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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1895
Page
7
The German steamer Hispania with 200 passengers arrived in Queenstown in distress after heavy weather 250 miles west of Fastnet. A section of iron rails broke loose, threatening to puncture the hull, forcing a return to port for partial restowage before continuing the voyage.
A Seoul dispatch reports Corean affairs reaching a critical stage. The prime minister has resigned and the interior minister seeks help from foreign diplomats to maintain order. Police surround the king father Tai Wan Kun's residence and entry or exit is forbidden.
London May 22 J F Egan known as the Dynamiter has been released after reporting to Scotland Yard on a ticket of leave. He was arrested with Hogan at Birmingham in taN4.
Reports from Madagascar detail fever sweeping French expeditionary forces fighting the Lovas. The illness reportedly disrupts operations as troops suffer high exposure while campaign pressures continue.
Pittsburg May 22 A secret organization of skilled workers from five large steel plants in the Pittsburgh district is said to have formed to demand an advance and uniform wage rates and better conditions. The plants cited include Black Diamond Howe Brown La Belle Anderson Dupuy and Crescent Steel works employing about 15 000 men. All are presently non union and reported to pay below the Amalgamated scale.
The new one million dollar Odd Fellows temple at Bond and Cherry streets Philadelphia was dedicated with grand parade and ceremonial rites. Over twenty thousand men marched, with lodge representation from up to two hundred miles and grand lodge officers from adjacent states. John M. Stebbins of Rochester NY presided as Grand Sire, dedicating the temple to the purposes of odd fellowship.
The executive committee of the Zurich 1893 socialistic congress, meeting in London on May 22, issued an address to every workingman organization in England, the continent, and the United States. John Mawdsley and Edward Aveling held American proxies. The address calls for immediate international cooperation among workers.
In San Francisco on May 22 two substantial claims against the Stanford estate were withdrawn by authority and affection of the heirs. One claim for 50000 was filed by Marshall Williamson, and another for 300000 was held by Horace M Carpenter of Oakland. Both were dropped after other arrangements and new notes were executed.
The Norwegian coal ship Fjeld from Grimsby to San Diego is declared lost after 218 days at sea. Last seen January 10 off Cape Horn in company with the British ship Moresby. They parted on March 20. a burning iron ship, likely the Fjeld, was spotted at latitude 10 south, longitude 113 west. The crew may have survived.
In St Louis on May 22 forty delegates from tobacco workers organizations across the country met to form a national union. The combined membership of subordinate unions exceeds 200,000, with St Louis alone at about 6,000. Master Workman Sovereign attends to link the new body to the Knights of Labor.
New York May 22 A local paper reports Seneca Hagelton United States minister to Venezuela has submitted his resignation to the secretary of state. The move was offered Friday and kept secret due to unknown reasons surrounding Haselton's actions.
Private advices from Cuba report that Maximo Gomez has invaded Puerto Principe and that his whole province has risen in support. The message indicates a broad uprising and growing rebel momentum in the region as of May 22.
Secretary Carlisle opened a Covington speech with a review of the Cleveland administration before addressing silver. He argued against free coinage at 16 to 1, warned of gold flight and panic, and contended wages would not keep pace with prices under a silver basis. He admitted voting for a silver policy in 1878 was a mistake.
In Pittsburg on May 22 the Presbyterian general assembly accepted the committee on seminary control report 432 to 98 with minor changes. Dr William O Thompson opposed the measure while Rev Dr Andrew C Zenos spoke against it. The result signals a hard line against Union Seminary students and a move toward possible secession, with a fraternal message sent to the Southern Presbyterian Church at Dallas Texas.
Washington May 22. Commissioner Miller says between 70 000 and 80 000 dollars have been collected on income tax and must be refunded to payers. The law allows the commissioner to refund taxes that are erroneously or illegally assessed or collected, penalties without authority, and taxes that are unjustly or excessively assessed. A standard refund form exists and claimants need only a factual statement of payments. collectors are urged to forward all returns and related documents.
A Mexican city dispatch reports James G. Thompson, formerly cashier of the Sedalla bank in Missouri, has been arrested in Mexico in extradition proceedings tied to the bank's failure. Locals believe his innocence, and Thompson earlier offered to return for trial outside Sedalla per a letter to the American consul Mr Crittenden.
Buenos Ayres May 22 The crowd agrees Mendoncia was correct yet undiplomatic in accusing Uruguay of aiding Brazilian rebels in Rio Grande do Sul. Debate intensifies in Brazilian congress on war foray.
The jury in the case of Robert Murdock against the Union Pacific railway awards Murdock forty thousand dollars in damages. The plaintiff lost both logs while acting as brakeman for the company. An appeal will be taken.
Boise May 22 The republican state league elected delegates to the Cleveland convention. Among them were Senators Shoup and Dubois, Congressman Wilson, and ex-Congressman Sweet.
Washington May 22 The board of naval chiefs has decided to build two new battleships with double-storied turrets tasked with thirteen inch guns in the lower turrets and eight inch guns in the upper turrets, signaling a shift in armament strategy.
Wheat surged past Saturday closing levels with volatile starts and gains to 74 1 2 c for May and 73 3 4 c for July and September amid active trading. Corn advanced to 53 1 2 c May and 63 4 c July as pork rose to 13.00 a barrel. Foreign markets showed mixed signals while domestic buyers from Pecatonica to Chicago kept pushing prices higher.
Pittsburg PA May 21 The fourth day opens with resumed debate on seminary control as the docket promises an end to business with home mission board review set for tomorrow. The liberal rankings gain from the Presbyterian league circular while conservatives consolidate. Dr E B White denounces Gilman letter and denies Gilman’s right to link his name to defeating Moderator Booth.
The Indian bureau outlines three summer Institutes for Indian school employees in the west. Sioux City Iowa hosts July 1 to 6 Tacoma Washington July 21 to 27 and North Reno Oklahoma Territory August 6 to 10 The aim is to unify Indian work and evolve a nationwide policy.
Moses Latta, a young farmer from Lawrence County Illinois, was assassinated on North Third Street in Vincennes shortly before midnight after an evening with Miss Agnes Conlin, to whom he was betrothed. A mob of rivals fired and fled. police suspect jealousy drove the murder.
The president retired Admiral Meade on his own application after forwarding it from the secretary of the navy. The action, taken May 21, follows a navy department review and serves as a sharp rebuke to the admiral.
In Valparaiso Indiana on May 21 farmers say many will plow up wheat and replant with corn after a Tue night freeze killed all corn peaking above ground. Assessors show wheat held at about 6 000 bushels, far below last year’s 140 000. Many farmers are revitalizing fields to recover.
Los Angeles May 21 Fritz Lacey a local rider lowered the twenty five mile world bicycle record held by L S Melntjes at Chicago August 12 1394 Lacey's time was 103.063-5 Emil Albrecht was second.
Cleveland May 21 Gen Coxey declares candidacy for Governor of Ohio on the People's party ticket. He plans a statewide canvass with meetings in a huge tent renewing Coxey movement principles and pressing the new issue.
Washington May 21. Information says Minister Taylor in Madrid will obtain the full Spanish explanation and disavowal in the Allianza incident. The receipt of this explanation will close the incident, and its publication is generally expected.
Destroyed brewery of Fred Winz in Menasha Wisconsin by yesterday fire. Officials deem incendiary origin as no fire existed in the building at the moment. Estimated loss about $20 000 with partial insurance.
An earthquake shock was felt in Moravia Southern Hungary and Dalmatia as well as Lalbach where daily shocks are common. Serious earthquakes have also been reported in the Ionian islands.
Charley A. Lester, a teamster, drowned his wife by holding her head under water in a pool at Grant's Pass Oregon. Three of their small children witnessed the act nearby. Authorities reported no immediate motive and Lester was taken into custody.
Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle and his party left Washington yesterday bound for the South to deliver several speeches promoting the sound money policy.
The U S Supreme Court held the 1894 income tax law unconstitutional in a 5 to 4 decision. Chief Justice Fuller authored the opinion, ruling that taxes on real estate income and personal property are direct taxes requiring apportionment, thus invalidating sections 27 to 37 of the act. The decision reverses lower rulings and remands for relief.
The piece discusses founders views on indirect taxation and the true meaning of direct taxes under the Constitution. It cites The Federalist and Hamilton, arguing that all internal taxes beyond duties and excises are direct and that unapportioned taxes on property, including income from property, require apportionment by census. It questions whether income taxes are really taxes on property or on money spending power.
Florence reports a strong earthquake at 9 PM with a second tremor at 11 PM causing extensive damage. Barley and Grassina suffer multiple deaths and many injuries as houses collapse and villagers are entombed in ruins. Prince of Naples and engineers expedition aid rescues.
Guthrie Oklahoma May 21 The Presidents proclamation opening the Kickapoo Indian country to settlement has created great excitement in surrounding towns Everything from a bicycle to a horse is being readied for a handicap race to mark the opening of 132000 acres next Thursday at noon Trains bring hundreds of prospective settlers and by Wednesday night an estimated 76000 people will line the borders of the Kickapoo.
In San Francisco on May 21 the government suit seeking 16 million against the late Leland Stafford's estate will be heard in the U S circuit court early in June. An agreement between Russell Wilson for Mrs Stanford and L K McKissick special counsel for the government moved the schedule from late June. The arrangement reflects Mrs Stanford's wish to end the case which she says haunts her and blocks willful aims of her husband's will.
Frank W. Ere fired four shots at Charles Pengei at 1 PM. Berger talked with a friend as Harris drove up in a buggy and fired, killing Bengel after a heated exchange. Bengel rushed to a physician then St Francis hospital. doctors deem recovery impossible. Harris refuses to speak. Bengel allegedly had circulated injurious reports about him.
In New York on May 23 General Harrison will meet Governor McKinley. On May 30 they are scheduled to appear in the memorial program at Grant's tomb. General Collis invited Harrison to the Fifth Avenue Hotel. the ex-president indicated he would attend.
Chicago on May 18 reports feverish grain trading with corn rising to 55 and wheat to 72 after a bad weather and short crop mood. Demand from across the country drove prices up, with Chicago brokers offering 69% for visible supply and Milwaukee Toledo and Detroit showing higher quotes. Frost and bugs threaten Illinois Indiana and Missouri crops, signaling expected reductions in yield.
Indianapolis, May 20. John Hewitt and his son were arrested on charges of wrecking a boarding house with dynamite. The blast near dawn wrecked the structure, burying Mrs Hewitt and her daughter Susie, who were seriously injured. Four others escaped with minor injuries. Hewitt had sent threatening letters after their separation. some consider him insane.
May 20 report from Pittsburg says associ ated coal operators plan trouble by importing African American labor from Virginia to work at 60 cents a ton, provoking anger among local miners who demand 69 cents. Fifteen men began work yesterday as miners prepare to block new arrivals and mobilize existing crews.
London May 20 The Reuter Telegram company won judgment against the New York Sun in the High Court Queen's Bench for an article headlined Spurious News of the Eastern War published October 28 1894 The Sun did not appear and action is pending against the Central News for distribution.
A mica vein four feet thick near Talla dega mountain in Clay county Alabama has been opened. The vein angles at 65 degrees and has yielded high quality mica, the largest piece weighing twenty four pounds and cutting about 7 by 8 inches.
San Diego May 20. Hawaiian consul H R Wood receives order for 600 horned toads from Hawaii agriculture and forestry to combat a pest devouring crops. Wood advertises for horned toads at 1 dollar per dozen, aiming to ship them to the island.
Boston May 20 The United States Court of Appeals this afternoon reversed Judge Carpent er on the Berliner telephone patent ruling declaring it invalid.
Alton North Carolina May 20 The Grandin elevator burned last night with 40000 bushels of wheat and two cars destroyed The elevator was valued at 12000 dollars The fire caused extensive damage to the facility and its contents and prompted an investigation into the cause by local authorities.
Middlesboro Kentucky May 20 Ned and Will Rose sons of a prominent farmer quarreled over a calf Ned drew a pistol and shot Will dead in a fatal family feud authorities investigate the incident and no arrests reported yet
Salem Wire Nail Company and Findlay Company raise wages by ten percent affecting about 6000 workers in Findlay Ohio as of May 20.
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