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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
4
Nebraska ranks twenty eighth in population and rural per capita wealth reaches 2860 dollars, touted as the second highest in the nation. Support for removing the State University grows among students. The 1912 Nebraska state fair drew about 167000 attendees, with receipts over 104000 dollars and a balance above 22000 dollars.
When two more states ratify the federal constitutional amendment for a national income tax it becomes part of the organic law. Nebraska is listed among the fourteen states still to vote on it.
Nebraska will appoint a number of strictly fresh democratic Colonels to form Governor Morehead’s military staff. They will accompany him to Washington for the inauguration of the democratic president.
The Commoner newspaper gives generous attention to President-elect Wilson speeches and earns unqualified commendation for its editorial use of praise. The editor is described as knowing when and where to apply the salve of favorable remarks.
The article labels Norris as a Republican in the congressional directory but predicts he often votes with Democrats, suggesting today’s politician lacks gratitude and party loyalty in practice.
Omaha business leaders seek concessions from the Burlington railroad as promises are made to address grievances. The Burlington management appears to view Omaha as nonessential within the system, signaling a limited priority for the city.
The statement urges efficiency in public service over partisan politics in appointments. It argues the merit system will create an honorable record and meet broad public approval, despite disappointing many Democratic politicians who preferred patronage.
A Washington report credits President Taft with traveling about one hundred twenty-five thousand miles in four years. He has visited every state except Oklahoma and North Dakota, establishing unprecedented acquaintance with the public.
Farmers who voted Democratic should not complain if the party places meat and cattle on the free list. Leaders reportedly warned of consequences. Such a move would not boost domestic supply or benefit consumers.
The text describes a governor's son aiming to become a pugilist, hoping to gain a credible reputation. It condemns the governor's presidential campaign as staining the Johnson name and wishes success to the boy in pursuing the welterweight title, arguing a boxer’s honor is better than a disgraced politician's record.
California has issued 18 million dollars in bonds for road improvements while New York allocates 50 million and Maine 2 million. Other states show strong interest. the Nebraska legislature is urged to give early and earnest consideration to joining the program.
The Commoner notes Bryan is aware Clark holds unfriendly feelings yet dislikes public attention on the matter. It is seen as having limited immediate consequence but potential relevance to Bryan's political future as talk of the speaker's re election lingers.
President-elect Wilson calls for a government free of monopoly in all forms. He notes broad public opposition to monopolies but warns that vague statements are inadequate without a concrete policy plan to remove monopolistic features and address the serious problem.
Nebraska readers weigh the push to merge South Omaha and the Florence Benson and Dundee suburbs with Omaha. Proponents cite better police and fire protection and higher real estate values while opponents fear loss of municipal independence and local pride in South Omaha.
The Omaha World Herald urges Nebraskans in cities towns and farms to pursue strong internal development. It argues that state growth and prosperity in the next decade depend more on internal policy than on external exposure.
The article argues for rapid development of water power and a stronger home market for Nebraska farmers. It weighs private capital versus state-led development and urges legislature to find a practical, wise solution to boost industrial growth and prosperity through better producer consumer relations and infrastructure.
Nebraska readers should get thorough, broad publicity for proposed constitutional amendments via newspapers rather than pamphlets. Representative Stearns proposes pamphlets to county clerks, which would reduce newspaper ad revenue. The Telegrap h favors economical public spending but opposes this pamphlet plan as inadequate for informing voters.
John Johnson left for Scottsbluff to manage a hotel. Postmaster F. Nelson and his wife from Potter visited briefly last Wednesday. August Blome of Bancroft Nebr visited town Wednesday and then went to his brother Henry Brome’s home for a visit.
Will Goding of the north divide visited last Saturday to procure a coffin for neighbor Harry Courtright about sixty. The interment was held at a local burying ground.
Jt McIntosh, Kinley, and Clifton went to Lodgepole Wednesday night to witness the defeat of the Sidney Indians. Mrs. George Schroeder has returned from Washington for further health treatment. She was here last summer and received much benefit.
Lou Closman and his son Esbon returned Monday from a visit in Zanesville Ohio. He found the winter unusually mild, not only there but here as well.
Edward Quinn of northern Iowa stayed overnight with relatives the Quinns of the north divide while tending to property interests in the west.
A. B. Persinger spent Thursday in the city and expects to leave early next week for Tuscaloosa Alabama to visit his daughter Mrs. Searcy. He will then travel to Georgia to visit his friend John Adams for about two months.
Tom McCarty of Ravenna Nebraska has spent much of the week in town giving Fred Parks boxing practice for the Denver tournament on February 10. Parks won top amateur honors last year at the annual Firemen’s convention in North Platte, where McCarty defeated Arthur Hargis.
T E Quinn nearly faced serious harm Tuesday when hitching to attend the Byers-Ehmke wedding. While assisting his wife into the buggy, the team bolted. Mrs. Quinn leaped aside with the baby as Tom tripped, sustaining facial injuries before reaching the obstruction. The couple continued to the dance. Tom's battered face showed the ordeal.
Sealed proposals will be received by Village Clerk Leslie Neubauer in Sidney Nebraska until 4 p.m. February 28 1913 for Malin and Lateral Sewer System and disposal plant work with detailed pipe sizes manholes tanks and concrete. Engineer's estimate is 20720 with $1000 certified bid bond. plans available at Village Clerk or Grant Fulton Lincoln. bids may be rejected.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Sidney and William P Miles file a district court action against Sidney Todge Number Ninety One. The complaint seeks relief and alleges related claims in a civil matter pending in Sidney.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court to hear Sophia Lager administratrix final accounting for the estate of Charles Lager deceased. Hearing set for February 25 1913 at 10 a m with notice to interested parties by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four consecutive weeks. Judge Henry J. Gapen presiding.
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