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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
4
A massive blaze in Guayaquil razed ten thousand houses and every bank in the city along with numerous grocery and supply houses. Relief is uncertain as residents face intense hardship until aid and provisions arrive.
A vast fire in Guayaquil Ecuador on Monday night and Tuesday caused millions in damage. Two thousand houses and all five banks burned along with the customs house theater and many public buildings. Thousands homeless, food scarce, deaths feared, and police arrests made as relief efforts begin.
A Havana dispatch reports Weyler deceived General Lee by barring the American consul general from inspecting the military prison where American prisoners are kept. Lee, led to believe improvements were made, learns that cells 4 and 42 remain damp and unsanitary, with inmates including Melton and George Aguirre in a small pox risk cell.
Col Robert G Ingersoll spoke for McKinley and the gold standard before about 20 000 Chicagoans in a big tent. He framed three key issues currency tariff and the right of appeal from the supreme court to a mob. He argued money is natural and backings do not redeem it and that greenbacks and silver dollars based on metal value do not constitute true money. He claimed money’s value is tied to its own merit and not to a fixed metal content.
On Chicago day Oct 10 both Republicans and Democrats held separate parades and indoor gatherings. Factories banks and the board of trade closed as crowds filled streets from early morning. Downtown streets restricted to sightseers and marchers after 9 o clock while floats from trades and business groups highlighted the event. Henry Clay Smith the U S consul to Santos Brazil resigns over politics rule and plans to campaign for Bryan and Sewall in Alabama.
From present indications every mine open before the strike will be restarted within thirty days. Barricades blockhouses and sentry boxes surround the Little Johnny Bison Last Chip Emmet Mahala Marion and other leading mines as Resur rection begins similar defensive works. More men arrive from outside and those already here apply for work to give the mines full forces as needed.
Atlanta dispatch reports a 36 129 majority for Democrats based on combined official and unofficial returns. Governor Atkinson leads. legislature appears solidly Democratic, signaling Crisp would fill the Senate seat. McDuffie County backs Populists, and Seaborn Wright wins Floyd County by a small margin.
Carnival nights are ended after Chief Irwin’s all night watch at the Central station. He notes one murder and numerous assaults and robberies. Masked revelers attacked women, daubed faces, and spoiled attire. Ex Governor Foster of Ohio had his face painted while riding in a carriage.
Temple Houston shot J B Jenkins in Woopwanp Oklahoma. Jenkins was hit twice with one bullet near the heart and another through the right shoulder during a quarrel over an incident involving Houston's son. Jenkins in critical condition. Houston arrested. A year earlier J B B Jennings died in a saloon fight with Houston, who claimed self defense. Temple Houston is a son of General Sam Houston of Texas revolutionary fame.
The National Democratic party name is found to infringe on the Regular Democratic party name. The board rules that the nomination certificates are not party certificates under chapter 909 of the laws of 1096.
A mail coach traveling from San Antonio to White Oaks was held up by masked men forty miles out from San Antonio. The mail sack was rifled and stage horses stolen. no passengers were aboard. The driver walked eight miles to return to the station to raise the alarm.
Louisv il le Ky Oct 10 The Courier Journal prints an editorial from Henry Watterson written in Geneva saying the Chicago convention revived his political activity after two years away He ends with there is one hope for the country and the Democratic party embedded in the Tampanopoly platform and the Palmer Buckner candidacy
Secretary Defenderfer estimates the 1900 election results with Bryan at 282 electoral votes and McKinley at 107, with 58 in the doubtful column including Iowa Maryland Minnesota New Jersey West Virginia and Wisconsin New England New York and Pennsylvania conceded to McKinley and Bryan winning all others not in the doubtful list.
A fire last night damaged the Morocco factories of Garrett & Barr, Charles Baird & Co. and Washington, Jones & Co. in Wilmington. The blaze began in Garrett & Barr’s boiler room, spread to adjacent buildings, killing fireman William McNeal as walls collapsed.
A. R. Talbott, former law partner of Hon. W. J. Bryan, announced his intention to vote for McKinley in Lincoln Nebraska on October 10. The remark ties a political shift to Bryan’s close professional circle.
Chicago Oct 1 Mr Bryan will address Illinois audiences over eight days starting October 3 and ending October 10 He plans fifteen speeches in Chicago during the final three days delivering messages across various city districts.
J G Dahlman, chairman of the Democratic State committee, reports from observers that free silver supporters are increasing. Previous estimates of a 25000 plurality have risen to about 40000.
A bold daytime robbery ends with the cashier and another man killed. The robbers fled the scene on motorcycles after gathering about $1,000. Police probe the deadly incident and pursue suspects.
Two masked robbers rode bicycles into Sherburne Minnesota and killed cashier Thorburn and traveling agent J A Gerstein, taking about 1000 dollars. The pair escaped on bikes as the town of 200 residents mobilized to pursue them. A bystander died and Thorburn survived for two hours. Police warned nearby towns of possible flight paths.
Jonathan Reed, an eccentric New York millionaire, haunts his wife’s vault in Evergreen cemetery Brooklyn. He spends days beautifying the interior and displays her belongings while visitors inquire about the arrangement. Officials urge him to cease using the tomb as a daily dwelling.
Evangelist Lang conducting a revival at Seward Oklahoma Territory faced a hostile reaction after claiming that all dancing women are immoral. He was chased to the Santa Fe station where two farmers and several women beat him nearly to a jelly. A Santa Fe train crew then rescued him from tar and feathers.
Ex President Harrison addressed a large audience in Cincinnati Ohio last night with Mrs Harrison at his side. Crowds gathered before 6 pm at Music Hall as doors opened at 7 pm and within ten minutes the hall was filled. Thousands filled corridors and overflow spaces as the warmly received speaker drew long applause.
Georgia voters reaffirm Democrat sentiment with W. Y. Atkinson winning by a substantial lead. Fulton and Bibb counties show strong majorities, while the Tenth district shifts. Populists and Republicans align, and parties claim state control with significant margins.
Advices from Venezuela reach Washington as Demerara papers report a British Guiana colonial action granting a Kituma river Barima fields railroad franchise beyond Schomburgk line claims. Papers condemn rushed approval, warn Venezuelan controversy may worsen. Olney to seek explanation from Lord Salisbury. Barima gold fields touted as among the richest.
In Sr. Joseph, Missouri, the Baumly murder suspect Ezra Pasco, 16, is jailed in Maryville after a deadly assault on Mrs. Baumly. Pasco allegedly attacked upstairs after quarrel over a water bucket, killed the woman, then returned home to disguise himself before raising an alarm. In Indiana, Anderson Nut and Bolt Works joins the National Nut and Bolt Trust after a complex deal, marking the consolidation of a major holdout.
Rourke Cockran spoke at the Auditorio audience in Kansas City Missouri predicting a 10 000 vote majority for McKinley in Missouri. The crowd was large and he delivered his campaign speech as he has since the campaign began.
Yesterday afternoon St Nicholas College in Locansfort burned to the ground. Loss estimated at 70,000 dollars with 35,000 dollars covered by insurance. Sixty five students had matriculated at the institution.
A fire in Corning Iowa yesterday leveled two business blocks and damaged box cars in the B and Q yards. Origin tied to N J Reinholds elevator with theories blaming tramp arson or murder. Loss estimated near 800000 as the militia patrols the town and homes were entered.
The Sherburne bank robbery ended with J. D. Lair killed after shooting Marshal Gallion. A bike accident thwarted his escape while a second robber was believed captured in Jackson, Minnesota. Nearly all the loot was recovered from Lair's body.
The Castles in a bad box story reports Mr. Roosevelt visiting the Castles of San Francisco in prison yesterday and concluding Castle innocent if Mrs Castle is not in her right mind. A plated toast fork marked Hotel Cecil is found in her trunk. Inspector Arrow notes many continental articles in their trunks.
A copyright is granted to Perry Perkins for an engraving Anchor Cross and Thearth. Elishunt Medicine Co. gets a patent for a word symbol Elishant used on cough mixtures powders and tonics. Dr J T Robbins receives a Canada patent for a hot water furnace now in use in Jasper County court house. W E Edwards granted a wheel cultivator patent used with or without a tongue. The Grass Mepper noted in tests. Patent solicitors Tuomas G anp J Racox Onwie offer free information.
Colorado Supreme Court issues writ of mandamus ordering Secretary of State McGaffey to appear and show cause why he should not certify the Republican State convention nominations to county clerks for official ballots. Decision hinges on whether votes for Moc Kinley and Hobart can be cast only by writing their names in ballot blanks.
A man arrives at a house claiming bicycle riding ruined him and he is a broken wanderer. The lady offers food and shelter while the truth surfaces that he was once a livery stable proprietor, not injured bicycling. He slips away when confronted with the misdirection.
A Washington Star excerpt features two men debating the meaning of superfluity. One man likens it to a person wearing a necktie with a full beard as a vivid illustration of excess. The playful dialogue captures regional speech and humor.
In Americus Georgia Justice Graham, while walking one evening, was approached by a Black man and woman seeking marriage. He united them in matrimony on the street at that moment in a spontaneous ceremony.
A boy asks about a housefly laying over a million eggs, while his baldheaded parent jokes about not knowing when she lays them. The exchange captures a playful dialogue on insect reproduction.
Charlie Parsons nineteen year old resident of Kokomo Indiana died recently after four days of convulsions following more than a year of smoking three packs daily. The death occurred at his home.
A major steamship company plans a new ship built for sole use of invalids. The vessel will be of the largest class and luxuriously equipped to serve wealthy sufferers with pulmonary diseases. It aims to extend life in a dry, perpetual summer climate.
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