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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
4
C C Nelson of Sidney declares for County Commissioner Second District in Cheyenne county with a pledge of economical businesslike governance. He says his candidacy is independent of any clique or faction and he is in the race to stay and win, dated July 29 1896.
Mr. Scott, West Virginia Republican National Committeeman, outlines campaign plans and argues debate on money policy will boost McKinley and Hobart in November. He warns silver or paper money lacks gold backing and would fall to bullion value without collateral. He says revenue from customs duties could end gold demand, revive industry, and aid farmers facing hard times.
The article rails against free silver and advocates a Republican victory in the November election. It argues the boosters’ plan would boost railroads, attract foreign investments, and improve the national economy, claiming confidence, tariff reform, and honest money will end hard times. It critiques Governor Holcomb, Chief Templar Jones, and A. E. Cady, contrasting silver and gold standards and noting labor and mining impacts. It mentions a planned Trans Mississippi exposition in Omaha for 1898.
The Omaha Bee urges nationwide publicity for the Nebraska exposition project. It pledges substantial support including a 25 cent newspaper subscription to mail to friends nationwide through January 1, 1897, aiming to boost interest and attendance statewide and beyond. Orders go to The Weekly Bee, Omaha, Nebraska.
The Union Public announces low ticket rates for the Nebraska State Fair Carnival of the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha with events on August 27 and September 5. For details contact agent E. R. Briesch.
James J. McIntosh plaintiff files foreclosure suit in the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska against non resident defendants Jano Kahmann and Eldina Kahmann. The petition seeks to foreclose a mortgage dated November 13 1892 on the northeast quarter of section 30 township 16 north range 47 west and the related promissory note for 2100 dollars with 10 percent interest, and requests a decree and sale if unpaid. Answer required by October 5 1906.
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