Sidney Telegraph Saturday Publication Note
The Sidney Celegraph is published every Saturday by A Gapen.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1912
Page
4
The Sidney Celegraph is published every Saturday by A Gapen.
The piece critiques Bryan and Wilson in a Nebraska context, noting Bryan's fading influence and Wilson's political challenges. It references Senator Norris Brown and Taft administration achievements, hints at editorial dynamics with Harvey, and endorses the Pure Grain and Seed Growers' association as advancing Nebraska agriculture with strong seed standards.
B K Bushee of Kimball is favorably mentioned as a Republican candidate for state senator from the 27th District. He has served two terms as a representative and would bring valuable experience to the district. His assignment to key committees includes Appropriation, Finance, Ways and Means, Irrigation and Public Lands. He is commended for work on irrigation measures and the reapportionment bill.
Correspondence shows John O. Yeiser proposing Norris be named as a Roosevelt delegate, which Norris rejects in favor of La Follette. He suggests Roosevelt followers back La Follette delegates with a contingency for a Roosevelt nomination if needed. Roosevelt backer rejects the plan, sparking factional split favorable to Taft supporters amid antitrust trial optimism.
The article argues Rep Rai ney’s Panama resolution lacks merit while defending the U S action in recognizing Panama and maintaining canal strip control. It asserts the Panamanian revolt against Colombia was justified and warns against Colombian reparations claims, suggesting arbitration if needed. The piece emphasizes commerce benefits and U S future control.
Government findings show the packers' combination violates the Sherman act with the creation of the National Packing Company suppressing competition and fixing prices. Independent packers were absorbed, several closed, and price control demonstrated by government margin sheets.
Washington correspondents report Senator La Follette does not expect the nomination. Friends want him but victory seems unlikely. Supporters aim to shape the GOP platform to oppose reactionaries and endorse La Follette measures as far as the convention will permit. The movement loses ground as it fails to persuade the broader public.
The Hastings asylum reports a small-pox outbreak while the Nebraska Federation of Womans Clubs meets in Omaha. Army posts at Robinson Onsha and Crook Nebraska are slated for abandonment as ground-bog issues persist.
Gov Aldrich supports a rigorous marriage restriction bill to deny licenses to the mentally incompetent and physically unsound. Will Maupin notes Nebraska’s upcoming anniversaries and urges a state expo to showcase progress. Bridgeport endures a major fire Friday. damages estimated at 25000 with insurers covering some losses. several buildings and businesses listed as burned or damaged.
Irrigation projects in the valley advance as spring approaches. H C McNew of Julesburg plans a 15000 acre irrigation district to be watered by a pump system. A G Newmxon aims to install a near town east of the grove using a pond to supply water with a 32 horsepower engine pumping 4000 gallons a minute. Others wait to observe outcomes before committing. The Lodge Pole plants await spring testing due to winter.
Indications point to a new modern hotel in Sidney once sewer assurances are provided. City officials await confirmed sewer plans before construction can begin.
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