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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1896
Page
4
An early 20th century notice details subscription options for the newspaper including one year and six months with postage paid and single copies. The ad identifies CHAS. CALLAHAN as editor and publisher and notes advance payment terms.
The electorate voted decisively for the gold standard, opposing free silver and any currency tinkering. The piece argues for rest, prosperity, and a halt to monetary reform talk, warning that agitation harmed business and that McKinley’s victory should end debate and restore confidence. It also notes social gossip in small towns and quotes Joshua Levering on the verdict settling the money standard question.
The text argues that business confidence will return only with mutual town support and unity. It discusses New Jersey's stand on the Chicago platform, Populism versus Democratic labels, and Republican prospects in Tennessee. It notes cabinet speculation for McKinley, hard times’s end, and a proposal for a transcontinental Union Pacific through car service to Los Angeles with weekly sleeper trains.
In New York harbor Captain Joe Smith of the wrecking tug Reliance saved all on the Hoboken ferry after an ice collision. He crawled through a flooded engine room, tore open calking, and shielded passengers before being rescued himself, asking later if any of them babies were hurt.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska reports notices of intention to make dual proof for John F Sciunnell and Charles Nelson. Sciunnell seeks proof at Sidney on December 1989 for land in sections and towns listed, with witnesses from LaPeer Nebraska. Nelson seeks final proof on December 1896 for timber culture in Potter Nebraska with witnesses named, filed by Joan M Adams Register.
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