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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1914
Page
4
Secretary Bryan has declared support for woman suffrage while Mrs. Bryan has long championed the cause. The move to amend the Nebraska constitution to extend the franchise to women is seen as strengthening the pro side and lending influence beyond Nebraska. Credit often goes to Mr Bryan's better half.
A future project envisions controlling the Mississippi and its tributaries to provide water transport to the Gulf of Mexico. The Panama Canal opening is expected to spur public interest, and once understood its implementation would extend American commerce.
A prominent Canadian jurist told the Illinois State Bar Association that American judges should do more work and adopt improved methods. He argued that reform lies in judicial methods, not workload alone, and that future reforms are likely as the issue gains recognition and importance.
An American observer argues that American attempts to manage the Mexican situation are hampered by ignorance of Mexican psychology. He notes the southern population is largely mixed with Indian predominance and prone to lawlessness and turbulence, a condition formed by generations of ignorance and idleness, demanding long term patient reform.
The Labor Department reports a drop in American citizens leaving for Canada. Over the past decade about 500,000 have moved to western Canada, with 98,000 doing so in 1912. The piece notes strong farming prospects in Nebraska and other Midwest states, arguing the superior domestic marketing facilities offset cheaper land lure.
The Wilson administration faces sharp criticism for diplomatic posts, citing ill considered remarks by ambassador to Britain and recalls of Greece minister George Fred Williams. Critics say loyalty to the president and secretary of state rather than qualifications shape selections, with ministers to the Balkans and Switzerland noted for indiscreet actions. The piece mocks several appointees as amateurs in diplomacy.
The merit that commands first consideration at Washington is that of absolute sub servience to the administration, right or wrong.
The drive for nationwide industrial education argues it will boost U S prosperity and competitiveness. The National Society for the Promotion of Education plans to raise funds, establish state branches, and deploy experts to aid cities and states in creating laws and schools for skilled workforces.
The abdication of Huerta and exile by his forces shifts Mexico toward a new peace phase. Carranza heads the government after a victory in Mexico City, but rivalries among constitutionalist generals risk delaying harmony. Washington pressures for conditions, yet functional peace depends on Carranza’s ability to unify, manage Villa, and resist foreign meddling. The civil strife should end, but obstacles remain.
The speaker warns to doubt what one hears and to consider both sides of every issue. A watchful conscience and steady work are favored as paths to peace, noting that the prior conflict perhaps should have waited until October.
Condensed news item reports Count Alexander Roma, a Greek patriot, died in Athens amid a string of international and domestic events. The wire notes executions in Cape Haitien, forest fires in Washington counties, and various political, legal, and economic developments worldwide.
The Nebraska Cheyenne County A and County Court before Judge Henry E. Gapen orders that August 11, 1914 at 9:00 a.m. be set for hearing the petition of Lewis Brott to be administrator of the estate of Gustav Brott deceased. Notice to all interested parties is to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
In County Court by order of Judge Henry E. Gapen, Julia Ahrens petitions for final settlement and discharge as administratrix of Milton Ahrens. Hearing set for August 21, 1914 at 10 a.m. Notice to interested parties via publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior. A true copy. Henry E. Gapen.
A 1914 Nebraska amendment text proposes sections altering executive term lengths to two years and fixing salaries for Governor and other state officers. It details salaries for Governor and eight officers, eligibility, and election timing, including the 1916 first election and subsequent even-year cycles.
The Village of Sidney Nebraska adopts funds for 1914 including General Fund salaries fire and street expenses library support and bond payments. The ordinance specifies amounts for water sewer electric lighting and bond interest with passage dated July 17 1914.
A petition filed January 5 1914 by William Golling and fifteen others seeks establishing the described road in section eighteen township sixteen range fifty one starting at the northwest corner and running south to the Union Pacific track with a report favorable dated July 7 1914. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by noon September 1 1914 or the road will be established without further reference. County Clerk H T Doran.
A petition filed March 20 1914 by A Walford and 23 others requests establishment of a section line road. It runs from the southwest corner of section 29 township 17 range 45 48 north one mile to the northwest corner of section 29 then east two miles to the southwest corner of section 22 and terminates at a report dated July 7 1914 in favor. County Clerk urged to act by September noon 1914. road known as 242A.
In the county court at the county court room July 9 1914 Henry E Gapen county judge presiding Anna C Johnston administratrix petitions for final settlement and discharge of her account Hearing set for August 11 1914 at 10 am to hear objections and grant discharge Notice to interested parties published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks A true copy Henry E Gapen Seal County Judge 41-4
Notice by John Dubbs that a black pony with a bald face pinto markings on lower jaw white hind feet a small white spot on the left side branded two half circles lazy R was taken up on his enclosed land in Sidney precinct Cheyenne County on July 3 1914 in Sidney Nebraska.
Department of the Interior Land Office at North Platte Nebraska publishes a notice to Fred J Hoy of Sidney Nebraska that Isabella Anderson of Potter Nebraska filed an intrs office contest to cancel entry 04902 for Survey 5 on 64 township 13 N range 53 6th principal meridian. Contest alleges Hoy has abandoned the tract not resided or cultivated, and never improved it. claims will be confessed unless Hoy files under oath within twenty days after the fourth publication with proof of service on the contestant. Date of first publication July 11 1914 to August 1 1914.
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