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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1894
Page
3
March 7 reports detail a Wilson tariff dispute centered on sugar with senators divided over ad valorem duties and refiners’ protection. Sugar stock surged then collapsed with massive trading, as New York and Wall Street pulse over the proposed measures and whisky tax shifts.
A House resolution orders an investigation into United States District Judge Jenkins for a clash over an order blocking Northern Pacific rail workers from striking. In related action, Hapxing and fifty Aurora veterans urge Congress to adjust pensions for Michigan's Long and Rep Black. AL Hopkins clarifies protest aims rather than pension rejection.
Washington March 7 The New York Senator introduces a significant senate resolution amid routine business The measure urges the finance committee to amend the Wilson Bill to keep internal and direct taxes out and raise revenue by adjusting tariffs on foreign imports to cover a deficit of 78 million dollars The move signals a tariff focus over a Bland seigniorage discussion.
Champion Corbett and his wife stop in Baltimore as he confirms a winnings expectation against Peter Jackson, claiming Jackson is no better than he was in San Francisco. He favors England Lassos for next month and predicts bouts with a few dukes and lords for the mill. Kilrain says Jackson has zero chance to defeat Corbett.
The funeral was held at St Pauls church in Lyengtno Virginia at 430 pm led by Rev T McCarson with assist Rev Wall and Rev Fleming. Thousands lined the streets and hundreds of veterans who served under Early joined the procession on foot from across the state.
In Washington March 7 the senate debated the land seigniorage coinage bill as Mr Harris of Tennessee moved the second reading praising a tariff bill. He noted the Finance Committee nears a report and objected to further seigniorage action, sending the measure to the calendar. The Washington Star reports alleged sugar stock manipulation ties to the tariff plan with hints of trust leaders striking deals and profits on raw versus refined sugar while trusts push for passage.
The attorney general has sent to the senate a request to increase the urgent deficiency bill’s appropriation to not less than $400,000 to cover existing or imminent deficiencies in United States courts across nearly all states. He asks that the $200,000 in the bill from the house be paid within ten days of the money being made available.
Toresa Kansas March 7 W Ady plans to travel to Washington next week to press his contest against Senator John Martin. He has information from his lawyers signaling hope and asserts he will be finally unseated.
The Jesuits in the college at Titeateo have been ordered by Bishop Montes de Oce to depart immediately. No official reason has been given for the action.
Lonpoy March reports William Ewart Gladstone has retired from the premiership for the last time and Lord Rosebery summoned to Windsor to form the government. Gladstone declines peerage elevation, meets the queen’s urging, and departs Windsor with cabinet ministers as crowds cheer. News recounts his 64 years in public life and Rosebery as likely successor with discussions among ministers on the next leadership.
A condensed biographical sketch notes Archibald Primrose later Earl of Rosebery born around 1847, educated at Eton and Christ Church Oxford, early turf interests, parliamentary career, cabinet roles from 1881 to 1883, 1835 and 1884 ministerial positions, foreign secretary under Gladstone, praised for sagacity and peace during the Greek-Turkish tensions, described as a prodigious worker and skilled orator with wit. It highlights his marriage to Hannah Rothschild in March 1878, with Prince of Wales and Duke of Cambridge attending. two daughters are noted as the couple’s children.
Confederate leader General Jubal A Early dies at his Virginia home after a long career as a lawyer legislator and military commander. Born 1816 in Franklin County he served in the Mexican War and Civil War where key actions included Gettysburg Cedar Creek and Winchester before later life in Richmond Lynchburg New Orleans and with the Louisiana lottery.
Washington March 5 The Democratic majority resumes its siting to finish the tariff bill as figures are withheld for later changes aimed at revenue provisions. Senators favor higher rates with lead ore at 2 1/2 cents per pound, and duties on coal iron ore prunes and currents set around forty cents per ton or per pound. The Wilson bill proposals to free Mexico lead ore with silver or tie ore may be dropped.
March 5. Berlin officials dismiss criticisms by Professor Muller and Merv Werner, saying no grounds exist after two years of meat inspection with no proven trichina cases in exported meats. One allegation referred to meat not properly inspected by a US official. A Gibbstown NJ chemical plant explosion destroyed the separating building, killing worker Levi Evans.
Cord Kemberly becomes Foreign Minister and Sir William Vernonarcourt is named Government Leader in the House of Commons. Labouchere and several radicals remain hostile to the Grand Old Man's successor. Comment discusses these changes.
Lord Rosebery has taken the reins as Liberal leader after Gladstone's retirement and plans cabinet reshuffles. The queen prorogues parliament to Easter, while Rosebery, Kimberly, and Harcourt assume key roles. The queen's speech praises past laws and anticipates benefits. Labouchere and Radicals linger as the speech is read in both houses. The Pall Mall Gazette profiles Hadstone as a ritualist clinging to form.
Rep Davis of Kansas introduces a measure to prohibit bond issues without explicit approval and to issue large sums in legal tenders each year. The plan envisions $50,000,000 to back new notes, $150,000,000 to replace retired bank currency, and $100,000,000 annually to expand money supply as population and business grow.
In a crowded supreme court room spectators, mostly ladies, gathered to witness potential installation of a new justice. Seven justices appeared, Senator White did not, and Justice Jackson was absent in Florida for health. Choctaw Nation's Highta Questioned. Acting Secretary Sims to decide on Choctaw Railway bill's approval, with Browning urging withholding citing lack of congressional authority.
Wasiusxaton March 6 The senate spent the morning on routine local interest business The Bland silver seigniorage bill was referred to finance The amendment from Mr Allen of Nebraska requires the prommittee to report within thirty days and grants the presenting senator a right to call for a report if it is not returned within the time limit.
Secretary Denby reports Can ton province farming is cheap with outfit costs around ten Mexican dollars. Laborers earn about fifteen Mexican dollars yearly, while historic attempts to limit land ownership failed. He emphasizes civil service reform and equal law as keys to China's stable governance.
A Kansas delegation plans to join General Coxey’s march to Washington with hundreds of unemployed rail workers from Nickerson Newton Hutchinson Emporia Arkansas City Goodland Woorton Belleville Argentine Topeka. Leaders oppose walking and favor riding freight trains to Massillon Ohio by late April. Knights Templar denounce Mrs. Lease Mason claim prompting committee inquiry and denial.
The Michigan salt trust company has declared a ten cent per barrel advance effective immediately. Competition from outside firms had driven prices down to thirty cents a barrel, forcing several large plants to close. As stock dwindles, the market is now practically clear.
King Lo Bengula has died dated January 23. The Matabeles hurry toward Bulawayo seeking living arrangements and support for the late king’s wives and children. In Essex a baby born eight ounces weighs and measures unusually small with possible survival given its tiny size.
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