War and diplomacy themes loom in mixed international notes
The dispatches discuss U S Japan China trade treaties and integrity, Irish leader Redmond urging support for Britain in the war, and questions about the efficacy of a Hague congress as women of warring nations are poised to attend. The piece questions whether a congress will influence belligerents or reduce war’s suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
China
John E. Redmond
Ireland
Great Britain
British Empire
England
America
France
Belgium
Germany
Austria
The
Hague
International Congress
Census claims rattle Sidney in District Court hearing
A man on the street attending a village board census case noted witnesses overstated Sidney’s population. He quickly listed 1152 residents based on personal knowledge, while locals warned the tally missed hundreds of workers and dependents. The scene highlighted a sharp gap between testimony and actual town size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Bryan backs prohibition drive in Philadelphia address
Secretary Bryan forms strong alliance with prohibition advocates. His Philadelphia speech praising abstinence reportedly proved highly effective and will motivate continued effort to curb liquor traffic. The premier of Wilson's cabinet is seen as a powerful ally in this campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Philadelphia
The Steel Industry in 1914 Report Shows Sharp Decline
The United States Steel corporation reports a 1914 earnings drop of over 65 million dollars. Iron ore mined fell to roughly half 1913, and steel products dropped by three to four million tons. Employee count declined from 228,906 in 1912 to 179,553 last year. Conditions improved somewhat but the steel trade remains far from normal with future uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Women and the War Congress Proposed at The Hague
An international congress of women is proposed for late April at The Hague to examine war's consequences on women and seek steps toward ending the conflict. The Netherlands women invite all nations to attend, stressing solidarity, mutual friendship, and the protection of life and childhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Strucbre
Netherlands
Optimism for U S Trade Cautioned by Global Turbulence
Spring signs show renewed business and rising confidence in trade operations with directors of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States reporting improving conditions. Despite optimism, caution remains due to worldwide disruption and heavy national indebtedness. however the domestic market offers a solid path to prosperity if fully exploited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Chamber
Minatare Visitor Finds City Well Pleas'd With New Location
M Ramella of Minatare visited the city from Monday to Wednesday and old friends expressed happiness at his good health and satisfaction with his new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Ramella
Minatare
Exchange Helps Us Discover War Profits For Cash
An exchange mockingly notes everyone else profits from the European war while publishers face dwindling returns. It cites wheat corn oats and livestock prices, factory wartime production, and suspends diplomacy with subscribers who fail to pay. The piece jokes about neutrality and offers to be subsidized for cash if major powers show genuine bids.
Resolutions Adopted at the Alliance Convention
The North Platte Valley Teachers Association at Alliance Nebraska in March 1915 adopts resolutions praising the officers and participants for an inspiring program and thanking Alliance citizens for their cordial welcome and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
North Platte Valley Teachers’ Association
Nebraska
Lincoln Normal meet praised by Nebraska Legislature action
A formal resolution commends the Commercial Club for entertainment and the Alliance teachers for cooperation in a school meet. It also lauds Nebraska lawmakers for liberal funding for Normal Training and Agricultural High Schools in the next biennium, while noting worries over Massachusetts military training legislation. Sidney shoppers head to Denver with Eva Miles Mildred Miles Fred King J A Bentley L G Lowe Mrs Whitelock A Sager Florence Parks Frda Parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Legislature of
Nebraska
Massachusetts
W. J. Braham
Co. M. Matheny
Cora A. Thompson
Sidney
Denver
Eva
Mildred Miles
Fred King
J. A. Bentley
L. G. Lowe
Whitelock
J. A. Sager
Florence Parks
Fred Parks
Sager
Lena Davis Visits With Mother and Baby
Mrs Lena Davis plans to travel tomorrow to be with her mother Mrs Banta and her baby. Davis holds a lucrative stenographic position with the Fairbanks company in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Davis
Spring crowd gathers at Sidney shops on pleasant day
A large number of Lodgepole people visited Sidney on a sunny day, with many shoppers seen on the main street. Notable attendees included Mrs. Cunningham with her sister and son, Mrs. Bowser with son Perry, Frank Isenberger, Amil Englert, Mrs. Will Jewett, Mrs. Curt Smith, Byron Vermillion, and Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Bates. Miss Jennie Cushing arrived Saturday from her P. J. Dalton district school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cunningham
Bowser
Perry
Frank Isenberger
Amil Englert
Will Jewett
Curt Smith
Byron Vermillon
B. J. Bates
Jennie Cushing
P. J. Dalton
Easter Week Verse Fragments Rise With Spring
Fragmentary verse notes Easter week imagery of awakening from winter, earth and heaven rejoicing, gardens and fields waking, birds building nests as nature returns to life.
Telegraph ads praise Hornaday ad in Telegraph issue
Ads from the Omaha Trade Exhibit applaud the Hornaday advertisement and the Telegraph medium. The note commends both the advertiser and the publication for effective promotion attracting attention at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Omaha
Hornaday
The
Eighth Grade Examinations Soon Held Across Three Towns
The next regular Eighth Grade Examinations will be held on Thursday April 8 and Friday April 9 at school houses in Dalton Potter and Lodge Pole and at the Sidney courthouse. Anna McFadden County Supt. Also Kodak finishing services offered at Second door north Hotel National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Potter and
Lodge Pole
Sidney
Anna McFadden
County
Sidney Nebraska to hold village election and saloon license vote
Notice sets election for April 6 1915 in Sidney to elect three village trustees for two years. Voting 9 am to 7 pm at the courthouse basement with a separate ballot on Saloon License or No Saloon License. Dated March 12 1915 Sidney Nebraska L Fundingsland chairman Leslie Neubauer village clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
Board of Village Trustees
Court House
Sdney
Nebr
Sidney, Nebr
Order of Hearing on Petition to Waive Administration
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition to waive administration was filed March 25 1914 in the County Court at Sidney regarding the estate of Andrew E Jacobson intestate. He held fee simple title to NW quarter section 32 16N 52W with no debts. heirs listed Louis Emma Cattarina and Jacob N Jacobson. A hearing is set for April 21 1915 at 10 a.m. with publication in Sidney Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Andrew BK
Jacobson
Cheyenne
King
Andrew E. Jacobson
Louis Jacobson
Stettler
Alta
Canada
Emma Jacobson
Potter
Cattarina Jacobson
Jacob N Jacobson
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Co. BP. Chambers
Theodore Wolf
Emmaby, Wolf
Henry P. Leavitt
Joseph PP. O'Keefe
Walter V. Hoagland
Ida MM. Wharton
Phtintiff
District Court
Emma E. Wolf
Henry BP. Leavitt
Joseph PB. O'Keefe
Emma &F Wolf
Joseph P. O'Keefe
Idam Wear Fon
Joan C Wharton
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Neb
F. A. Gapen
Women and the
Paige
Gray & Davis
Bayfield
Glenwood
Gray& Davis
Detroit Motor Car Company
Detroit, Mich
Sidney Auto CO
W. E. Swatzlander
Fairfield
Heaven
Charles Kingsley
Kodak
North Hotel National
L. O. Fundingsland
Leslie Neubauer
Sidney Drug Co
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