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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1912
Page
5
A transcription of a historical Nebraska initiative proposes amending the state constitution to establish direct legislation via initiative and referendum, detailing sections on petition thresholds, submission timing, governor veto limits, and ballot wording for the 1912 election. It outlines how petitions are counted, the roles of the Secretary of State, and the process for public vote and certification.
A joint resolution to amend sections of Article five of the Nebraska Constitution creating a Board of Commissioners of State Institutions. The Governor would appoint three directors, with two from different parties, serving five to ten year terms. The board would govern soldiers homes, institutes for the blind and deaf, industrial schools, and other state institutions, with appointments and powers transferring from the Governor and Board of Public Lands and Buildings effective 1913. The measure votes on November 6, 1912, on a ballot asking for or against the amendment. Addison Watt, Secretary of State, certifies the proposal and its submission to voters.
The text records a formal state document dated May 20 in the year 1926. It cites Addison Wait as Secretary of State and references official sentiments and titles within the state administration.
A joint resolution proposes amendments to sections of articles six and sixteen of the Nebraska constitution. It outlines elections for Supreme Court judges and a chief justice, sets term lengths, and provides for holding over incumbents until successors are elected. Also details general election timing and ballot wording.
The measure amends the Nebraska constitution to permit cities over five thousand inhabitants to frame their own charters. It outlines election timing, charter conventions, submission to voters, and safeguards on state taxes. If approved, a city charter or amendment remains in force until replaced by a new charter or amendment.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court session on August 2 1912 considers Leroy Martin's petition to probate a copy of Lyman J Waite's will from Illinois. The hearing is set for August 22 1912 at 10 a m with notice by publication in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks.
The state board completed coal contracts worth 106,009 for state institutions including the state house and governor’s mansion. Some facilities await tests before purchase. Union Coal of Lincoln supplies most, with others from Coal Hill Omaha and White Breast Lincoln for Hastings. The railway commission allows a reduced fare trial between Lincoln and Bethany for an interurban line, and a new bridge plan under Burlington rules. A wild west show will come to Lincoln’s state fair, and Hall opposes bonds for a big railroad issue pending valuation.
Esther Matsen in American City argues that biblical progress begins with a garden and ends with a holy city and urges backing global efforts to build better urban spaces on earth citing Phillips Brooks. If alive, Brooks would likely rephrase to say progress starts with a garden and culminates in a garden city.
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