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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
4
A list of upcoming national conventions with dates and sites. Straight populist in Cincinnati on May 9, fusion populist in Sioux Falls on May 9, Republican in Philadelphia on June 19, and Democratic in Kansas City on July 4.
A joint bid by Cheyenne County publishers to handle county printing at legal rates was rejected by the county commissioners. The Lodgepole Express proposed a 50 percent rate, while Callahan Wisner and Slawson signed a terms agreement to share bills by percentages. The piece notes the bid collapse and questions Slawson’s move as a matter of honor.
President McKinley signs a bill establishing Hawaii as a territory with a chosen form of government. Territorial officers including the governor will be Hawaiian citizens as the new regime takes effect.
The Interior Department refused to recognize the Lodge Pole Express as a paper of stability and general circulation. Publisher claimed 400 copies with 200 to residents in eastern Cheyenne and western Devel counties, but the department found actual bona fide subscribers under 75 with 125 total copies in those counties. County commissioners still chose the Lodge Pole Express as their official paper to keep proceedings private.
The Western Nebraska Stock Growers association will meet in Alliance next Tuesday May 8 with 75 000 cattle represented. The event promises to be the most significant in its five year history as rustling concerns and protective measures top the agenda, with Secretary Van Boskirk promoting the gathering to stockmen across the region.
At Kearney the Sixth District Republican convention ad opted a statement congratulating the country and declaring party principles. The resolution asserts the party stands for advancement and human progress and endorses wise and patriotic leadership.
The piece extols the McKinley administration and the Republican Party for restoring business confidence, re awakening protection for industry, and creating widespread prosperity. It claims labor shortages have turned into eager hiring and urges continued policy to sustain these gains.
Danny, an errand boy in a broker’s office, is tasked with helping his friend Harry by running messages from the exchange to the office. On his first trial Harry staggers in after a 4 minute 17 second run, but claims Danny insists he can do it in a minute and a quarter each day.
A Prussian banker with a titled veneer invited most officers of a guards regiment to a dinner but excluded one non noble amateur. The missing officer prompted the host to declare a private party, prompting the others to quietly withdraw in solidarity.
A West village woman planned both a telephone and a gas range. In a published letter, her daughter writes an order for the telephone but notes the house is not gas-piped, adding a clipped street reference that leaves the request oddly unfinished.
The article explains methods used to stop chimney fires such as throwing salt, sand, coal, or water down the chimney to dislodge soot and suppress flames. It notes the risk of spreading to the building and details careful, non hose water use to minimize damage.
A Cornhill Magazine excerpt describes a colossal fossil eagle from Patagonia with a skull larger than Moox, a beak like hydraulic shears, and feathers with quill and blade dimensions. It notes the eagle’s vast prey range across air, land, and sea, feeding from serpents to seals and many animals in between.
A Pittsburgh man recalls losing 10 cents on a streetcar 22 years ago and seeks the owner. Another passenger finds a dime 21 years ago and matches the reward, returning it to the finder. They exchange thanks and part amicably, the Washington Post reports.
A fragment from Larlem Life shows a mother asking if the aunt would welcome Johnny and family for a future visit. Johnny affirms and mentions bringing papa Susie and the dog, while the mother checks about calling again.
Fuddy-Ronder states he does not view himself as American or English but as a citizen of the world. Duddy notes he remains a foreigner in any country he inhabits.
A fragment from the Boston Courier shows Maggie replying to Maggie about chicken broth and a misheard command. The exchange centers on what was done with a broth or stock and references a mother figure.
A frontier town church scene ends with a man praising the service and offering a missionary donation only as far as $5. The parson asks him to match the amount. the man then hands over $4.90 in silence, astonished. The anecdote is attributed to Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady.
The Savage Bachelor jokes that every woman is a ring candidate, as voiced in a brief Indianapolis Press sketch. The quip reflects a dismissive view of women entering politics in a satirical tone.
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