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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1915
Page
4
The piece ponders how the ongoing European conflict will reshape global governance and morality, weighing monarchies against republics, while noting human nature and political resilience. It then extols the United States for preserving peace, avoiding war devastation, and achieving unmatched national wealth and resources, concluding with New Year wishes from The Telegram.
The piece argues June 7 1916 dates the Republican National Convention ahead of the Democratic gathering, signaling aggressive planning. It asserts Wilson’s likely renomination, stresses unity of reformist and conservative Republicans, and calls for a leader with proven principles and progressive awareness to restore national prosperity and security.
The congressional committee on post offices and post roads backs a bill to raise the postal savings bank limit from $800 to $1000. Officials say the change would strengthen property security and benefit both the government and depositors, with broad support and little expected opposition.
The director of the mint notes the United States owns about one fourth of the world’s gold. Economists dispute whether this is desirable. Some fear rising prices and speculation, while the director argues the current gold reserves will suffice for a long period and that no fear of consequences is justified.
With diplomatic ties to Mexico restored, attention focuses on Carranza as president. Will he honor constitutional pledges or pursue autocratic rule risking further upheaval? His opportunity is vast, and the path he chooses remains to be seen. The favorable note is the likely elimination of Villa, whose fate remains uncertain.
The outlook in Mexico is brighter than in years with Carranza urged to act honestly and fairly toward the people. If the government follows through, Mexico may enter a lengthy era of peace and prosperity.
A New York paper canvass of republican editors senators and representatives finds a large majority view the tariff question as the chief factor for next year's national election. Preparedness will be prominent, but most people feel restoring industrial activity and safeguarding domestic industries against foreign competition matters most for national welfare. We should prepare for security and promote prosperity.
Poem fragment quoting John Godfrey Saxe urges a graceful transition from the old year to the new with a plea to carry forward responsibilities. The verse emphasizes kindness and careful passage as a new chapter begins.
The text preserves a U S note to Austria warning Vienna not to allow a repeat of the Ancona sinking and implying consequences if it recurs. It also references Henry Ford, consumption, and a holiday reflection mentioning Sidney, Christmas, and a child’s sack of candy, in a reflective, non-specific tone.
The item notes Henry Ford’s quote about peace at any price and jokes about a full dress suit granting entry where brains won’t. It also mentions a woman who wrote fifteen Christmas letters and had a queer idea of merriment, reflecting era humor.
A young Sid ney boy with Italian inclinations wanders the city streets and stores. He carries a penny and negotiates purchases in Italian until a clerk finally assists after he says dam. The note reflects playful observations of a child’s independence and early Christmas shopping talk.
American relief commissioners report unprecedented philanthropy as thirteen steamers have sailed from US ports and by month’s end a shipload of supplies for every day will have entered or departed toward Belgium.
The Vienna Nest reports Baron Burian has begun drafting the Austrian reply to the second American note regarding the Ancona disaster. The answer is to be handed to the American ambassador in Vienna within the next few days.
Hon B K Bushee will run to succeed himself as senator from the district in the coming Republican primary. His home is Kimball but he has stayed in touch with river country conditions and earned strong support across the section. The paper notes his experience in the lower house and senate as a political asset valued by voters for the primaries and polls.
Miss Helen Keller says blind Americans obtain uncensored reports from London Paris Berlin and Vienna printed in shorthand Braille that censors cannot read. She notes these accounts reveal true sentiment of workers and their intolerable conditions, with hearts nearly breaking.
In St. Joseph Missouri a gambling house raid ended in gunfire. Skate Young of South Dakota was killed and John Luffy of Tulsa Oklahoma was probably fatally wounded when Dick Wade, seated at the card table, fired after Young drew a weapon. Wade fired from beneath the table with an automatic pistol.
Lord Alvansey, famed wit and bon vivant of historic England, demanded an apple tart daily. He paid a caterer 1000 dollars for a luncheon in a basket for a Thames boating party and, dining with a dozen men at a London club, enjoyed a gratis meal as the priciest dish. The fricassee cost 540 dollars, featuring 13 bird varieties totaling about 300 birds, including suipe, woodcocks, and pheasants.
A science note recalls Prof Winter-nortz of Vienna who found that general cold baths can raise active blood cells by up to one-fifth, strengthening the body's resisting power by rallying and mobilizing blood cells to defend the body continually.
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court Sheriff J W McDaniel advertises a creditors court judgment from 1915. The real estate of Genevieve Williams and Marian Moncrieff in section 8 township 15 north range 42 west is to be sold for cash on January 11 1916 at 10 am in Sidney Nebraska.
W P Miles filed on a Sunday in December 1915 a petition in Cheyenne County County Court seeking to adopt William T Collins son of Edward Collins and Eva M Collins. A hearing was set for January 11 1916 at the County Judge's office in Sidney Nebraska with all interested parties asked to attend and show cause why the petition should not be granted.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set for January 17, 1916 at 10 a.m. in the County Judge's office Sidney to probate the December 22, 1915 will of Daniel McAleese. Patrick McAleese petitions to prove the instrument as last will, executors Rev James McAleese and James J. McIntosh to be granted administration. Public notice via Sidney Telegraph three weeks prior is ordered.
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County county court to hear petition of C J Osborn for final settlement and discharge as executor of Oliver T Bewley deceased. Hearing set January 13 1915 at 9 a m. Notice to interested parties by publication in Sidney Telegraph for 3 weeks prior.
Creditors of Arthur T. Hiett deceased must present claims to the Executrix before the county judge in Cheyenne County Nebraska. Hearings are set February 21 1916 and June 15 1916 at 10 o clock a m. Six months to file claims. one year to settle from November 15 1915. Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before February 21 1916.
The Marshall County Court sets a hearing for December 14 1915 in the County Court Room to probate a foreign will of Lottie H. Rogers. Robert A. Barlow is named administrator with will annexed. Hearing ordered for January 10 1916 at 10 am with notice by three weekly Sidney Telegraph publications.
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