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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1895
Page
3
Pierpont Morgan states the Syndicate will stand by the government and make good the withdrawal of 84 500 000 in gold consignment from one Syndicate house Mackes an Nig. The action follows a poll showing a large withdrawal and confirms support for government stability.
New York reports Lazard & Freres engage $2.5 million in gold for export to Europe, with others raising the total to $4.5 million for tomorrow. The move aims to sustain the treasury gold reserve as banks and the government bond syndicate pledge support. Morgan confirms the syndicate remains active and expects to cover any reserve impairment.
Forty-one cholera cases and thirty-five deaths reported in Hawaii with natives mostly affected. Port quarantine extended. all island steamers and passengers must endure five days isolation. Hawaii council of state approves $10,000 for board of health and pardons Carl Nideman Cupid and 39 others. Some long-term prisoners remain jailed. exiles may return except Ashford brothers in San Francisco.
The navy department released court martial findings on Captain George W. Sumner late commander of the U S cruiser Columbia. He was found guilty of neglect of duty and of allowing a vessel to be harbored in violation of regulations and was suspended from duty for six months on waiting orders pay and reprimanded by the secretary of the navy.
The Rev Dr Charles M Mall, pastor of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in Brookley, died last night. A former park commissioner of civil service, he spoke at the funeral of Interfenry Ward Leecher and at the unveiling of Mr. Hreecher's statue. He leaves a widow and three children. United States Marshal McDermott has moved to serve notices on cattle companies and others accused of illegally fencing public lands in Cheyenne, with expected protests against government interference.
The Rev Samuel D Wakefield died today at West Newton Pa aged oldest Mason and preacher of the Methodist Episcopal church. He had been a Masonic member for almost seventy five years.
Ivan NX Walker of Indianapolis elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. St Paul, Minnesota chosen as the site for the next encampment. Walker born in Indiana served in the 73rd Indiana Volunteers and saw action at Perryville and Stones River. He rose from captain to major and lieutenant colonel, served as aide at Nashville, later held state offices in Indiana.
Mrs. Olstrom, wife of a section foreman at Walcott Wyoming, spotted a burning wooden bridge over a gully on the Union Pacific line. She ran along the track and signaled the westbound fast mail, which halted within thirty feet of the blaze. Passengers contributed $50 to the heroine.
In the Southern Methodist conference at Macon Missouri on September 14 the committee reported that Rev. J T Lighter was found guilty of immorality on appeal from the Monroe City quarterly conference and was expelled from the church and ministry.
Miss Margaret Stephens sister of the state treasurer reported a theft at the Planter's house exposition lodging. She hid diamond earrings worth 500 dollars in a chamois bag inside her dress closet. on return the diamonds were gone with no other items missing. The incident remains a complete mystery.
William Taylor, condemned with his brother for the Meeks family murder, asserts he is the victim of a conspiracy. He says he did not write letters about bribing a jailer and escaping, and claims the revelations aim to prejudice the supreme court against his new trial request.
The demand for Columbian half dollars in exchange for gold at par continues at subtreasuries except San Francisco. Only $522,000 unsold remain. These halves have never been in circulation and share the same legal tender and redemption qualities as other half dollars.
Archbisho Satolli said he has no information or intimation about being made a cardinal. He continues his duties as though no recall to Rome or assignment to New York is planned.
Washington Sept 14 The Marine band will not attend the Chickamauga National Military park dedication unless private funds cover its expenses as there are no funds in the war or navy departments for the trip.
The grand jury in the U S district court has found true bills of indictment against Cuban filibusters led by Ralph Desoto of Winsington. The trial is set for next Wednesday.
Clinton Missouri September 14. The wholesale poultry shipper W G Julian had his place closed at about midnight by an attachment securing roughly 4700 dollars from Citizens Bank.
Henry Watterson delivers welcoming address as James Whitcomb Riley reads a poem. Commander Lawler presents honors to Past Commander John Palmer and a gold, diamond gavel to Lawler. National reports show 110 774 members and 3141 corps. Women’s Relief Corps home at Madison, Ohio reports 43 inmates.
Targe Amount. Torekka Wan Sept 13. the sub committee of the permanent school fund investigation committee has concluded its examination of state fund securities and will report that 14990 of the bonds are absolutely worthless. The list includes Rice county 10000 Norton 2500 Howard 1400 Comanche 2000 all school district bonds from the 1870s. The Rice county bonds are known as the Sam Wood lot. The sub committee will also list other bonds as doubtful or practically worthless totaling 171209 across Scott Scott 142000 Hamilton 10000 Searney 5200 Saratoga 1000 Cimarron 15000. Total nearly 200010.
August exports show varied totals for breadstuffs cotton and grains with several figures in limbo. Comparisons to the previous year’s eight months indicate declines in some categories while others rise, and an overview of four commodity groups is presented with regional notes.
The New York Central reports a world record for a long distance run with a 562,010 pound special train of four cars. Guiding official George Ho Danis directed the trip from Grand Central Depot to Albany Syracuse and Buffalo, completing 436.74 miles in 407 minutes at an average of 61 miles per hour. The run included a one minute engine change at Albany and built a record for heavy trains on such a schedule.
Springfield Mass September 12 Yesterday opened the Springfield Bicycle Club meeting with 5 000 spectators. A W Porter won the five mile handicap in 11 91 2 5 breaking the pro record by 16 seconds. In the one mile pro class Sanger beat Tyler with Coleman and Laker close. Bald dethroned rivals as the fastest rider in the country winning the one mile open in a burst of speed leaving the tandem behind. Joe finished three lengths ahead of Cooper and Cabanne who passed Gardiner in the stretch.
Cincinnati notes a political sensation as Governor McKinley backs ex Governor Foraker for U S senator and urges focus on electing the legislature. Observers see a possible national strategy and a signal that Ohio may rally as a unit for McKinley’s presidency.
The Inter Ocean reports Fitzsimmons will not fight Corbett in Dallas unless admitted to concessions expected to yield large profits. He accuses Brady Corbett Joe Ventlig and Stewart of seizing wealth from all sources including the lemonade stand and the eidoloscope. He demands a percentage of the profits on the eidoloscope project or he will refuse to fight.
Henry M. Stanley the African explorer arrived in New York aboard the Majestic. He told reporters his purpose was to visit the British Northwest Territory he has never seen before.
Mrs. Rhea, living on a farm twenty five miles north of Oserona Arkansas, was killed yesterday by two black men, Wil Caldwell and an older man. Caldwell confessed and was hanged by a mob. the older man was captured and likely lynched as well, with robbery the alleged motive.
Secretary Morton issues agricultural year book while Secretary Herbert considers stump tour invitations in Alabama. Secretary Lamont and President Cleveland discuss a top successor to General Schofield. Secretary Carlisle will decide on the sugar bounty case of Comptroller Bawler. State department receives ex Consul Waller's affidavit on his French court martial.
A huge crowd of about three million witnesses a grand march led by a former convict and joined by federates Southern soldiers. Veterans display the weight of years as the parade forms and enthusiasm runs high among old foes.
Thousands of ex Confederates and spectators filled Louisville streets for the Grand Army of the Republic landing parade. Forty thousand veterans lined the route as divisions marched past stands, while dignitaries and bands from Canton Ohio and Chicago led the procession. Several veterans fainted from heat but none seriously.
The Columbian liberty bell begins its world voyage Friday at 8 a.m. It will first visit the Atlanta Exposition for two months, then go to New Orleans, the City of Mexico, and Runnymeade England for a Magna Carta commemoration. Plans call for Mount Arrarat by 1900 for a religious congress ring event.
The speech attacks Cleveland's tariff policy and Brice Norman act while arguing for continued protection and balanced money. It criticizes federal deficits and foreign syndicates backing gold reserves, contrasting Republican calls for sound money with Democratic positions. The speaker urges Ohio voters to reject perceived corruption and uphold protective duties in November.
Secretary Carlisle plans to submit to Congress a full statement of the bond syndicate operations. The report will likely reveal several new details of the loan negotiations known only to the parties involved. The issue centers on securing treasury relief through a radical financial system change.
The New York Yacht Club regatta committee convened after a collision involving the Defender and Valkyrie. After private hearings, the committee sustained Defender's protest and awarded the race to Defender, with earlier protests considered but not concluded. Separately, reports from Coron say remnants of Ecuador’s government flee Quito toward Colombia while agents recruit to oppose President Alfaro.
In 1400 city districts Republicans held primaries to select delegates for assembly district conventions. Platt supporters appear to have a decisive victory over Brookfield reformers. Separately, in Kansas City a divorce suit filed by Charles Howard was withdrawn after mutual friends intervened and a reconciliation occurred.
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