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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1897
Page
2
Casper Nebraska reports Major R. Wileos and Wilard of Omaha have formed a committee to hire a competent engineer and landscape architect. Two Chicago specialists, A C Schrader and Alexander, will arrive this week to survey proposed sites. They come recommended by World’s Fair Director General Davis and others and will report findings promptly.
Two well dressed men entered H Jl Fans shop in Nebraska City and attempted to steal several pairs of pants. Clerk John Michelson thwarted the theft with a revolver, and both suspects were jailed on shoplifting charges.
An Auburn servant of J W Lash drove into town with a Tala vera team near the courthouse, then the team and harness vanished. A similar theft of County Clerk N E Perry’s horse occurred about two months earlier from a Fitch sack on a main street. Both bays weigh about 950 pounds. buggy and harnesses are new.
Jesse Morton a one legged veteran fell on ice at Table Rock and broke a finger. his repeated injuries include two self inflicted leg wounds after losing his other leg, a horse fall, and a buggy jump during a runaway. Public concern grows over his misfortunes.
Albert J. Rinehart aged 10 died Monday at St Elizabeths hospital of paralysis of the heart during an operation for necrosis of the femur. A nurse administered chloroform as Drs Giffen and Tyndale monitored the boy. He was the son of Mr Live, part of the Nebraska planing mill.
At noon Sunday a house on the hill east of Zhiver ton burned to the ground with no contents saved. A. M. Johnson, who lived alone, had left for water a short distance away when the blaze started. The fire origin is unknown. the loss is about 800 dollars, insured by Home Insurance Company of New York.
A 25 year old man identified as J. Black, held at Shickley, was arrested on a charge of jumping a board bill. He arrived with Sheriff Secord of Clay County from a telegram originating at the Davis hotel in Clay Center. Black claims to represent the Palestine Drug Company of St. Louis.
A. J. Sisson of Lincoln was knocked down Monday afternoon when two fractions worsened while drawing a buggy. He received a cut under the left eye, four broken ribs and an injury to the left hand. Seventy three years old, the shock was serious.
On complaint of James Donovann charges were filed against Isaac Doggett of Thayer York county for illegally selling liquors at divers times contrary to law. Doggett has given bond of $200 to appear before Judge Wildman February 12 for trial.
General Manager Holdrege of the Burlington Railroad says plans for the new depot at Tenth and Mason streets in Omaha will be announced and published about February 1. The depot is to be built by the Burlington with completion anticipated in the near future.
In Nebraska near Nelson, corn remains unharvested due to damp weather. Heavy wet fields hinder gathering and road conditions have deteriorated, delaying farmwork by the ice men crews.
Lieutenant Singh D. Wise of the Ninth Infantry U.S. Army on Governor's Island reports a six month study of kite assisted ascent. Four kites lifting 400 pounds hoisted him 42 feet to observe the surrounding bay and enemy maneuvers.
The Missouri House special committee reports a substitute bill restricting corporate influence on elections. It requires four hours of unpaid election day leave for corporate employees, bans corporate election influence, and punishes chartered and foreign corporations for coercion or bribery with penalties including charter forfeiture and prison terms.
The War Department publishes results from rifle carbine and revolver firing by all troops over the past year. Leading units at 200 600 and 1000 yards are named, with the Eighth Cavalry first at all ranges for cavalry and the Fourth Fourteenth Sixteenth Seventeenth Seventh and Twenty Second Infantry sharing infantry honors. The Seventh Cavalry wins revolver scoring.
Venezuela demands a say on the arbitration tribunal for the Guiana boundary. President Crespo seeks representation for Venezuela, while Great Britain wants to deal with the United States alone. Chief Justice Fuller agrees to represent Venezuela only.
In Urbana on January 23 the Illinois university freshmen were disrupted by sophomores who vandalized Busy Hall windows and expelled freshmen with foul smelling chemicals. Miss Della Rodenbauch was struck and will lose her eyesight. the fire department dispersed the crowd with water streams.
In Sares Ore confirmed the Benson faction, with aid from two Democrats, organized the House under Senator Mitchell aligned rules. L Benson was named permanent speaker beside Temporary Speaker Davis as lawmakers adjourned to await governor notification. Meanwhile Cleveland family plans visits to Princeton and Mercer county society with receptions arranged.银行
Fort Scott Kan Jan 23 Burn ham Hanna Munger Co of Kansas City obtained a charter mortgage of 5771 on the general merchandise stock of M A Stapleton Co of Fulton. Assets claimed exceed liabilities with few small creditors. Wasiisaroy Jan 23 two thirds of the House voted 144 to 58 to override the President's veto on the Texas judiciary district bill.
The Nebraska Poultry Association holds its 13th annual show in a Lincoln building beside Herpolsheimer’s with over 1,500 handsome birds displayed in 60 classes. Exhibitors travel from across the state and include Missouri Kansas and Iowa. A poultrymen meeting and lectures from Chancellor Maclean and Prof Ward are on the program.
The first annual meeting of the Nebraska state conference of charities and correction will be held at Lincoln in State University chapel on Wednesday February 10 1897 at 10 30 a m The evening session will be in the capitol Governor Silas A Noscomb will deliver the welcome address Prof Gillespie of Omaha will respond and H J Mart national conference secretary will give the principal evening address Also Dr BW Ayers of Chicago Chancellor Melean and other speakers will present papers The conference aims to diffuse information on benevolent charitable penal and reformatory work and how to improve it Membership spans boards of state county and city institutions and other benevolent workers Invitations extend to all engaged or interested in charitable reform.
Ex governor Cronnse E A Bensor and attorney J W West appeared before the state banking board for German Savings Bank of Omaha seeking leave to take charge of assets without bond, bond conditional on full claims payment within four years. The printing board seeks sixteen state reports contract to Woodrutt-Donlay firm as lowest bidder. Bonds filed by Jipp and Coard as state bank examiners at 25000 each. Postoffice issues at Columbus with Postmaster Davis bond solvency. Citizens National Bank at Grand Island receivership funds praised. Union Pacific bonds of 119000 due next year. only 25000 available. Fire destroyed a farm house near Seward owned by JF Polley. cause undetermined.
In a late night Kansas caucus at Torna efforts to nominate a U.S. Senate candidate continued after a first ballot of eighteen names. W. A. Peffer and many others were listed among initial votes before an 8 o'clock adjournment to resume the fight for a consensus candidate.
Ex congressman William H. Mason was nominated for United States Senator by a Republican joint caucus after a fierce contest that saw William Lorimer withdraw. The result upset Chicago machine influence and marked a clear McKinley strength victory in the state.
Raleigh reports show among state lawmakers that Pritchard received 24 Senate votes and 0 in the house on the first day, with Thompson at 18 in the Senate and 2 in the house, and toughton 7 in total. Sixteen Populars backed Pritchard. A joint session is due this afternoon to continue the balloting.
W D Strable former assistant state superintendent during Lewelling's administration dies after a short typhoid fever illness in Santa. He taught at Salina Normal University, edited the Abileriu Monitor, and practiced law in the city this past year.
The New York board of health adopts an amendment to the sanitary code declaring pulmonary tuberculosis an infectious and communicable disease dangerous to public health. Cases will be treated like diphtheria and scarlet fever.
G W Gillmore of Kinkemin Kansas was shot in the face through a window at his house in VonprevGe Nevada on December 22, 1896. Reuben Tinker of Bertrand Nebraska was arrested Saturday and jailed in Rawlins County awaiting sheriff arrival and requisition papers.
Representative Tapscott of Hamilton introduces a measure to shield Western Kansas grazing lands. Nonresident cattlemen would pay a prohibitive rental into the county treasury where they graze, effectively restricting grazing by outsiders.
Jacob Gallinger, senator from New Lamp shire, was unanimously elected by acclamation and re elected by the general court to succeed himself as United States senator. Parker of Charemont won the Democratic members votes. In Arkansas Tatre Rock the Senate and House separately reelected James W. Jones by an overwhelming majority.
Reports of George King found dead near Hays City Kansas. Colonel J Moulton noted engineer in St Louis. Fire destroys the Toronto Electric Light Company plant delaying power for local businesses. Senator Per kins relief bill favored for widow Mrs Louise Perkins. Anton Wenzl from Pawnee County prospers, owning 100 acres and stock valued at $10,000. Nebraska promotion and farm prospects praise the state’s climate, schools, railroads, and markets with a guidebook offer.
Laurens Iowa correspondent asks about liability for an applicant who builds the article before patent grant if the application is later refused. Generally, good faith applicants who find their invention anticipated by a prior patent and abandon work face no liability, but if charged with infringement damages apply. Mitigating factor: the infringer may claim he believed himself original. Valuable patent information offered by Yuomas G. ann J. Ratvi Orwin.
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