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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
4
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A critique of Mr. Bryan creating waxwork figures of political figures including Thomas Jefferson. The piece mocks the Jefferson depiction as pandering to populism and silver coinage, contrasts with the real Jefferson, and critiques the framing of party platforms. It also comments on a county printing contract and George Jones's role, calling for scrutiny of rates and potential improprieties.
The article outlines San Francisco teachers joining a pension fund with $1 monthly dues and a 9600 annual retirement, plus a reserve requirement and proportional annuity for early retirement. It also mentions ex congressman Mickle john’s appointment as assistant secretary of war and W H Michael’s state department chief clerk post under McKinley.
Edgy clippings report a booming gold supply with US mint gains and rising imports, while Nebraska lawmakers face sharp criticism for extravagance and failing to cut salaries or reduce staff. Other notes mention anti drinking laws spreading from Nebraska to Connecticut, and a broken promise by the Populist critic legislature overunregulated regions.
The article cites Peru halting silver coinage, Colombia seeking enough fold to alter its standard, El Salvador aligning with the move, Uruguay banning foreign silver, and Chile valuing gold. It notes the silver standard becoming an costly luxury governments cannot endure, reflecting regional monetary shifts.
Union Pacific in connection with the C. C. N. W. Ry offers the best service and fastest time to Omaha, Chicago and points in Iowa and Illinois. Call or write for time cards, rates and other details. E. R. Breisch, Agent.
Sheridan E Frost filed notice of intention to make final proof before the Clerk of the District Court in Lincoln Nebraska on June 16 1897 for timber culture application No 782 the sw quarter of section 10 township and range as listed witness testimony to be taken before the Register or Receiver at Sidney Nebraska on the same day Witnesses include Hi Cunningham J Hart Leslie Cunningham Punsath Mrs G B Dye all of Sidney Nebraska.
Notice is given that William S. Bassett has filed for final proof on his land claim FB 244 for the east, northeast and lots 6 8 9 in section 6 township 47 west at Sidney Nebraska. He will prove continuous residence and cultivation May 20 1897 before the Register or Receiver at Sidney. Witnesses listed are Frank I. Wing Patrick J. Dunn Asa pmabuey and John Wagoner from local towns.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska notices that the named settler seeks final proof to establish his claim before the Receiver at Sidney on May 18, 1807. The claimants include Schuyler C. Bixby and others, with residence and cultivation of the land in sections and townships listed.
Two notices from Sidney Nebraska detail settlers Andrew Om e and William Davis filing intention to make final proof to support their land claims. Witnesses named include John Williper Kimes D Johnson Herman Shroter Eary Ehmke Robert McConnell William W Wood Cyrus Stewart Joseph Twist. Proof dates set for May 2 1897 and May 22 1907 before the Sidney land office Register or Receiver.
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