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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1893
Page
3
The report mentions a Sunday fair, a federal circuit court overturning certain charges, and remarks on the court’s action in the matter. It notes President Cleveland too busy to leave Washington, preparations for surveying, and lands donated to Montans, with commentary from excursion mates.
Sunday opening of the World Fair gates is restored after a federal circuit court injunction. Chief Justice Fuller overrulings the circuit court and remands to the vernment court for reversal. The ruling upholds the government’s stance while stressing the fair’s nonessential charity status and denies irreparable harm from Sunday openings. The decision anchors the case, with further appeals to the Supreme Court unlikely before the fair closes.
Governor J Ichards of Montana has been in Washington for several days on business connected with Montana's award of public lands. Under the enabling act, Congress authorized a state grant, with details to be settled.
Governor Richards orders a survey of 162,000 acres west of the Blackfeet and north of the Flathead reservations to prepare land for sale. Assistant Land Commissioner Bowers consents, and a survey detail will likely begin soon.
June 20. Information from the war department reports the United States district court at Seattle sustained an injunction in the Ross railroad case. The ruling says the government has lost power to control lands allotted to Indians, potentially altering government authority and Indian land issues. The matter is referred to the attorney general with likely immediate appeal.
Citcana June 19 a large Sunday crowd visited the World's fair. Families and workers roamed the White City enjoying art, science exhibits, and Midway performances. The Ferris wheel and Eiffel Tower of the fair attracted crowds while plans to formally open the great wheel next Wednesday include speeches by engineers and Mr Ferris. Mayor Harrison and Director General Davis will also speak.
Professor Mendenhall of the coast and geological survey and Commissioner King of Great Britain prepare to travel to Washington to resolve which nation owns Pope's Folly island off the Maine coast. New chart findings favor the United States, while weather delays hinder marking the Alaska boundary.
Lansino Michigan June 17 The State board of agriculture has withdrawn the entire tract of 150000 acres of agricultural college lands from the market and will hold it to obtain better prices. The land lies in several counties in the upper part of the lower peninsula and is mostly hardwood timber.
Gladys Perkins reports from Gothenburg Nebraska where a visitor recounts the town’s rapid growth. A central power plant and turbine driven electricity light homes power factories and kitchens turning North Platte water into energy. The letter extols local ingenuity with Edison equipment, Dayton turbines, and Omaha/Midwest enterprise transforming a desert town into a modern electrical hub.
Joseph Jefferson left New York on the Pilgrim for Buzzard's Bay and grew very weak during the voyage. A physician attended him after he fell ill overnight, and he was to stay on the boat and later go to the Mellen House to recover his strength. He was not considered dangerously ill but remained weak.
Indianapolis June 19 The Terre Haute State Normal School rebellion enters a new phase as President Parsons resignation is with the Board of Trustees and he will be allowed to retire gracefully and seek a position outside the State.
John D Capon, a 30 year old unmarried farmer from Jamesville Rock County, spent three days at the World's Fair and came home insane. He will be sent to the State hospital. A love story is said to be tied to the affair.
A keg of powder exploded in a Puxico hardware store after a worker tossed a lit cigarette. The blast killed him instantly and wrecked the building.
New York reports that Ward's Island will detail tomorrow a cure for several consumptive patients under city direction. Dr. W. R. Amick of Cincinnati is said to have achieved a nearly miraculous result with charity patients in third stage consumption. The city test cured or greatly benefited three of four cases, with Amick supplying medicines free of charge and inviting independent medical tests.
New Benrorp June 21. Miss Vivale Borden acquitted after jury returns not guilty in the conspiracy to smuggle opium case. Court adjourns as district attorney moves nol pros over remaining charges. Crowd cheers erupt during verdict. governor and officials acknowledge jurors. Borden heads to Fall River home. Also reports death of United States Senator Leland Stanford in Palo Alto at midnight after a long public career. Stanford's funeral plans undecided.
In a June 21 Navy department directive, the cruiser Atlanta is ordered to return to the United States, with Captain Bartlett in Greytown Nicara gua notified by cable. The move follows earlier May orders and signals an end to Nicargua trouble, while hinting at justification for Captain Wiggin’s swift voyage. The ship is soon to be overhauled.
Joined in a large conspiracy case in Puget Sound district United States Attorney Wins ton U S marshal Brown United States collector Was on United States special agent Mulkey and six customs inspectors were dismissed by Secretary Carlisle for involvement in a piracy and opium scheme. The report ties the operation to private parties from Victoria B C ongoing for years and into the courts.
General agents of trunk lines recommend to the executive committee a special round trip rate to Chicago on World’s fair trains. The express trains will use passenger coaches only, travel about thirty hours each way, depart New York in the morning and arrive Chicago next day afternoon, valid for ten days. If approved by express companies, Farmer will allocate start days so service runs in regular alternation, avoiding interference with regular schedules and not carrying through passengers.
Portland June 11 A small institution named the Oregon and Washington Mortgage Company started by William Reid known as Dundee sank into insolvency. The company did little business its assets are said to be small and Reid himself has already passed into insolvency.
A Ringling Bros circus tent in River Falls Wisconsin was struck by lightning during a late afternoon performance causing a massive crowd outside. The tent was hit twice, a fire started but was put out, seven people were killed instantly and several injured. Ringling brothers coordinated relief efforts as workers aided the wounded and the dead were carried out.
The London cable reports aring Magoun & Co. shipped 900000 in gold to New York and London, first large shipment during current stringency. Treasury gold balance stands at 910,000,410 with 93,070,000 in gold certificates and 26,140,120 total working balance. Carlisle may authorize early interest payment on U S 4 percent bonds next week to ease money markets.
Associate Supreme Court justice Samuel Blatchford was taken critically ill in New York, alarming his family. Argentine press predicts renewed outbreaks in South America. Cuba faces a six million dollar deficit. it could be met if Spain accepts Cuban reform demands. In Cheswick Pennsylvania, burglar W P Disart held 100 armed men at bay for hours before being overpowered.
Rail and business notes from St. Louis report Illinois Central plans to gain control of the St. Louis Chicago and St. Paul line known as the Bluff Line, linking into the city via the Merchant's Bridge and the Terminal system. Smoke abatement advances, furniture plant relocations, and heavy summer conventions are shaping city activity.
A New York fashion correspondent recalls Lord & Taylor's in a vivid reader letter praising accessible luxury for modest budgets. The piece blends aphorisms with notes on Idaho Springs wellness, the Denver route, and cheerful folk wisdom from varied voices, painting a collage of early 20th century urban life.
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