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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1895
Page
7
The article outlines factional realignments in Westory politics tied to The Book of Tota, noting Matas Pete absecrets and Garoche' Dilwaerthur as influential figures. It highlights preferred relations with leaders and the resulting demarcation of party lines and governance.
The article previews John Sherman’s new memoirs revealing his view of rivals such as Grant Blaine Harrison and Garfield. It highlights covert criticisms of Garfield and the 1880 Chicago convention, plus Sherman’s own self critique and a 1836 drinking incident. Also noted are a dynmite robbery in Hennessey Oklahoma and a jail transfer of Dr and Mrs Hearne.
A government report endorses reorganizing the Union Pacific and Central Pacific into a single Omaha to San Jose trunk line. It argues merger would secure debt payments, boost earnings, and attract lease or sale to a dominant trunk line, with California supporters backing the plan and a bill already drafted for Congress consideration.
Harry A. Garfield, eldest son of the late President, says his family will respond to criticisms with a forthcoming biography rather than rebutting each charge. He notes papers and diaries will back the family’s views and mentions a possible formal statement or book to record their position.
Ohio Governor McKinley and leaders were aboard a special Ohio Central car that jumped the track near Pavaina after leaving Vanwert. A bystander reports a man shifted the switch as the car passed. no injuries were reported among the notable passengers.
A cashier is accused of misplacing two thousand dollars in cash triggering great excitement among bank depositors as authorities investigate. Officials say the amount was lost and the incident remains under inquiry with no immediate clues.
In Fort Scott Kansas on October 13 the bank of this city reports an embezzlement by ex cashier J B R Colean totaling fifty thousand dollars two thirds of paid in capital stock. He confessed stealing from Kansas City St Louis New York accounts and the reserve fund and deposits on certificates. He claims twenty thousand in notes cannot be found and some were rediscounted in St Louis. Officers promise full deposit repayments though stock is wiped out. He awaits arrest after recovery from nervous prostration.
Chauncey Depew, president of the New York Central, denies reports that Vanderbilt interests will dominate the Union Pacific reorganization. He says the story has no truth beyond being tied to his and Hughitt’s committee roles. The plan reportedly includes stock assessments, bond issues, and preferred stock, with common stock unchanged.
The Kansas Supreme Court upholds a state university tax extension for Franklin county. The board of equalization had ordered the assessment under a legislature approved plan allocating 101000 dollars to the university, though no explicit assessment authorization was issued. The Franklin county clerk had resisted, citing missing legislative order.
The Commercial National Bank of Tacoma, led by President Jude Allyn, failed to open yesterday as the city suddenly demanded $6,000 of its deposits. The incident caused disruption as customers sought funds and authorities investigated the bank’s liquidity.
A circulating courthouse story says Dominick Whagner former pastor of St Marys church offers to pay 1000 dollars to the church to dismiss embezzlement charges. Bishop Burke reportedly declines to comment and disassociates from Wagner.
A discussion traces a conceding grant to Water by the United States amid French interests in Madagascar. The piece argues the grant predates the French conquest and questions France's right to intervene in Madagascar's internal affairs as France strengthens its protectorate.
The Times correspondent in Constantinople notes unrest rumors, declining bourse, and vacant whispers of massacres in the provinces. Muslims say a storm could topple the dynasty, as Dardanelles activity grows with more troops and batteries at Dardanos Namazio and Madjudich. Cartridges and lanterns are being produced. arrests for seditious language occur in Stamboul.
In Tuanauona Indian Territory on October 18 the Choctaw council debated a bill requiring railroad companies operating in the Choctaw nation to pay a per cent royalty on rolling stock depots and all property within the nation. The measure targets Missouri Kansas and Texas St Louis and San Francisco Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf and Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf lines. Support from members in both houses suggests passage and a boost to the general fund.
In Washington on October 18 Belva Lockwood, former presidential candidate, faced preliminary hearings in a libel suit filed by lawyer Robert E. L. White. Lockwood denied the allegations on the stand and was held for the grand jury in police court yesterday.
Condensed dispatch notes critique of the Dawes Indian commission for slowness while the quartermaster general reports improved army care since the Civil War. Postal income rises across thirty cities, and liquor lobby funds are said to wane as beer tax liability looms. John W. Howard re elected St. Louis liquor treasurer amid rising China anti foreign sentiment.
An explosion on a steamship at Kung Wai near Kin Chow yesterday killed about 600 troops aboard. The blast caused an appalling toll and prompted rescue efforts as officials investigated the accident.
Freerom October 18 The Illinois Supreme Court loses Judge Joseph M. Bailey after several weeks illness. He died at 10 o'clock last night leaving a gap in the high court’s lineup and in state judiciary.
From Concord New Hampshire Senator Chandler states Republicans can and will organize the Senate with a five vote majority. He cites 42 Republicans 39 Democrats and six Populists and notes Morris of Tennessee is not yet a senator pro tempore nominee. Populist leader Peffer denies prior confidences on votes.
Kansas board of agriculture released 1495 population figures showing 40 counties up and 61 down in the past year. Net state decrease 5.6 percent, with total state population at 1,334,000. Counties with notable gains include Cherokee Doniphan Labette Leavenworth Linn Ottawa Saline Shawnee Washington and those with losses include Cheyenne Cowley Harper McPherson Norton Phillips Sherman Sumner.
Washington reports September exports at 58,543,418 dollars versus 58,798,075 last year. Nine months 1895 total exports 57,930,816 dollars, against 57,018,278 for the same period last year. Imports September 50,617,698 dollars, and for nine months 600,983,128 dollars, with gold export excess 16,674,608 for September and 320,443 for nine months this year. Immigration in September 36,599. nine months 249,332.
A Kansas and Arkansas Valley freight train of thirteen cars crashed through a trestle eight miles east of Lrestle Kiowa Ind Ter last night. The trestle stood 114 feet high. Thirteen cars carrying livestock were killed.
Port Scott Kansas October 17 The shortage attributed to ex cashier Colean widens as new estimates show the defalcation at the State bank amounts to at least 25000 dollars and the bank remains shut pending settlement of the shortfall.
Theodore Roosevelt charged Senator Gorman with lying in a Baltimore address. He said he knew Gorman in Washington and asserted that a man false in one thing is false in another. Roosevelt claimed Gorman benefited politically by delaying shipyard work to favor a friendly firm.
The week brings ongoing cotton export strength and earlier gold shipments fears, while market doubt grows over speculative demand. Iron and steel, hides, leather show a further price dip, and boots and shoes hold a steady but subdued tone.
Cablegram from Paris reports John W. Mackay Jr. thrown from a horse and dying in Paris last night. He was about 25 years old and eldest son of John W. Mackay. The death occurred yesterday with no recovery of consciousness.
Venezuela’s foreign minister states Caracas will not change its policy. The note frames Britain’s latest demand as a repeat of a November offer and says Venezuela refused the assurances Britain sought. London had cut ties, sending the German minister to present the demand.
Washington observers report ex Minister to Persia Ju xon Beale and his wife have separated permanently. The couple, who wed Blaine’s youngest daughter eighteen months ago, faced rumors of incompatibility. Beale’s announced long voyage to Europe is seen as final when the separation is held to have occurred.
Fitzsimmons hunted in Texas on October 21 and returned with a large quail and duel haul. He said he waits for Julian's instructions before leaving for Arkansas and will not go until assured he won’t be arrested upon arrival.
In a treasury department report Captain Nooper of the Behring Sea patrol proposes banning the killing of female seals in August. He says each death of females over two years old loses three seals: the mother, a helpless young, and an unborn pup. The move targets preventing starvation on island colonies.
The Maffitt Francis wing claims control of the Missouri Democratic state committee in St Louis. They say they thwart Governor Stone and J W Farris from calling a meeting without a majority of committeemen, claiming new members have been won over and will block action.
Assistant Secretary Uhl delivered a draft for 593,809.76 dollars to Antonio Maximo Mora’s counsel for the confiscation of Mora's Cuban estates by Spain. The remainder of the assigned claims is expected to be settled and paid soon.
Joseph Sebastian a 2 Spaniard shot and killed his wife near Great Falls Montana then attempted suicide but was prevented. Jealousy was given as the motive.
Elijah Stewart of Kunksoron Indiana was sentenced to five days in jail fined one dollar and dis franchised for stealing a basket of grapes.
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