Immigration and loyalty in American policy debates
The editorial discusses three literacy test immigration bills failing to pass, with endorsements of restricting immigration balanced by concerns of American labor impact. It cites presidents Cleveland Taft Wilson and argues loyalty to America should guide behavior, urging citizens to prioritize constitutional fidelity over sentiment for foreign nations. It warns of potential postwar European refugee flows and public sentiment against overcrowded labor channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Taft
Wilson
Republic
House of Representatives
United States
Loyalty to America and foreign-born citizens
A historical note argues that many Americans born abroad remain loyal to their nations of origin. It warns that such ties may harm U S neutrality during wartime and mentions public figures who could be swayed by foreign sympathy or propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Republic
United States
Wilson
Food famine predictions urge farming reforms and soil enrichment
The article notes rising population and slower crop growth, citing Professor Hopkins of Illinois University who advocates soil enrichment to double U S crop production. It urges farmers to act now to prevent future shortages, while current supply remains adequate but prices stay high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkins
Tlinois University
United States
Ile
Defense league presses for a 200000 regular army
The National Defense League of America advocates a national defense plan that includes a regular army of 200,000 and a national reserve of up to 400,000. It emphasizes holding an enemy at bay until volunteers mobilize and argues the program is reasonable for national safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense League of America
World food fears push nations to curb grain imports
In a global scramble for scarce food stocks, Italy Sweden and Norway scrapped grain duties while Britain’s South African colonies halted corn and oats exports. Austria Hungary bans bread with over 59 percent wheat as famine fears grow. The civilized world, after six months of war, fights a primitive food war and eyes how long it can endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Sweden
Norway
South Africa
Austria-Hungary
Leaders vow to wage war to finish in face of hunger
Winston Churchill as first lord of the British Admiralty pledges Britain to continue the war alone if allies retreat. French and Russian premiers jointly pledge to see the war through. With Germany equally determined, talks of peace seem idle and futile against the pleas of hungry millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchhill
Admiralty
Germany
Independent voters hold balance of power in national politics
The piece argues independents determine the nation's fate, noting shortages of regular Republicans and Democrats to control the federal government. It asserts the independents will back the party presenting the more progressive stance and a proven record for public interest and prosperity.
Battle cruisers and U S naval development lessons
Naval operations show battle cruisers’ speed and firepower rival battleships. The United States lacks battle cruisers, while Britain and Germany have higher proportions. If the American navy grows, heed wartime lessons and boost battle cruiser plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Britain
Germany
M Son Thn Atr Ex Please Shout Peace Prayers Loudly
The text requests louder peace prayers with repeated shouting. It presents a fragmented phrase and an appeal for amplification of peaceful admonitions. No verifiable events, people, or organizations are identifiable.
Unfinished Bomb Left Behind Sparks Caution in Town
A remark about careless storage hints at a nearby dynamite risk, with local residents urged to verify safety and report suspicious items to authorities. Authorities advise extreme caution and remind residents of the dangers of unattended explosive materials.
Chicago club trains servants into pest wife
A Chicago club organized to train better servants fails to deliver and instead produces a pest wife as the outcome of its efforts, highlighting unintended consequences of reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Deleted becomes a new crisis word in old lexicon
A concise note reflects on reviving an archaic term amid ongoing crises and language renewal. It highlights the reuse of "Deleted" as a fashioned cue for obsolescent vocabulary in contemporary discourse.
Quips on Crime and Peace in a Quiet Society
A terse social reflection argues for harsher punishment to calm a city. The speaker pleads that respectable criminals deserve hard time so the better class can pursue lofty plans in peace. The tone is satirical and critical of justice and order.
Separate Trials Sought for 25 of 26 Deputies in NJ Strike Shootings
Twenty five deputy sheriffs indicted for murder in the American Agricultural Chemical Company plant shooting near Roosevelt New Jersey face eighteen indictments each two for murder and sixteen for assault separate trials requested by defense counsel with argument set for March 6 the twenty sixth man remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaseof
American Agricultural Chemical Company
Art Roosevelt, NJ
Shooting at St Anthony's Hospital Leaves Nun Wounded
In Denver the grief stricken husband of Mrs Jank Rosso opened fire after a priest gave last rites at St Anthony's. One bullet struck Sister Libiria, causing panic until the assailant was seized and sent to the county hospital insane ward. Rosso, a well to do Italian, heard the rites and, overwhelmed by loss, lost his reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jank Rosso
St Anthony's Hospital
Denver
Libiria
Rosso
Van Dyke Protests German Interference at Luxemburg
Henry Van Dyke United States minister to The Hague and Luxemburg said he appealed to Washington to protest German interference with his duties in Luxemburg. The German commander at Treves blocked letters sealed with the American legation seal, cutting off diplomatic communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry van Dyke
U. S
the Hague
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Washington
Tg Luxemburg
Luxemburg
St Treves
Legat
Roosevelt summoned to testify before congressional panel
Marshal Smith reported that Colonel Roosevelt was formally notified to appear before the subcommittee investigating charges against Federal Judge Alston Gray ton of the Northern District of West Virginia. Judge Payton had been appointed to the federal bench in 1915 by Colonel Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congressional
Alston Grayton
Northern
West Virginia
Marshal Smith
Payton
Fragmentary chat on identity and names
The fragment shows a hesitant exchange about whether a person's surname matters, with references to Brown and Cissie. It hints at identity and social perception without resolving the question.
Wholesale joke about retailers quoted by Baltimore American
A Baltimore American quip notes a business flaw in those who love to retail gossip, predicting they do it wholesale. The wry line frames gossip as a trade practiced in bulk, implying a knack for spreading chatter beyond individual instances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Sid ney Nebraska seeks bids for power plant and heating system
The Sid ney Village Board invites itemized bids for a complete electrical power plant and heating system. Sections cover power plant machinery electrical equipment pole line labor underground heating and building. Bids due March 19 1916 by 1 pm mountain time with $300 certified check per section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of Trustees
Sidney
Nebraska
Corliss
R. A. Barlow
W. L. Hollister
Lincoln
LL. O Fundingsland
J J McIntosh
Gus Wellner
J J Parks
Zisbdert
Vol Hollister
Neb
Those Who Buy Them in a Motor Car Boom
Puck notes the public rush to buy cars despite varying means and priorities. Some cannot afford, others seek bargains, and many want the latest models. The piece humorously observes how demand outstrips factory supply, risking a pedestrian shortage for divers to entertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mnu
Puck
Fragmented Bank Ledger Snapshot of Assets and Liabilities
A partial OCR of a bank balance sheet lists assets such as loans and discounts, overdrafts, U.S. government securities, and reserves. It shows liabilities including deposits subject to check, time certificates, and due to other banks, along with capital, surplus, and the depositors guaranty fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stautis
ABO IG IO
Notice Invites Bids for Sidney High School Build
General contracting and heating plumbing and ventilating work are invited for the Sidney High School project in Nebraska. Bids due March 8 1915 at 2 PM to JL McIntosh Moderator Board of Education Sidney. A 2 percent certified check and a 2500 deposit for plans are required with bids and bonds optional upon award. The board may reject any or all bids and will return checks if not awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
JL. McIntosh
Board of Education
Bond
MclIntosh
Moderator
John Latenset & Sons
Omaha
Artin
Sheriff’s Sale Notice for Cheyenne County Property
By order of the Cheyenne County District Court a sale of real estate is set for March 2, 1995 in Sidney Nebraska to satisfy a judgment of 193.80 plus interest and costs. The property is described as the southeast quarter of section 11 township 12 range 50 west. Sheriff Jow McKantel notes the sale will be at the courthouse steps for cash to the highest bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Cheyenne
Nebraska
HM Crimes
District Court
Itl Fab
Cheyenne Canty
Jaa Bentley
Ayant
Sarah Ta. Karr
Myron J. Karr
Hromer R. Robinson
Aiken
Aleven
Court House
Sidney
Jow Mekantel
Said County
Cheyenne County
HM Grimes
John Gabel
John Eggert
Ith
Jow Mecdaniel
Sall
Foreclosure Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska Case
Th Kloke plaintiff files a 1915 foreclosure petition in Cheyenne County District Court against John F Cave Dollie Cave Frank Lyon Henry Co Sellars and George W Wright seeking to close a mortgage on the south half of section 31 township 18 north range 48 west and bar redemption with general equitable relief an answer due by March 8 1915 attached lawyers Miles and Melintosh listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Lyon
Henry Sellars
George W Wright
Kloke
Plaintif
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
John FE. Cave
Dollie Cave
Frank Lyon
Henry Co Sellars
John B. Cave
Cheyenne
Platntirr
Wm Ramsey
Miles & J. Melintosh
Notice of liquor license application in Cheyenne County
W M Hull filed February 16 1915 with the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors at West Gurley in Union Valley Precinct Cheyenne County Nebraska from March 5 1915 to March 5 1916 if no objection remonstrance or protest is filed within two weeks from February 20 1915 the license may be granted WM Hulls Applicant 21-3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hull
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
West Gurley
Union Valley
Lcense
Sheriff Sale in Cheyenne County Nebraska 1915
Hy virtue of an order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court, C B Weyerts as plaintiff sues John Andresen. The property is the southwest quarter half and lots 6 7 of section 6 township 16 range 47 west. Sale to highest bidder for cash on March 7 1915 at the Sidney courthouse. Sheriff Jow McDaniel declares the sale date and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Ofhesenne
Nebraska
Honoriles M . Chlmes
Cheyenn County
C B. Weyerts
Cornelus Z. Weyerts
John Andresen
6Th Principal Meridian
Cheyenne County
Court House
Sidnes
Nebraskan
Jow McDaniel
Sitid
Notice to Non Res. Defendants Foreclosure Suit
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the district court suit by H Lewis Lohmeyer seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on the NW quarter section 12, township 13, range 50, to secure a 1100 note dated Sept 3 1913 due Sept 5 1018 with interest through 1915. Plaintiff prays for payment of 1257.15 and costs, or sale of the premises. defendants Scott and Carrie H Scott must answer by March 22, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A OR. Scott
Carrie H Scott
Herm
District Cout
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Thirtelwo
Sidnexs
Lewis Loumeyer
Maintuft
Ty Joo. Mclntosh
Court Orders Sale of Minor Heirs Property in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a guardian seeks license to sell unimproved real estate in section 25 township 15 north range 50 west to fund minor heirs education and maintenance. The court orders kin and interested parties to appear March 9 1915 Sidney to show cause and requires a three week publication in Sidney Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Honlon
Thomas H. Donlon
Leuretta Donlos
Elizabeth T Donlon
Matthew Farle
Reading
Wobnodenhs Cuurdinn
Thomas B&b. Donlo
Loretta Donlon
Izabeth T Dorlon
Bette
Uytthow
Furs
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney
John Donlon
Guardian
Said
H. M Grimes
District Court
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van Dyke
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Cissie
Exchanse
American Bank of
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Nehenska
OU Trust
Neriask
Cheyennes
Rost
Bartow
Baunk
Sweier
Ute
Bashene Kenmsra Lattest
Harlow Grack Metsrosa
Pireetor JJ
Metsrosa
Bebo
Feooteares
Sean Neotory Butlfe
Tou
H. Lewis Lohmeyer
Sainte
Pa Ro Scott
Sheriff's
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