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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1894
Page
3
Figures show a saving of 6,500,000 annually with estimates for future years. The article analyses the army's fiscal year totals as of October 1, listing the aggregate of enlisted men and officers. It includes suggestions from the secretary on managing costs and personnel.
Washington December 3 The annual Lamont report shows no saving of 500000 in salaries and contingent expenses while noting economies in recruiting and rents Expenditures for the year 56 full figures incomplete The army numbered 2130 officers and 25772 enlisted men October 1 with only a small fraction effective Lamont recommends battalion formation mirroring other nations and a return to a 30000 limit capping growth The plan assigns two companies per infantry regiment and two batteries per artillery regiment The total cost estimates and armament needs run into several millions with ongoing procurements through the next twelve years and high power guns and mortars to be added through November
The Western sugar refinery company will begin shipping raw sugar from Honolulu to New York after January 1. A unusually large quantity is planned for next year and refinery officials will use ships via the Horn to compete with railroad overland shipments. Previously Hawaiian sugar arrived in San Francisco for distribution.
In Lexinton Kentucky General Cassius M. Clay known as a fire eater and recent husband of a 15 year old, arms his plantation men with rifles shotguns and revolvers and threatens to abduct Dora. Ira Million is shot at and authorities notify Clay’s son Tenney in Staunton to intervene. The son persuades the old general to disarm his men and end the armed conflict.
Arch bishop Ireland returned from the East and emphatically denied a report of securing a large loan to pay the St Paul diocese debt. He avoided discussing Bishop McIaids attack and commented on politics praising business interests and the victory of reform. He urged attention to the financial question and a swift correction of the treasury issue.
In Mexico Missouri on December 3 Ephraim Lewis attempted suicide by rat poison but survived into the night. He left a final note for his wife and seven children requesting burial beside his father at Santa Fe Missouri and saying they are too good for him.
At a church oyster supper near David Ind Ter yesterday, Jesse Bibbler and Charles Beck attended. Beers, enraged over perceived favoritism toward Bibbler, drew a pistol and fired four shots, killing Bibbler. Beck fled amid the commotion.
In his annual report, a long discussion argues the educational problem and endorses contract schools as the best option under current conditions. The piece presents practical suggestions and defends the approach as aligned with national needs and governance.
Was h Hinecrox Dec 1 The annual interior department report by Secretary Hoke Smith focuses on Indian affairs and practical steps for Sac advancement. It highlights education adapted to duties ahead, land allotment in severalty, and stronger government honesty in dealings. The report supports keeping lands, suggests gradual cuts to sectarian schools, and calls for land office reforms and an Indian land court.
In a Cresco Howard County case special examiner Edward G Waite faces charges of attempting to bribe a pensioner for adverse testimony and intimidation of witnesses. Indictments were kept secret while further probes target Winneshiek County. Dr Kessell of Cresco also faces a federal indictment in the Van Lueven frauds probe.
St Louis reports the final day of the Trans Mississippi Congress with incomplete lists of vice presidents and executive committeemen from multiple states. A major policy sense favors ramb production in the south, extending Carey act provisions to territories, and admitting Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as states. Balloting for next congress narrowed to Portland Boise City Omaha with Omaha chosen 02 to 87.
The Charles Grab meat market in Estronta Kansas was burglarized last night. The safe was blown open and cash and valuable papers were stolen. The burglars vandalized the shop tossing meat about and wrecking fixtures. A note in the cash book read You will find yourself 625.50 short.
In Warsaw Benton county William Browne was sentenced to fifty years in the penitentiary for killing his brother Thomas Brown during a corn gathering quarrel. After the act he told neighbors he had killed two dogs, one four legged and the other two legged, in the field.
New York dispatch reports Under Sheriff McDonough forwarding a Texas letter seeking warrants to arrest John D Rockefeller, William Rockefeller, Henry Flagler and others connected to the Waters-Pierce Oil Co. A Texas governor’s requisition is awaited while Missouri case involving Waters-Pierce argues over residence.
The Hawaiian chargé d'affaires Irank D Hastings reports that since Hawaii's Republic was established July 4, official recognition has been received from the United States, Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Belgium, Mexico and Guatemala, with notices of intent from Germany and Peru.
At 12 15 this morning the residence of Jacob Schoppenhelm in Missouri burned after a defective flue. Mrs. Schoppenhelm and two young children, ages two and four, perished in the fire while the husband, Jacob, was seriously burned.
A Berlin dispatch reported in the Standard that nine men and two women froze to death near Besdomaia in the Tula district of Russia.
DUNS TRADE REVIEW reports no price surge from government loan with wheat up a dime and Western receipts ahead of last year. Wheat at harvest time may retreat for better returns. corn up slightly but overall farmer outlook remains cautious. US failures rise to 289 this week from 271 last year while industrial output holds. Diphtheria anti toxine manufacturing eyed in Detroit as first US venture of its kind. A Missouri preacher pleads guilty to horse theft, gets two years. The Pope is seeking Armenian atrocity details and urging intervention. Oklahoma outlaws seen near Norman with Marshal Max ready to respond. Plate glass firms in Pittsburgh plan a 20 million dollar trust to employ about 10,000 people.
In the spring mountains near Aluvevergun New Mexico, ranchers fear clashes with roving Navajo bands accused of stock theft and various depredations. Gilbert Labor, a rancher recently returned from the district, says the Navajos act bolder than before and even threaten to scalp a man named N S Thompson who tried to take back horses. They also reportedly slaughter antelope and deer wholesale. The article notes a woman described as the primary offender in some wrongdoing.
Housekeepers seek light palatable biscuits and cakes like mothers made. Adulterated cream of tartar and soda contain lime alum and other impurities compromising strength and health. Royal Baking Powder provides pure reliable leavening producing light flaky wholesome results with no indigestion worries, even when eaten hot or cold.
A body found under the main hatch of a National line steamer, recently departed Liverpool, suffocated after concealing himself. In his pocket lay a novel titled Doomed on the Deep. The Chicago Times notes the coincidence with a remark on good resolutions and active practice.
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