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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1914
Page
9
The Sidney Telegraph notes that business branches influence policy, shaping Mr. Wilson’s view on enforcing laws. It argues for heed to established economic principles and urges the national administration and Congress to avoid actions that could worsen current conditions during a time of extraordinary national possibilities.
The Democratic National Committee leader warns that European war horrors may boost Democratic gains while a peaceful Mexican solution is urged. The piece notes no war with Mexico yet cautions danger remains and stresses the need for a robust American merchant marine as grain exporters face delays and ships to move cargo are scarce.
The year's record immigration to the United States tops 1,355,000, largely unskilled laborers facing competition with the unemployed. Critics question the Colombia treaty and Secretary Bryan's stance, arguing the proposed $75,000,000 concession lacks justification and would humiliate the nation. The piece notes U.S. wealth and revenue comparisons amid debate.
President Wilson told wholesale groups he is not running amuck but aims to end suspicion by enacting laws reflecting the community moral judgment. The remark signals a shift toward addressing distrust in business and defends the administration’s regulatory program as necessary reform despite protests from financial, industrial, and commercial interests. He acknowledged that pushy, hastily drafted measures risk aggravating conditions requiring reform.
An analysis notes Europe’s current mobilization surpasses Caesar, Alexander, and Napoleon. It cites 6.956 million in Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, and Serbia versus 5.32 million in Germany and Austria Hungary. It warns of immense destruction, industrial loss, and home desolation from a global conflict.
North Platte Tribune notes Postoffice Inspector Booker moves from the North Platte Distrite to the Hastings district. Inspector R J Stockmeier from western Kansas will assume duties next week in North Platte with an office in the federal building. A local mayoral race anecdote ends with a physician claiming wide local practice and unexpectedly sweeping votes.
The Oshkosh Herald endorses Senator Bushee of the thirty fourth district for renomination and reelection citing an excellent legislative record and tireless Western Nebraska advocacy. The Casper Tribune urges practical boosters who pay taxes and build homes, praising responsible citizenship over flashy promises.
Ballot Secretary of State waits as certification of nonpartisan judicial names begins after filing period ends. Five candidates appear for chief justice: Harrison C. Palmer, Marnoah B. Reese, Francis A. Brogan, George J. Hunt, and Conrad Hollenbeck.
A collage of quotations on suffrage, politics, and society. References to women in power, Wilhelmina, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, and Zora the buffalo trainer hint at contemporary currents. The piece notes wartime attitudes, cross cultural quirks, and cautions about friendship and enemies amid global conflict. It also mentions two American tourists, Jacob Mayer and John Seifer, detained in Germany.
Omaha banks expect to receive $100,000 from the federal treasury for crop moving purposes within a week or two. No new changes occurred on the currency issue under the Vreeland Aldrich bill, and bankers have paused discussion, believing the crop moving loan will suffice shortly.
Rev EE J Renmann, Catholic priest at Prairie Center near Kearney Nebraska, leaves today with his regiment to serve in Germany. He has been in the district about five years and was previously stationed at Sidney.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the County Court adjures all creditors of Gustav Brote deceased to meet the administrator for presenting claims, examination and allowance. Hearings set for November 1st and December 15th, with six months to file claims from August 15th 1914. Publication in Sidner Telegraph for four weeks prior to November 15th 1914. Henry E. Gapen, County Clerk.
German forces conduct cautious offensives around Hesbaye as Austrian and Russian clashes yield little. Goeben and Breslau seek refuge, while British and French ships pursue. Russia mobilizes, Bulgaria fortifies, and France expands in Alsace. Liege occupied, Brussels guarded, and Belgian ports bombarded as Austrians press Belgrade. British landings at Ostend Calais Dunkirk. 20,000 cross channel toward Namur. Italy warned over neutrality. Emperor William calls all able-bodied men to arms as Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.
A constitutional amendment seeks to fix term lengths for the governor and other executive officers in Nebraska. It sets two year terms beginning in January after election and outlines salaries for the governor and other offices including the lieutenant governor and attorney general. The measure specifies election timing and states that fees must be paid into the state treasury in advance.
Secretary Addison Wait certifies a proposed Nebraska Constitution amendment as a true copy of the enrolled bill, submitted to voters for adoption or rejection at the general election on November 3, 1914. The document bears the state seal and date lines from March 23, 1914.
A 1914 sheriff's sale notice outlines an order of sale from Cheyenne County Nebraska court. Judgment in favor of Charles R. Sherman against Ralph S Roberts Elizabeth Roberts Alphon Mendenhall and others for 1079.17 plus costs. Property described as Section 23 Township 14 North Range 48 West to be sold September 2, 1914, at the courthouse in Sidney Nebraska for cash to the highest bidder. Public attendance and appearance required.
The State of Nebraska Chesrenne Counts 5 At a County Court held at the Cour t Court Ferm in and for sahk Courts July 21th A Trists Present Henry ER Gapen County Juds in the matter of the estate of Milton Ahrens deceased Qn reading and fling the petition of Julia Ahrens praying a final settlement and alowance of her final account fled on the 23rd day of July 912 and for her discharge as such administracrix ordered That August S is A OD iSt4 at 10 o'clock 2 mi is assigned for hearing said petition when all persons interested im said matter may appear at a County Court to be held frame for said County and show cause why the prayer of the petitioner should most be granted and that notice of the penden cy of said petition and the hearings thereof be given to all persons inter ested in said matter by publishing a copy of this offer in the Sidner Telegraph a weekly newspaper printa in said County for four successive weeks prior to said day of hearings A true copy HENRY EL GAPEN Seat County Judge
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