Ambition to reach the United States Senate hinted by Secretary Bryan
The Sidney Telegraph notes Secretary Bryan’s remark that from boyhood he aspired to sit in the Senate, suggesting a possible future run if senators are elected by popular vote. It lauds the ambition and notes his lecturing would not be affected. The piece also reports 1912 farm stock value rising by 443,758,000 to over 5.5 trillion dollars, per Orange Judd Farmer, representing a surge in an industry key to the economy.
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Bryan
United States Senate
Senate
Orange Judd
Convicts Finish Road Work at Illinois Penitentiary
Last September a group of forty five convicts at the Illinois state penitentiary were placed on road work on their honor. They completed eight hours daily since starting, with all but one making good and work judged highly satisfactory. The test is described as a success and officials’ confidence justified. The convicts themselves were pleased with the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Penitentiary
German unfriendly stance toward United States worries observers
Newspaper correspondence from Berlin notes growing German hostility toward the United States. Distrust of Wilsons Mexican policy and disfavor toward the Monroe Doctrine are cited. While Britain and France may oppose the watchful waiting policy, their stance could shift if Germany persists in its unfriendly posture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Wilson
England
France
Southern dominance in federal government gains support
The passage argues the South now controls national affairs with a cabinet majority and strong congressional sway. It cites tariff favors for Southern interests and quotes Representative John A Moon of Tennessee asserting the 1912 election meant all federal jobs should go to Democrats, reflecting Southern power and spoils politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
John A. Moon
Tennessee
House
Moon
Spoils Seekers Driven by Dream of Power in 1912 Echoes
The text argues that spoil seekers ignore past voting realities in 1912 and remain focused on grabbing spoils. It notes strong indications they will succeed, despite the party lacking a majority of the popular vote then and being in the minority now.
Urgent need for statesmanship in Washington diplomacy
The article argues that U S foreign relations are far from satisfactory with multiple delicate issues demanding intelligent handling. It notes potential danger from Mexico Japan Panama tolls and European reactions, urging the President and State Department to pursue peaceful honorable settlements despite domestic distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Huerta
Mexico
Japan
United States
Panama
Great Britain
Wilson
Government ownership push gains traction in senate debate
Iowa Senator Kenyon urges federal study of rail nationalization citing potential savings of over 400 million dollars annually. He references data from Railway Age Gazette showing mixed results abroad, including France Austria Italy and Canada with doubts about profitability and political dimensions shaping the discussion.
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United States
Kenyon
Iowa
Senate
Railway Age
France
Italy
Austria
Intercolonial
Dominion of Canada
Switzerland
Railroads Support Regulation Over National Ownership
Senator Kenyon warns that a large political class could perpetuate any administration. Railroads favor regulation rather than government ownership, hoping to avoid nationalizing their vast properties. The public seeks efficiency and fair railroad treatment without bearing new burdens.
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Kenyon
Rural School Deficiencies Highlighted by Federal Bulletin
A federal bulletin exposes rural illiteracy twice urban rates and shows native born children of native parents fare worse than those with foreign parents due to rural education access. It details 226000 one teacher schools many log buildings, 60 percent rural enrollment but only 11 percent attendance, with crude facilities especially in the South and ongoing federal study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Bureau of Education
America
Congress
Bureau of Education
Bureau
Woman Dies at 110 Ties Flirt Life to Study
Mrs. Nora Silliver of New York died last week at 110. She was said to be hearty upon retiring but died in her sleep. Described as a beautiful, fascinating woman and an inveterate flirt until the last half century, she later turned to study. The piece ends with a social lesson for schoolgirls about flirting and time.
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Nora Silliver
New York
Silence or Confrontation After Provocation
The text weighs tough versus soft responses after an attack. It suggests waiting to recover, then confronting the aggressor face to face. It argues that calm silence may prevent a lasting peace and that the attacker might seek apology if properly challenged. It warns soft answers may invite repeated provocation.
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Wrath
A Poem Met Its Match with a Winter Weather Spell
The piece describes a playful spring poem inspired by warm weather, which failed as an arctic cold snap hit. It notes five a m verses added, then a rapid fall in temperatures from noon Thursday to Friday morning, with readings from zero to twenty-one below and back to near zero by Friday. The speaker jokes whether readers preferred the spell of weather to the poem.
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Maupin
Mercury
Dad Boreas
Senator Bushee Returns From Jincolon Meeting
Senator Bushee returned Sunday from Jincolon where he helped lead a procedure committee to modernize legislative practices. The aim is to reduce costs and waste by curbing idle lawmakers while increasing productive output for taxpayers. The Legislative League, led by Bushee, will convene next month at Lincoln’s Kimball Observer.
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Bushee
Jincolon
Legislative League
Sen
Lincoln
Kimball Observer
Potter Courtesy Note for Miss Cromnover’s Service
The Potter Review thanks its Sidney Telegraph correspondent Miss Cromnover for many years of faithful service. Her timely Potter items have advanced the town and the paper, written with dedication and reliability, and readers join in best wishes for her continued writings.
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Potter
Sidney Telegraph
Cromnover
Potter Review
Lincoln Treasurers See Cash Rise and Warrants Fall
Lincoln Feb 4 The state treasurer reports a cash balance improvement for the last tenth rising by 86 181 33 from the prior month while receipts for January reached 1 193 837 2 % and disbursements 51 44 % The decline in outstanding warrants to a lower level in months reflects county treasurers settlements and improved liquidity Cash on hand totals 2 676 85 on deposit 744 206 43 and general fund warrants 14 767 74.
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Lincoln
Order of hearing on original probate of will
In Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court on January 23 1914 Judge Henry E Gapen set February 17 1914 at 10 am for hearing Marie Ornbergs petition to probate Albert Burk deceaseds will assign John Johnson as executor notice to interested parties by publication in Sid ney Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing.
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State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Henry E. Gapen
Albert Burk
Marie Ornberg
John Johnson
Sidney Telegraph
Henry FE Gapen
Seal
Mary
B. Stewitts
Maid County
Estimate of County Expenses for 1914 Cheyenne Nebraska
At the Cheyenne County Board meeting held January 13 1914 the estimated total for General Fund expenses was set at 20000 for running the county and courts including salaries and office costs. Bridges and road work were budgeted at 6000 and 8000 respectively. An Old Soldier's Relief Fund of 300 was also approved. Dated January 19 1914, H. T. Doran, County Clerk.
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Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Court House
Old Soldier's Relief Fund
H. T. Doran
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
Nebraska Cheyenne County in the matter of the estate of Iians Cronberg deceased signs a petition by B A Jones for final settlement and discharge. Hearing set for February 20 1914 at 10 am at the County Court with notice to interested parties by four successive weeks.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Henry E. Gapen
Iians Cronberg
B. A. Jones
Sidney Telegraph
Henry E Gapen
Seal County
Notice for Publicacion 1914 Land Claim in Nebraska
Zeb dee Gustin of Dalton Nebraska filed intent to prove ownership of his homestead entry No 049233 in section 6 township 15 N range 49 W 6th P M before W U S Commissioner Joseph Oberfelder Sidney Nebraska on March 26 1914. Witnesses include William Schwartz Benjamin Walker George Bewley and George Ruhter. J Evans Register.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Nebraska
Zebdee Gustin
Dalton
Jorney
Township 15
Range 49
6Th Principal Meridian
Joseph Oberfelder
WU. S
Sidney
Wiliam Schwartz
Benjamin Walker
George Bewley
George Ruhter
U.S. Land Office
North Plane
Edward Collins
John Connelly
William J Nollette
Laura
Colo
Josie M. Lipska
Carl Mahr
Neb
J. BE. Evans
Register
Joste M . Lipska
Laura, Colo
William J. Nollette
Cole Edward Collins
J. E. Evans
Roy McDonnell
Crook, Colo
P. m
Sterling
James R. Sullivan
Benjamin Barber
Roy G. Simpson
John Louderback
Crook
Colo J. BE. Evans
Notice of Sheriff Sale Cheyenne County Nebraska 1914
By order of the Cheyenne County District Court I sheriff J W McDaniel will sell at 10 a m February 24 1914 in Sidney Nebraska the northwest quarter of section 10 township 16 range 49 west of the 6th p m to satisfy an $1812.12 judgment with costs against Lincoln G Simon Tyrone E Simon and Anna Thompson. Sale is to the highest bidder for cash in front of the courthouse building where the last term of court was held. Dated January 23 1914.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Frank Koehler
Lincoln G. Simon
Tyrone E. Simon
Anna Thompson
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F. A. Gapen
Treasur
Western Drug Co
Ormerly Laune’s Pharmacy
Claude McGowan
W. E. Swatzlander
Prop
Scanlon
Sidney, Neb
EGAL
J. & Evans, Register
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