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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
6
Nebraska items report burglaries at Grafton depot, a new Valentine school nearing completion, Verdon telecom link, and Beatrice ward reduction talk. Other notes cover a Beatrice shooting exoneration, Cherry county stockmen plan, Osceola revival, and a Wayne offer toward courthouse funds.
The torpedo flotilla is to depart early with only one cruiser en route to Havana. Other vessels are under repair and will require substantial time to complete fitting out before they can join the fleet.
Madrid reports deny any Spain squadron sailing for the United States though a torpedo flotilla to Havana is prepared. Almirante Oquenda travels to Havana with others. Sagasta rebuffs arbitration as invasion talk. General Weyler moved from Barcelona to his country estate and will return to Madrid.
Madrid reports the Cardinal Archbishop of Valladolid denounces what he calls the hypocritical U S friendship that sustains the rebellion and drains Spain. The Correspondencia Militar anticipates war with the United States may erupt in April as Cuba pacification lags.
Omaha February 28 The jury found in favor of the defending bondsmen who stood for the half million treasury shortage left by ex State Treasurer Bartley. Judge Powel discharged the twelve men and praised their services on behalf of the county and state.
A Cortez dispatch to the Rocky Mountain News notes a major fire swept the town yesterday, starting in Blackmore's hotel and destroying the entire business portion. Estimated property loss centers around $20,000 for buildings with stock damage exceeding that amount.
Charles A. Thieman, grand president of the Ar Deiter Stotzung Verin Workingmen's Mutual Aid Society, collapsed and died on the lodge hall platform in Chicago after completing officer installation. About 3090 people were present as he delivered his address, and as his final words were spoken he fell forward. Several women fainted and a panic was narrowly averted.
Secretary Long will continue at navy duties as hopes rise for a calmer outlook. Ships like the Detroit and Marblehead move toward Key West attached to the North Atlantic squadron while talks confirm no mines or torpedoes in Havana harbor. Marines and sailors from the Maine survivors head to New York on the Vermont for reassignment.
Washington Feb 28 The Corbett case will be decided today and the Alaska rail right of way bill may be taken up afterward. The senate program is uncertain with calls for amendments before a vote, and the bill is expected to pass after some discussion and ink time.
The Sunday quiet in Washington remained, with no new Maine disaster developments. Captain Crowinshield of the naval bureau opened department mail. A Havana dispatch confirmed the Mangrove court of inquiry left for Key West. the State department had no new updates from Consul General Lee.
The present session is well along and already breaks previous records with appropriation bills crowded through. Indications point to an early adjournment, though Hawaii remains suspended.
Washington reports leaders have moved the regular appropriation bills rapidly, with only three remaining in committee. The naval and post office bills hinge on next moves, while Hawaii annexation looms as a political factor shaping potential adjournment timing and party positions.
Mrs Bruner and five children arrive in Tampa from Havana. She says Consul General Lee advised her husband, United States Health Officer Bruner, to send her away at once. The family is staying at the Tampa Bay Hotel. Date given Feb 28.
Secretary Hoke Smith ordered a pension files revision begun under the Cleveland administration. A board to reexamine claims led by Lochren and the pensions commissioner found at least 25,000 pensioners were reduced or dropped after the 1890 act review, per Assistant Secretary Webster Davis.
Simon P. Wolcott was appointed receiver for the Bank of South Baltimore with assets of 120 009 and liabilities of 170 000. American Hay Shippers association formed in Detroit to capitalize at 500 000. Police hunt John P. Harrison for alleged 10 000 embezzlement in Rolla.
A reader notes Salzer's German Coffee Berry seeds cost 30 cents per package and promises 300 pounds of better coffee than store buys. John A. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin sends a big seed catalog upon receipt of 15 cent stamps and this notice.
Advertises Allen's Foot Base powder to cure corns bunions and various foot discomforts with a free sample and 25 cent price, available at druggists and shoe stores. Promotes frog skin gloves as the latest novelty from LeRoy New York.
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