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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1899
Page
6
Prince di Ruspol, long serving as senator and Rome mayor, is reported dead. The brief also notes political shifts, misfortunes, and notable events from Chicago to New York, including a college fire in New Athens and various public figures in Europe and America.
The opening of the new session in Washington centers on the Roberts of Utah seating fight and a rapid push on the Republican crafted financial bill. A special committee will probe Roberts polygamy charges before oath in a bid to avoid chaos, while the House plans a swift caucus and debate ahead of holiday recess. Vice President Hobart’s death will be announced after the Roberts matter is resolved.
A fundraising movement begins at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church to establish The Thurston Home of Orphans and Homeless Children in Cuba in memory of Mrs. Thurston. General Vandervoort and Mrs. G A Andrews spoke on the need, proposing an industrial school and mission with ground donated, church members pledging sizable contributions.
Chicago December 4 The Tribune reports Rio Grande Western Denver Rio Grande Burlington and Rock Island representatives have conferred for days. They allege Southern Pacific and Santa Fe plan to control Pacific coast business. The expected rate war could be the hottest yet.
Frankfort today the Kentucky state board of election commissioners will canvass the last election returns to determine who receives the certificate of election. The process may extend to Wednesday or later as the board weighs legal interpretations and possible vote exclusions impacting Goebel versus Taylor.
A large mass meeting at the First Congregational church in Washington opposes Brigham H. Roberts' seating as Utah representative. Dr. Joshiah Strong presided with clergy from Epiphany Metropolitan First Congregational and others, including Salt Lake City ministers and deaconess Dr. Sarah J. Elliott.
Master Mechanic J H Manning of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific denies an Omaha report that M K Barnum will take over the Wyoming division and that Manning has been asked to resign. He says no changes are planned in the motive department and he has not been asked to resign.
A near disaster occurred fifty three miles east of Cheyenne Wyoming when Union Pacific No 1 the Overland Flyer taking water at Bushnell was struck by No 101 the fast mail. The dining car was torn but the forward portion saved the crew and passengers with serious injury to Cheyenne fireman Harry Dixon.
Lieutenant James N. Munro, credited with the daring capture of Bayambong in Luzon, returned to Minneapolis after a career that started with attendance at the University of Minnesota for three years. He graduated West Point in 1897, joined the First Cavalry, then the Fourth Cavalry stationed at Walla Walla, and served in the Coeur d'Alene region during mine disturbances last year.
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis departs Washington for a three month trip to South Africa, with a portion of the time to be spent in the Transvaal. He will sail from New York Wednesday morning.
Senator Hawley, head of the Hawaiian commission, says the coming session will act on Hawaii’s first colonial constitution. President McKinley approves, and Senator Cullom says the senate will back efforts to push the Hawaiian question toward a settlement.
Manila reports General Cowen surrenders 800 officers and men with rifles and a small garrison at Bayambong Nueva Vizcaya to Lieutenant Monroe and fifty cavalry. Washington notes Bayambong's surrender as the largest so far and hints the insurgency may be collapsing. Lawton in Sambong communicates with insurgents as negotiations for surrender unfold.
Washington dispatch reports the Internal Revenue Service issued a circular amending documentary and proprietary stamp rules. It requires initials and date plus three parallel incisions to cancel stamps of 10 cents or more used for tax payments, effective December 15.
The German Hanoverian and Oldenburg Coach Horse Association of America met in Chicago at the Sherman house and announced cash prizes for the next Chicago livestock show. It will issue a first ever stud book next year for Hanoverian and Oldenburg coach horses. A. B. Holbert of Greeley Iowa was named president and Jepthah Crouch of Lafayette Indiana secretary.
Washington December 2. A conference of about twenty five leading house republicans at the capitol agreed to investigate Representative Roberts of Utah for eligibility to sit in the house and to withhold his oath until the inquiry is complete. The plan, led by Representative Taylor of Ohio, provides for a special committee to review charges including Edmunds Act violations and polygamy issues.
Garret A Hobart will filed in Passaic county surrogate's office at Paterson New Jersey. Estate valued around 2 500 000 with 1 000 000 to widow Jennie Hobart and half of the remainder to son Garret A Hobart Jr upon majority. Several Paterson institutions receive 5000 each and others receive various sums to executors and relatives. Executors named are Jennie Hobart A A Wilcox E T Bell and Colonel William Barbour.
Senators Gallinger and Hansbrough lead a pensions committee inquiry into revising the pension laws. Officials Hitchcock Davis Evans Davenport testify in Washington and a Grand Army statement is expected, all favoring a general revision by a non partisan panel.
Attorney General Smyth notified Governor Poynter he will prosecute Fort Crook soldiers who shot and killed a deserter resisting arrest. A court martial acquitted them and Sarpy county court dismissed for lack of civil jurisdiction. He says the offense harms the state and civil courts must try it.
Stock owners from Iowa Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin met in Chicago to discuss eradicating tuberculosis in cattle. Legislation toward prevention and eradication will be a main topic with strong recommendations expected before the session closes.
In Cincinnati and Kentucky supporters push Governor Bradley as the Republican vice presidential nominee with McKinley. After Bradley’s election four years ago factional strife hurt Dr. Hunter for senator, but Kentucky is expected to send a solid delegation to back McKinley Bradley.
Word from the Philippines says two Macabebe scout companies under Captain Batson are performing well, prompting the creation of a full battalion. The new units will aid in tracking the remnants of Aguinaldo's disorganized army during the current campaign.
Fall River manufacturers in the association agreed to a wage increase starting Monday December 11. About 28 000 workers will benefit from the raise across the city.
Nebraska City December 2 Senator Hayward shows little change from last night with a faster pulse indicating fever. Paralytic conditions remain unchanged.
Beef steers rise 25 cents from last week while stockers and feeders ease near week end. Hogs sell largely at 3.72 to 3.75 with yesterday margins at or below 3.70. Sheep and lamb quotes vary by class from wethers to western lambs with several price ranges. Chicago produce figures include grains and pork products with butter firm and cheese steady.
Chicago markets show cattle steady to mixed with varying stocker and feeder prices. Hogs run steady to higher on good clearances with mixed and butchers pushing near 3.80 to 3.97. Sheep market strong and active with lambs and wethers trading across several price ranges.
Kansas City stock market report for cattle hogs and sheep details price ranges for categories including heavy native steers 5 90 to 5 etc. butchers cows and heifers c cans and western feeders with values for Texans and feeder stock. Hogs steady to higher with Merit pigs and various hog price ranges. Sheep steady with lambs muttons and feeders prices and culls listed.
Washington officials outline the Mason ic celebration for the centennial of George Washington’s death on December 14. Colonel Robert White of Wheeling and his staff lead the marshal duties with ceremonies at Mount Vernon and the tomb, including addresses by President McKinley and R T W Duke. A Willard’s hotel reception follows with McKinley expected to attend.
Senator Hayward's condition worsened with a 101 degree temperature the highest yet. Dr. Whitten noted a restless night and clouded mind, then later reported the patient resting easier though still feverish and with elevated pulse and respiration.
The bubonic plague is reported in Kobe Japan with five suspected cases and three fatalities. The disease traces to cotton from China with the buyer carrier and purchaser all affected. Authorities isolate about a hundred houses as top physicians are sent to manage the outbreak.
Philadelphia citizens push to raise a $100,000 campaign fund to persuade the Republican National Committee to choose the city for next year’s Republican convention. The drive starts immediately with the financial committee’s meeting set for Tuesday evening and pledges anticipated.
The Don aldson line steamer Amarynathia arrived from Glasgow with 13 cattlemen attempting to seize the ship. Police and a crew, after a fight with drawn knives, overpowered the mutineers and irons were used. The clash followed cattlemen breaking into whisky cargo and drinking onboard.
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