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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
6
A compact roundup presents Foretan and domestic notes across multiple topics, capturing headlines, civic briefs, sports miniatures, and social items. The column aims to inform with brisk summaries and sharp details suitable for busy readers.
In Ingday 4 December, four more jurors were accepted for the Luetgert murder case, leaving four to be selected. Other items note a La Crosse fire at the McMillen opera house and Pomeroy blocks with $200000 loss, and various court sentences including executions and a jail escape.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes the pope’s declining health. Congress holds no currency bill outlook this session. Some senators favor public debate on the Hawaiian treaty. Thomas Sharkey refuses to sign for a Jeffreys bout. Suspects Merry and Smith captured near Western Union Junction. Cabinet likely unchanged this year. Nebraska freight rates extension ordered to December 16. Cantabrian coasts hit by hurricanes and snow in Spain. Wichita boomer Hews leaves for Oklahoma City seeking followers. $500000 in gold moved from New York to San Francisco by telegraphic transfer. November railroad earnings total $9,118,056, up about 16 percent from last year.
Reports note Franklin field football games of 1897 netted 90000 dollars. A farmer near Chicago Luders faces grave robbery charges. Prisoners escaped in Lewistown Illinois. Chicago clergy and politicians react to football peril and legal changes. World events include Spanish troop detachments, a Paris suicide, and notable deaths in media and religion.
The report notes a December special session of the Illinois legislature. It mentions the steamship St. Paul sailing for Europe with 600000 ounces of silver and 70000 Mexican dollars. It cites Allen haw introducing a bill to hold a congress of Indian tribes at Omaha in 1898 and appropriations of 100000000. Russian ambassador Mohrenberg at Paris has been removed from his post but remains a member of the council of the empire.
Editor E. W. Reed of the Preston Times killed himself after mounting financial pressures. The item notes other varied events including a library bill in Lincoln Nebraska, a globe tour plan by a mind reader, a Denver to Portland tourist service starting January 6, and pension dispute letters from Rev T J Keith. It also mentions Emperor William increasing China expedition volunteers, Charles Burgess’s execution for murder, and Adolph Luetgert appealing for funds for his trial.
Friday notes an epidemic of measles in Springfield while Minneapolis plans a March 1 1898 school closure due to financial limits. Reports cover British policy on the Nile and Massowah troop movements, Oshkosh Sherry creditors, Chicago court action against the Catholic Knights, and shifts in pension and tax bills amid Hawaii annexation talks.
Forty two mint workers in Philadelphia were discharged. Ex President Harrison refused to discuss politics with a New York reporter. Kneebs, a suspected ringer, was reinstated by the American Trotting Association. Multiple deaths and legal notices across states are reported including mine blast fatalities in Nelsonville and a hang of self destruction in Chicago. Ex Governor Waite plans a move to Iowa with a colonization scheme. Mankato knitting mills assign liabilities of 85000 dollars. Blanco releases 41 Havana prisoners charged with insurgent ties. Vanderbilt and Osgood Field depart New York for a world tour. Georgia legislature defeats a bill for state convict supervision and humane treatment. Rev Dr John Atkinson dies in New York at 63. Helen W Jones buys 6000 acres of wheat land on the Soo in North Dakota for 175000 dollars. Northwestern Miller lists last week flour output for Minneapolis Duluth Superior and Milwaukee at 470655 barrels. Willard accepts resignation of World W C T A superintendent Department Butler. California invites McKinley to golden jubilee. inscription to be carved on quartz slab. John Schwinon, 62, commits suicide in Chicago at Lincoln Park Bridge. After a penitentiary service in Frankfort Kentucky Samuel Crabtree, 20, confesses to murdering cousins William Short and Tony Rice in Lawrence county.
President and family gathered at the bedside as Mrs M Kinley died. The funeral will be held next Tuesday with the president and relatives planning the pallbearers. A brief biographical sketch accompanies the notice.
Mrs Nancy Allison McKinley died at 2 o clock Sunday morning in Canton with President McKinley at her bedside She rested in recent days as he kept vigil and received many telegrams of sympathy The funeral will be at First Methodist Episcopal church with interment at Forest Lawn Pallbearers include Judge William R Day and ex Mayor R A Cassidy The president and Mrs McKinley plan to return to Washington after the service born near Lisle bon Ohio in 1809 married William McKinley in 1827 nine children were born four living Helen Abner and William survive the president’s family gathered for the last hours of the wife and mother.
A Saturday meeting of about sixty Republican representatives in Washington outlined steps to change the civil service law. Notable absences included Speaker Reed and Dingley. Representative Hepburn presided as chairman and speakers included Grosvenor Connolly Evans Faris and Mahany. A committee of Grosvenor Hepburn Pearson Tawney Evans Odell and Steele was appointed to devise an action plan.
Washington reports all cabinet members whose duties allow will travel to Canton for Mrs. McKinley’s funeral. Secretaries Alger Bliss Wilson Gary and Attorney General McKenna plan to attend if well. Secretaries Long and Gage stay in Washington. Vice President Hobart remains to preside over the senate. Among accompanying women are Mrs McKenna Mrs Gary Mrs Alger and Mrs Porter.
Washington notes the Senate plans to address immigration measures carried as unfinished business, consider the census bill proceedings, and list eulogies for the late Representative Holman.
The statistical association reports 1898 sugar beet production with Germany at 1,800,000 tons, Austria-Hungary at 836,000 tons, and France at 779,000 tons. The data comes from MADEBURG dated December 13.
Washington December 12. In a sultry House discussion before adjournment the civil service law was savagely attacked by Rep Brown Ohio who called it an abomination and favored repeal or radical modification. Rep Johnson Indiana defended reform stating it is essential to Republicanism and cited Hayes Garfield Harrison and McKinley in support.
A House bill by Mr Lori mer of Illinois outlines pay structures for first and second class post offices. It sets assistant postmasters at 50 percent of the postmaster salary and lists percentages and ranges for various senior clerks and supervisors. In second class offices the plan fixes clerks at 500 dollars with annual 100 dollar raises to reach 1,000 dollars.
New York reports on the March 2 1897 tea statute now in force since May 1 1897. A comparison shows a sharp rise in rejected tea imports at the port of New York from 750 packages in 1896 to 18 259 in the present year, highlighting perceived improvements in merchandise purity.
Berlin dispatch claims Britain will not oppose Germany in Kiao Chau in exchange for Germany's pledge not to interfere in Egyptian affairs. German administration extends control over 400 square miles, collecting duties as Tsung Li Yamen negotiates a settlement. Des Moines auditor predicts a near 500000 deficit next June and urges cash basis finances with higher taxes.
New York December 13 at the Waldorf hotel reports Mark Hanna has recovered from several days of illness. The announcement came during a gathering and confirms his improving condition.
German naval department orders 200 artillerymen with field guns and 1,000 marines to China while arguing Germany may not hold Kiao Chau bay. French wine output drops 12 million hectoliters from 1896 and falls below the ten year average. Chancellor Von Hohenlohe plans a December 14 dinner with Emperor William to sway naval bill support. Canada allows advertising on postal cards if space remains for the address.
A Council Bluffs Iowa inventor patent idea centers on pressing rings into a small circular metal disk resembling an oil can bottom. When vibrated the disk forms a sounding toy with remarkable results. Free samples offered by G W Sues & Co at Bee Building Omaha. The notice notes three well known mechanical movements.
In Des Moines on April 9 1892 W M McFarland secretary of state certifies a patent office form filed by Thomas G Orwig and J Ralph Orwig. The act protects working men in labels trade marks and advertising with United States patent office access to official reports. Des Moines Dec 6 1897.
A brief notice lists performances touring from New York Chicago St Louis Omaha and elsewhere showcasing marching bands and venues across multiple cities. The item highlights cross city shows and schedule notes for readers.
A practical guide to laundry care using hot water Ivory Soap and boiled rinse. It recommends washing linens first, then white garments, then colors, with starching and careful ironing after air drying. The tone reflects a mid century household advice column with emphasis on labor saving and proper technique.
Mme Marguerite Durand will edit a new Paris paper by women for women. Mlle Jeane Chauvin handles legal questions. A woman writing as Daniel Lesner will contribute theatrical criticism and Mme Augusta Holmes the music section. Severne will aid with occasional articles. All reporting by women. The paper aims to appeal on its own merits, not agency interests.
The Baltimore and Ohio main line west of Martinsburg to North Mountain was improved by November 1. The project removed dangerous curvature at Myers Hole and raised the roadbed nearly fifteen feet. It lowered Tablers and Tables roadbeds about thirteen feet and reduced grades from 42 feet per mile to ten, increasing train capacity and cutting accident risk.
Dr. S Weir Mitchell author of Hugh Wynne Free Quaker introduces a January Century novel The Adventures of Francois set in the French Revolution with a foundling adventurer as hero The tale promises Mitchells signature characterisation and wit throughout
Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to cure catarrh by internal use affecting blood and mucous surfaces. The ad promotes the remedy as non quack medicine, prescribed by a top physician, with testimonials available free. Also notes Susie Yeager, a ninth decade Kentucky resident, as a Lincolnb schoolmate. disproves claim of a single Lincoln schoolmate.
Holiday catalogue from Mermod & Jaccard Jewelry Co. Broadway at Locust St. Louis promises 3,000 items across watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks and music boxes. A 25 cent payment may yield a pair of solid silver dump bell sleeve link buttons, advertised as the newest thing.
A damaged clipping shows fragmented dialogue and stray phrases including a judge quote about dinner, a Willy Conte note on tobacco cure, discussion of dyed sealskins, Congregational church anniversary in New Hampshire, a teething remedy, and scattered garbled text. The readable parts form no cohesive event.
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