Turbulent War News and Panama Canal Traffic
The Sidney Telegraph reports on wartime Christian massacres tied to Turkey and Germany, quotes Kaiser William, and notes U.S. Secretary Bryan amid Mexico’s turmoil. It also presents six months of Panama Canal traffic data showing 496 vessels, 2,367,244 tons, with much freight moving coastwise, highlighting canal competition with rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Teutonic Alliance
Germany
William
Panama Canal
WANTS OF THE RAILROADS
Railroads across the country seek higher rates to fund essential improvements and meet growing transportation demands. James J. Hill warned legislators that rail firms are at a breaking point and may face tougher conditions after the European conflict. Public opposition to corporate rate hikes is noted, rooted in anti-corporate sentiment and concerns about competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Minnesota
Railroads Need Higher Revenue for Growth and Efficiency
The argument stresses rational, data driven support for increasing railroad revenue. It argues shippers and travelers resist change, but facts on railroad earnings and expenditures from federal and state sources should shape public sentiment and policy. The piece contends railroads are vital to a growing nation and require large outlays to maintain high efficiency and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
The Trade Commission's New Powers Stir Business Fears
The commission created by the sixty third Congress to regulate industry has begun work. Five members hold broad powers to decide what constitutes unfair competition. Its findings are conclusive, leaving business in the dark about what may be punished, provoking fear and restraint in enterprise. The aim is higher business ethics, but the autocratic powers may erode confidence and impede legitimate enterprise.
Three Sidney youths face thirty days for misdeeds
April Fools observance noted in Colony as a boy performs his routine. In Colony, three women seek city offices to oust cats and dirty men, aiming to reduce town populations. Three Sidney young men face about a month each for reform, their unshaven faces described as moth eaten. A young lady’s opposition leads to four injuries as he insists on shaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansas
Sidney
Quieted Schools Spur Star Herald Comment
The Star Herald notes a measurable drop in bustle as teachers depart, leaving the Scottsbluff area quieter than before. The brief observation highlights community impact of educator absence and a shift in school atmosphere.
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Scottsbluff
Star‘Herald
Nocturnal Chickens and Daring Maidens in Odd Laws
A married woman toils as a hopelessly realistic worker while a young spinster stays cheerful thinking of unattainable fish. Indiana considers a law banning free roaming chickens and mandating roost at seven. The public shows little interest in chickens that only begin moving around ten.
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Indiana
Missouri Goes Republican and Hell Freezes In Consequence
The piece weighs paradox and humor as it recalls Colonel Henry Watterson’s saying that Missouri would turn Republican and Hell would freeze. It notes a long guard against that shift, then recalls the moment of change and Billy Sunday’s view that Hell remains open. It ends with musings on Sidney and Missouri's political fate and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Watterson
Missouri
Hell
Billy Sunday
Sidney
Dry
Migratory Bird Law Remains In Effect Says USDA
The USDA notes rulings in Topeka and Arkansas do not nullify the federal Migratory Bird Law. The law stays in force until the Supreme Court rules. Citizens must follow provisions and enforce it. violations are investigated and prosecuted within three years of the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Topeka
Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Arkansas
South Dakota
United States Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme Court
Department of Agriculture
United States
At the Churches St Patrick’s Mass Times and Classes
St Patrick’s Catholic Church announces Mass at 10 each Sunday with an evening service at 7 20. Instruction sessions held every Saturday at 2 o clock.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Bible School Rally Day and Local Church Services
The Christian Church invites all to Bible School at 10 a.m. and regular services with preaching and communion. Junior Endeavor at 2:30 p.m. Y P S C E at 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. April 18 rally day announced. Eleventh district Church of Christ convention set for late April in Sidney. Next Sunday services listed: Sunday school 9:45 a.m., morning worship 11:00 a.m., Luther League 6:45 p.m., evening worship 7:30 p.m. Rev Trygstad preached in Oshkosh last Sunday. All welcome.
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Church of Christ
Sidney
Luther League
Trygstad
Oshkosh
C. J. Powell
Special church services next week with visiting pastors
A week of services begins Monday evening with Rev. J. O. Cresap speaking at 7 30. Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and the afternoon feature Rev. Rolla Hi Ayers of Sterling Colorado. Thursday sees Rev. Wimberly, Dalton Presbyterian pastor, and Friday night features Rev. 8 A Cram of North Platte. Evening music accompanies each night as the Win One Campaign Week Meeting invites all. Sunday morning sermon is Ourselves and Our Need and evening The Tragedy of Eden. Epworth League class at 6 30. Everyone is invited to attend.
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J. O. Cresap
Rolla Hi
Ayers
Win
Epworth League
Ladies Have Unabated Interest Meeting Notes
On April 3 the B M S club met at Mrs Fr Mann home with Miss Davison, presided by Mrs Martin. Members shared Van Dyke quotes, Davison read a paper on Children and Art, Mrs Braham spoke on The Grand Canon of Colorado, and a business discussion followed. Next meeting April 17. March 27 venture earned $32.50 over expenses from Quo Vadis at Ideal Theatre.
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B. M. S. Club
Miss Davison
Fr. Mann
Martin
van Dyke
Dutcher
Davison
Colorado
Braham
Thompson elected mayor of Chicago by wide margin
William State Thompson Republican won Chicago mayoral race by about 130,000 votes over Democrat Robert M. Sweitzer as Republicans gained city offices and council control for the first time in years. Women largely split with men. arrests for vote irregularities occurred in a precinct once segregated. a man with $1000 in small bills was prevented from buying votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam State Thompson
Chicago
Robert M. Sweitzer
Dent
Ice Breakup Prep Near Loup River In Nebraska
Loup City Nebraska April 6 E G Taylor of the MN and fight company directs men at work opening a channel to release water from the mill race to prevent property damage as the Loup river rush approaches breakup conditions.
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Loup City
Neb
E. G. Taylor
MN and Fight Company
Fce
Loup River
Railroad Notes at Union Pacific Work Yard
Union Pacific workers report annual first coat of paint on all buildings. Foreman Bixby concludes coal chute repairs at Sidney. Julesburg plumber McCart fixes watering cranes at round house. Yard engine 4388 goes to North Platte shop. 1238 replaces it. Elsasser attends Omaha safety meeting. Austin returns to Sidney from Sheridan and joins paint gang. Musse takes a brief vacation with Reynolds. Barnhart helps Iverson inventory track material. April safety meeting held with 24 members and suggestions to Central Committee. April 1 inventory run with Lonergan aiding McFadden. Jack refits and maintains fountain at U P Hotel park for summer use.
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Union Pacific
Lonergan
Auditor's Office
Omaha
McFadden
Davey Named Ponca Postmaster In Local Vote
Ponca Nebraska April 5 Homer Davey was chosen postmaster with a 174 vote majority over H H Mille in a 500 vote election. Congressman Stephens will recommend Davey to the office immediately.
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Ponca, Neb
Homer Davey
Davey
H. H. Mille
Stephens
Rural Credits Bank Bill Favored by House
The House advanced Roll 622, the rural credit cooperative banking bill, recommending passage. Also noted was the opening of the North Hotel National Fotos shop or venue credentials in the area.
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Rural Credit Cooperative Bankng
Order of Hearing on Petition to Waive Administration
In Cheyenne county Nebraska a petition filed March 25 1916 seeks waiver of administration for the estate of Andrew J Jacobson intestate died Feb 1911. He owned fee simple title to NW quarter section 32 township 16 north range 52 west. Heirs listed: Louis Jacobson Emma Jacobson Cattarina Jacobson and Jacob N Jacobson. Hearing set for April 21 1915 at 10 am with publication in Sidney Telegraph.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Andrew J. Jacobson
F. F King
Andrew E. Jacobson
Sixth Principal Meridian
Andrew I. Jacobson
Louis Jacobson
Stettler
Alta
Canada
Emma Jacobson
Potter
Cattarina Jacobson
Jacob N. Jacobson
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Atard
P. Chambers
John M. Carlson
L. A. Wight
State of
Theodore Wolf
Emma E. Wolf
Henry J. Leavitt
Joseph P. O'Keefe
Walter V. Hoagland
Ida MM. Wharton
District Court
Henry P. Leavitt
Joseph
P. O'Keefe
Cheyenne
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F. A. Gapen
Washington
Iturbide
Bryan
Wilson
the Trade Commission
Palm
Ela Wheeler Wicox
J. A. Joyce
Johnson
Willard
Cc. E. Harper
Christian Church
Bible School
G. R. Miller
Methodist
Thompsoow
Sweitzer
Loup
Railroad Notes
C. Bixby
John McCart
Julesburg
Round House
North Platte
W. L. Elsasser
Mr. Jeffer
Chas. Austin
U. P. Paint Gang
Sheridan
Geo. Musse
North Divide
Mr. Reynolds
Hugh Barnhart
Geo. Iverson
Harry Armstrong
Peetz
Colo
Sidney Friday
Foreman Nicholson
Central Committee
F. A. Jack
U. P
Jack
Ponca Natley
Rural Credits Bank Billl
North Hotel National
My Place
C. M. Andrews
Rexall Orderlies
Rexall
Sidney Drug Co
S. E. Goodin
Board of
Village Trustees
S. E. Ree
Frank B. Tobin
Board of Village Trustees
Rose and
Second Streets
Frank
Tobin
Charles Semerad
Oberfelder
Albert Benish
Rose Street
Western Drug Co
W. E. Swatzlander
Blocew
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