of Gen Joseph Shelby and U S marshal announces a partially organized plan to sail for Cuba to aid Cuban insurgents. He says the government will not intervene until a concrete action is taken and they intend to proceed with funding.
Acting Secretary Atlee says U S information from Ambassador Hastis indicates the Tamatave court martial record and evidence for Mr Waller will reach Paris by month’s end. Eustis may access Waller and appoint a deputy if allowed, with Advs orders to press for evidence to judge the conviction.
Armany New York August 24 The Whisky trust has been reorganized into the American Spirits Manufacturing Company with capital stock of 35 million dollars. The corporation will engage in distilling redistilling rectifying and dealing in spirits including high wines alcohol gin whisky and malt.
Washixeton reports Secretary Carlisle orders forwarding to the president the Meyers report on Ainsworth R. Spofford librarian of congress. It is recommended that Koof fod be removed and steps taken to recover the 35 000 deficit found by Meyers.
Descriptions from Cuba allege Spanish forces under Captain Giurrida killed about 100 wounded insurgents in a Santiazo de Cuba hospital and a later death of Captain Mugica at Matanzas sparks Cuban resolve. Insurgents, now controlling areas between Colon and Cane May, vow retaliation and treat Spanish prisoners as targets.
Miss Charlotte Vield a stenographer for Tilden Chemical Company in Sr. Louis Missouri killed herself by ingesting prussic acid after writing a note declaring she was tired of living in darkness and without friends. She was a noted bicycle enthusiast and well regarded in social circles. No further cause or motive is given.
Fires in the forests flare anew after a brief period of containment. Campers and prospectors report being overtaken by the blaze and forced to flee for safety as the flames spread. Incoming travelers describe the urgent run to safety amid smoke and heat.
Word from St Louis says General Fry is alive and has married last Wednesday. Meanwhile Bullier maintains the man killed on the Rock Island, body at the morgue, was Coxey army leader.
Detective George W. Powers was shot and killed on a Lake Shore train near Granba Ravins Mich while pursuing two men suspected of train robbery. The bandits jumped him and escaped.
About 25,000 millworkers are on strike as Scotch manufacturers meet and sign an agreement not to raise wages. Violators face a $2,500 penalty under the new pact in effect Aug. 24.
Cholera has appeared in Japan with 16 000 deaths. Post Office receipts for the thirty largest cities in July show an increase of 343 000 dollars.
The Nebraska Democratic state convention met to endorse bimetallic restoration and free coinage of gold and silver at the present ratio. Delegates discussed party rules, state committees, and leadership changes, with resolutions denouncing secret cabals and affirming public education and anti-monopoly stances. The gathering adjourned after authorizing the central committee to stay in power and fill vacancies.
The New York State Democracy executive committee adopted a resolution declaring that members shall not participate in primaries conducted or overseen by Tammany Hall inspectors or held under the auspices of that organization. The Aug 23 meeting emphasizes independence from Tammany control in party primaries.
A partially legible report describes a building collapse at a coliseum construction site. Several workers were inside during lunch and were injured or killed as the structure fell, with authorities estimating heavy losses and extensive debris.
U S officials pursue potential prisoner swap with France over Daniel Waller's conviction. Paris has not supplied charges or testimony then requested, hindering cross border talks. France and Kiperean diplomacy linger as the United States contemplates next steps.
In the House of Commons the First Lord of the Treasury, Arthur Balfour, tells Liberal Sir John Long he favors an international monetary conference but cannot pledge his coalition to a binding national agreement. He notes such an agreement would stem from any conference.
In a fierce rivalry the Bell Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company battles Carrison Industrial Telephone Company across Topeka Leavenworth Wichita Salina St Joseph and Carthage. Kansas City hears rumors of moves as Bell-MK offers Wichita services at 10 dollars for residents and 35 dollars for businesses while Salina reportedly enjoys very low rates.
L. M. McQueen a Memphis Baptist minister told police in Kansas City that as he walked along Sixth street a colored woman he did not know ran up and stabbed him in the breast. He said she fled down an alley and escaped. He offered no motive.
Alfred Cox, a prominent Chicago photographer, faced divorce from Miss Bullman of Detroit after returning from England. Sr Francis Jeune ruled Cox a bigamist and declared his Illinois divorce invalid under English law, reversing the Chicago court decision.
James Mitchell, 19, son of J H Mitchell a Horton real estate agent, left home Sunday and rode from Kansas City to Manaphis when he and a companion Penrod were struck by a train near Fort Scott. Mitchell had just finished as a machinist at Rock Island shops in Horton.
The Sedalia Company the Victor Sepatia Mo August 293 saw strong competition for the prize to the company with the best inspection. The decision was reserved to Q Conner of the Eighth Cavalry and announced by Col William Coffee at Carthage that Company 1D Sedalia had won.
Washington reports that expenditures for the first two-thirds of August exceeded receipts by 7,000,243 dollars. Pensions still unpaid total about 1,250,000 dollars, with treasury officials predicting the deficit will drop to around 4,002,000 dollars in the next ten days. The month’s excess over receipts reached 8,478,518 dollars.
Minister Ransom's friends fear he will not be reappointed to the Mexican mission. A government office holder has voluntarily resigned. We is Postmaster born of Tekina Neb. The republic of Mexico prepares to entertain the International congress of Americans.
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