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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1896
Page
3
Details total arrivals, numbers barred and deported, and the cost to steamship lines for the voyage. Includes figures by port and by steamship line, highlighting patterns in immigration flow and enforcement outcomes.
The commissioner general of immigration reports 313 257 arrivals last year with 310 468 landed and 2 799 debarred or deported by steamship lines. Many were unable to read or write, and migration included skilled and unskilled workers plus some professionals. About 4 017 818 dollars entered the country with immigrants, and the data show a decline in foreign birth rates compared with the previous decade.
K G Dun & Co reports a brighter day dawning with a week of strong gains across about 500 establishments opening or expanding. Foreign demand for American wheat remains key as prices rise, and Bradstreet notes steady volume in dry goods, clothing, millinery, leather, hardware, and industrial output with around 3 000 new industrial jobs since November 6.
Senator John J. Ingalls has resumed the lecture circuit after Kansas Populist gains thwarted his bid for another US Senate term. He spoke in Hastings and plans brief tours through Wyoming and Colorado before returning to Atchison, with December dates scheduled in Illinois and Missouri.
Edwin C Gould of New York buys the Kankakee Furniture factory for $44,000. The purchase likely repurposes the building for a motel factory operated by Metropolitan Match, where Gould serves as president.
In St Josers Virginia November 16 a search is under way for two women believed to be daughters of a man named Sanderson who died years ago. Ray county Missouri parties pursue them to recover a large inheritance claimed by their grandfather. The family moved to St Josers about twenty years ago. Adele and Matra are mentioned as connected names.
The article cites Jones connected to the Shamrock club and the Irish National Alliance, claiming public meetings reveal debates of a libelous nature. It notes Jones's stationery business on Amsterdam Avenue and alleges foreign influence and dynamite plotting linked to authorities.
Semi official statement from Lospex dated November 1 discusses US Britain and Venezuela negotiations. It notes an arbitration treaty will be concluded between Britain and Venezuela with a preliminary agreement already made between Britain and the United States. The arbitration court’s decision is not expected for twelve months and few settlers have lived along the disputed line for more than a decade.
The Canadian steamer Acadia, 806 tons with a crew of seventeen, ashore on rocks near the Michipicoten river after days absent. Captain Clifford and four crew reached port in a lighthouse boat. they plan to rescue crew and salvage attempts continue as weather allows.
Frankfort reports from all 119 counties show Smith the Bryan and Sewall elector led with 217,796 votes, while Otus Cash the McKinley and Hobart elector had 218,054. The state total is about 445,000, leaving the Republican majority at 253.
In Curiaco on November 16 Judge Worton appointed Andrew Onderdonk receiver for the Ferris wheel and its assets after creditors filed a claim. The wheel, once moved from Jackson Park to a North Side residence area, faced losses in a prohibition district and could not cover expenses. In Wrenmira Kansas on the same date Henry Bolte, president of the Bolte Furniture Co, shot himself, likely depressed by medicine prescribed for rheumatic pain. He was 48, survived by a wife and four sons, and his funeral arrangements were not listed.
Secretary Difenderfer announced the National Silver party will maintain permanent headquarters in Washington with a Chicago branch. Some 5,000 silver clubs will stay active, as the party continues organizing and educating the public while opposing any tariff-linked currency changes and vowing no compromise on silver.
Analysis notes that the Anglo American agreement freshens doctrine of noncolonial intervention and grants the United States a controlling say in disputes with European powers. The Temps calls the extension a major innovation in international law and questions Europe’s willingness to accept it as a precedent.
The Farmers' Congress at Inpranavorim, Ind adjourned with officers elected for four years. Resolutions supported women’s suffrage, anti trust laws, sugar bounty restoration, rural mail improvements, hog cholera prevention, and stricter immigration controls.
A letter from Hong Kong source reports czarist forces massing in Vladivostok with a large fleet in Northern waters. It claims 312,000 armed men in Vladivostok divisions and warns of a threat to Asian peace amid Russia's army reshuffling. Also notes a proposed nonpartisan currency commission by Rep. Gleatwole of Minnesota to study banking changes.
Prof T Le Dyche returned to Lawrence after five months in Alaska collecting natural history specimens for the Kansas university museums. He brought seventeen white Rocky Mountain sheep skins six young sea otters 240 birds many small mammals five fur seals and bears along with 250 photographs and a large number of curiosities. He said a north polar voyage is feasible based on talks with his ship captain and whalers who claim to reach 83 degrees north and some seasons sail through the pole.
A Navy Yard inquiry finds Texas bulkheads separating watertight compartments are too light and buckled by water pressure. The magazine is isolated from engine rooms by a bulkhead with no door, yet water filled it from seams and edges. If the sea valve had failed, the vessel would likely have foundered due to bulkhead and door failures.
Corinne the actress of the Columbia theater in San Francisco will execute a will disposing of jewelry real estate costumes and personal property totaling about 750000. Proceeds fund the Corinne home for aged and unemployed actresses to be built near New York with two trusted Eastern trustees for administration.
Caracas reports details of a proposed Venezuela Britain boundary settlement with U S mediation, showing general satisfaction. The Venezuelan government favors resolving the dispute along the agreed lines and will not haggle over minor points.
Cardinal Gibbons refused talks with reporters about rumors of conflict with Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Keane and possible Vatican discipline. An informed source stated no clergyman believes the proposition to discipline Cardinal Gibbons has any factual basis.
The document lists Nebraska Senate districts with party affiliations for Democrats Independents Republicans and Gold Democrats and names elected to the Senate and House of Representatives from each district including counties and representatives. It records district by district assignments with candidates such as Richardson Pawnee Nemaha Otoe Cass Saunders Sarpy Douglas Wayne Stanton Madison Platte and others alongside numerous county and representative at large appointments.
In New York a meeting of the McKinley league committee on organization discussed opposition to ex Senator Platt led factions. George Matthews praised Jianna, while Hanna thanked workers for their efforts and urged loyalty to honest government and the party, stressing patriotism over personalities.
Secretary Lamont denies any shift in U S policy toward Cuba and says no proclamation of belligerent rights has been contemplated. He notes Consul General Lee’s Washington visit was routine and the President has not begun drafting his annual message on Cuba.
Solly Smith of Los Angeles defeated Willie Smith, England's featherweight champion, in London at 122 pounds for a $2,500 purse. Smith claimed victory in the eighth round at the National Sporting Club match in Loxnox, dated November 11.
The eleven from Missouri and the teams of Towa and Corcumia faced off yesterday on the gridiron with Missouri losing by a score of 11 to the visitors' advantage.
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