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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1893
Page
1
Nebraska items report Fre mont calling a meeting to organize a bimetallic league and Lincoln hosting events. A bank in Omaha hopes to resume business Sept 1. A banked depot fire at Willow Island barely spared. Several thefts and accidents era marked with fatalities and property losses across the state.
William Messman’s young son fell under a sickle after a thunderclap frightened a lead horse one mile east of Strang. A West Point bid to fund Nebraska telephone lines failed as Wisner raised $1,003 quickly, likely routing the line through West Point without connection. Alva Simpson, 16, drowned attempting to swim the Little Hine river at Hebron. his body recovered, life extinguished. Mrs. Lena Brown of Lincoln committed to the asylum after her husband’s forgery conviction and sentence to a year in the penitentiary. A North Platte man boasted of spending sixty dollars on a round trip to Chicago for the World’s Fair. Peter Garvey Sr. found dead near Hubbard after railway incident. Henry Patterson entombed while digging a well near Harrison. Commissioner General Garneau sought a $5,000 state exhibit fund denial by the supreme court. Mrs. Havens’ party loses a daughter Abbie after an umbrella fright causes a wagon mishap. Kent Hayden sues W. W. Holmes estate for $15,000 tied to bank stock. State agriculture report shows 13,476,442 acres cultivated. wheat, corn, oats figures listed. Lambertson to pursue a rehearing in impeachment cases. Lightning kills Laurence Lawrence near Raymond. injuries fatal.
The article notes the flow of Gold to be drawn out in exchange for small denomination pills. Silver men push to raise the price of the white metal. It recalls the policy during Secretary Carlisle’s absence. Secretary Morton issues a decree ensuring seeds must germinate in the future.
The New York sub treasurer's gold payments reduce the reserve to 98,059,480 currency balance 26,117,918. Reports say financial agents seek motive as private sources claim the treasury aims to pressure banks into terms by restricting small currency. Banks may exchange gold for small notes to regain liquidity, with gold certificates unlikely to resume unless reserves exceed 100 million.
Silver traders push prices up as bullion holders refuse sales. the Treasury faces a clash over fair market value under the Sherman act. With India coinage halted, New York becomes the main market and the United States may buy little this month. Secretary Carlisle’s return could shift policy, but authorities seek a fair price without allowing dealer-led manipulation.
Secretary Morton announced a new department rule that all seeds purchased for farmers must germinate and prove true to name. He cited frequent seed errors causing failed crops and wasted labor, vowing strict guarantees to prevent mislabeling and poor results.
A traveler complains as the agricultural department sends seeds marked for night blooming squash and Chinese pinks. Ohio readers reply with defiant letters about silver maple seed labeled fine lawn grass that sprouted into a miniature forest across sixteen counties. A homeowner’s efforts to pull up roots failed after weeks, fueling urban legend and civic disruption.
Washington July 19 The absence of the President and family at Hazards Bay is used to renovate the White House and rearrange interiors. The Presidents sleeping room will be the north chamber. Mrs Cleveland's boudoir returns. five rooms once nursery dismantled after Marthena Harrison illness are redecorated. Ruth Harrison will use the Prince of Wales room with her nurse.
Westixatos July 14 Comptroller Eckels urges depositors to keep confidence in national banks. He says a depositor’s duty toward a bank he has trusted is almost as paramount as a director’s, and alarm by a short panic could cripple a sound institution. Confidence is slowly returning as deposits of United States bonds by national banks to secure redemptions have risen.
Congressman Hendrix of Brooklyn suggests suspending the current silver purchase law for three or six months. The idea aims to gauge the impact and offer a temporary solution to the silver situation, drawing favorable comment and support as a pragmatic path forward.
A mob hunted a Black man around Brierfield and Calera Alabama after reports he struck a woman. Roving rounds were fired, the man fled to a swamp, and the posse surrounded the area while news claims he was fatally harmed before daylight. The incident is linked to a prior robbery.
July 19 reports say rains are uneven with good rainfall in central western areas and sparse moisture in central eastern counties. Corn tassels and begins silk in central and northern regions while oats harvest nears completion. Wax in Coffey and Anderson counties nears ripeness, hot winds affect middle and western districts.
Kansas City July 19 The World’s Fair excursions under the Western Passenger association’s new system were inaugurated today. Poor popularity is shown as only fifty new system excursion tickets were sold across seven Chicago roads, averaging about seven passengers per line.
Wasinxotun reports the gold reserve yesterday rose by 599,898 to total 97,886,575. The currency balance stays near 27,353,861. Treasury received offers to sell 375,000 ounces of silver at 0.72 to 20.7350 per ounce, all declined while 0.7150 was tendered.
Denver banks including People's Savings, Rocky Mountain Dime and Dollar, and Colorado Savings shut with voluntary liquidation amid a depression blamed on silver advocates led by Governor Waite. Directors pledged private fortunes, while National Bank and Denver Clearing House resist aiding depositor institutions.
The Sherman law directs the treasury to buy 4,709,900 ounces of silver monthly at market price and issue treasury notes redeemable in coin with legal tender status. Notes may be reissued and counted as bank reserves, with redemption in gold or silver at the secretary’s discretion.
July 20 Denver faces financial collapse as National Bank of Commerce and Colorado National Bank fail or suspend. Depositors line up for funds while McNamara Dry Goods Company collapses with assets around 950000, worsened by a 71780 attach ment and 20837.74 other liens. Tight money conditions strain credit and cash flow across Colorado banks.
Washington reflects on army desertions increasing as monthly bulletins stop. Reform measures after 1892 cut desertions to 5.04 percent, but new returns show a rise with 205 cases in the latest month, nearly 1.5 times the prior year. Provisions in the last appropriation act limiting re enlistment after ten years may be a factor. Henry Gladstone of Baltimore comments on Ireland home rule and U S opinion, noting anticipated passage within months.
Quotations from New York, Chicago, Omaha and elsewhere show live stock and produce prices. Market sources indicate bid and asked figures across cattle, hogs, sheep, butter, eggs, and grain. Local dealers report movement and price adjustments tied to demand.
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