McKinley Urges Prompt Action on Territories and Trade
President’s message outlines policy across the Philippines Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii Samoa and other regions. It calls for swift civil governance reforms, maintenance of U.S. dominion, neutral stance in the Boer War, tariff reciprocity, and expansion of the American merchant marine and postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Congress
Philippines
Negros
Sultan of Sulu
Islands
Cuba
United States
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Samoa
Senate
Spain
Turkey
Japan
Mexico
Nicaragua
Bureau American Republica
Merchant Marine
West Indies
Autin Navy
Pacific Railroada
Alaska
Civil Service
Roberts Is Out As Utah Mormon Roberts Seat Draw Sparks Debate
Washington dispatch reports opening House scenes center on the Roberts case. Taylor of Ohio objects to Roberts oath, seeks referral to a special committee, but motion postponed. Roberts sits by lottery error. his daughter watches from the gallery as Henderson is elected speaker and Reed rules are adopted by party vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roberts
Utah
Taylor
Ohio
Roberta
Mr. Taylor
McRee
Arkansas
House
Henderson
Congress
Advertised Letter List for Sidney Nebraska 1899
Unclaimed letters remaining in the Sidney Nebraska post office for week ending December 9 1899 include PF Armstrong Albert C R Brooks Frank Baum A M Burch D FE Burnett Pat Connors two others Connally P A Fischer Henry Fletcher Fred Finn John Gardner R E Pitcher Daniel D Roberts D M Hudler Ivan Heath F D Holcomb Harry N Johnson Corwin H Jones G M Johnson Mclntowh Alex Molitor Rev S Peterson N J Vanderwerf R Wood Dora Mr LADIES Miss Rispale Gallagher Miss Lizale. Callahan P N notes letters are advertised and should be claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Armstrong
PF. R. Brooks
Albert C. Baum Frank
Burch
A. M. Burnett
D. FE. Connors
Pat
Connally
P. A. Fischer
Henry Fletcher
Fred Finn
John Gardner
R. E. Pitcher
Mr. Roberts
Daniel D. Hudler
D.M Hicks
Ivan, Heath
F. D. Holcomb
Six Frightful Failures and a Cures Claim for Dr. King's
Six doctors warned Wm. H. Mulien of Lockland Ohio that his fatal throat and lung trouble would kill him. He was urged to try Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption and after five bottles he was completely cured. The cure is claimed for coughs colds lagrippe pneumonia bronchitis asthma hay fever croup whooping cough among others. Trial bottles free at W F Bassett's drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Mulien
Lockland
Dr. King
W. F. Bassett
Made Young Again by Dr King’s Pills Claim
A Pennsylvania man D H Turner of Dempseytown reports using Dr King’s New Life Pills for two weeks and says he feels “in my teens again.” The vegetable laxative claims to cleanse liver stomach and bowels without gripe and sells for 25 cents at W F Buaasett’s drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Dempseytown
W. F. Buaasett
Clothing sale highlights deep price cuts at McClernon's
E McClernon’s advertises substantial markdowns across items. Jackets priced at 8.00 drop to 6.00 for 1.5 and 6.25 jackets fall to 5.00. Five dollar jackets reduced to 4.00. Capes move from 83.75 to 2.75 and from 1.75 to 1.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McClernon
Senator M. L. Hayward Dies After Illness in Nebraska
Senator M. L. Hayward died at 6 26 am after a 25 day illness in Nebraska City Nebraska His last conscious moment was Sunday at 5 pm when he asked for water His wife daughter Miss Mattie son William P brother Major B B Hayward and others watched through the night The eldest son Dr Edwin P Hayward is stationed in the Philippines No funeral arrangements yet pending word from the senate sergeant at arms and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Neb
M. L. Hayward
Mattie
William P
B. B. Hayward
Davenport
Br. Whitten
Paul Jessen
John W. Dixton
Edwin P. Hayward
Philippines
Senate
Hayward
Senate Committee
Deed Transfers and Rights for Sidney Area Properties
A list of quit claim, warranty, and right of way deeds transferring lots and parcels in Sidney and Clarkson's addition. Notable entries include Leonard F Love to Nebraska Loan & Trust Co for 28-13-50, Linnie Marston to W H Kellams for 10-15-49, several parcels to Nebraska Wyoming and Western Railroad Co., and a right of way by Daniel Kelley to the railroad firm. Amounts range from 1 to 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard F. Love
Nebraska Loan & Trust Co
Linnie C. Marston
W .H. Kellams
John M. Adams
Chas. A. Burton
Village of
Sidney
Wm. H. Whitton
Joseph C. Childers
Nej
Wm. Studt
E. M. Westervelt
Sec
S. Oberfelder
Nebraska, Wyoming and Western Railroad Co
Clarkson
Daniel Kelley
A. D. Stewitts
C. A. Lyon
Lydia M. Davison
Wm. Stuht
Gen W. Holdrege
Lota
Simon Bukett
E. M. Weastervelt
Katie McKee
Mary C. Shoemaker
Unseasonal Blooming Dandelions and Buttercups Reported
The Philadelphia Record notes an unusual stretch of warm weather bringing early blossoms. Dandelions flourish along Montgomery avenue near Chestnut Hill opposite John Lowher Welsh’s home, and buttercups appear unusually in autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Avenue
John Lowher Welsh
Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia
Puritan Try It Buy It You Will Use No Other
A vintage advertisement proclaims Puritan products from McMullan's inviting customers to try the item and commit to using it exclusively. The playful slogan emphasizes brand loyalty and the store’s sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMullan’s
General Otis Vindicated in Philippine Campaign
The Globe Democrat notes Otis faced harsh criticism yet accomplished a novel task with energy. He defeated insurgent forces in Luzon using fewer than 15,000 troops and secured Manila lines. Critics offered round robin condemnations, but Otis maintained focus, earning praise for steadiness and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Otis
Ben
Gen Otis
Manila
Aguinaldo
Otis
Snd
Supreme Court
United States
Philippines
Luzon
Globe Democrat
Seventh Grade Notes On Attendance and Activities
Thirty pupils enrolled in Seventh grade with few absences and no reason for inferior work. Skating motivates good effort in room four. Florence McDonald and Emma Pellar move to Fourth grade. Clara Austin and Grace Wright absent in room three. Miss Smith visited room one to observe for future teaching. Room four toured other rooms during rhetorical exercises. Pupils praised Miss McCoy and the High School during visits. A pupil asked if years of practice could match Miss Kreamer. Visitors from Messrs Harris and Oberfelder were warmly received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McDonald
Emma Pellar
Clara ‘Austin
Grace Wright
Miss Smith
Morrow Addition Named for General Morrow in Sidney
Edgar M Weatervelt filed the plat for a new Sidney addition named for General Henry A Morrow. Schley avenue runs north south, Military avenue fronts old officers quarters, Stanton avenue lies east. Over 100 lots priced 97.50 to 150 each, two already sold to H T Doran and J T McIntosh with plans to build next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar M. Weatervelt
Sidney
Henry A. Morrow
Old Fort Sidney
Schley Avenue
Millitary Avenue
Stanton Avenue
U. P
Second Street
First
Spruce Streets
Washington Street
Garrison Street
Essig
H. T. Doran
Dr. Stewitts
J. T. McIntosh
Safe for Sale Hall Safe 24x24x30 Inches Bargain
For sale a fine Hall safe 24 by 24 by 30 inches in good as new condition. Call at this office for details and pricing.
Bills for Five Dollar Purchases at Wall Pocket
E McLernon notes customers receive one item with a bill of five dollars or more, and shifts responsibility away from the store for any issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. McLernon
A Time-Piece Party Provides Teasing Watch Quiz
The women of Sidney gathered at Mrs. Stowitts Thursday afternoon for a watch themed quiz with prizes for the most correct answers. Mrs. J J McIntosh led with 25 of 26 correct, while Mrs. J T McIntosh followed, and Mrs. O D Lyon received a consolation prize. A luncheon concluded the pleasant afternoon with a list of guests including Mrs. M P Harris and Miss Oberfelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
J. T. McIntosh
O. D. Lyon
M. P. Harris
Oberfelder
J.T. MaIntosh
Ryon
Lee
Breisch
Wpf. Moore
Jessen
J. J. McIntosh
Ck Rerson
Dr. Harris
Rudolph Kruse
Callahan
Davigan
Wreck at Bushnell On Overland Flyer and Fast Mail
A serious collision near Bushnell fifty miles west last Saturday night damaged the Overland Flyer No 1 and the fast mail No 101. The dining car was torn open by the mail train engine while crews escaped harm to the forward section. Fireman Harry Dixon of Cheyenne was seriously injured after being knocked from the engine. track clearance followed into the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Overland Flyer
N. C. Stone
Bushnell
Fast Mail
Harry Dixon
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Austria
Canada
Potter
Rispale Gallagher
Lizale
Cons. Callahan, P. N
General Otis
Messrs
Harris
Morrow
Dr. Stowitts
A. FJ. Dorian
Amherst
Nebb
THRIV
Marks’ Bros
F. A. Meanea
Keyenns
Wyo
L. D. Stone
San Francisco
Cal
Rose & CO
Merchant Tailors OF
Chicago
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