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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1899
Page
3
In Washington on Nov 10 Admiral George Dewey and Mildred M. Hazen wed at St. Paul’s Catholic Church with few witnesses and a discreet setup. The couple, after the ceremony, left for New York aboard a private train.
The report lists projected or estimated Republican plurality or legislature majorities across states. Ohio 50,000 for Nash governor. Iowa 60,000 for Shaw governor. Kentucky 7,000 for Taylor governor. Massachusetts 65,000 for Cranch governor. Pennsylvania 125,000 for Barnett treasurer. South Dakota 7,000 for Supreme Court judges. New York legislature Republican majority of 35,000. New Jersey legislature Republican plurality 8,000. Maryland 11,000 for Smith governor. Nebraska 15,000 for Holcomb Supreme Judge.
Complete returns show Holcomb with a statewide plurality of 13 584 in nine tenths of Nebraska counties. Last year Poynter led by 2115 with a 2721 total plurality. If current gains hold, Holcomb’s margin may approach 15 000. In the Sixth district Neville defeats Kinkaid, with early returns suggesting around a 3 000 majority, though Republicans dispute the margin.
The German corvettes Stein Stetach and Charlotte now in Jamaican waters and due here on Sunday have been ordered to proceed home immediately due to war conditions. The German consul here received the intimation today. The move has sparked considerable speculation.
Havana report says Fernando Capote, mayor of Cardenas, submitted to Governor General Brooke a plan to coin Cuban silver and copper stamped with revolution leaders. Meat prices remain high at 40 cents a pound despite 35,000 head of cattle imported last month, hurting the poor who cannot afford meat.
Results from Tuesday's election remain uncertain as county returning boards canvass votes in Kentucky. Republicans accuse fraud while Governor Bradley receives mass telegrams urging to prevent Goebel from being counted out. Democratic leader Young predicts Goebel will win by over four thousand with minor candidates also ahead by smaller margins. A telegram from W J Bryan congratulates Goebel on the preliminary returns.
Confusion of claims and counter claims follows Tuesday's Kentucky election. Each side asserts a 4000 plus plurality for its ticket amid fraud accusations and disputed county returns. Chairman Long says actual figures exist and Taylor leads by 4136 on face value, with twelve counties not official.
In Columbus Ohio on November 10 the state committee claimed Patrick a Democrat won the lieutenant governor race over Caldwell a Republican. Early returns from seventy counties favored Caldwell by 8278 while Nash led with 12166 across other counties, with total Nash plurality around 50512 and Caldwell anticipated to win by about 5000.
Ex Governor Altgeld of Illinois spoke at the Sioux City opera house under the Trades and Labor assembly. He praised the fusionists in Nebraska, shared confidence in South Dakota, and attributed Republican gains to Democratic and Populist voter abstention and Bryan supporters in rural areas.
Toledo mayor Stephen A. Jones issues a signed statement denying remarks linking his race to McLean and rebuking the administration. He favors a Christian, nonpartisan approach to U S Philippines policy and asserts Filipinos have the right to self-rule, while emphasizing he speaks for himself.
The final Iowa county returns give Governor Shaw a 56,500 plurality, nearly double his two year margin. Democrats carried 14 of 99 counties, while two years ago Fred E. White won 21 counties in the state.
Complete county tallies and unofficial returns show Barnett the Republican candidate leading Creasy the Democrat by 106 315 votes for state treasurer. Total ballots numbered 784 226 with Caldwell the Prohibition candidate at 10 863. Barnett received 430 790, Creasy 330 573. The statewide total is up slightly from 1897 and 185 941 fewer than the governor’s race last year.
F G Larned of Poland New York suddenly went insane aboard Burlington No 1 westbound between Harvard and Saronville. He leaped head first through a double window at speed, fell about fifteen feet to an embankment, and sustained head injuries with a dislocated shoulder. He was treated at Lepin hotel in the city.
In Lincoln Nebraska acting chancellor Dr Charles E Bessey recalls a 500 student total at the university chamber and notes fall new students reaching 600. The language department reports large enrollments with about 300 in romance languages and 629 in German studies. A new law library benefits law students.
Prof. J W Crabtree inspector from the University of Nebraska spent days at Kearney High School examining work and conditions. He called the school highly efficient and noted the cadets in new gray uniforms with black braid. The 45 cadets led the company. young ladies also forming a company and soon in uniform.
Omaha dispatch notes railway men expect coal prices to rise around November 15 as freight rates from the east go up. Current Chicago to Missouri River rates are $2 per ton for both coal types, with post change projected to $2.50 for hard coal and $2.25 for soft coal. Demand is near supply limits, regardless of source distance.
In Columbus Nebraska on November 13 a heavy grocery elevator failed as it reached the top floor. Clerk Geo Schwarz was injured when the elevator crashed into the basement breaking his leg and narrowly escaping death.
The preliminary exam of William Jordan on a charge of criminally assaulting EMe Lawson a 6 year old girl four miles west of Fremont was held before County Judge Wintersteen. The child and others identified the defendant and he was bound over for trial to the district court and committed to jail in default of bonds.
Charles E. Hill died in St. Paul from an overdose of alcohol. He was found dead in a cornfield by two companions who say they gave him the liquor to quench his thirst and that he drank it voluntarily. Three years earlier his father perished in a storm near St. Paul.
Gage county agricultural society closes its year by paying all premiums in full. The 1923 meeting was successful, with hopes to continue and expand benefits. The year ran up costs including a speed ring at 1200 dollars and incidental expenses totaling 1000 dollars, with premiums also 1200 dollars.
A report notes the 1898 Nebraska gubernatorial contest between Maynard and Poynter, with comparisons set in the tables. It also mentions a congressional race in the Big Sixth district between Kinkalad and Neville and hints at possible future analyses.
About sixty unpaid exposition workers met at Labor Temple as Attorney Yelser said the remaining balance from the wrecking company would likely be under ten thousand dollars and not payable before April. Directors may turn over all funds to the employee trustee, with action expected soon. Trustee Austin plans to move to Buffalo and asked for a professor candidate at the next workers’ meeting. Yeiser says Mahoney and client group will join with Yelser and his clients rather than seek bankruptcy.
Lincoln Neb November 10 Track laying on the Burlington extension from Alliance toward Hartville Wyoming and Brush Colorado has been stalled since October 10 by graders. The Angora grade top of the divide south of Alliance is unfinished but progress resumes soon. With favorable weather the state line should be reached by January 1 and temporary depots at Comstock Sargent and Angora will be replaced as stations open.
J C Douthett also known as Daugherty was arraigned in federal court on charges of selling butterine without required stamps. Health officer Rohde and Officer Malone had the sample analyzed showing the product to be buttering. Prosecutors say he bought the product removed stamps then sold it in the city for country butter and Douthett pleaded not guilty requesting a continuance with bail set for his next court appearance.
Harriet Bringman died at her daughter Mrs. A L Timblin’s home in Weeping Water Nebraska. She came to the United States in 1857 with her husband and lived in Plattsmouth Cedar Creek and Louisville before moving to Nebraska City last fall. She was about sixty nine years old.
Lincoln Neb Nov 13 No returns are yet in on regents and accurate figures will not be available until the canvass is made. Two counties Hamilton and Thayer have sent in returns to the secretary of state sealed and directed to the state canvassing board awaiting the board meeting for information on contents.
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 13 a Dakota county coal sample was analyzed by Prof H H Nicholson. The report notes the coal is of rather low quality but could improve with deeper development of the vein. Further testing is needed to assess potential improvements.
The St. Joseph and Grand Island railroad freight depot in Hastings Nebr burned between 5 and 6 o'clock. Sparks from an engine started the fire, which destroyed the building and contents. Only minor freight was inside, including a carload of glass fruit jars valued around $300. Building loss estimated at about $1,500.
Illinois Central announces a major order for new passenger coaches in 1900 to equip the Chicago to Omaha line via Fort Dodge. The cars are to be delivered by January 1, 1900, enabling direct passenger service into Omaha.
In Omaha on November 8, it was noted that creditors face a likely inflated dispute over the exposition settlement. Expect lawsuits against stockholders individually with claims that corporate laws were violated and that each stockholder is liable as in a partnership.
Lincoln Neb November 13. Mr Bryan outlined plans for the future saying he will this week hunt at Colonel Wetmore's park in Southwest Missouri and then travel to Texas with Mrs Bryan. She will spend most of the winter there for the health of their youngest child.
Union Pacific begins replacing all Albion branch bridges with iron structures in Columbus Nebraska. A large work crew is deployed and the project will be pushed to finish within four months, bringing substantial investment and improvements to the railroad.
The scene includes the Nashville sailing to Port Said en route to Manila, the death of Viscount Bolingbroke and others, Ervin Thoman a noted crop statistician, a fatal mine cave-in in Amasa Michigan, an acquittal in Winnipeg, the Bronx Zoo opening, bridges in Frisco, and the death of Monsignor Cantwell. Also noted are a boxing decision in Chicago, Yale football injury, a horse sale in Chicago, a cement factory explosion in St Louis, a train wreck in Mississippi, prison riots in Santiago, honors for Washington volunteers in Seattle, Marconi’s voyage, resignations and tax suspensions in New York, Hetty Green interview, and stock moves by Charles Flint in rubber firms.
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