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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1906
Page
2
A notice from November 6 1906 announces the cast for state officers and the constitutional amendment to create an elective State Railway Commission of three members. The document records voters’ choices and outlines the proposed commission structure.
In Hastings Nebraska hog cholera devastates Adams county herds causing higher butcher stock prices and scarcer supply. Turkeys fetch 20 to 22 cents per pound as farmers withhold birds for holiday demand, worsening living costs for workers and farm receipts.
Five year old daughter of farmer Fred Luombe of Pierce township died after a bonfire starter ignited her dress. An older sister alerted the mother, who extinguished the fire, but the child burned severely and died shortly after being brought indoors.
Aldrich a Butler county state senator says he will push a bill to grant the railroad commission full authority over the rail business. He favors hiring an experienced railroad secretary, with W S Whitten of the Lincoln Commercial club named as a candidate but his $2,500 annual pay may deter him.
Ashland reports the death of Father C P Hackney aged elder Mason and longtime Methodist Episcopal minister. He passed peacefully at home after a long life of service, described as the oldest living Mason in Nebraska and possibly the oldest Methodist Episcopal minister in the United States.
In Tekamah district court a verdict favored the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway in the suit by John Thomas for 1999.99 dollars for injuries from June 39. Thomas led a team across the track, failed to hear the approaching train, and was struck when he attempted to back away. one horse died, Thomas broke a leg and sustained other bruises.
Carroll man Matt Jones searches for his daughter who left home last Saturday. She was seen in Emerson where Hubbard, former Carroll drugstore owner now in Denver, met her. Authorities notified. Hubbard and Migs Jones believed in Denver. Hubbard’s wife and child stay with his brother here while he scouts a new business location.
Humboldt reports the local building and loan association will not accept further subscriptions for investment stock as current payments on dues are expected to fund all local loans. The organization remains prosperous and has supported multiple city building projects.
Lincoln police statistics show about 500 chronic drug users in the city many of whom are violent and require constant surveillance. Officials consider a law to curb free sale of cocaine morphine and raw opium.
North Platte reports 20 year old Fred Wilson shot in left leg by stray 32 calibre revolver bullet during a quarrel. Wound not considered dangerous. Suspect identified as T. B. Clover.
Beatrice report states the Rock Island company paid the 1906 taxes due in Gage County totaling 9479.92 dollars.
Dr. J T Hay superintendent of the Lincoln hospital for the insane surveys 250 patients treated since the dipsomaniac law. Early replies show some permanent cures while others report relapse. He urges keeping patients in hospital at least a year after withdrawal to strengthen resolve and reduce temptation.
Fremont reports farmer John Hanson of Argo Burt county was killed when his team bolted on a hill east of town. Hanson, 45, widower, was driving the first load of lumber with his son aboard. both wheels passed over him and his head was crushed.
County papers publishing the constitutional amendment notice filed vouchers with the secretary of state totaling 52.50 dollars. An extra 2.50 dollars covered the additional week of publication. No charge was made for extra editions.
BURCHARD The village along the south line of the B M is in the midst of a religious awakening unlike any in its past history as described by residents and local clergy.
Lincoln reports a growing issue of cash funds at state institutions created without legal authority. Funds come from state property sales and remain outside the state treasury. Governors or the board of public lands and buildings have allowed the practice, which is expanding and may prompt the governor to respond in the inaugural message.
Lincoln dispatch reports railroads plan to sue to block the amendment creating a railway commission. They would seek an injunction to stop the legislature’s canvass and vote counting, arguing that adopting a constitutional amendment by counting every straight party vote is illegal.
A team of horses belonging to Joe Balderson was stolen from in front of a Burlington avenue blacksmith shop. Sheriff deputies in nearly every county have been notified and search efforts continue with no trace yet.
The fifth annual winter corn show by the Nebraska Corn Improvers' association will be held in Lincoln on January 14 and 15, 1907. All corn growers are urged to participate. exhibits consist of twenty ears with ten judged. After the event, prize corn will be auctioned for the association’s benefit. Last year first prize brought $40, equivalent to $100 per bushel, a record seed-corn price. Numerous prizes will be offered.
The Methodist church to be built in Plainview at 11000 dollars. Hitchcock won Douglas county by 16 votes and district majority 508. Howard county youth George Neill Erickson drowned skating on Oak creek. Weeping Water man Alexander Patterson hurt when wagon rolled over him. A bill may shift supreme court appointment power from the court to the governor. Hastings Chautauqua success to grow next season. J P Dolliver of Iowa spoke in York at York college event. Beatrice man Paul Witzki arrested for sending offensive mail. Burlington tax agent paid 8996 dollars with 4043 dollars unpaid. three-year total 12101 dollars. Senate and house rooms not to be papered before session. contract voided. An unknown man in Alliance died by self-administered morphine. no ID, tattoo on arm. Union Pacific Train 11 struck a horse and buggy near Millard. both occupants bruised, horse killed. State Treasurer Mortensen urges action against Lee Broom and Duster for convict-labor contract irregularities and quarterly settlements.
Officials in Germany voice doubts about the duration of good times amid cautious signs of a slower economy. Analysts note potential risks to growth and consumer confidence as policymakers weigh future steps.
Berlin banks and manufacturers warn the boom may be exhausted as high money costs, elevated prices, and wage pressures curb speculative gains. Despite strong company reports and dividends, private investors stay aloof while coal and iron orders strain foreign supply and production remains at capacity.
Andrew Carnegie offered Baltimore $500,000 for twenty new Enoch Pratt free library branches. The deal requires the city to supply sites and maintain free libraries at no less than ten percent of each building’s cost.
Private but authoritative reports from Rome dispute the rumor that Count Witte may become Russian finance minister. Dispatches say conservatives oppose Witte so strongly that an assassination attempt could not be ruled out.
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