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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1900
Page
2
Indianapolis crowd adopts resolutions of sympathy for the Boers as Emperor William subscribes 10000 marks to promote German emigration to Palestine. Other items include political, legal, and business notes from across the nation.
Washington politics center on the Porto Rican tariff bill as Congress weighs whether the constitution’s equal impost and excise taxes extend to Porto Rico. Republicans split with Democrats, with Littlefield and McCall aiding the opposition. Senate focus shifts to Hawaiian island governance and tariff policy amid broad debate on insular relations.
General William R. Shafter, en route from Fort Porter to San Francisco, says the insurrection in the Philippines is practically ended among the Tagalas though warns future unrest among other tribes may arise. He asserts garrisons will be needed for years to come.
Charles E. Macrum ex United States consul at Pretoria states he will not retract his charges against British officials in South Africa. He plans to testify if summoned and will cooperate fully with any investigation. He leaves Pittsburgh for Washington but says no special mission is planned.
Kentucky legislators return to Frankfort amid talks on who will preside in the senate tomorrow Lieutenant Governor Marshall or Senator Carter while others discuss reopening the contested governorship. Governor Taylor attends church with family and Beckham sets up at the Capital hotel as Goebel kin arrive.
John H. McGibbons, chief assistant to the director general, leaves Sioux City for New York en route to Paris to finalize the American exhibit. He says the United States will field the most complete exhibit after France and be ready for the April 15 opening with exhibits gathered and shipping completed.
John Costello, who claimed to own a cigar shop at 311 Bennett Street, Cripple Creek, Colo, was found wandering the Chicago streets in severe cold. He said he had $500 with him on January 13 in Cripple Creek and recalls nothing since, after being revived at the police station he examined his tattered clothes.
From Santos to New York the Asiatic Prince arrives under quarantine. Chief Officer Campe reports Captain Woodhouse died of yellow fever on February 3 and was buried at sea the same day. Campe takes command and sails to port with the vessel.
A Swaziland border dispatch reports a Boer agent at Bremersdorp regularly communicating with Delagoa bay. Two coolie carriers were found bearing sacks, thought to contain salt, through Tongaland but the sacks tested contained gun powder.
The Tees brings news from Skagway that most travelers from Dawson toward Nome are taking a de tour to the recently discovered diggings on the Koyokuk. The steamer Tees arrived this morning at Victoria from Skagway.
A heated quarrel on a Chesapeake and Ohio train returning Democratic lawmakers erupted when ex-State Senator A J Bronston accused Goebel supporters of being revolutionists and chief clerk Claude Desha called Bronston an assailant. Bronston reportedly drew a pistol during the exchange.
A group of Cree Indians near Butte went to town to buy alcohol but were served wood alcohol by error. Three members, two men and a woman, died after consuming the toxic beverage and suffering severe pain.
In Manila on February 19, 51 suspected bubonic plague cases yielded 42 true infections and 32 deaths, half of them Chinese. A week saw 12 new cases mostly in the walled city as 100 inspectors under Major Edie enforce sanitary rules. 30 inspectors are Chinese supplied by local merchants.
General French advances north of Kimberley scouring countryside, with Boers retreating toward Blomfontein as Kelly Kenny's division pursues. Jacobsdal now in British possession after patrols find wounded and a shelling action drives Boers from the area.
The house committee on election of president and vice president endorsed a joint resolution for a constitutional amendment barring polygamists from election to Congress and outlawing polygamy and polygamous associations. It seeks to end legal doubts and curb polygamy by law across all places, citing the Roberts controversy while noting the decision’s nonbinding nature.
Paris scene builds toward a dramatic clash between Count Boni de Castellane and the Figaro editor. Castellane vows to meet duels and lawsuits, while the editor, famed for sword and pistol duels, has a history of bold confrontations. Paris braces for a sensational confrontation between allied rivals.
Brigadier General Alfred E Bates and Brigadier General Bell lead the 40th and 45th infantry with Keeler's battery and many pack mules toward Camarines. The fleet includes the Baltimore Tartar and Athenian with gunboats to land at Neava Caesares for mountain campaigning.
New York reports say General Ron leading revolutionists defeated 1200 government troops under General Martin and Guevara at Guarico. Eight hundred rifles and a large amount of ammunition were seized by the rebels as the Hernandez movement gains momentum.
The State department will investigate all aspects of former Consul Macram In res pon se to congress inquiries. The probe covers the conditions of the consular mail and cable service and the overall conduct of the office.
Lord Rosebery told Parliament that Britain sought an alliance with the United States and Germany last December. State department officials privately express ignorance of any such overtures and doubt Rosebery's account because of his opposition to the English government.
Surgeon General Wyman received a Honolulu dispatch noting four new plague cases and three deaths since February 4, as of February 9. The report from Surgeon Carmichael details the worsening outbreak in Hawaii.
Washington February 17 The Senate committee on privileges and elections did not resume work on Senator Clark of Montana until 2 PM. First witness Frederick J Winston a New York lawyer testified he was in Broker Kerrs New York office in November when Mark Hewitt a prosecution witness spoke about the Montana state supreme court in the Wellcome disbarment case.
Henry White secretary of the United States embassy attended the Royal Geological Society meeting to receive the Wollaston medal on behalf of Grove K. Gilbert geologist of the US Geological Survey. This marks the third time the honor has gone to the United States.
Secretary Root has decided to continue General Wood’s policy of trimming U S forces in Cuba. A spring reduction is planned unless conditions remain highly satisfactory, with no untoward changes expected in Cuba.
Charles B. Prewster, captain of a Bath militia company in Brown County, South Dakota, was fatally injured during a drill when he ordered a firing and a gunwad struck him in the back. He died today in Aberdeen after the accident near the drill site.
The comptroller of the currency ordered reports of condition for national banks as of the close of business February 13, 1900, to be submitted by the banks.
INDIANAPOLIS Feb 17 The United Mine Workers headquarters report many operators indicate Europe especially England will demand more coal in 1900 A England shortage pushes prices up with Saxony coal over 7 dollars per ton and Pittsburg cars rising from 50 cents to 1 25 a ton in transit London markets see further gains
Testimonials fill a massive chorus praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier. A man with kidney pain and back trouble says he was cured after using Hood's Sarsaparilla, also claiming relief from catarrh and indigestion.
A Connecticut paper urges women to take on the role of professional critics. It claims timid women can vent admonitions at tradesmen landlords and servants for a fee, suggesting sharp talk replaces reasoning and gentle rebuke.
Professor Albert A. Stanley of the University of Michigan Department of Music is appointed representative for the United States in the newly founded International Society of Musicians in Germany. He will organize the American section to unite musicians and writers and promote scientific study in music.
William Stanley Haseltine, 65, native of Philadelphia and Harvard ‘54 graduate, died in Rome last week. An expatriate landscape painter, he devoted his life to Italian subjects and had been a National Academy member since 1861 though seldom exhibited.
A Baltimore drawing room used filtered castle soapsuds and glycerine to create bubbles released near the ceiling. The bubbles reflected gas lights in varying tints, producing an exceedingly attractive visual effect lasting several days.
The Minneapolis firm T. M. Roberts Supply House announces a liberal offer free high grade knife with every seed purchase. The advertisement emphasizes reliability and value for readers.
Co operation backs Moorehead Kansas with a cooperative hotel restaurant laundry hall creamery and canning factory. Nearby several cooperative farms grow within the same rural economy.
A reflection on pessimism as more than attitude, viewing it as a malady requiring careful observation and care rather than contradiction or prescription.
A bold claim touts Magnetic Starch as the world’s best laundry starch. The statement emphasizes quality and superior stain resistance, positioning the product as a leading choice for garments and fabrics.
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