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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1896
Page
3
A fragment urges boycott measures in direct response to a Cuban resolution and perceived offensive words. The text references retaliation for actions by the United States and calls for unambiguous, concrete steps by supporters.
Cuban Spanish merchants move to sever trade with the United States. Cienfuegos and Havana chambers back boycotts of American goods. committees seek guidance from Captain General Weyler as proposed measures prompt calls for prudence and national solidarity. Several delegations call on Weyler over anti Spain remarks in the U S Senate.
The General Street Railway plans to test compressed air powered cars on its lines. Two double end cars from Rome N Y will be tested with air stored under seats and heated by a water tank. Advocates claim no explosions needed, ranges up to seventeen miles per charge, and costs 30 to 40 percent lower than electric or cable power. Benefits include no overhead wires no street disruption and fewer electrocution risks.
News from Seoul via the Chinese steamer China reports a coup d etat where the Corean king and crown prince took refuge in the Russian legation and formed a new government. Premier Kim Song Tsuh and seven pro Japanese ministers were beheaded. their bodies were dragged through the streets and their heads placed on sticks on decree signed at the Russian legation.
Amid renewed protests over the Cuban question, a Valencia mob swarmed the U.S. consulate yesterday, breaking windows and causing damage as hostility toward the United States escalated.
The House debated salaries for U S marshals and an amendment to abolish the fee system when Rep Mel Hartman of Montana delivered a sharp, public rebuke of President Cleveland. Hartman mocked Cleveland's West remarks and defended the White House while denouncing what he called insults to citizens of western states. The exchange ended with laughter and applause.
Wasillaros March 7 The President says he never saw the recent Cuban question statement and is not responsible for it He denies any official administration stance and says he has always communicated directly with the people to avoid misrepresentation of his views.
Oklahoma Statehood bill will be considered separately from Arizona and New Mexico measures. Proponents believe opposition to free silver will not block Oklahoma, giving a good chance for passage at this session.
Christian Conrad of Dunmor town in Delaware County dies at age 116, described as the oldest man in the area. The obituary notes a remarkable life span and suggests his prominence in local memory.
Ruasta Kid lenies Spain's Stand Sr Prrenspona notes Spain's attitude toward the United States over the Cuban question is regarded here as ridiculous.
Kansas City March 6. T C Wilmoth, accused of bigamy across the state line, pleaded guilty before Judge Alden. He has nine living wives and is alleged to have married dozens for money, deserting each after theft. He is described as a medium sized, handsome, persuasive man with hypnotic influence over women.
A communication from Dr Caminero in Santiago Cuba notes smallpox has arrived in the city. A general order requires physicians to report cases for transfer to a municipal smallpox hospital outside the city, but no quarantine is set for coasting steamers from Manzanillo, risking incubation cases entering the port. In Iowa, a bill to permit liquor manufacture advances under the Malch law style, needing 65 percent voter consent and penalties for violations, with sales bans on under four gallons and factories within 200 feet of schools or churches.
General Booth's Commissioner John A Carleton arrives in New York aboard the Majestic to oversee the legal transfer of Salvation Army property here from ex Commander Ballington Booth to his successor Nicol notes the banking insurance and legal departments were under Carleton in London prior to the transfer.
Over 300 men armed and drilled for weeks await Washington action on Cuba. If favorable they will depart openly. if adverse they will leave secretly.
Hartmann of Montdua assailed President Cleveland in the House over his remarks to the Presbyterian Home Mission Board in New York calling them a slander of the Western States and improper. Powers of Ssreony and Miles of Maryland pressed to eject Hartman while Hepburn presided and refused to intervene.
Bal lington Booth proposes Christian Crusade as the name for his new evangelical movement. He plans to publish a paper to rival War Cry and cover all evangelical matters, not just Salvation Army topics, addressing issues of interest to Christian workers.
Disturbances yesterday near Madrid university led to arrests as students and residents publicly burned an American flag. The cabinet ordered a temporary university closing and set a naval armaments budget. Spain's Canovas denies Cuba talks. Eldwagen resigns for health. Duke of Setuan to resume foreign affairs post.
The Chamber of Deputies crowded as Premier Crispi announced the cabinet’s resignation, accepted by King Humbert. Crowds outside shouted anti government cries while debates over accountability and the Abyssinian disaster raged. The king weighs forming a new cabinet with leaders including Rudini and Ricotti.
Mass. governor Greenhalge dies at 12:50 am after weeks of critical illness. He served three terms as governor and previously in Congress.
A fire destroyed Northwestern Normal School at Stanberry starting in the bakery with a strong wind driving the flames. The 1981 building cost about $25,000, addition in 1893 $10,000, insurance estimated between $15,000 and $20,000. A mass meeting will consider rebuilding while churches and public school rooms serve as recitation spaces.
Greencastle Indiana March 6 The grand jury adjourned without returning an indictment against Will Wood as an accessory in the attempted abortion on Pearl Bryan. The investigation paused due to missing key witnesses.
The Senate committee on Foreign Relations voted to favorably report Dingley’s bill aimed at exterminating the seal population. The action signals congressional support for aggressive seal control measures.
Peter Richard Kenrick, nearing 88, died in St Louis after a half century as archbishop. He funded court challenges to the Drake test oath, aided cholera relief, and backed banks with large loans during hard times. His later years were marked by friction with Rome over infallibility and leadership within the diocese.
Defections shake the Salvation Army as Ballington Booth and wife gain followers in New York Syracuse and Newark. Sea Cliff corps rebels send telegram pledging loyalty while Newark corps refuses War Cry sales and challenges headquarters authority.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overruled all assignments of error in the case of H. H. Holmes and confirmed the death sentence for the murder of Benjamin I. Pietzel. The ruling upholds the lower court judgment and the execution is to proceed.
The Hingis railroad and warehouse commission’s denial report for 1805 shows passenger tariffs at most 2.75 cents per mile and average freight tariffs at 1.25 cents per ton per mile, far below 1870 levels. It records 63,485,413 passengers carried in the year, with twelve deaths and one injury per 400,583 passengers.
Joseph Flegauf a veteran of the Ninth United States Infantry recounts decades of service in frontier conflicts and his collapse from disease after leaving the army. He credits Dr Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring health, enabling him to work and regain strength at his New York home.
A Ladies' Home Journal note argues men should prioritize emotional needs over wealth and material show, saying women crave mental warmth and partnership beyond clothes and stores. The North American Review's March issue opens with John Barrett’s piece on Americas interest in Eastern Asia, outlining past trade barriers and suggestions to seize the Asiatic Opportunity.
Mrs Cleveland Welihs 106 pounds and Frances Folsom are cited in a humorous 19 pound weight claim from the Chicago Times-Herald. The Des Moines Register faces libel suits totaling $70,000 from Drake University students tied to grave robberies. The piece argues newspapers have public duties even as lawsuits strain finances.
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