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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1912
Page
7
The Underwood chemical tariff revision clears the House by 178 to 127 as insurgent Republicans align with regulars for the first time in three years. Senate Finance vows full hearings on tariff measures, while illness of Senator La Follette hampers progressive policy efforts.
Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the Ohio constitutional convention on big business, recall of judges, and Wisconsin progressive reforms under La Follette. He urged a fixed government policy, praised anti trust use against true monopolies, and argued for an independent judiciary and limited recall as a last resort.
The missing papers in the inquiry into political activity by Major B. B. Ray of the army pay department were sent to the House War Expenditures Committee by Secretary of War Stimson. Discovered in the War department among personal papers of former Chief of Staff Bell, they reference leave conditions. Hearings will resume once the committee examines the documents.
A deadly gale and bitter cold northern wind swept eastern Houston, destroying twenty five blocks and causing losses estimated between six and ten million dollars. Cottages and large mills burned, leaving thousands homeless and injuring the lumber and cotton trades. Forty five thousand bales of cotton in warehouses burned, accounting for about two million dollars of the total loss.
Farmers report increased yields from 50 to 100 percent with the Western Pulverizer Packer x Mulche. Iron Clad Guarantee covers performance or a full refund, no questions asked. Request the illustrated circular for descriptions prices testimonials and farming advice.
Notice sets April 19 1912 as the Cheyenne County primary election day with polling hours from 12 noon to 5 PM. It lists numerous federal and state offices and party endorsements for constitutional amendments including direct legislation and regular biannual general elections. County Clerk H T Doran signs the proclamation.
Edward Smith twenty eight was sentenced to forty years in Sing Sing by Judge Fawcett in Brooklyn county court after a ten minute jury verdict of highway robbery and assault. He was found guilty of beating Frank W Meissinger, a Brooklyn music teacher, and robbing him of seventeen dollars within six weeks of release from a prior offense.
Missouri ex governor J W Folk withdraws from the Democratic presidential nomination race. Party leaders close the St Louis headquarters as the move takes effect. An unrelated medical ad notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Enos Lollar of Saratoga Ind as the best, sold by all dealers.
Indianapolis reports mark what officials call the broadest federal action of its kind. Frank M Ryan head of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and five board officers were seized along with other officers and codefendants. Bond set at ten thousand dollars for Ryan and Hockin.
The Telegraph Directory lists the National Senate Nixon, Omaha Norris Brown, and Kearney MOP Kinkaid O'Neil along with state officers Governor Cote Adriem Lieutenant Governor M R Hopewe Secretary of State A Watt and other officials. It also notes local clubs churches and Masonic orders in Sidney including the Sidney Commercial Club and Fire Department, and lists public bodies such as the Legislature, Public Instruction, and various county offices with names.
John R. Swinney a New Mexico ranchman testifies in the Kimmel murder case in U S district court at St Louis claiming he killed the man who shot George A Kimmel in a forest in Oregon on Aug 14 1898 Two weeks after Kimmel disappeared Swinney is allowed to tell his story with brief interruption from insurance company lawyers The witness a two time convicted murderer and train robber disclosed the chain from Kansas City to Coos Bay with others involved. Admiral Sir Nowell Salmon dies in London at seventy seven a veteran naval officer winner of the Victoria Cross during the Indian mutiny.
An Irish editor remarks on Tre land and its woes saying, Fler cup of misery has been for ages overflowing and is not yet full. The colorful line conveys ongoing hardship tied to Tre land.
A witty dialogue features a backhanded quip about shaving mishaps. One speaker asks if another cut himself shaving. The response flips the premise, joking that he shaved while cutting himself.
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