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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1896
Page
10
A Glendale robbery occurred at the same location used by the James Guog express messenger. The money was taken from a hidden safe without a single shot being fired. The article credits the act to Anaxateurs.
Four masked men halted Chicago and Alton train No. 48 near the Blue Cut between Glendale and Independence chasing a white lantern signal. The robbers took $25.70 from Fireman A. E. Post and rifled the express car, fleeing with the engine toward Independence. No shots were fired and the crew escaped. inspectors searched for the bandits but found no trace.
The Lawrence Kansas Lutheran synod adopted resolutions urging rigid enforcement of the prohibitory liquor law. They assert enforcement rests with public officers and warn against voting for any official who shows indifference or opposition to the law. Most delegates reportedly align with Morrill supporters.
ATLANTA Ga Oct 26 Governor W Atkinson reelected two term chief executive of Georgia is mentioned as a possible successor to the Senate seat vacated by the late Mr Crisp. If he runs a gubernatorial contest may follow between Robert L Berner and A S Clay. Atkinson's choice would trigger a special election for governor.
A large police cordon surrounded the Chinese legation in London to seize Sun Yat Sen, but after the foreign office and Marquis of Salisbury pressed for release, Sun Yat Sen was freed without harming legation rights. Sun appeared at the foreign office to give a formal statement and was then released following instructions from Pekin. The Times editors warned China not to repeat such actions.
The Populist national committee led by Senator Butler issues an address urging full support for Bryan and Watson. It praises Bryan as the people’s champion, urges unity despite two vice presidential candidates, and vows the alliance with Democracy may endure if pledged.
John D. Hinde from Denver walks into New York detective HQ to surrender claiming he stole $1,000 from the Oxford hotel five weeks earlier. Denver police confirm he is wanted. He says he spent most of the money in Chicago and discarded the rest before arriving in New York.
In Wichita Kansas on October 26 crowds from within fifty miles attend multiple speeches by Speaker Reed. Reed speaks at the Auditorium and again in a 10 000 seat tent after a city tour aided by Mayor Cox amid strong yellow badge visibility.
The thrice presiding officer of the National House of Representatives and longtime Democratic leader in Georgia died suddenly. Had he lived, he would likely have been elected senator from Georgia.
Charles F. Crisp ex Speaker of the House died in Atlanta at 70 after a sudden illness. Born in England January 29 1845 he served in the Confederate army, became a lawyer and judge, then a Georgia congressman and later Speaker. He endured asthma and heart trouble affecting his public duties and debates with Hoke Smith over silver and the Georgia Senate race.
Reports from Atlanta indicate a fusion agreement between Senator Jones and Populist Washburne reached in Chicago, with Washburne heading to Nashville and Reed to join Watson. Jones signals consent to Populists demands while Georgia Populists resist fusion, suggesting Georgia is the key obstacle to full agreement.
Sir Julian Pauncefote British ambassador called at the State department to present propositions on the Venezuelan controversy to Secretary Biney but only ten minutes could be given due to Cabinet day.
In Fort Smith Arkansas nine inmates escaped the U S jail by removing bricks and a roof opening, most charged with robbery, following a prior hole cut by the Smith boys noted train robbers. Also, Philadelphia editor Edward Bok and Miss Mary Louise Curtis wed at Curtis home in Jenkintown.
The Republican National Committee rejects claims that workers are being coerced to vote for Bryan and Jones. It defends voter freedom, warns coercion would violate laws, and vows to protect every citizen’s right to vote according to conscience. M A Hanya.
William Jennings Bryan began an eight day Illinois tour stopping in Danville Paris and Charleston. He urged free silver to skeptical voters and cited Cannon 1878 while addressing farmers and large crowds at each stop.
Constantinople reports say a Wednesday tax on Mussulmans following arms purchases has created a grave situation. Ministers opposed the poll tax but palace officials insist it protects Muslim religion as Christians fear a crusade against Islam.
Washington reports heavy speculation over the successor to Chief Justice Richardson of the United States Court of Claims. A Southern Democrat is favored to balance four Northern Republican judges and Postmaster General Wilson is a frequently named possibility.
St Louis reports stock and bond broker L A Cognard assigned shortly before noon. He declares assets at 100000 dollars. Liabilities are not stated but his business is heavily involved. In six months he reportedly lost about 200000 dollars in wheat and stocks.
Nashville reports the state Democratic executive committee ended talks with the Populist party by refusing their fusion demands. The Populists sought four presidential electors and one congressional candidate, but those requests were denied.
Yale took a 16 to 0 victory over Wesleyan in New Haven as both teams played two twenty minute halves in a hard fought game.
In a courtroom session Judge Horton hears Clemena, Godard and opposing counsel clash as both sides present their arguments. The suggestion of delay on behalf of the opposition is not entertained.
The Kansas Supreme Court heard the writ of mandamus bid to place Thomas E. Watson on the official ballot as the People’s party vice presidential candidate. Secretary Edwards cited withdrawal affidavits and ballot integrity, while Breidenthal challenged timeliness and validity of filings. The court postponed ruling and adjourned for dinner after hearing related county races.
Judge Caldwell in St Paul states that employees under federal receiverships need not vote for any candidate to keep their jobs. He would investigate such discharge complaints and dismiss receivers or managers involved in political firings if findings support the charge.
Fredericksburg Va October 22 A coroner’s dispatch reports W T Rambusch the missing banker from Juneau Wis killed himself in Fredericksburg Virginia. He fled October 10 amid forgeries estimated between 300000 and 500000 dollars charged to him.
Ideal weather marked Illinois day as Major McKinley greeted visitors from across the state. Special trains from Pike county and from Paris and vicinity arrived, with more cars and trains still en route at noon.
W S Herndon of Dallas challenges an Atlanta doctors claims on Texas drought and crop failure. He details local prices in Tyler showing strong cotton and grain output despite dry spell. He cites a 1896 Texas prospect of a top cotton crop and a thriving farming economy.
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