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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1896

Page

3

Death of Arbuckle Under Suspected Poison Robbery

Denver Democratic leader and businessman Frank J Arbuckle was found dying in a vacant lot after an apparent robbery. Detectives allege poisoning. several suspects including Stevens Menger and Butler were arrested, with autopsy noting head abrasion and stomach damage awaiting chemical analysis.

New York Frank J’. Arbuckle Colorado Democratic Committee Denver Land Office Denver Lo Aall Road Nepre Jose Stevens Joseph Davidson Frederick Menger Arbuckle Evenage Arbuelle Luchow Fourteenth Street Tevinge Stevens Luchow S Saloon Ni Arbuckle Ceaptain O'Brien Davidson Arbuckles Menger Ladows Siegoon Marlen A.witthauer Witthaus

Indian allotment support grows in Chickasaw Choctaw nations

Agent Wisdom reports favorable election effects among Chickasaw and Choctaw in Indian Territory encouraging allotment. He predicts similar outcomes in Cherokee Nation if full-bloods can vote. The agent urges Congress to appoint a delegate to explain conditions and push remedial legislation. He criticizes past Congresses for Indian-country bias and self interest.

Ewastineros Indian Territory Friends of Indian Bureau Wisdom Union Agency Congress Themelves Benet

Platform Collapse At Macon Central Compress

A major wreck at the Central railroad compress in Macon Georgia killed none but caused severe injury as cranes removed fourteen workers. About 2000 bales of cotton and hundreds of tons of heavy timber collapsed in a single crash at 7 30 last night and rescue crews fear others may be buried.

Macon CIA Central Railroad

General Merritt Reports Peaceful Frontiers and Training Gains

Gen Merritt notes the department of Vissoary reports frontier regions peaceful with no ominous operations. Troops train in calisthenics and gymnastic drills and have made progress. He urges at posts with cavalry a riding hall built in the Leavenworth Riley design as a low cost, high benefit facility for winter use and officer welfare.

Wossttuivedax Borts Riley Leavenworth Mimnent

Mrs. Jefferson Davis Headlines St Louis Confederacy Ball

The sixth annual Daughters of the Confederacy ball at the Merchants' Exchange drew a large crowd with Mrs. Jefferson Davis and Miss Winnie Davis as guests of honor. The hall featured national colors and gray drapings as they held a levee after seating. Attendees included St Louis society figures and guests from nearby cities.

Society St. Louis

What the Grange Wants State Commerce

The National Grange finished a ten day session in Washington on November 21. A detailed Transportation Committee report was adopted criticizing railroad charges and milling in transit practices. It urged amendments to interstate commerce regulations.

National Grange Committee On Transportation Seaboard

Shelby Visits Bryan During Hunt in Missouri

United States Marshal Jo Shelby who was in the Ozarks confiscating logs met with former candidate and senatorWilliam Jennings Bryan in Taney county. Bryan, Jones and others hunted. Bryan shot a fine doe with a single bullet. The party plans to leave the Taney county park Saturday.

Springbirud United States Jo Shelby Ozarks W. J. Bryan Taney County Shelby Bryan Jones Bryn Taney County Park

Keane's Successor Named Rector of Catholic University

A Sun dispatch from Rome reports Rev. Dr. Thomas J. Conaty has been appointed rector of the Catholic University in Washington, succeeding Bishop John J. Keane who resigned September 29. Conaty, rector of Worcester Sacred Heart church and head of Plattsburg summer philosophy school, is praised for his intellect and leadership.

Barriaone Sun Rome Thomas J. Conaty Catholic University At Washington John J. Keane Conaty Worcester Mass Sacred Heart Church Plattsburg, N.Y Ile

Navy report says most ships in good condition

Washington November 21 The report of Commander Melville chief engineer of the navy finds modern ships generally in good mechanical condition aside from minor overhauls while older vessels remain serviceable given their age

Washington Melville Navy

President may back tariff and currency commission plan

Newark reports a cabinet discussed and Cleveland credited with backing a tariff and currency commission. Also, John Gentry sold for 19 900 at Madison Square Garden to banker Lewis Newksbury. In Kentucky a Chesapeake and Ohio train killed three people at First street crossing in Coxconp.

Newark Tariff and Currency Commission Cleveland New York John K. Genstry Madison Square Garden Lewis J. ‘Ewksbury Coxconp Chesapeake & Ohio A. L. Polbeck Lulu Lizzie Lind Lind Hotel

Hinshaw Convicted of Wife Murder Appeals for New Trial

Indiana attorney general files exhaustive brief with the Supreme Court opposing Rev. William I. Hinshaw’s bid for a new trial after his life sentence for wife murder. The case centers on Hinshaw’s conviction and ongoing appeals.

Minshaw Vica Indianapolis India Supreme Court Triaal William I. Hinshaw

Notable Gathering at New York Chamber Banquet

The 128th annual New York State Chamber of Commerce banquet at Delmonico's featured congratulatory speeches and praise for sound money. Letters from President Cleveland and Governor Morton were read, urging vigilance and financial reform. Notables present included Whitelaw Reid, Nelson Miles, Morton, Hawley, and Covington among others.

New York Chamber of Commerce State of Delmonicos Joo Surest Cleveland Covernor Morton Ward Alexander I. Orr Fruests of Winche David Rog Greer Charles &. Smith Samuel Bibeaek Sethlow Nelson A. Miles Whitelaw Reed John W. Griges New Jersey William I. Wilson J. Sterling Morton Joseph R. Hawley Joseph H. Walker W. Bourke Covkran Y Henry Miben Montgomery Sicard Murat Halstead

Gang of Robbers Caught at Hanover Kan

Chief Lepinski traced Davenport Neb bank robbers to Hanover and arrested three. The Davenport bank was robbed of thousands. Officers found $500 in gold $40 silver gold watches jewelry scrip dynamite bombs and bank silverware with the banker’s name. Suspects carried $1300 in currency revolvers and four stilettos.

Tastines Neb Lepinski Hanover Kian Davenport Jepinski Davenport Bank

Sovereign Re-Elected By Wrights of Labor Assembly

In Rochester New York on November 19 the Wrights of Labor general assembly elected officers. James R Sovereign was re-elected grand master workman without opposition. General worthy foreman went to Thomas R B McGuire of Amsterdam New York while Philip L Armon of Jersey City lost. J W Hayes of New Jersey was re-elected general secretary treasurer.

Rochester General Assembly The Wrights of Labor James R. Sovereign Worthy Foreman Philip L. Armon Jersey City Thomas RB. McGuire Amsterdam N. Y J. W. Hayes New Jersey

No Rest for Republicans Amid Campaign Committee Plans

Washerox Nov. 19 Secretary Mercer of the Republican congressional campaign committee said there is practically no doubt the committee will continue active work during the next two years and probably until 1900.

Washerox Mercer Republican Congressional Campaign Committee

Morse Named Candidate for Western District U S Marshal

Kansas City Nov 19 E L Morse of Excelsior Springs announced as candidate for United States marshal for the Western district. John A Duncan Warmer's ally also seeks the post. If the contest narrows, it would pit Kerens against Warner, with Morse a potential challenger.

Kansas City E. L. Morse Excelsior Springs United States John A. Duncan Major Warmer Morse Kerens Warner

Murder in Westeden sheds light on lone attacker

A brutal double murder at the Foley home near Pattee Shawl prompts investigators to track a lone assailant. The killer ransacked a dresser, stole cash from a foot of the bed, escaped on a horse, and a vigilante group forms amid calls for swift justice. Suspect Hoover once jailed for horse theft is sighted in the area.

Lmnity New Pa William Botey Sermoof Westeden Here Pattee James Morrow Fannie

Hill breaks silence amid Chicago platform split

Senator Jill of New York says the Democratic party faces defeat on the Chicago platform and will stay silent. He rejects immediate reorganization on historical lines, arguing delay would ease rancor and allow tensions from recent conflicts to subside.

Wastuxerox Jill New York Chicago Hill Democratic Party

Bryan Accepts an Offer to Lecture Platform

William J Bryan will deliver his first address in Atlanta early in December after arranging a lecture tour through organizer W I McBee of Norfolk Virginia. The talks will be non partisan focusing on government and social topics with remuneration reportedly higher than the presidency salary if elected, under terms not public.

Tancor Neb William J. Bryan Atlanta W. I. McBee Norfok Seabord Bryan United States

Foot Ball Game Off After Player Death

The Leavenworth and Atchison High schools football game scheduled for next Saturday is canceled due to objections by players' parents after the death of a youth from last Saturday's game at Lawrence. The Atchison high school team will play no more.

Atchson, Kany Leavenworth Atchison Lawrence Atchison High School

Election returns and violent death reported in Chicago area

Official state tallies show MelXinley 606,577 and Bryan 462,753 while Tanner leads Ugeli 586,835 to 475,906. In Broommarox, a double death occurred as James Ware and Ella Hicketts were found on a viaduct with gunshot wounds, suspected homicide-suicide. Corbett signals willingness to accept high stakes boxing offer if negotiations extend to Friday.

Cmicano MelXinley Aginst Bryan Tanner Ugeli Broommarox James Ware Ella Hicketts Chicago and Alton Railroad

Manure methods and fruit bud growth in orchards

Agricultural note discusses best manure practices including rotted and green manure, surface vs under-surface application, and cautions against broadcast winter spreading. It also explains how fruit buds form in trees, the role of foliage, and the differences from shrubs like raspberries and grapes, urging careful study of tree growth.

Noel River A. M. Garland

Corn as Fuel Forecast Shifts Iowa and Chicago Markets

The piece cites Wallace's Farmer noting Iowa school directors buying corn for fuel, signaling corn at a low point. It argues corn could replace coal for heating in western rail towns, lowering freight and threatening granger railroad stock values if corn remains cheap.

Chicago Board of Trade Iowa Wallace Tewa Granger

How fruit buds form on trees in early growth

A Missouri horticultural note explains that apple tree buds form at the axis above each leaf base and are nourished by the corresponding leaf. Bud size and vigor reflect the quality of leaves, which store starch and nutrients for end-of-season growth. poor foliage leads to deficient bud development in spring.

Missouri Horticultural Society

Sap-sucker debate and bird impact on crops

A rural observer argues most small birds are beneficial by destroying injurious insects. The sap-sucking woodpecker earns the lone “dangerous” label as a report from Washington claims it punctures sap flow to lure prey. Fruit growers may retaliate with shotguns, leaving entomologists to decide.

Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Mildew in Grapes Tied to Excess Moisture and Dew

Severe mildew on native grapes stems from foliage moisture and heavy dew. Covering vines to trap heat can prevent dew and mildew, while rot appears less in protected fruit. Some grape varieties are more mildew prone and should be avoided.

Dorset

Whistling Trees and Dorset Sheep Notes

The piece describes the whistling tree of West Indian and Nubian regions whose wind-driven pods emit a moaning tone, and a related acacia species whose wind-tuned bladders produce flute like notes. It also covers Dorset ram horn quality and dairy failings, stressing symmetry in horns and care in butter production.

West Indian Islands Nubia Soudan Barbadoes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alyzing Stowmach Agent Wisdom Prattty Teaple Derlil Ullatshast Mrs. Davis Confederary the Grange Inter State Commerce Keane T. J. Conaty Rrec Tor Catholic University Sark and Currency Commission Gentry Ovid Siver Agndal Banque Davenport, Neb Kan Congressional Campaign Committee WHHS Liberty Missouri San Lectures Frost Sittenttore Couture
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