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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1896
Page
3
Details on timing location and required circumstances for the exposition are announced. The rules cover admission of articles from foreign countries and the share of Uncle Sam in the exhibition. It notes the commission appointed under the act to oversee the event.
The act authorizes a Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition in Omaha Nebraska in 1898 under the Trans-Mississippi International Exposition Association. It limits U S liability, sets exhibit rules and building costs, and requires stock subscriptions totaling at least 250000 before funds are drawn.
St Louis June 13 The National League of Republican clubs debates second place on the McKinley ticket. Names mentioned include Rhode Island's Russell Brown New York's E A McAlpin adjutant general Morton Quay Hobart Hastings Evans De Young of California and H M De Young’s free silver backing.
Condensed telegrams report Judge Parker sentencing seven Indian Territory murderers to death at Fort Smith Arkansas. Other items note Morrison predicting no major bolt from old parties and Dr. David Jordan named president of the Behring Sea Commission. A New York platform reference and varied brief notices follow.
The Trans Mississippi and International Exposition bill cleared both houses and won presidential signature after a tense final day. Congressman Mercer led the fights in the House and Senate, with Speaker Reed recognizing Nebraska's effort as the bill moved swiftly to final passage.
A Macon Missouri church passes a resolution disapproving of Mrs Virginia B D Riechel a member and singer in the choir and withdraws fellowship after she wrote love letters to a boy last fall while her husband was alive.
The World reports Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Grace Wilson are engaged but notes he declined comment. A written statement says the engagement is against his father’s wishes and without his consent, indicating family opposition to the match.
Chicago June 12 After early weakness prices edged up most of the day with gains near 555 cents. The market fluctuated and closed near last week's levels as traders noted a small rebound.
St Louis June 15 The Republican national convention will convene at noon with temporary officers and committees on credentials permanent organization and order of business. John M Thurston of Nebraska is expected as permanent chairman as debates over credentials resolutions and the money question loom.
A conference at Senator Quay's rooms in Missouri discussed his retirement from the presidential race. Attendees included Mark Hanna and other national leaders. They asserted McKinley already held over 500 uncontested votes and should be nominated by acclamation, urging swift convention adjournment.
Senator Teller and his wife rested in transit via St Louis and were interviewed by the Enquirer. He signaled the Colorado delegation’s stance, hinted at bolting if a gold standard platform is adopted, and warned that many Western silver senators would decline support for a gold ticket. He stressed tariff’s limited impact without free silver coinage and predicted Democratic drift toward silver.
Washington dispatch reports continued support for Speaker Reed despite Manley’s statement. Reed telegraphed allies in St Louis to join the fight for a straight gold platform led by Lodge. Reed plans to remain in Washington through Sunday before heading to New York.
Chairman Cannon and ex-Chairman Sayers release a joint statement on total appropriations for the session totaling 510 759 820 49. The report breaks down by Congress, compares revenues and expenditures during Harrison and Cleveland administrations, and notes increases over prior sessions.
Ex Senator Warner Miller from New York asserts no Republican in the state delegation will bolt the national convention. He cites unity against Pratt inspired talk and says no New York member can be replaced by ten others. Miller also notes the committee’s stance on contesting Newton delegates and potential moves in five districts.
June 15 report from New Recognition for Cabens Wasuixeroy states the State Department announced President Cleveland will take no action regarding the Cuban revolt. Neither the president nor Secretary Olney wanted public knowledge until Congress adjourned to avoid delaying the session. The remark ends with a quip that the iceman is a man of little weight.
Mrs. W. L. Francis of Leeds Centre Maine, once gravely prostrated with heart and nerve trouble, reports full recovery after two years on Dr Williams Pink Pills. She credits the treatment with renewed health and later qualified for life insurance as a good risk. Her testimony spurred neighbors and a railroad station agent to try the remedy, with others noting improvements in vitality. The article notes pills are sold by druggists or direct from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady.
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