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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1896
Page
2
Nebraska State Journal items report religious revivals in Schuyler and other towns, railroad and farm notes, burglaries at Orleans, horse deaths from corn stalks, and civic events. Notable mentions include coroner Dr. Torgney Anderson resigning, G. A. Carman killed at Subetha, and Wm. Martin’s cattle stealing conviction.
The section reports on the First National Bank of Beatrice reopening after closure, a court ruling deeming a sugar bounty warrant payment illegal, Nebraska lawmakers’ funding assurances for Omaha and South Omaha, plans to form a volunteer fire department relief society in Fremont, and the Nebraska Millers association meeting noting strong finances and many applications. Additional items include a fatal mill accident in North Loup, a birth, a jail arrest for illegitimate parentage near Shelby, a mill worker death at North Loup, inmate count forecasts for Heatrice, irrigation district deliberations at Ord, a Wallace minister's home burned, Trans-Mississippi Exposition leadership named for Omaha 1898, a Kearney weavers strike, gun accident near Gretna injuring Mrs. Christianson, many cases awaiting district court, a Meadow Grove bank cashier resignation tied to a $1,200 loss, a large corn crib project near Grafton, and Gov. Holcomb offering $200 reward for Claus Detlef in Schuyler murder case.
Secretary Olney argues that Cuban recognition is a presidential prerogative and that a Congressional joint resolution would be only advisory. Senators Frye Hale Allison and others debate whether a two thirds vote could force action or be vetoed, warning of potential harm to Americans abroad.
The article discusses a looming constitutional clash between Congress and the President over recognizing Cuba, with possible indirect moves such as a declared war. It notes uncertainty about Supreme Court review and cites Senator Sherman doubting that Cameron's resolution would trigger war, comparing to prior recognitions of other nations.
In a New York supreme court divorce case, Mary Emma McGown is granted a decree against TL W Bell after establishing North Dakota residence and marriage to Bell, with Justice Russell noting conflicting laws about the marriage. The decision cites improper conduct by McGown with Bell, acknowledging the North Dakota and New York law differences.
World dispatch from Santiago cites Cuba where Commander Velez and 200 Spanish guerrillas assaulted a Cuban hospital at Turahueca on December 6. The hospital was defended by a small garrison but the attackers killed twenty patients and burned the house.
In Lospnon on December 21 a Savoy and Orleans family council won the Duke of Aosta and his wife Duchess Elena of Orleans over their decision to separate. The Duke is the king of Italy's eldest nephew and the Duchess is Elena of Orleans daughter of the Count of Paris and sister of the Duke of Orleans.
Edward Morse Field son of Cyrus W Field was found covered in mud and heavily intoxicated in a street railway stable on Thursday night. Attorney J M Connaughton said Field was of unsound mind due to the Field Lindley Welcher failure for 3 060 000 in 1895 and Field placed under his charge.
Oscar C. Wahlfeld, president of Wahlfeld Wholesale Clothing of New York, was arrested at the Midland hotel by Officer Ryan for obtaining 300 dollars from Emery Bird Thayer and Co. on a worthless check drawn on the Astor Place bank. New York friends fear his mind is affected.
The house committee on public buildings voted to report many public building bills and place them on the house calendar. Readily agreed last session, the bills cover buildings at Cleveland Ohio Hastings Nebraska Fulton Missouri York Nebraska Kansas City Kansas Van and Piattsburg Nebraska.
Anna Held, French soubrette, finishing a week at the Olympic theater in St. Louis, plans to sing on Christmas day in Pittsburg to collect pennies or dollars for a Christmas dinner for the city's poor children.
A morning blaze in Colhelin's furniture store within the Ryan hotel annex in St Paul Minnesota caused extensive damage. The furniture company's loss is estimated at 100000 dollars and the Ryan annex cost 100000 dollars. upper floors were unfinished.
Senator Francis E Warren of Wyoming, staying at the Auditorium annex for weeks with appendicitis, underwent an operation this evening. He was very weak afterward but Dr. Hammond reported a likely recovery.
Washington reports a new blow to American meat exports as Aurich canton Switzerland forbids borax preservation, effectively shutting out meats. In St Louis James M Glover aged 39, brother of ex Congressman John M Glover, died by suicide amid business reverses.
The proposal to incorporate it into the new tariff faces opposition led by Teller. Critics label the idea as a foolhardy scheme and silver men reject the approach. Hearings will be held by the Ways and Means Committee.
Senator Teller calls a fifty cent per ounce duty on silver a foolish idea that would not raise prices, as silver prices are set abroad. He notes most imported silver comes from Mexico and is reexported. He expects hearings by the ways and means committee to draw many business voices and urges written arguments for the record.
Washington officials report widespread stories of men enlisting to join Cuban insurgents against Spain. Enlisting or accepting commissions violates neutrality statutes with penalties up to 2000 dollar fine and three years imprisonment. If the movement grows, the Justice Department may issue special instructions to enforce the proclamation issued by the President.
President nominates Charles Hardman Edina E C Meehan Norborne Luke Morris Mexico J W Overstreet La Plata A H H O Dowd Weston Kate Sullivan Excelsior Springs Kate Sullivan likely to be confirmed. Silver faction protests Overstreet and opposition from Cockrell West. Other filings include Luke Morris Norborne E C Meehan Danville Ltr and N Lienberger St Louis for Interior attorney general. many may not be confirmed.
Washington senators on the foreign relations committee met to discuss Cuban resolutions but took no action. They plan to reconvene Friday to gather more information from the State Department and verify Consul General Lee's reports.
Testimony in a United States district court proceeding against Charles H. Dow, Sidney E. McClarien, and O. E. Miller exposes that in 1893 the Commercial National Bank of Denver closed with Miller overdrawn by about 125000. He secured funds by forged-like checks approved by Dow and shipped large sums by express.
A street duel in Dacksboro Campbell County resulted in Lincoln Baird and William Gaylor exchanging gunfire at close range after a quarrel over a woman. Gaylor died instantly from three gunshot wounds. Williams later died from a chest wound.
Wasnixetoy December 17 The hold up in confirming David R Francis as secretary of the interior risks a fight by Missouri gold Democrats against Senator West. Report says Francis may not be confirmed until after Missouri elects a successor to Senator Lee and confirmation could slip until near the end of the Cleveland administration.
Senator Allen of Nebraska introduces a bill to appropriate 1,000,000 dollars for surveying headwaters of principal rivers to locate reservoir sites for irrigation. The plan aims to cover more than arid regions and encompass wider areas of the country.
The House appropriations committee finished the bill for legislative executive and judicial expenses for the year ending June 30, 1898. The bill totals 21,667,869 dollars, 1,099,231 dollars below estimates and 37,899 dollars under the current year's appropriation.
Ed Myra, a well dressed young man who would not reveal his residence, was arraigned yesterday on burglary charges. He escaped jail to attend the court wearing kid gloves gold-rimmed cuff links and a dress suit and acted as his own counsel.
In Ispurexinence Kansas Jim Robbins of Cherryvale fatally shoots fellow hunter Dick Webb after a quarrel. Robbins is in custody. Earlier notes say McKinley plans to travel to Chicago with Charles Dawes and Captain Ucistand aboard tonight.
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