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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1896
Page
7
A spirited column argues the South Carolina scene is wild with passion, crediting figures like Fyer Cleveland and Curhiste for the Democratic tilt as the masses prepare to challenge the money power and push reforms.
In a dramatic Senate scene Senator Tillman of South Carolina roasts public officials and calls for a constitutional convention to curb corruption. He attacks President Cleveland and John Sherman and vows to oppose governance driven by money. He foresees a reckoning in the next four years and hints at leaving New York and Tammany.
Judge TM W. A. Wood a prominent attorney and ex secretary of the State Bar Association died at Kingston this morning.
At Cleveland a tense Methodist general conference credentials committee vote 17 to 11 favored seating women delegates amid disorder and procedural clashes. Bishops and attorneys argued over structure, committees, and benevolence reforms as telegrams of sympathy were sent to a chaplain’s widow.
A second blaze yesterday afternoon destroyed much of Cripple Creek following Saturday’s calamity. The city, already shattered, faced widespread homelessness with 3,000 to 4,000 people left without homes or food as flames consumed the business district and surrounding suburbs. Firefighting efforts failed to halt the rapid spread amid wind from the north, with explosions from powder charges sending debris over crowds. Dr. Liggett and Dr. Crane managed the injured from Pike’s Peak hospital as the town burned, leaving only rail stations and a few houses standing. Authorities suspect arson, though official evidence remains inconclusive.
Lazaferri Ind May 4 Three hundred carpenters allied with the union went on strike to enforce a wage demand of 9 3 cents per hour and a nine hour day. As a result building operations of all kinds have come to a standstill.
Ex tawmotn May 4 The Pines summer home of United States Senator Hale and its contents were destroyed by fire. Authorities believe the blaze was incendiary and started this morning. The loss is estimated near 50000 dollars.
Puornix Arizona May 1 Warring factions at the territorial Republican convention reached a standstill over organization and admission of sixty two contesting delegates from three counties. To avert a belt all contestants were admitted and delegates named in caucus will be J F Mahoney Ralph Cameron William Christy F T Stoddard Burt Danlay and J A Zabriskie with first choices for McKinley though Christy is seen for Allison.
German delegates to the Methodist general conference lead opposition to admitting women delegates. Some warn that if the four women elected as delegates are admitted, all German members may secede. Prominent ministers recognize the threat to church unity.
Mrs Booth-Tucker, visiting California, is gravely ill and may cancel engagements in California and Oregon. Her health worsened after Asiatic cholera in India and years of nervous strain, travel, and family pressures have caused a complete breakdown.
Derroit Michigan May 1 Sound money won a complete victory when the Michigan Democratic State convention adjourned shortly after 8 oclock last night On the closely contested questions the victory was by a narrow margin of 58 votes out of a total of about 5800 ballots.
Memorial day orders from Commander in Chief Walker and Department Commander Culver call for solemn observance on May 30. Comrades urged worship in churches, patriotic services in schools, and discouragement of amusements to honor fallen soldiers and sustain national unity. Post officers to coordinate with churches schools and civic groups for appropriate programs and reports to Department Chaplain T. H. Eighmy.
Representative Baker of New Hampshire introduced a concurrent resolution calling for an investigation into Secretary Morton’s seed purchases. The preamble cites charges by the Northrup Braslau Goodwin Company of Chicago and alleges no response or inquiry has been made by the secretary. Also quoted are remarks on stage forms and a Boston electric theater project with motorized effects.
Miss Sadie Cecil is arrested in Danville on insanity charges. In court she denounces the judge, is jailed for contempt, and alleges Catholic persecution. She funded A P A cause, wrote letters to Mary Anderson, and has a history of travel and odd finances including an Idaho building purchase and a move to Singa pore.
In New Tmimigorton May 4 the House immigration committee gave favorable reports to two bills by Rep Corliss of Michigan and Rep Mahany of New York. Corliss's measure aims to bar foreigners from competing with U S laborers, focusing on Canadian labor, with amendments except for teachers of new arts or industries and sailors and Great Lakes vessel crews. Mahany's bill outlines comprehensive immigration restriction rules.
Patent gains go to Parson's Band Cutter and Self Feeder Co of Newton Iowa for threshing machine attachments with prior US patents. They report 700 sold last season and claim their Newton factory is highly important. Other notices include Drave Stockham at Drake U with a humanitarian bed clothing fastener patent, A J and A H Wilson of Houston Texas with a gun rotary engine patent, and J W Eckerd of Bloomfield Iowa with a water elevator and carrier patent. Printed details offered on patents and drawings for 25 cents. Des Moines April 25 1894.
In London May 4, the Cape Town cryptogram from the Transvaal revelation is called out as exposing Cecil Rhodes as head and front of a conspiracy. He is identified as Cape Colony premier and privy council member, with others tied to the British charter’s leadership and actions raised in debate.
A digest of curious science trivia from air pressure to animal adaptations. Highlights include the human air load, Mount Byrerest height estimates, dog respiration rates, arc temperature, camel foot adaptation, Sahara animal wear, frog eggs, reptiles on shore, earthworm growth, sunlit duration in Europe with Madrid versus London exemplars.
Mrs. Anna L. Smith of 311 Pulaski Avenue Brooklyn testifies that after years of severe indigestion and other illnesses Pink Pills restored her health. She claims daily use after dinner, improved ability to manage her home, and recommends the pills as a preventive measure. Sold by local druggists and Dr Williams Med Co Schenectady New York.
Gov Wertz of New Jersey proposed a road scheme using broad steel rails along country and city streets to guide wheels and boost traction. He claims horses could pull twenty times and five times as much as on dirt or macadam, with drivers quickly adopting the car tracks in city streets.
A New York paper lampoons an Iowa resident who envisions a $4,000,000 international race course above Niagara and a tower reaching 1,000 feet. The proposal, with a 606 foot mean height and 46 story average, draws ire and claims Iowa should not let this genius escape while Niagara could spare him.
An Englishman in Washington refused to eat an ice shaped like the American flag at a dinner. He argued it showed bad form to absorb the national emblem, illustrating a contrast between British and American notions of patriotism. The incident highlighted differing traditions in flag etiquette and respect.
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