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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1894
Page
3
At Terre Haute Indiana the horse Swift on the Turf set a two year old mile record with a 2109 time. Gentry Creakes the Stallion also posted a mile in 203 3-4. Allzis Falls to Meet Expectations.
In Terre Haute Indiana on September 17 fans witnessed a flood of new marks as Robert J. and Carbonate led fast miles and trotting times. Carbonate lowered the two year old trotter record to 2 09 while Robert J. clocked 2 04 for the mile and Carb onate bested Directly in the two year old heat. The Alix mare failed to surpass Nancy Hanks’s 2 04 record, the crowd celebrating the fast times and praising owners Major Dubois and driver Jack Curry.
Mrs Anna E Grubb former national treasurer of the G A R Ladies is charged with misappropriating funds. A declaration at a Camden New Jersey meeting claims a 500 dollar shortage and suits against bondsmen to recover. The disclosure follows previous accounting concerns seen at Indianapolis in 1903 and an encampment review.
Captain W. P. Bridgman of the United States man of war Haltimore dies in Tacoma of Asiatic cholera. He had recently faced the disease in China.
The interior department register shows 14,013 total employees as of July 1. Four thousand sixty two are in the department proper at Washington. 719 outside the department proper but in Washington. 9,282 outside the department proper and not in Washington, including 736 in land service, 3,676 in Indian service, 4,762 in pension service, and 108 miscellaneous. Of all employees 452 were appointed by the president, 4,387 by the secretary, and 0,224 by subordinates.
Washington, Sept. 17. Government revenues fell by nearly 13 million dollars in the first half of September. Customs receipts totaled about 9.23 million, while internal revenue brought in only 2.93 million, hampered by whisky withdrawals before the tax increase. Officials expect alcoholic spirits taxes to normalize only by 1893. Expenditures average around 31 million monthly without the sugar bounty. four month outlook shows receipts near 33 million and outlays about 124 million.
R G Dun’s Weekly Review cites no major business setback with activity still stronger than August and a year ago. Tariff effects seen as modest so far, with crop-related losses pegged around 400 million bushels by experts, though official figures suggest up to 1 billion. Pork steady, lard up 30 cents per 100 pounds, wheat outlook favorable, cotton loss projected near 8.4 million bales with prices down about one-sixteenth. Western receipts and Atlantic exports show declines from last year.
San Francisco reports a major wheat bet by L I McGlaughlin for an unknown speculator. He built a holding of 175000 to 200000 tons at about 1.20 a bushel, now unlikely to recoup more than 35 cents. Ex Senator James G Fair is named as the only coastal backer with funds, risking a potential million-dollar loss amid a surplus of 800000 to 900000 tons and high charter delays.
Lightning struck the barn of Dr. H. K. Hinde nine miles north of Mexico Missouri, burning four horses. Frank Robbins entered to save his horse and died when the door to escape was locked. The storm dumped heavy rain, leaving farmers with ample stock water.
In Axnon Ohio a private dispatch reports Myron R. Kent jailed in Minneapolis for embezzlement and as an accomplice in his wife's murder. It recalls William Pancoast who in May 1874 stole $30,000 from Medina National Bank, fled, and disappeared, with a recent life insurance payout tying to the suspicious death.
Desha and allies challenge Owen alleging fraud in the election victory. Owens counters with countercharges as Desha and friends push for evidence of crookedness in the rival campaign.
Breckinridge plans to contest Saturday’s primary in which Owens won by a small margin. He alleges fraud in Scott and other counties and has sent letters to eight county committeemen. The district committee meets in Frankfort to canvass votes, with Breckinridge backers claiming substantial irregularities and possible grounds to overturn the nomination.
Saratoga NY September 18. The field for state offices has expanded with five candidates for governor and thirteen for lieutenant governor. The governor contenders include exVice President Morton Fassett Woodford Butterfield and Russell. Morton supporters expect a first ballot nomination while lieutenant governor factions push for a broader contest.
Cherokee Hall area Miners at J N Durkee coal company No 4 shaft walk out demanding sixty cents per ton and two sacks pay. They argue a Sept 1 agreement to raise to sixty cents was not honored. A committee will present the issue to Superintendent Umble in Weir City.
News in brief reports Nellie Grant Sartoris and her mother will winter in Washington D C. An oil tank explosion at Hudson Wisconsin injures seven. Elmer Crockett of Nelson Missouri aged years dies instantly playing with a shotgun. Charles A Southwick of Louisville dies instantly after being crushed between two freight cars near Sedalia Missouri.
Seoul dispatch reports a Japanese column from Ping Yang and Gan sin attacked Chinese positions. After a night of intermittent fighting the Japanese enveloped and routed 20 000 Chinese defenders at Ping Yang capturing vast stores and prisoners including General Tso Tonk Wai. Japanese losses were light about 30 killed 270 wounded. The victory leaves Korea in Japanese control with limited potential for further fighting this year.
Colonel Thompson, counsel for Madeline Pollard’s Kentucky case, says Breckinridge enemies triumph not injury to his name. He notes Breckinridge fought a tough campaign, losing by a few hundred votes despite backing by praying women and political machine.
In a bold daylight robbery attempt, a train crew and armed bandits engaged in a fusillade. One robber was fatally wounded, two companions captured, and engineer Prescott wounded in the shoulder.
A five-man gang ambushed the Colorado and Utah Express near Gorin Missouri 173 miles east of Kansas City at 2 10 this morning. Engineer William Prescott was shot but not seriously wounded. Santa Fe detective J J Kinney led armed guards who opened fire. two bandits were later captured at Memphis Missouri. Plans and signals described reveal a premeditated robbery expected to yield about 50000 dollars.
A torpedo explosion halted the train as four masked robbers attacked the engine crew. Engineer Prescott Snot was wounded, Detective Kinney returned fire, and the robbers fled into the timber. The train reached Gorin with Prescott taken for treatment and McGraw guiding the engine to Kansas City.
Consul E W S Tingle reports Germany offers room for American furniture exports. He notes German craftsmen lack skilled furniture making, while American products he says excel in beauty and finish. He suggests Hamburg commission houses and sending American experts to study the market.
The Sovereign grand lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows met in secret session at Lookout Inn in Chattanooga on September 19. Proceedings remain private, but the day featured a grand parade this afternoon.
Daniel Woodson longtime territorial leader and acting governor in 1857 58 is critically ill at his CorneYVIIII Kansas home after a life of quiet residence spanning twenty five years in the community.
Tokyo dispatch reports new treaties Japan is negotiating with the United States and other powers seen by diplomatic circles as a landmark event. The accords would grant Japan official status among civilized nations for the first time, matching the importance of the Chinese open door moment in international standing.
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