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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1894
Page
2
The Nebraska items report Depot plans in Sidney, deaths of Annie Diethelm and Lathrop Ellis, and a Bank of Harrison liquidation. Fires, burglaries, and arrests intrude with posts on Hayes Center carnival and Lincoln era crime. Community meetings, road and water works debates, measles plague, and mill plans mingle with Farm Mortgage totals for Clay County.
Bank of Ali ance directors cut paid capital from 20000 to 10000 and filed amended articles. A 19 year old in Cuming county killed himself. a Norfolk asylum report notes good cosh economy. Beavers City jury clears Lester in murder. State Treasurer and insurance findings reveal risks. Behold state fair and Manufacturers association seek larger exhibit. Nebraska birthday celebrated at Orleans college with Gov Majors speech.
Washington March 7 reports detail the post office appropriation bill as prepared by Representative Kenderson NC chair on post offices. Estimates total 90 300 485 excluding trunk facilities. recommended appropriation 87 470 599. revenue for the year 1835 84 427 746 50 showing near self support. Postmaster compensation asked 17 250 000 but recommended 16 000 000. clerks salaries fully granted 9 700 000 up 840 000. free delivery 12 527 685 up 1 000 000. inland rail transport 2 090 000 asked, 2 525 000 granted up 1 009 000. Free matter for government 87 000 000 pounds carried worth 7 193 144 if paid at regular rates. Pacific railroads credited 1 630 187. Crimes: 1 831 arrested for postal violations. 227 postal employees among them. Free delivery in 46 small towns shows no big business gain. deficiency of 608 010 in free delivery for first time. rural delivery would cost at least 200 000. Domestic routes include New York to Laguyara 51 287 and Havana 134 523. other routes total 303 450. Savings from cuts listed. Dissenting views by Reps Kyle and Loud against 196 614 for trunk line facilities. SHOT DEAD AT THE POLLS
In Troy on March 3 during the city election in the Thirteenth ward first district a clash erupted as Republican supporters tried to push voters forward. Three or four shots were fired. Robert Ross died on the ground and his brother William was fatally wounded, with Battshaw a Democrat killed nearby. Police used clubs and revolvers. disputes over who fired the shots followed with no arrests.
The Miam Missouri News owner enforces a different statement proclaiming health improved by Dr. Amick's bronchitis treatment. He mentions considering sale earlier due to ill health, now plans to stay in God's country and offers information on obtaining free medicines via physicians.
The treasury department paid out 19,292,509 in February and 626,016 in the first five days of March for redemption of United States and treasury notes. Total receipts from new 1908 bonds amount to 58,263,512. Net gold in the treasury stood at 107,205,879 at the close of business yesterday as increases continue steadily.
A heated morning session over seigniorage and tariff ends with delays as Bland’s seigniorage bill and the tariff measure face postponements. Senators Morgan Sherman West Cam len Hoar Morrist Norman quay Allson discuss, deny New York sugar speculation charges, and adjourn to executive session.
The president sent congress three letters with enclosures from Minister Willis covering February 10 to 15. They report steps toward a new constitution and government for Hawaii, noting quiet conditions, a push toward a representative system, and a proposal to enlarge the advisory council from fourteen to twenty four chosen by royal citizen suffrage. The judiciary committee urged delegates to fill councils and draft a permanent constitution, and Hatch was elected minister of foreign affairs.
The Chicago Board of Trade testified before the House Agricultural Committee via Arthur Orr and Ex Representative Abner Taylor explaining that curb stone and bucket shops must be suppressed while keeping legitimate futures trading. Hatch urged distinguishing between futures and options to curb illegitimate activity and protect producers.
Minister Baker reports that British warship Cleopatra landed troops at Bluefields on the Nicaraguan coast and urged a U S vessel be sent there. Consul Braide cites Mosquito protection needs and questions whether troops protect Mosquitos or British citizens, with no clear explanation.
Notices of reduction of pensions will now be sent by registered letters. Commissioner Lochren approved the plan and arrangements with the post office department. The first batch went out this morning, with about 600 mails expected today and tomorrow, then 225 to 300 daily. A nine to ten day grace period beyond the standard thirty days for evidence will be allowed, with extensions possible upon request.
Secretary Morton announces a new division in the weather bureau dedicated to metereology in its relation to agricultural soils. The unit will examine heat and moisture under ground and their impact on crop production, with Professor Milton Whitney named chief.
Governor Lewelling asked for the resignation of John F. Willits from the state board of pardons. The move follows reports Willits opposes the administration and has openly fought it. The governor offered no reasons for the action.
LEEANS La March 8 Congressman Blanchard has been appointed United States senator to succeed Judge White whose resignation takes effect March 12.
Governor Waite issues an executive order dismissing Jackson Orr and D. J. Martin from the office of police commissioners of the city for malfeasance in recognizing and protecting gambling houses central to the law. The commissioners plan to resist the order, with serious troubles expected before they are deposed.
Albany March 8 Senator Mullin introduced a senate resolution to extend the senate committee now probing city elections so it can investigate the Troy election and a murder case. The measure aims to widen powers of the inquiry.
The president sent nominations for postmasters to the senate including W. P. Martin at Sedalia Missouri Lowery Hay at Charleston and Aaron B Conrow at Richmond in a Washington dispatch dated March.
St Louis Mo March 5 Masked robbers tried to hold up Rock Island passenger train No 18 near Stockbridge three miles east of St Louis as it neared a cut. Engineer James D McKinney accelerated the train while the crew ducked bullets and passengers hid valuables. More than 100 bullets struck the engine by arrival. Police scour the area as four assailants fled, calling to McKinney to stop the engine.
Four thousand railroad workers will gain a weekly Sunday holiday as the Erie issues an order to hold all common freight trains in yards from 11 p m Saturday to 12 a m Sunday, with only perishable services kept running. Passenger service is reduced to allow station staff rest. about 8 000 workers are affected, with half resting and half working short shifts on the Sabbath.
Washington March 5 Two Privates were pensioned by unanimous vote one for Fannie J Norman by Mr Richards of Pennsylvania and the other for Andrnww Franklin a captain in Captain Als trong's company in the war of Thrown Out of Court Jacksonville fights legal action ends as Attorney General Lamarmelle drops charges against Charles Mitchell and others in the Corbett Mit welsl case after acquittal of Corbett
The Hutchins house at Houston Texas sends a free illustrated book about Houston Houston Heights and South Texas to all who write for it The ad notes that the only real estate activity in the United States is on the Texas coast and includes livestock and produce listings in Mari 13.
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