The Sidney Telegraph Publication Details
The Sidney Telegraph is published every Saturday by A. Gapen and entered at the Sidney post office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1912
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph is published every Saturday by A. Gapen and entered at the Sidney post office as second class mail matter.
The article discusses home stead law reforms proposed by the president and Secretary Fisher to speed public land settlement, notes optimism for Nebraska boomer musters in Congress, and reports on Richard L. Metcalf prospects for governor with Bryan ties. It also mentions Louis D. Brandeis touring Nebraska in La Follette support and argues against outside influence.
The United States Senate has long been viewed as a graveyard for presidential ambitions. Only John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson reached the presidency after Senate service, while Garfield was elected but never qualified. It questions if Will C. Fullette or Cummins can depart this pattern, noting its improbability.
The article argues the cost of living is a worldwide concern and supports a presidential proposal for a global inquiry. It notes price controls and combinations as explanations but points out rising costs even where controls are weak, questioning the practical value yet suggesting the inquiry could reveal abnormal economic conditions needing remedy.
The piece contrasts 1864 opposition to Lincoln with public support for his performance during war. It then parallels Taft, noting partisan critics and public trust, arguing voters will judge faithfully by merit when due. It emphasizes faith in leaders who uphold union preservation and national duties.
The April 19 primary narrows filing to March 19, leaving little time for aspirants. Only three county offices are at stake this year, including county attorney Robert W. Devoe, who is expected to win re election. County Commissioner L R Barlow seeks re election, while Jonbn Daugherty has served as county assessor though term limits allow only one term.
Governor Woodrow Wilson argued that democracy supports business and that Democratic success historically harms business. He warned that fear of a Democratic victory depresses industrial confidence and that the Democratic Party pursues free trade, jeopardizing American industry.
Four to six state governors meet in Chicago this day to discuss the Roosevelt boom. The gathering aims to gauge whether the former president truly seeks the nomination or is merely testing his popularity.
Petition circulating for Sexturp County Commissioner L R Brott as primary candidate. A pioneer alfalfa grower, he promotes dry cultivation, urges Western Nebraska farms improvement, and would back a network of small experimental farms across western counties. His district leans Republican, but a Brott bid could challenge the frontrunner.
Vice President Sherman predicts renomination and re election for President Tate. He quips the Republican party wins in November not February, a remark regarded as epigrammatic and likely to gain salience as the campaign unfolds.
Lincoln Feb 8 Governor Chester H. Aldrich says Republicans should unite to back Theodore Roosevelt. Once a La Follette supporter, Aldrich now defends Roosevelt to end campaign unrest. He argues Roosevelt's business stance is clear and public sentiment favors him.
A two punchline comedy item pivots on a chimney sweep and a card player. The first comedian asks why a chimney sweep should be honest at cards, and the second delivers a soot themed pun.
Mrs Milliken and her five year old daughter Phoebe were killed when a freight train struck them as they walked along a right of way near their home. A failed attempt to snatch the child to safety preceded the fatal impact.
Notice to Sidney Nebraska electors of Cheyenne County that a special election will be held March 11, 1912 at the Court House for a proposition to issue sewerage bonds worth 20000 dollars in 500 dollar bearer amounts, 20 year maturity, 6 percent interest, to fund sewerage system and levy taxes for interest and sinking fund. Ballot form: FOR Sewerage Bonds and Tax.
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court Clerk, W J Guttemeyer sues Joseph P Applebaum for 2245 dollars plus costs. Property described as southwest quarter of section 29 township 17 north range 47 west, Cheyenne County. Sale to highest bidder for cash March 10, 1912 at 10 am, in front of Sidney Court House. Dated Feb 7 1912.
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