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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1914
Page
4
The piece weighs the swift toll of war with Mexico, warns against overconfidence in a quick victory, notes U S military limits and the need for equipped volunteers, and discusses labor immigration, Roosevelt lectures, and prohibition mood shaping policy and commerce. It cites 1846 parallels and Panama Canal benefits.
A speaker argues that outright national prohibition would fail and worsen current issues. He contends a careful regulation of liquor traffic is feasible and preferable to nationwide banning. The remarks stress prudence over sweeping prohibition policies.
Senator B K Bushee of Kimball announces candidacy for re election in Nebraska’s 97th district a vast area covering twelve counties He is lauded for a strong record including signing more governor approved bills than any other member and authoring over 200000 in funding to aid weak rural schools His influence spans irrigation roads and legislative reform committees with high regard from the Nebraska Legislative League The Telegraph notes women’s suffrage backlash to saloon closings and Secretary Bryan aligning with presidential toll exemption views.
An OCR fragment discusses spring Robin references and portrayal of a man with a cigar. It notes the assessor's voice in the land and mentions baseball news appearing on the pink page to avoid War news. The text is fragmentary and lacks coherent events or dates.
A reflective quip contrasts aging with youth, noting the paradox of desiring early sleep in old age and late waking in youth, framing sleep as a perennial leisure and personal preference across ages.
A compact item notes a phrase about a girl named Jane described as spoiled. The remark appears as a standalone snippet without broader context or connected events. No additional names, dates, or places are provided in the readable text.
The piece highlights new flippity flop fashion aimed at women with a curved spine. It notes many such figures exist and suggests the styles suit their silhouettes. The tone reflects period fashion coverage and a focus on body-positive trends.
F H Stutsman of Bushnell was charged with sixteen counts of bootlegging but did not appear for his preliminary hearing before Justice Prouty. Witnesses and attorneys were present. after an hour the $500 bonds were forfeited and the court adjourned. Bondsmen named were Chas. Van Pelt and Nels Gunderson.
B K Bushee of Kimball Nebraska announces candidacy for re election to the Nebraska State Senate from the 27th District. Primary voting by Republicans scheduled for August 15.
Lincoln April 23 Senator J A Ollis of Ord announces a bid for the Democratic nomination for state railway commissioner urging fair returns for carriers but consumer pressure to ensure efficient service and proper pricing. Senator Walter Reichel of Johnson files for the Republican nomination for state senate in the First district covering Richardson Nemaha and Johnson counties.
The Buringtoos weekly crop and soil report says virtually every Nebraska county was drenched by rainfall. Ground is excellent and spring work rapid. Winter wheat is near perfect across the south, though the McCrook division reports moisture strain. Oats plowing nearly done, much seedbed completed. Fruit promises well, no frost damage, range and grass improving for livestock feed.
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company sought a new schedule of rates for Hastings consolidated service at a state railway commission hearing held April 22. A Charter of Commerce committee asked continuance of current rates and free local service. The company backed a monthly business-telephone rate raise and continued free service to Adams county exchanges. decision deferred. Consolidation of manual and automatic plants planned around May 13.
Omaha April 21 Captain F C Stewart of Company D Fourth Battalion Omaha was taken from his home to the asylum Tincoln for overwork and strain amid fears Nebr a national guardsmen might be ordered to Mexico His condition though improved is still critical Friends avoid detail saying he became violent and compelled his wife to polish shells and clean his revolver while muttering Our team must go to Mexico
Beatrice Nebraska April 22 Clarence Cain Jack Anderson and a fifteen year old boy named Lee Cain's nephew were arrested on charges of stealing tobacco coffee and cigars from a box car in Union Pacific wards. They were jailed in the county jail officers searched Anderson's lodging and found empty coffee cans and cigars Cain had just been released from the Nebraska penitentiary after serving a year for grand larceny.
Milton Shorey, 58, died from apoplexy in Seward Nebraska after a drive with a companion to Barclay Hickman’s farm. He complained of feeling unwell, a physician was summoned, but he died immediately. He leaves a widow and one son Lewis.
In Cheyenne County district court Bessie E Foster seeks an absolute decree of divorce from John Mitchell Foster on grounds of extreme cruelty abandonment and non support. Defendant must answer by May 26 1914. Attorneys Devoe and Swenson.
In Cheyenne county Nebraska the County Court requires creditors of the deceased Albert Burk to meet the administrator on May 27 1914 and October 1 1914 at 10 am to present claims for examination adjustment and allowances. Creditors have six months to file claims and the administrator one year to settle from April 2 1914. Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before May 27 1914. Henry E. Gapen County Judge.
A notice dated April 6 1914 states a petition filed January 3 1914 by C A Glassburn and thirteen others requests establishing a section line road starting at the southeast corner of section 36 township 13 range 52 and running east to the CB and Q railroad right of way. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the County Clerk's office by noon June 6 1914 or the road will be established without further reference. County Clerk H T Doran signed.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska probate of John G. Baker deceased creditors may file claims with the county judge for examination adjustment and allowance. The executor must appear June 24 1914 and September 24 1914 at 10 oclock a m. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from April 14 1914. Notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to June 24 1914. (Seal) Henry E. Gapen County Judge.
J P Schnure is warned that Madge I Lancaster purchased at public tax sale on September 9 1912 the lot described in Clarkson’s Second Addition Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska for taxes 1903 to 1910. Taxes for 1911 1912 were paid as delinquent and the lot is now taxed in Schnure’s name. Redemption expires September 9 1914 after which Lancaster seeks Treasurer's Deed.
Frank B. Tobin filed April 8 1914 with the Board of Village Trustees of Sidney Nebraska for license to sell malt spirituous and vinious liquors on Lot 15 Block 21 corner Rase and Second streets from May 1 1914 to April 30 1915 If no objection remonstrance or protest is filed within two weeks from April 13 1913 the license will be granted.
Notice is published that Western Drug Co by W K Swatzlander applied to Sidney Nebraska village trustees in April 1914 for a medicinal liquor permit to sell malt, spirituous and vinous liquors from May 1 1914 to April 30 1915 at part of lot 14 block 21 Rose street Sidney. If no remonstrance is filed within two weeks from April 18 1914 the permit will be granted.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County. At a County Court April 3 1914 Judge Henry E Gapen presiding. Perry E Babb petitions final settlement of his account as administrator in the estate of Henry M Babb deceased. May 6 1914 at 10 a m set for hearing. Notice to interested parties by four weekly insertions in the Sidney Telegraph.
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