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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1888
Page
3
The House debated the tax system with Grosvenor noting the president's role as a suddenly active supporter of the internal revenue. The discussion touched on whisky taxes, states’ taxation powers, and fears of laboring men facing higher prices, while Congress reflected on party shifts and implications for national policy.
The Indiana senator Ingalls faced sharp rebukes from Voorhees in a crowded Senate gallery. Ingalls attacked McClellan and Porter figures and accused northern Democrats of political manipulation. Voorhees retorted with a mocking war record critique and vowed to stand with Indiana soldiers if challenged.
The government purchased 3 775 050 in bonds under the circular with a saving interest of 805 064. The House committee on invalid pensions will report a bill granting 72 dollars per month to those totally or partially helpless from military or naval service injuries. Remissions and retirements are noted for several soldiers. Washington residents protest lack of local legislation during this mission. Various measures advance in committees backed by DC petitions. Questions arise over Colman’s conduct and cabinet deliberations involving Bayard. Postage reforms set a uniform rate and third class matter rules. A New York meeting discusses Standard Oil as a trust valued at 44 million with 10 percent dividends for 1987 and 73 percent oil market control.
Letter from U S Grant to Oman ISG published in the North American Review explains his reason for accepting the Republican nomination for president. He says he would not seek power for personal reasons and notes the army officers’ support but does not seek active campaigning. He plans to stay away from Washington until after November and to operate within his command via telegraph.
Allen B. Wilson a perfector and part inventor of the sewing machine and co founder of Wheeler and Wilson Sewing Machine Co Bridgeport died this afternoon at Woodmont. Born in New York in 1827 he learned cabinet making and in 1849 invented a sewing machine without ever having seen one. He had long resided in Waterbury and in recent years his mind was seriously affected. His body will be brought to New York for interment.
Harris and Mrs Beach found the Kearney ranch near Idgerton with the old woman and her grandson dead in a locked house. The coroner is en route as investigators note foul play and tied accounts with recent rifle shots heard nearby. The old woman had cared for the boy after his father's overdose years earlier.
The weekly weather bulletin notes most rain in Nexus, Colorado, Nebraska, western Kansas, Minnesota, western Iowa and northern Wisconsin with heavy heat in others. Rain deficit harmed crops especially winter wheat. frosts hit Kentucky and the mid Atlantic states. Farm work advances in Kansas and Minnesota. New England reports favorable plowing and planting.
Turner once acquitted in the Conway murder case is dying in Finans City. He treated a horse three weeks earlier and the animal died. The poison entered via a wound, swelling his hand and arm and affecting his head. Conway murder occurred about three years ago, killing a woman and child. Turner's daughter came from Chillicothe, Missouri. Doctors say there is no hope of recovery.
A noteworthy ceremony at Glasgow Avenue Presbyterian Church tied Miss Ida Bello Richards to Dr Elpalet Nott Wright of the Choctaw Nation. The couple left for Lehigh N. L. for their future home after a reception at Planters' House. Wright, son of late Governor Allen Wright, is a prominent surgeon in the Indian Territory.
The column reviews racing figures and upcoming bets with profiles including steeplechaser Aurelian who died at Lomsville, Richard Koos buying a large John Sullivan punting, and Johnny Rezan now linked to the Dive Pubafers. It discusses Pett Nolan versus Mike Cleary, Lucky Baldwin and Volante’s Kentucky bid, and Kaloolah’s Lexington spring prospects aiming at the Brooklyn and Suburban races with 120 pound weight in the Suburban.
Balt imore dispatch notes repeated efforts to remove the word white from Maryland bastardy law to give color ed women equal protection. The 1888 general welfare code by John H Pool left out white accidentally, allowing passage. The Hall County sheriff still seeks Gustave Moeller for Valentino Gulchor’s presumed murder.
London April 29. The papal decree states the Holy See will not support campaign plans or boycotts in landlord tenant disputes in Ireland. It cautions both clergy and laity to act with charity and justice while seeking remedies, and records the decision of the Inquisition and Pope Leo XIE.
A major fire swept through the Daily Leader building in Des Moines, destroying the Leader office and the Homestead printing area. A benzine spill and a dropped match ignited flammable material as workers escaped by the roof and down fire poles, with editor H. Potr narrowly fleeing. Losses total about 44,000 with various insurers listed and the building damaged beyond use.
Brooklyn fireman William Jones wins a high speed egg eating match against Thomas Maarria. They race to 40 eggs in five minutes as referee Johnson signals. Jones finishes with 30 seconds to spare amid cheers and rival tension.
Bill Thompson, a noted horse thief, fled Indian Territory pursued by vigilantes. He rode into town disguised and stole a horse from Courtney, attempting to flee south. Grover reports Thompson found dead in the road with bullets, while Courtney lies wounded at home. General Van Wyck is set to speak at Valley County Fair next week.
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