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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1897
Page
2
A reflection on the Declaration of Independence as a sacred, enduring document stored in Washington archives. The piece traces its origins from June 1776 actions, notes it was adopted July 4, 1776, and emphasizes citizens and newcomers should understand its history and principles of liberty and equal rights.
The passage asserts that long established governments should not be changed for light causes, urging that colonists endure abuses until a tyrannical king drives them to rebellion. It details refusals to pass laws, dissolved legislatures, obstructed justice, standing armies, and punitive acts, waving toward independence and new protections for future security. It recounts petitions for redress and appeals to British justice, warning that tyranny makes tyranny unfit for rulers.
The text declares the United States as free and independent states absolved from allegiance to Britain. It asserts full power to wage war, make peace, forge alliances, and conduct commerce, with mutual pledges of lives fortunes and sacred honor by signers led by John Hancock.
A New York Ledger excerpt rails at England’s views on Americans abroad and calls for a strong, benevolent, missionary nation. It argues Americans must build wealth, civilization, and power while pursuing peace and universal brotherhood. It condemns petty quarrels and urges magnanimity.
Poem recalling Pilgrims, battles, and the fight for liberty. It invokes God of armies and God of peace praising freemen, honoring those who died for freedom, and urging future Washingtons to lead toward an end to war. The verse merges colonial remnants with enduring national aspiration.
During a Webster address to the senate the clock struck repeatedly beyond two pm. The scene drew all eyes as Webster remained silent until about twenty strikes. He then appealed to the chair stating the clock is out of order and he has the floor.
Judge sentences twenty years after a brief exchange where the prisoner claims prior recognition by the judge. The dialogue implies a repeated encounter and a formal verdict concludes the interchange.
Thousands gather to hear a powerful address by the Free Silver Democracy leader. Large crowds form at Nevada and Lamar as supporters listen to the political figure outline aims and rally energy.
William Jennings Bryan arrives by train in Bryan Station Missouri as crowds greet him and demand speeches. He tours Chautauqua sites in Nevada Laman and Carthage addresses 15009 at the pavilion then proceeds to Ottawa Kansas and Denver. He later cites doctors and Bateman attack in remarks.
Senator Morgan introduced a bill to annex the Hawaiian islands. He said the treaty could be ratified by majority votes in both houses, avoiding the need for two thirds in the Senate if the two houses act jointly.
Washington June 25 Congress man Sitward Dean Cooke of Illinois died in his sleep after sudden illness. An early-morning call reported nausea, but he declined medical help and died later, with a physician noting death occurred hours prior. The death prompts tributes as the nation processes his loss.
Lanxep Kan June 25 The area endures the most intense heat ever felt here since yesterday morning with a hot wind causing leaves to curl and widespread crop damage. Temperatures around 104 degrees persist, with the heat general across this portion of Kansas.
WASHINGTON June 23 The Senate foreign relations committee focused on the Hawaii annexation treaty and related papers. Japan’s protest against the agreement was treated as an ultimatum aimed at blocking completion and prompting careful handling to avoid wider Pacific trade disruption.
At about 1 30 yesterday morning several tramps boarded the Santa Fe local freight as it left town and with revolvers forced the engineer and fireman to surrender. The crew fought them off, two suspects were jailed after a pursuit, and police found revolvers dynamite cartridges steel drills and burglars tools during search. The police judge remanded them on a disorderly conduct charge to await railroad company action.
Pawmvaxa Oklahoma June 25 The quarterly Osage annuity distribution was delayed by a day due to rising friction. Full bloods now challenge previous shares reserved for half breeds and whites who married into the tribe. Intermarried members face renewed efforts to bar them, threatening further trouble.
A freight elevator in a building housing the C. J. Baler Tent and Awning Co. at 704 West Third street fell from the fourth to the bottom floor last night. Eight women and one man were involved. though the fall was severe none died, and several suffered broken bones sprains and serious shocks.
Mineral wool will be produced near Joplin Missouri by a new process from lead smelting slag devised by George A Case who has started erecting a mill. Samples shown in St Louis indicate strong demand for packing use worth from 35 to 40 dollars per ton.
The International Chess congress for women players begins in Masonia hall at the Hotel Cecil. It is the first such event in chess history with a special prize of 1000 dollars offered by Baron Albert de Rothschilds of Vicnns for the winner of the most brilliant game.
California wine manufacturers survey Iowa for future vineyards and plan to plant at least twenty acres. They express optimism about Iowa becoming a leading wine producer as the grape crop yields remain high and favorable.
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