Century of Peace Celebration Plans Derailed by War
The Sidne y Telegraph reports the one hundredth anniversary of the Ghent Treaty will not be celebrated as planned due to the European conflict. Public observances at state capitals on February 17 and 18 are suggested, focusing on peace and the Great Lakes as a landmark of peaceful relations between the United States and Canada. The piece also discusses President Wilson's recent nominations rejections by the Senate and political implications for 1916, with caution about Canada’s wartime role and Monroe doctrine considerations.
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Ghent
United States
Great Britain
Great Lakes
Canada
Nebraska
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Colquitt
Texas
Prohibition Issue Growing in National Politics
Contends that national prohibition is strengthening as a political issue. Notes large congressional support for a constitutional amendment and predicts rising temperance sentiment driven by workers and women voters. Suggests outcome depends on public will and future campaigns.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Pople
Mmost
Russia
Mutiny in Democratic Camp Threatens National Policy
Mutinous Democrats threaten smooth administration progress as a faction in the party challenges leadership. Senators reportedly causing disruption may spread dissent within the caucus, raising questions about the party’s unity and agenda.
Constitutional term limit debate in Congress noted
Many resolutions in Congress seek a constitutional amendment to omit the president term. Committees bury the measures though public sentiment favors a limit. Washington established a two term tradition, seen in Grant and Roosevelt, making a third term unlikely yet a formal limit could be considered.
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Congress
United States
George Washington
General Grant
Roosevelt
Nebraska State Banks Record of Only Two Failures
The Secretary of the State Banking Board cites a ten year period with only two failures. One occurred seven years ago with depositors receiving about 94 percent, and the other last March with depositors paid in full. The record shows careful management and efficient supervision by the Banking Board.
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The
State Banking Board
Nebraska
Banking Board
Paris Madame Seer Sees War End Between March and July 1915
A Paris fortune teller who predicted the current war ten years ago now forecasts its close between March and July 1915 and even foresees the Kaiser’s early death. The piece recalls doubts about her past prophecies of nations in battle and peace talks.
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Madame Seer
Paris
Winning smiles hide the team’s steady on field rise
A local squad shows continuous improvement with consistent performance gains each game, drawing praise for their teamwork and discipline. No fatal setbacks are reported as the group works to translate practice into match results.
War news drives cautious living in six month span
Residents report fewer personal crisis cases over the past six months while continuing to live around the home front. People say they stay focused on routine tasks and rely on updates about the conflict to guide daily decisions.
State Rifle Association formed in Nebraska
Lincoln January 6 a Nebraska Rifle association organized by Nebraska national guard members to promote marksmanship and government arm familiarity. Colonel Eberly Doctor Morse J P Cather Jr and Captain J R Hogate led the meeting at guard headquarters with General P L Hall elected president and plans for war department support including Krag rifles and ammunition.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Rifle Association
Nebraska National Guard
Eberly
Stanton
Morse
Wisner
J P Cather, Jr
Madison
J R. Hogate
Wilber
National Guard
P .L. Hall
JP. Cather
Major Birkner
Hogate
War Department
Forty-six Farmers Institutes Scheduled for January
The university farm's agricultural extension service lists forty six meetings across Nebraska for January. Towns include Bancroft Blue Hill Carleton Clarkson Coleridge Colon Creston Crete Maketa Denton De Witt Elkhorn Emerson Fairfield Harvard McCool Junction Lexington Macey Madison Morse Bluff Newman Grove Papillion Rosalie Sholes Silver Creek Spencer Wakefield Stromsburg Thurston Wealthill Verdigris Wausa Waverly Western Wiggle Creek near Loup City and others. dates range mid month to late month with multiple day spans in many towns.
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Lincoln
Egricultural Extension Service
University Farm
Bancroft
Blue Hill
Carleton
Clarkson
Coleridge
Colon
Creston
Crete
Tmaketa
Denton
de Witt
Elkhorn
Emerson
Fairfield
Harvard
McCool Junction
Lexington
Macey
Madison
Morse Bluff
Newman Grove
Papillion
Pensler
Pierce
Riverside Church
Tekamah
Rosalie
Sholes
Rail Oil Rates Complaint Heard By State Railway Board
Lincoln Jane reports the National Petroleum Association and Marshall Oil Co filed hearings before the state railway commission on freight rates for oil. They seek reductions while railroads push for a rate increase via classification changes. Oil firms claim current rates hinder business and that lower rates would expand sales and area. JoT McCormick testified that General Order No 19 reductions modestly widened distribution but not enough.
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Lincoln
Jane
National Petroleum Association
Marshall Oil Company
State Railway Commission
Jot McCormick
Twelve Injured in Wreck at Immons Minnesota
Twelve persons were injured and three feared fatally when the southbound Des Moines passenger train of the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad wrecked at Immons Minnesota due to a defective switch. The chair car and smoker were demolished. A relief train followed with twelve injured. Names include Thomas Mayer Humbold Iowa Hart Esher Laverne Minnesota Conductor Keating Minneapolis. Other seriously hurt: EB Connelly Fort Dodge Iowa leg broken H S Snook Minneapolis leg crushed A J McAlister Minneapolis shoulder dislocated H R Clother Forest City Iowa leg crushed Miss M Long Des Moines shoulder butt O Nelson Minneapolis internal injuries.
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Des Moines
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Immons
Minn
Thomas Mayer
Humbold
Hart Esher
Laverne
Keating
Minneapolis
EB. J. Connelly
Fort Dodge
H. S Snook
A. J. McAlister
H R. Clother
Forest City
Miss & M. Long
O. Nelson
Fatal Wreck at Olathe Crashes Three Men
A St. Louis and San Francisco freight derailed by an open switch in Olathe Kansas yards killed engineer William Cheney and brakeman Warry Murrell, both of Kansas City, and stock car rider George Burns of Rhodesia. Fireman Charles W Weler, also from Kansas City, suffered serious injuries after jumping.
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St. Louis
San Francisco
Streight
Olathe
Kan
William Cheney
Kansas City
Warry Murrell
Fontana
George Burns
Rhodesia
Charles W Weler
Missouri River Navigation Meeting At Omaha Club
City clubs and organizations in Omaha show strong interest in Friday evening mass meeting at the Commercial club rooms. Business leaders say Missouri river navigation is the boldest project here in years.
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Omaha
Commercial Club
Redfield Predicts Trade Boom Era for U.S. Economy
Secretary of Commerce Redfield forecasts a new prosperous era as European war disturbances ease. He argues the United States will experience significant trade growth and improved financial conditions, signaling a transition to broad economic expansion.
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United States
Commerce
Redfield
U. S. Protest Impresses Italy Over Neutral Trade
The American note to Britain protesting interference with neutral commerce has drawn a favorable reception in Italy, signaling diplomatic support for U S policy aims.
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U. S
Italy
Lands crews at Las Palmas by German cruiser Kron Prinz Wilhelm
The German steamship Otayi landed at Las Palmas Canary Islands with 100 men transferred from the German auxiliary cruiser Kron Prinz Wilhelm. They represent crews from four captured vessels including the French steamer Mont Agel and the sailing vessel Annie Marie along with the British steamer Bellevue and the French ship Union.
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Otayi
L As Palmas
Canary Islands
Kron
Prinz Wilhelm
Mont Agel
Bellevue
Annie Marie
Union
Turko-Russian Caucasus Clash Reports Border Crossing
The Turks crossed the Russian border in the Caucasus and claim a victory over the Russian garrison at Ardahan. They fortify the coast, showing anxiety over European possessions, while fearing an Allied landing and possible invasion from another source.
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Caucasus
Ardahan
Thevtre
Europe
Kaiser Sees No Arms Embargo Expected by Germany
Chairman Flood of the House Foreign Affairs Committee told proponents that Berlin via the Berlin foreign office indicated it did not expect the United States to halt exports of war materiel. The remark was made as supporters push proposed legislation to prohibit such exports.
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Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Berlin
Killed In Boxing Bout
Edward Cart of Indianapolis, a seaman on the battleship Floridan, was killed in a boxing match aboard the warship. He died during the bout as crew and officers attempted to render aid. The incident highlights dangers inherent in naval boxing exhibitions at sea.
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Edward Cart
Indianapolis
Notice in Estate Case in Cheyenne County Nebraska
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska notices are given that the heirs of Hans Hansen deceased did not appoint an administrator. Hearings for filing claims occur February 11 1915 and April 1 1915 at 10 am. Six months for creditors to file claims and one year for administrator to settle from December 15 1914. Publication by The Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before February 17 1916. Witness Henry Fe Gaplen county judge.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Hans Hansen
Said
Sidney Telegraph
Henry FE. Gapen
District Court
H. M. Grimes
Equitable Land Co
Frederick L. Ingersoll
George W. Shields
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Said County
Notice to Creditors in Bauer Estate Cheyenne Nebraska
Creditors of Frederick C Bauer deceased must file claims for examination and allowance before the Cheyenne County County Judge. Meetings for claim presentation set for February 24 1915 and April 28 1915 at 10 am. Six months to present claims and one year to settle beginning December 22 1914. Published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to February 24 1915.
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Ceyenne Couunty
Nebraska
Frederick C. Bauer
Cheyenne County
Said County
Sidney Telegraph
Notice to Establish Road in County Clerk Announces Road 22a
A petition filed November 9, 1914 by Wil L Wilson and 35 others seeks establishing a road in Section 16 to 14, Township 12, Range 53 to 51. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by February 20, 1915. Road will be known as Road Numbered 22a. Dated December 19, 1914. County Clerk Dor an.
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Wil L. Wilson
Towit
Secon Nine
Secion
OT Doran
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the Universal Mediator
Allman
Wisconsin State Journal
the Knight-Campbell Music CO
Denver, Colorado
Las Palmas
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Kaiser
Sidney Drug Co
William K. Guy
Henry BL Gapien
Judie
Department of the Interior
U i
North Platte
Waclav Polednieek
Lunol
Mintard Pavlot
John Soral
Joseph Lukas
George Booth
Sunol
Nebrastan
A Evans
Register
Henry E. Gapen
John Morrison
Mary la Morevison
John C. Smith
John C Smith
Ennecel
William — Stull
Louis Stull
C Smith
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Woodhead
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