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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1913
Page
3
In the 1911 12 fiscal year 300000000 pieces of mail were carried free under congressional franks. At normal postage rates this would yield about 20000000 dollars. The franking privilege is urged to be abolished.
The speaker recalls Thomas B. Reed noting the nation had become a billion dollar country. It now costs more than a thousand million dollars annually to run the government and experts predict this could double in twenty years.
The text accuses Pennsylvania anthracite coal operators of raising wages to just over four million dollars and extorting about nine million more from consumers. It condemns the coal barons as ruthless plunderers and urges the current administration to curb the combine’s systematic robbing of the public.
Since August 1, 1911 the system has enrolled nine thousand children who deposited a total of 92 000 dollars. The program teaches thrift and prudence, aiming to benefit these youths as they enter the workforce and join the world’s ranks.
The piece asserts Panama’s independence is firmly established and warns Colombia against hoping for regained control. It argues for American citizenship for Porto Rico residents as justice, despite future statehood concerns. It also offers a mixed assessment of Mexican leader Madero, praising courage but condemning his stance toward Diaz.
The former president Taft advocates government construction of 785 miles of railroads in Alaska to open its coal deposits. He suggests leasing operations to run the lines and argues federal action is needed as private enterprise faces strong opposition. The aim is to access a vast resource deemed possibly more valuable than gold.
The Philadelphia social service commission warns country girls not to leave their homes for larger cities unless they have assured wholesome employment and a living wage before departure.
The piece argues that country girls are drawn to urban attractions despite warnings to stay home. It notes they believe they can overcome difficulties and succeed, but warns experience in cities often leads to sorrow and wretchedness.
The piece argues the U S should provide suitable residences for ambassadors and ministers. It notes the American ambassador to France vacated a long occupied residence due to high rent and suggests the policy weakens influence abroad. It contrasts European practice with higher salaries and government supported housing.
Nebraska discusses Omaha tornado destruction and recovery. The piece highlights statewide impact on businesses and farmers, praises public officials and Omaha citizens for courage, and forecasts a stronger, revitalized future for the metropolis through reconstruction and resilience.
James J. Hill warned the Railway Business Association that railroad regulation and antitrust actions threaten efficiency. He argued that terminals and expansion depend on favorable policy, amid Supreme Court mergers dissolutions and indictments that unsettled railroad leaders and heightened concern about interstate commerce powers.
The piece argues railroads must expand to support commerce but warns against their past abuses of rate setting. It stresses public distrust of magnates while affirming continued railroad regulation. It concludes that Americans will never again allow railroads to set rates freely.
The extra session is expected to focus on tariff revision with a move toward lower duties and an income tax funded revenue of over one hundred million annually. Banking and currency reform looms large, but lawmakers may delay full action to the regular session. The inquiry into the money trust has heightened calls for controls on money power.
A string of satirical witticisms about Sunday laws, marital quirks, folk psychology, and public figures. The piece critiques social norms with quips on wives, dress, undertakers charges, and the Pujo inquiry’s impact on Morgan, mixing humor with urban commentary from Omaha.
A columnist argues for truth in reporting by lawmakers proposing mandatory honesty for papers. The piece contrasts bland notices with sharper wording about residents and horse loss, illustrating how false or softened reports affect public perception and sympathy.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court will hear creditor claims for the estate of Henry M. Babb Deceased. Claimants must file by June 1 1913 for examination adjustment and allowance before the County Judge. Creditors have six months to present claims and one year to settle from March 27 1913. Publication in Sidney Telegraph four weeks ending June 18 1913.
Creditors of the estate of Peter Meyer deceased will meet the administrator before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the County Court room on April 30 1913 at 10 am to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to present claims and one year to settle from March 24 1913. Publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to April 30 1913. Henry E. Gapen seal clerk.
Albert Fenish filed April 2 1913 for license to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors on Tot 145 Block 21 Nose Street Sidney from May 1 1913 to April 30 1914 If no objection remonstrance or protest is filed within two weeks from April 1913 license will be granted Albert Fenish Applicant Wo M Pulver filed April 2 1913 for license to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors on north 8 ft 6 inches of lots 10 and 11 block 20 original town of Sidney from May 1 1933 to April 30 1911 7th 1916 license will be granted Pulver Applicant
Sidney Drug Company filed April 4 1913 with the Board of Village Trustees for a permit to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors for medicinal mechanical and chemical purposes only on part of lot 1 block 28 in Sidney from May 1 1913 to April 30 1914. Objections by two weeks from April 7 1913 may block the permit.
Notice that Frank E F Tobin filed April 4 1913 with the Sidney Nebraska Board of Village Trustees for liquor license on Lot 14 Block 21 corner Rose and Second streets Staney from May 1 1912 to April 30 1914. The applicant signs as Frank Tobin.
County Court in Cheyenne County assigns May 1 1913 at 10 a m for hearing on Rovert A Barlow’s petition for final settlement and discharge as administrator of the James A Graham estate. Notice to interested parties via Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior. Henry F Gapen, County Judge.
An ordinance to annex certain territory to the corporation of Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska and to change the corporate limits of said village Best ordained by the Board of Village Trustees of the Village of Sidney Nebraska.
In the matter of the estate of James T Mauddox deceased creditors of said estate will meet the administratrix before the County on April 30 1913 at 10 oclock in the forenoon to present claims for examination adjustment and a low mnce Six months are allowed for creditors to present their claim and one year for administratrix to settle from March 24 1913 Witness my hand and seal of said court this 28th day of March 1913 County Judge E GAPEN Sea
Jnne s Pharmacy by C. Laune filed on April 2 1913 with the Board of Village Trustees of Sidney Nebraska for a permit to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors for medicinal and chemical purposes only at premises on part of Lot 15 Block 21 Rose Street Sidney from May 1 1913 to May 30 1913. If no remonstrance or objection by April 7 1913 the sale permit will be granted. LAUNE S PHARMACY Applicant By GC L Laune.
Ferdinand Schulz filed on April 2 1913 for a license to sell malt and spirits in the Oberfelder Building Sidney Vilhisve Lot 1 2 3 block 21 from May 1 1913 to April 30 1918. License will be granted.
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