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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1913
Page
3
Broken Bow Nebraska August 13 Clan Shields charged with assault to do great bodily harm to Rev Joseph Slick at Arnold on June 8 was held to the next term of the district court in $400 bonds. Jealousy and alleged commentary by the minister are cited as the lead up to the alleged attack.
Washington officials report ongoing cordial relations between Huerta officials and John Lind as the United States refuses to move from its initial stance that no regime can be recognized without a constitutional election. Debate grows over possible emergency measures, with Wilson opposing large troop movements while some officials push precautionary plans. A proposed vote of confidence in Wilson’s Mexican policy failed in Democratic caucus, not seen as signaling distrust.
Rainfall offered limited relief to crops in Missouri and Kansas. Farmland in St Joseph district saw pastures freshen and late corn revive, while southwestern Missouri received excellent rains. Pittsburg and southeastern Kansas reported little relief, with hot sun looming and soils still dry. Weather observers warned of continued high temperatures around 100 in most of Kansas and ongoing drought strain on water supplies.
Lieutenant Governor Glynn holds the lawful New York governorship pending impeachment outcomes. An official opinion says the assembly was within its rights to pursue impeachment at an extraordinary session. Sulzer refused Glynn's demand for surrender of the executive chamber and records, with a proposal by Sulzer's camp to resolve the dispute in court. In St Paul, women as insurance risks dominate debate at the American Life Insurance meeting, with no consensus reached.
Washington reports George D. Horning a Washington pawnbroker tells the house lobby committee the total slush fund raised to defeat the federal loan shark bill nears $12,000. Three pawnbrokers contributed $3,750 and he raised about $8,000 from mortgage men in and out of Washington.
Food Commissioner Starman acts under pure food laws after complaints from Ashland bridge camp boarders. Inspector finds unfit fruit and meat, unsanitary waste disposal and refrigeration, orders condemnation and destruction of much food, with legal steps likely today.
Omaha hosts forty one business leaders for the opening meeting to back a farm demonstrator program. A five member committee will select fifteen to organize and elect officers. W P Spillman of the Department of Agriculture notes the federal government funds fourteen thousand dollars annually per county agent with 189 agents active in the west and northwest and no failures on record.
Auditor Howard refuses to issue warrants on vouchers signed by the new insurance commissioner L G Brian leaving department staff to work without pay and incur expenses. He argues issuing warrants would recognize the rights of the new insurance board while he seeks a court rehearing of the case in which the department was taken from him, contending the last legislature's law is unconstitutional.
Lincoln August 21 George Menegh of Douglas county refused to answer letters from the railway commission and the commission dismissed the complaint about Northwestern stock yards at DeBolt Place. Several hearings are postponed with dates announced later. The York county phone difficulty will be aired September 11 and Cass county citizens Missouri Pacific train service complaint will be heard September 19. Leigh depot complaint by Charles Kuhle will be addressed September 17.
Omaha on August 21 reports twelve hundred state militiamen broke camp at Waterloo after three days of heavy drilling marching ninety miles and a sham battle. Adjutant General Hall and staff saw the guardsmen depart by six special trains, with commanding officers commending their performance and spirit of the work.
Plainfield New Jersey resident Mrs G Stengle reports chronic stomach upset eased after using Chamberlain s Tablets. She says after reading testimonial letters she tried the remedy and has taken nearly three fourths of a package with improved appetite and tolerance for most foods. Advertisement field.
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