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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1912
Page
5
Nebraska voters are asked to approve a joint resolution proposing amendments to sections of the state constitution to enable initiative and referendum. The measure outlines referendum procedures, signature thresholds, and nonpartisan ballot presentation for public votes on proposed laws and constitutional changes.
Legal advertisements outline a proposed constitutional amendment to create a Board of Commissioners of State Institutions. The measure, submitted for the November 1912 general election, details board powers, appointment, term lengths, and governance over state penal and care institutions. Addison West, Secretary of State, certifies the measure for voter approved or rejected.
A historical OCR fragment references a formal election proclamation dated May 20 in a year 1072 in the State of Netroska with archaic language. The document names Andison Watt and mentions the Great Seal and public offices, reflecting a ceremonial record of a gubernatorial or territorial appointment.
Official copy of proposed amendment to Nebraska constitution to restructure Supreme Court elections and general election timing. Sets new term lengths and rotation for chief justice, with elections every six years and a chief justice designated from expired-term judges. Includes amended Sections 6 and 14 and general election timing details. Approved April 7, 1911, certified by Secretary of State Addison Walt.
The document announces Proposed Constitutional Amendment No Five to Nebraska Nebraskas constitution. It sets forth the process for submitting an amendment allowing cities with over five thousand inhabitants to frame their own city charters, including election timing, certification, publication, and contingencies if a charter is rejected, with legal formalities and dates cited. The text details certification by the secretary of state and publication in official papers, plus conditions on tax provisions and amendment procedures.
State board cut the levy by 1 mill lowering total state tax from last year by 167 620 48 across counties. University funds rise by 47 701 75 and state aid bridges gain 9 450 36 while many counties see tax relief. Tecumseh assessor Coffey complains of higher land valuations impacting mortgaged lands and Secretary Seymour explains the mortgage interest remains unchanged.
In Omaha on August 22 Charles J. Johnson, 1513 North Eighteenth Street, was fatally shot in the head by his wife after a quarrel. Johnson died about two hours later. Mrs Johnson was arrested and admitted shooting in self defense. Her clothes were torn and bloody and her hair matted with blood from a back head wound.
Week ending August 17, 1912 the Sidney office lists unclaimed letters. Names include Roy Laird Francis R Brunner Maud Jetmore Lola Milas Hathaway Ellen Landis Mittlestadt Lloyd Grab Donald Dow Faye Brown W E Reed Snyder Smith Starr Snyder Wright Parner Litt Keogh Jenkins Kettett Carrier Beaston Crowley Erwin Killham McKee Mys Butterfield Rich Lenski McLean Eyerly Young Grammer Rumery Brown Chambers Lewis Leeknas Miler Mayers Pete Louder and others. postmaster John McIntosh.
Heavy rainfall drenched nearly all Nebraska towns and rail reports indicate no area remains dry. Grain experts say corn may require sun to reach a record harvest this year, as fields show widespread moisture but potential need for warm weather to finish growth.
Dr Kern, Hastings asylum superintendent, said at the state house that Bertha Liebbecke known as fainting Bertha escaped the asylum the day before but was captured by a policeman downtown. She has been a well behaved resident aside from multiple escape attempts.
Lee McCoy, a convict, rose from Holt County to Lancaster County District Court seeking to annul his sentence of one to seven years for cattle stealing, arguing the grand jury that indicted him did not hold a legal sitting.
Local ad promotes Rexall Liver Salts as a digestion aid with a money back guarantee from Sidney Drug Co Rexall Store urging readers to try the product and seek refunds if not satisfied.
Beatrice Nebraska August 22 John Schwartz a rural mail carrier from Virginia was likely fatally injured when struck by a Rock Island train while attempting to cross the tracks He suffered a fractured skull and two broken legs and was brought to a local hospital for treatment
Vice President James S. Sherman received formal notification at his Utica home that he is again the Republican national convention choice. Sherman said the distinction was not sought but felt as a mandate to obey. Senator George Sutherland delivered the speech of notification.
Governor Aldrich issues an open letter to Democratic candidate John H. Morehead inviting a stump debate on issues from the late legislative session and political questions. The governor makes numerous accusations against his opponent.
The one year old son of John Menenga, a Hastings farmer, was instantly killed when he fell under the wheel of a wagon loaded with wheat driven by his father. The child was trying to climb onto the wagon, unseen by his father.
Upland Nebraska August 22 Arthur Edridge superintendent of laborers for the Cole Brothers circus was bound over to the grand jury by a justice of the peace on a charge of murdering Sam Parker another circus employee.
Indianapolis August 21 Governor Thomas R Marshall was officially notified that he will be the running mate of Governor Woodrow Wilson at the head of the Democratic national ticket in the coming campaign Judge Alton B Parker of New York who was the parties presidential candidate in 1904 delivered the notification.
Cheyenne August 22 Republicans likely renominated Senator Warren and Representative Mondell with John B Kendricks as Senate candidate and P Fahey as Democratic congressman nominee chosen in the primary.
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