This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for one year and six months with postage prepaid and states single copies are available in advance. It includes publication details and identifies GHAS. CALLAHAN as editor and publisher, entered as second class mail matter in Sidney, New Brunswick.
Leaders of the Bryan coalition vow to canvass on the 1898 1900 ring with delegates from Popocrat clubs in New York representing Bryan Sewall followers and extreme left groups. They cite distrust in tariff delay and mid term losses but warn Republican strength remains fragile given past economic turmoil and guerrilla dissent. Meanwhile Western farmers see rising meat prices due to a broad livestock shortage and a need to rebuild high grade cattle to meet demand.
The letters condemn Populists for failing to regulate railroads after promising action and accuse Republicans of corruption and squandered funds. They urge party reform, defend the core Republican principles, and call for loyalists to restore integrity within the party.
Demand for well bred beef bulls drives farm herd expansion in Cheyenne county as settlers build foundations for a strong cattle industry. The piece also notes W. J. Bryan’s balcony fall, airship jokes, a sine die Legislature, and a flood of county office candidates.
Fortress Monroe in Virginia is described as the sole U S fortress defending the Norfolk naval yard. The 80 acre site is ringed by a moat 8 to 15 feet deep and 75 to 100 feet wide, with water-filled defenses guarding the perimeter.
Legal advertisements announce final proof hearing for Schuyler C Bixby in Sidney on May 18 1897 and a court-ordered sale of the northeast quarter section 30 township 16 range 47 in Cheyenne County to satisfy a 110 debt plus costs. Sale set for April 26 1897 in front of the Cheyenne County Courthouse at 10 o clock a m with cash.
Josiah D D Bru baker filed intent to make final proof before the Register or Receiver at Sidney Nebraska on April 1897 for timber culture, showing witnesses Otis D Lyon William Nienhelser Charles Hoffmeyer and Henry Nolte of Sidney Nebraska. Registered by John M Adams.
Land Office Sidney Nebraska March 9 1897 notices Gust Erickson WW 1 No WW for the east half of section 0 township 11 range 62 west who filed for final proof to establish his claim proof to be made before the Register at Sidney Nebraska April 17 1897 witnesses Nels Pederson John Strandberg BE Hougen and John Strandberg all residents of Potter Nebraska Register Joan M Adams confirms filing notice
George Dania files notice of intention to make final proof before Gallatin district court clerk on May 4 1897 for timber culture application No. 913 in section 26 township and range, with witnesses Charles P. Chambers of Sidney Nebraska and Vaclav Kucera Henry Neumin of Colton Nebraska.
The Union Pacific with the C. and N. W. Ry offers best service and fastest time to Omaha Chicago and points in Iowa and Illinois. Time cards and rates available by call or mail to agent Breisch. Fire department horses numbered and retired when worn or sold at auction to fund pensions.
Notice is given that Herman Kruge has filed his intent to make final proof on his land claim No. two for section 20 in township line near Sidney Nebraska. The proof will be before the Register at Sidney on May 22, 1807. Witnesses named include John W. Harper Higgins Nebraska James D. Johnson Herman Schroder and Henry Ebmke of Sidney Nebraska.
Notice is hereby given that William Davis has filed intent to make final proof to support his claim E 2323 for the NW, SW Sec 4 Tp 49 R 6 in Sidney Nebraska before the Receiver on May 2, 1897. Witnesses to prove residence and cultivation are Robert S McDonnell Utare W Wood Cyrus Stewart of Sidney and Joseph Twist of LaPerosa Nebraska.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.