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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1898
Page
6
A Nebraskan page reports measles in Exeter and diphtheria in Friend, a Valparaiso anti saloon league forming, Lauth’s opera house dedication, Gordon telephones, Tecumseh fire damages Hopkins hotel, and Kearney electric plant sale. Evang Riddy gains progress in Indianola, Tecumseh sues Johnson county for 160000, and a Geneva arrival surprises friends.
Savannah dispatch chronicles a lavish Thanksgiving in the Third Nebraska regiment camp. Savannah ladies provided turkeys, cakes, fruits, and coffee for each company while the regimental bakery cooked the meals. Officers and men celebrated with flags, greenery, and photos, praising southern hospitality. The event saved rations and added about 500 dollars to the regiment's credit. The day also featured Krag-Jorgensen guns received and upcoming hand-to-hand weapon instruction.
A St Joseph passenger train arriving at 8 20 struck a mule near the Platte river bridge. Engineer Watson and Fireman Blahop halted the engine after noticing dust and jolts. They separated the animal from the locomotive in two parts before removing the remains to the roadside.
Official returns from the secretary of state list fusionist Poynter 95,703 votes and Hayward 92,982 for governor, with fusionist and Republican totals across state officers and congressmen. The statewide totals show variations from last year and list leading Republicans, fusionists, and minor parties for multiple offices.
The Omaha exposition board completed the transfer of the ex position property to P E Iler and associates at the Merchants National Bank building. Wattles signed a bill of sale with Wakefield and Iler signed a protecting agreement with Joseph Hayden, including $17 500 in checks, substituting a bond and finalizing ownership. Iler urged reducing the Buildings and Grounds department and raising the remaining funds to sustain the enterprise. Lincoln dispatch notes reorganization of the National Guard with Second regiment companies returning, strict physical exams likely to narrow applicants, and emphasis on renewed camaraderie dispelling the tin soldier image.
The Wisconsin, first class sea going battleship, was launched at Union Ironworks San Francisco after a large crowd gathered. Miss Lucille Gage pressed the button and Miss Elizabeth Stephenson christened the ship with wine as a flag presented by Irving M Scott public school children was unveiled.
In London the Countess Casa Valencia wife of the former Spanish ambassador has asked newspapers to help fund relief for wounded Spanish soldiers and widows A three days bazaar will open at Downshire House on Tuesday hosted by Infanta Eulalia Proceeds go to the Spanish fund for relief of the wounded and widows.
George Van Hoser, a constable from near here, was admitted to the state hospital yesterday. He became insane from brooding over the killing of a burglar in the county five years ago.
San Francisco November 28 Mrs Gertrude Franklin Uhlhorn mother of author Gertrude Atherton has died after ten years of invalidism. Her son Mr Atherton resides in London.
Cattle financier Grant G Gillett of Abilene Kansas has failed with debts estimated from 600000 to 1090000 dollars. Kansas City creditors claim cattle used as collateral will cover obligations while many mortgaged cattle are held across Kansas Oklahoma and Texas. About 5000 head remain at his Woodbine ranch as investigators parade through the region in search of mortgaged stock.
In Santiago General Leonard Wood replaces Major McLeary with Senor Bacardi as mayor. Bacardi discharges the clerical staff and replaces them with Cuban war veterans, aims to empower self government and spur city development with available employment for worthy residents.
Washington held a cabinet session at 10 p m to review advice from the American peace commissioners in Paris and Madrid. The President and most members discussed proposed counter proposals and a possible modification to terms previously sent to the Spanish commissioners, though specifics remained unclear.
In ChilValpiraiso the finance minister announced to the chamber of deputies, on behalf of the president, that there will be no further paper money issued.
Nodaway county grand jury adjourned after a two week session issuing sixty four indictments. Reported targets include election bettors with some prominent men named and a large number of local druggists accused of liquor law violations awaiting action.
The navy reports Charleston landed marine guards at Tien Tsin 100 miles from Pekin to guard the U S legation amid Pekin disturbances after the emperor's dethronement. Admiral Dewey sent Baltimore and Petrel. Charleston later joined Tien Tsin. Dispatch notes safeguards and limited force, possibly twenty five marines.
In Suisun California, Superior Judge Buckles rules that a murderer may inherit from victims. Frank Belew, who pleaded guilty to killing siblings Louis and Susie Belew, is to receive an equal share of their estates along with the surviving brothers, unless Civil Procedure code changes.
The four powers Great Britain France Russia and Italy formally announced to King George in Athens that his son Prince George would be high commissioner of the powers in Crete. The sudden announcement relieved public anxiety as crowds cheered in the streets while the prince later received ministers' congratulations.
Santraco reports General Wood approved a plan to establish a school for the higher education of women modeled on the American normal school concept. The proposal aims to provide professional training and academic standards for female students.
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