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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1887

Page

2

Nebraska State Fair plans shipped exhibits from all counties

Secretary Furnas reports broad county support for the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture fair in Lincoln in September. Kansas and eastern Colorado are invited to join, with premiums announced for county exhibits and space accommodations being arranged to meet demand. The Lincoln Journal notes rising enthusiasm may require enlarging fairgrounds.

Nebraska Furnas State Board of Agriculture Lincoln Kansas Colorado Yoor County County Agricultural Society Ron't W. Foursas Seay Tancoln Journal

Buffalo Hills Wife Controversy Over Cody Married Life

Washington specialist to the New York World disputes a claim about Buffalo Bill Cody. The piece says Cody never married Colonel Whitelys widow nor knew her. It outlines how G Q Richmond, a Washington lawyer, met the widow, wed her in Denver, then divorced. she later died in San Francisco.

Buffalo Hills Central City Omaha Bee Washington New York World Buffalo Bill Mr. Cody Colonel Whitely G. Q. Richmond Whitely Richmond Publo Col Grand Central Hotel Denver Pueblo San Francisco Cal

Rumors on Union Pacific Purchase of Kansas City Line

A circulated report claims Union Pacific or its branch has bought the Kansas City Wyandotte Northwestern franchise and will build from City to Seneca connecting with Hastings line. Officials deny knowledge while Chicago railroad circles chase change rumors about Kimball possibly resigning.

Union Pacific Company Kansas City, Wyandott & Northwestern St. Joe & Grand Island Union Pacific City Seneca Hastings Itneerasta . Com Organiz the & Nsas City Wyandotte & Northwestern Kimball Shelby Chicago the Times Potter Mr. Kimball Pacific Railroads Investigating Committee

Nebraskas Westward Growth Amid Population Strain

The Omaha Herald notes Nebraska's western expansion faces limits as new settlement strains neighbor regions. It warns against unproductive transplanted elements and fanaticism undermining progress, urging careful balance to maintain gains for the state and its cities.

Mit Nebraska West Omaha Herald E

Bartley Druggist Charged With Liquor Sale Violation

M. N. Eckey, a Bartley druggist, was arrested on a liquor sale violation charge. The case involves alleged sale of alcohol in an area where such commerce is restricted. Eckey faces legal action and possible penalties.

M.N. Eckey Bartley

Insane Farmhand Locked in Jail Amid Nebraska Notes

Anson Dickinson, 24, a farmhand, was jailed in Columbus after a violent breakdown. The dispatch also covers Platte county asylum overflow, Lincoln grain dealer meetings, charity benevolence, real estate filings, a cyclone near Valparaiso, and a July rail excursion sale to several destinations.

Columbus Dispatch Anson Dickinson David Harrig Dickinson Platte County Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railroad Chautauqua Lake Buffalo Niagra Falls White Mountains Portland Omaha McNamara Friend Lincoln Nebraska Grain Dealers Association Stenger Benevolent Association Columbus Charles A. Speice G. A. Newman Jacob Earnest John Henry Ed Kenscher John Stauffer J. J. Sullivan S. A. Speice Alonzo Mead Hastings Nebraska Ira P. Conger Syracuse Nebraska Real Estate Trust Secretary of State Neb Valparaiso E. L. Lister

Prodigious hail harms Reynolds area and local fires

A severe hail storm near Reynolds damages crops and property. The Columbus dispatch notes fires burn thirty horses at Scott's stable and a nearby Clothier house saves with only laundry loss. Insurance totals 8000 on building and 2000 on stock, with multiple local impacts and ongoing inquiries.

Reynolds Columbus Dispatch Scott Clothier House Phoenix Hartford Romeet New York National Conference of Charities and Corrections Omaha St. Paul Minnesota Lincoln van Wyck Wayne Lincoln District Telegraph Company Seward Valentine Republican Barney Denier Mra Denier J. T. Greenwood Nebraska City W. F. Dell Construction Corps of Engineers Crete, Milford & Western Railroad Big Blue River Crete White Rabbit Plum Creek Lincoln Journal San Francisco Raymond Bros Henry Vandroff Bradshaw York Supreme Court of the State Lincoln Special L M. Lansing Union Pacific Freight Office Omahs Consignees South Omaha Armours Robert W. Day Douglas County District Court Chauncey O. Howard Sydney Louise Wm. Zeiles Oeer

Hawaiian Revolution Forces New People’s Cabinet

The steamship Mariposa reports a Hawaiian Kingdom upheaval as the populace seizes government Power in Honolulu June 25. King Kalakaua yields real authority to a new cabinet led by William L Green after resignations by Walter Gibson and ministers amid bribery accusations. No bloodshed recorded as of June 30.

Mim San Francisco Australia Hawaiian Islands Hawaiian Honolulu Gibson William M. Green Kalakua Trasfer Walter M. Gibson F. H. Mayfelder William L. Green Henry Waterhouse Godfrey Brown Mark F. Robinson Kalakaua Pome Green

Minister Carter Comments on Hawaiian Revolution

Hawaiian minister H A H Carter in New York discusses the Honolulu revolt and a new cabinet led by W. J. Green. He says the change aims at reform and economy, sees Green as capable though in poor health, and doubts a broader constitutional upheaval or US interest disruption. He notes Kaiakaua’s United States alignment and warns against foreign power interference.

Carter New York H. A. H. Carter Washington Kapiolani England Honolulu Sandwich Islands Green Hawaii Ife Kaiakaua United States Wanolulu

Missouri city invites reps to join St Louis Washington visit

Mayor Francis issued an address urging supporters across Missouri to back a delegation to Washington. The aim is to press the President to visit St. Louis during an upcoming trip.

Br. Louis Francis Missouri Ueslinger Anne St. Louis Washington

Alcazar Theatre Burns. Dozens Lost in Miners City Fire

A fire at 8 PM in Hur ley Wisconsin decimated the Alcazar Theatre and surrounding blocks, with eleven deaths reported and charred remains of nine found. Names of many victims listed include theater staff and local businesses suffered losses totaling over 500000 dollars. A special Ironwood report adds seventeen deaths and several critically injured including actress Jennie Sheridan.

Minwauxer Wie Hurley Wis Alcazar Theater Alcazar Sadie Wells Mable Powers Efert Madle Powers Third Fifth McFarran & Co Moore, Agnew & Co Hunemoann Crow& Co Cohn & Mino Brill & Langdon Carruthers Brox J. B. Langlois Oscar Hanson Lemon & Foster John K. Barton Charles LeClaire K. D. McNei P S. Kinde Aef. Gallagher T’easke Hiros C Perma G. A. Day Jurley J. W van Quuk Samuel Haley Laurie Brainerd John Jarrett Jennie Sheridan

Forgery as a Science Revealed in Harvey's Records

Washington detectives probe Harvey's effects for evidence of forged signatures. His desk was opened, revealing notebooks detailing varied signatures written with different inks and pens. Analyses show deliberate techniques and records of which signatures were used, indicating a skilled forger at work.

Washington Harvey

Government Receipts and Expenditures Report July

Washington notes July receipts totaling 10,003,507 and expenditures at 18,661,102 including 12 million in pension payments, creating a 7,668,635 excess. Bonds redeemed total 18,090,250 with 1,626,050 still outstanding from the call. total bonds outstanding 5,300,450. Demand for small denomination notes remains heavy. silver certificates to be increased from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

Washington Treasury Department Bureau of Engraving and Britiig

Negro woman abducts man and is killed near Lexington

A telegram from Lexington reports Rosa Griffith abducted a man named 8 megre, tied him to a tree outside Georgina Field Strang, then fought with him as she killed him and she herself died after the assailant was hanged amid a 3000-strong crowd demanding sheriff action.

Georgina Field Strang Bavanxam Lexington Rosa Griffith Jell Megre Bhackelford Athens Bisslater Megro Kirt Aight

Death of a Philanthropist in Haxtrord Conn

The Rev. William W. Turner a longtime principal of the American Asylum for Deaf and Dumb and early teacher of deaf mutes died today in Haxtrord Conn at age 87 He graduated from Yale in 1819 and was among its oldest living graduates

Haxtrord Conn William W. Turner Prinipal American Asylum For Deaf and Dumb Yale

Arsenic Suspected in Death of John F Witter

An investigation into the death of John F Witter, president of the Percheron-New Horse Co., centers on arsenic found in his stomach and liver tissues. Dr. Rogers testifies the medicine labeled beef peptoald contained arsenic, with suspicions focusing on Mrs Witter as a potential party to the poisoning. The inquiry continues with further testimony anticipated.

Witter Denver John 4. Witter Percheron-New Horse Company Albert H. Low Healay Rogers McCone Alchins

Union Pacific testimony on branch lines and solvency

In Kansas City during the Pacific Commission hearing William J. Garnett of Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific branches testified on arrangements with branch lines. J B Tibbetts urged division support and Judge Humphrey commented on political interference fears while stressing the need for extension and debt repayment viability.

Kansas City Dispatch Pacific Commission William J. Garnett Missouri Pacific Central Branch Union Pacific Tibbetts Ajntant Kansas Hae James Humphrey Missouri Adams Littler Tima

Excommunication Rumor Hits New York Parishes

In New York on July 10 the anticipated excommunication of Rev Dr McGlynn was not announced from church pulpits. Parishioners at St Stephen's, where he preached, said they would rise and leave if the notice were given during services.

Net New York Dr. McGlynn St Stephen's Church

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