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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1899
Page
3
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled Dr. L. J. Abbott, former superintendent at Lincoln hospital for the insane, is entitled to the salary specified in the enrolled bill signed by Governor Holcomb. The court held the enrolled bill as the valid evidence, dismissing the engrossed version. The decision affirms $2,000 to $2,509 annually and questions the integrity of the engrossed bill and previous reductions.
Lincoln journal rebukes Coin Harvey for disparaging Nebraska’s First Regiment over re enlistment. The piece argues the soldiers refused to rejoin not from cowardice but due to sheer exhaustion after strenuous service, needing rest before any future call to duty.
The Lincoln Journal reports a new registry amendment requiring an extra column to record each voter's party affiliation. Registrars must ask voters their party and record it. those who refuse cannot vote in any primary. The reform, first used in Kentucky, aims to purify primaries and ease turnout efforts.
A confrontational column directed at Silas, accusing him of theft and corruption in a reform movement. The speaker condemns his past acts of taking $60 a month from the state and paying the landlady $30. The piece mocks his honesty and questions his political standing with farmers.
The York Times lauds Judge Reese as one of the state’s ablest lawyers and argues the Republican party will win this fall. It claims defeating Reese would be worse than a victory with Holcomb and fears a Supreme Court bench scandal if the opposition prevails.
Theod ere Cheesman of Fairport Missouri credits his search for George Ray the man blamed for slaying Frank Cheesman Theodore said at his brother s deathbed he would catch Ray or spend a lifetime trying Mrs Minnie Cheesman Frank s widow betrayed Ray s killer and a detective earned her trust before Ray s alias J P Keegan was traced to Iowa and captured in Nebraska public sentiment in the town is strong against Jay the suspect.
Fire destroyed the Norfolk College association building in Norfolk Nebraska causing about 10000 in losses with 2000 in insurance. The structure had been a hotel named Tillenburg later Reno and was moved and repaired four years earlier. The college closed a year ago and no family occupants since.
John Kauser a young farmer near Peru Nebraska was crushed when a wagon backed into a deep ditch while he gathered corn. He was trapped under the wagon and suffered severe chest injuries. his condition was reported as possibly fatal.
Nebraska City taxpayers oppose appealing the Watson case citing added county costs. County Attorney Wilson says he does not want to appeal without public support and notes the current move is preliminary to raise legal points. A decision on taking the case to the supreme court will come later.
Stratton Nebraska October 23 The Burlington finished oiling a three mile strip of roadbed one mile east of Stratton last week This is the second oiling experiment between Stratton and Trenton same length and the test to see if it would control dust the experiment has been quite successful.
Miss Daisy Perkins attempted suicide by taking opium in Edgar Nebraska until medical aid arrived. She is reported to be recovering with strong hopes for full recovery as investigators note romantic disappointment as the motive.
Lexington Nebraska October 21 A renter named Mr Johnson lost a frame stable, one mule, three sets of harness, fourteen tons of hay and a hay rack in a fire. Fire company arrived late and could not supply water, relying on buckets. Children playing with matches started the blaze and the fire was contained.
The Union Pacific Railway company filed amended articles of incorporation with the Nebraska secretary of state, boosting capital stock by 32,718,000 dollars to total 196,178,700 dollars. The state fee paid was 3,277 dollars.
Unknown men tried to crack the safe in the Elkhorn depot at Geneva Nebraska on October 22 but failed to gain entry. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
Howard Greely, 17, a Atkinson High School student, is missing after leaving his boarding house Sunday without notice. His untidy room and absence of belongings alarm his parents, who live twenty miles northeast of Atkinson. Authorities are actively searching by telegraph and other means.
The court rules in favor of Abbott in a dispute with the state while the Grand Island Beet Sugar Company voluntarily raises wages for its workers.
In Omaha on October 20 a large audience gathered for the consecration of Rev. Arthur Llwellyn Williams as bishop coadjutor of the Nebraska diocese. Rt. Rev. George Worthington led the ceremony with co consecrators Rt. Rev. John Spalding and Rt. Rev. Theodore Morrison. Williams declared his promise of conformity and obedience to the church doctrine and worship.
The J P Gage grand scribe report shows 26 encampments last year with 1 226 members. Total membership after withdrawals is 1 257 with 105 not active. Subordinate receipts 3111 15 expenses 1757 83 relief 440 75. assets 12345 64. Grand encampment receipts 452 77 expenses 452 70 balance 7 cents.
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in favor of ex Superintendent L. J. Abbott of the State Asylum for the Insane in a $1,000 claim against the state. Abbott argued the legislature appropriated the sum, with the 1897 salary bill setting the salary at $2,000, while the governor signed a $2,500 rate. The decision suggests other similar claims may also be paid from the auditor’s records.
Grand Island Nebraska October 20 The American Beet Sugar company raised wages about 15 percent on average. The lowest paid laborer now earns 1.80 dollars per day with higher pay for skilled workers. The increase applies to Norfolk as well as Grand Island factories, voluntary and welcomed by about 400 employees across both plants.
Exeter Neb Oct 20 Robert Krause a German farmer six miles southeast of town lost his barn, horses and harness to a blaze started after a tramp was refused shelter. He woke to frantic pawing as the fire spread beyond saving.
Broken Row Neb Oct 20 William Miller Merna post office burglar and Bart Olson a local youth awaiting trial on theft broke jail using a horse and buggy to flee. Olson exited first and helped Miller by cutting a brick wall and entering a coal bin before escaping through a window.
Lincoln Nebraska October 19 the supreme court granted a temporary injunction halting the board of transportation from continuing the Yelser versus Nebraska Telephone Company hearing. Attorney W W Morsman said the injunction shields the telephone firm as it challenges the board’s authority and the 1897 act.
South Omaha dispatch reports Nebraska feeders accelerating sheep purchases as corn prices stay low. Experts forecast tighter beef supply next spring, boosting mutton appeal and profits, with a recent deal for forty car loads of New Mexico lambs and yearlings at 2.30 per head.
Columbus Nebraska October 19. Ten days have passed since John Tannehill left to avoid arrest for forging notes totaling over 1600 dollars. No trace of him exists despite various unverified rumors. Some say Mexico or the Philippines, others Kansas or he may have taken his life. His wife’s possible exercise of a 20000 homestead redemption could leave no margin from the forged paper.
In Geneva Nebraska an 8-year-old daughter of Jacob Hofferbar tried to light a kerosene fire. The oil exploded burning three children in the room. The elder girl, who saved her younger sister, died that night. a 2-year-old girl and an 11-year-old boy suffered severe burns. The mother was away at the time.
The annual state meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekah assembly opened in Hastings with over 300 attendees. New officers installed include Grand patriarch James Taylor Lincoln and Grand high priest M. D. Cameron Tecumseh among others.
Auburn Nebraska sheriff receives telegram from northwestern Iowa about the arrest of George Ray who killed Frank Cheesman in Brownville last December Ray admits identity and offers to return without requisition Sheriff travels to secure him
A judge, ruling on objections to a mother's fitness for custody, argued that strict cleanliness could be grounds for divorce and that women have natural thirsts like men, citing Martin Luther visiting beer gardens to offer moral support.
A concise reflection notes that delaying action while considering when to begin often leads to missed opportunities. It emphasizes prudent timing and prompt decision making.
The U S Patent Office notes that periodical indexes are available in the Scientific Library reading room in Washington. Listings include Astrophysical Journal, Electrical World, Engineering Magazine, Electrical Engineer, Journal of the United States Artillery, Proceedings of the Physical Society of London, School of Mines Quarterly, and Metallurgical literature title-indexes. Consultation and advice are free. THOMAS G. ORWIG & CO. Patents Des Moines IA Oct 14 1899.
A cavalry wedge of 228 mounted policemen cleared the parade route for Dewey. The lead sergeant led, followed by two roundmen and a chain of four, then eight, with the rear files totaling twelve horses and riders abreast.
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Molle Catarrh Cure. It credits FP Cheney & Co Toledo proprietors and lists West & Troax Walding Kinnan Marvin as local wholesale druggists. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free and price listed per bottle. Hull's Family Pills also advertised as best.
A concise reflection on time and courtesy, noting that life allows space for polite acts and thoughtful behavior.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure La Grippe by removing its cause with E. W Grove's signature on each box. Package lists 250 tablets.
A brief excerpt notes a transition from the terrible to the ridiculous attributed to Longinus. The lines suggest a philosophical or literary observation about gradual change in perception or tone.
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