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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1893
Page
3
Report covers a government building event with exhibits from Treasury, War, Navy, and other departments. Women from across the union attended the dedication, led by Ida Palmer, with international delegates and a program of speeches, music, and a benediction marking the opening.
National Finances shows April month results with a net public debt increase of 3.641 million while cash holdings rise to 35.4 million. Debt comprised non interest bearing and interest bearing portions and total liabilities for funding remain under study. In New Mexico and Arizona a Navajo uprising surfaces with 500 warriors reported near Farmingon and Cunningham ranches. A courier describes eight scalps and heavy fire as settlers seek aid against the raid on the Montana valley frontier fringes.
A telegram to Governor Waite details immediate military action with 200 stand of arms and 6,000 rounds of ammunition to confront Navajos occupying a 6120 square mile territory in northern New Mexico and Arizona. General Tarsney arrives to take command as locals organize to defend against attack.
National bank examiner John McHugh, en route to Nebraska, cites Sioux City banks as solid and unaffected by local failures. He notes Iowa banks held under $25,600 in associated paper and expects the downturn to pass with conservative real estate cooling. A. O. Slaughter of Chicago advances Union Stockyards reorganization, aiming for $1.5 million capital and bondholder control of the yards.
Governor Seay urged widespread aid while Normin officials issued a plea for generous gathering of clothing provisions and funds. In a five mile district dozens of lives were lost and livestock killed. 100 wounded, with property damage over 100000. Provisions committee, W. Marquart treasurer, will distribute all donations.
Reports from IxnpiANAPonsa Indiana describe a violent tornado sweeping northern and northwestern parts of the state. In Wabash the storm was the severest on record, leveling trees fences and multiple structures including Friends Church and a brick schoolhouse. Factories and the county asylum at Gas City were damaged with injuries among inmates.
The World's Columbian Commission debates Sunday opening rules as to whether gates should stay closed on Sundays during the exposition. Reports show mixed opinions among national commissioners about enforcing the existing Sunday closure, with talk of local authorities taking action and rising restaurant prices drawing scrutiny.
In Washington on May 4 a prominent Democratic secretary asked officials why ex president and ex vice president did not attend the naval review or the world's fair opening. He noted customary invitations and recalled Cleveland and Hayes participation in prior events, and that Cleveland declined dedication invitations. It is unclear whether Harrison or Morton were invited or attended.
President Cleveland, via Private Secretary Churber, expressed gratitude for a cordial welcome and comfort during his visit to the world's fair in May. He praised the enterprise, skill, and taste in the buildings and called the event a great success to date.
It is learned at the State department that the Russian consul in New York refused to recognize a passport issued by the State department to Mrs. Schwartz because she is a Jewess. Russian law prohibits counter signing for Jews, and Secretary Gresham would be unable to intervene.
Heavy storms and floods struck central Illinois with flooded cellars and washed away bridges. In Bonham Texas, Sim Burke and Sam Massey were hanged before 10,000 people for rape. A steamer boiler explosion is suspected from a letter by its engineer. William C. Goudy, Chicago lawyer and Democratic leader, died of heart disease in his office.
Cascade Illinois May 4 Another fare cut took effect by the Denver and Rio Grande making Denver to Chicago round trip 35 dollars and Denver to St Louis 27 dollars in response to Atchison’s 35 dollar Chicago rate. Western railroads seek conference results to avoid further cuts as presidents met in Denver. Western Passenger Association discussed 5000 mile interchangeable tickets and new certificate forms. Half fare permits may be issued to YMCA secretaries as the association modernizes.
In Washington on May 4 the State Department reviews how Cuba evasion complaints threaten the McKinley reciprocity pact. Spain pressures for a tax that acts as an export duty, endangering the treaty and prompting protest or repeal. Brazil also reshapes duties to fit the accord, sparking controversy and delaying a broader fiscal revision.
Washington May 4 Acting Secretary Hamlin directs New York collector to refund excess duties on third class wool following circuit court of appeals decision. White wool taxed 100 percent ad valorem while gray and yellow wash wools taxed 84 percent under the restriction clause.
The court ruled white wool taxed at 50 percent ad valorem while gray and yellow wools taxed at 32 percent. This creates a general rule for all pending cases and directs collectors to apply the partial refund of one half of the duty collected.
Sioux City Iowa May 3 assignee W Hubbard of Union Loan and Trust Company reveals liabilities far exceed initial estimates. Original filing listed 750000 with assets twice that. current statement places total liabilities around 6000000 including notes indorsed by the company. Paper issued nationwide, many held by banks, notably by Union Stock Yards Company. Receiver Chesley disputes authority and says no record of the transactions. Eastern visitors voice grim prospects for settlements amid fraud accusations. New York May 2 Land and River Improvement Company of West Superior assigns for creditors. Company cap is 740000. De Forest & Weeks are a stock exchange firm.
The U S Supreme Court will hear the Ann Arbor railroad case on the second Monday of next term in October. The appeal challenges Judge Kicks's ruling on employees quitting service at will.
The Hon. J Ballance Prime Minister of New Zealand and Colonial Treasurer is dead in Wellampton New Jersey on May 1. He also served as Commissioner of Trades and Customs and held the premiership.
New York in April following the deaths of Jay Gould and other prominent citizens The Recorder offered a thousand dollars for a treatment to cure or slow consumption Doctors worldwide including Dr Koch and Prof Virchow participated The Recorder and its physicians declared the contest closed after a treatment by Dr W R Amick of Cincinnati proved effective Tests involved about one hundred physicians and a thousand others reporting positive experiences The Recorder claims the treatment arrests lung tissue destruction and prolongs life even in hopeless cases Dr Amick remains willing to provide free test medicines to physicians for distribution to sufferers at 106 West 7th St Cincinnati Ohio
City officials discuss final expenses for completing and furnishing the new St Louis City Hall estimating 1 500 000 to finish remaining stories and prepare for occupation. Offices on the ground floor to be used soon with planned reorganization of municipal spaces.
The article lists fifteen medieval kiss types from decorous to Judas and academic to medical, noting their purposes such as diplomacy, healing, or ritual acts. It mentions the famous church penance kiss and ends with seemingly stray lines about etiquette and elephant height.
Advertisement offering a chance to win a free trip to Chicago for creating as many words as possible from the letters in Worlds Fair. Prizes include cash amounts and a round trip plus seed company promotions. Addressed to readers to send word lists and stamps, with details on eligibility and deadlines.
Dialogue excerpt shows Miss Leftover and Mr Slimpurse debating marriage finances. Slimpurse admits insufficient income to support a wife and two or three other women, contradicting the idea of marriage. The text features a satirical, puzzlelike tone about social expectations and money.
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