Banks Move Toward Federal Reserve Membership
The Sidney Telegraph notes that many national banks seek membership in the federal reserve system, signaling broad participation and a potential rise in financial confidence. It criticizes three laws from the Democratic Congress that undermine civil service rules, inviting spoils-system practices endorsed by Mr. Wilson, though further commentary is deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board
Democratic Congress
Wilson
Administration Eyes Amendments to Anti-Trust Law
The administration plans to urge Congress to amend the anti-trust law as part of its constructive legislature. Officials note an authoritative statement of desired changes is awaited, while Mr. Wilson supports upholding the law but favors broader scope and tougher penalties to strengthen enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Father and Son Companionship Movement Gains Notice in Cleveland
A new Cleveland initiative seeks closer father son companionship and mutual confidence. The movement, praised by the mayor who hopes the New Year will begin with stronger bonds between generations, aims to enrich private life and civic value through social change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
President to appoint capable board for banking reform
The banking and currency reform law hinges on the board's character. President Wilson is expected to seek highly capable individuals, likely a Democratic majority, while guarding against Southern ascendancy bias and discrimination. Public confidence hinges on fair, competent appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
South
Congress
Campaign to seize control of the next House
The congressional campaign is expected to be highly active as Republicans seek to win the next House from the Democrats. The Progressive faction resists alliances, but many former Progressive voters may shift back, making a decisive fight likely yet challenging. The Democratic Party, united and vigorous, holds an advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Congress
Progressive Party
Civil service pledge fades after party gains power
The democratic platform once declared civil service rules should be honestly and rigidly enforced. After securing power the party disregards it. The tariff law exempts income tax collectors from civil service rules and the deficiency appropriation bill strips civil service protection from collector and marshal staff. The currency bill also contains changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic National Platform
Civil Service
United States
International action urged to curb immigration agents
The author argues that steamship agents in southern and southeastern Europe lure people to migrate, causing tragic results. He calls for international cooperation to stop the practice, stating it is a crying evil that all governments should address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Panama Pacific Exposition Lacks British and German Representation
The Panama Pacific exposition will not feature official British or German representation. This reduces potential European exhibits and may depress attendance, since distance and transport costs deter European manufacturers. The remoteness of San Francisco is a key obstacle to broad European participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Germany
Sayenne
San Francisco
Europe
Allied Britain Germany Threaten U S Foreign Trade
A report claims a defensive commercial alliance between Great Britain and Germany seeks to curb American commerce across markets in Europe and the Orient. Officials warn such a move could hurt U S industry, urging concerted effort with the Commerce Department to protect foreign trade amid potential rivals' gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Washington
Orient
South America
Troublesome unemployment crisis across cities and farms
The piece contrasts rural cluelessness with urban hardship as unemployed armies grow in major cities. It argues that many jobless are aliens or former country workers lured to cities, warns of a harsher winter, and questions whether Democratic policies caused the downturn, urging accountability from the Bridgeport Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
the Herald
Sidney
Post
Mint
Europe
United States
Cleveland
Department of Business
Bridgeport Herald
The Middleman Debate on High Cost of Living
A discussion on the middleman role in pricing cites a government report arguing that removing middlemen may not lower prices or raise farmer income. An Illinois farmer adds that direct delivery to consumers is impractical, noting cash sales and timing gaps. The piece concludes that eliminating middlemen faces hard obstacles, though not wholly impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Unsuitable excerpt on mood and responsibility abroad
The Bridgeport Herald cites the Sidney Telegraph and a Saturday Evening Post statement claiming low mood is a global phenomenon with a chief cause. The source fragment is incomplete, making specifics unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Herald
Sidney Telegraph
Saturday Evening Post
Hidden Tangles In Art History Revealed
Journal text hints at a critical view of tango culture and the Mona Lisa, suggesting unexpected associations and a critique of sources. The fragment implies a broader discussion of art, exploitation, and misreading in cultural narratives.
Gathering woes from a wary era on crime and accident
The excerpt contrasts social conduct and criminal cases. It notes mothers shielding children with coal, a club woman criticized for family actions, and Kansas attitudes toward women who kill husband versus sell whiskey. It cites sentences for offenses, gun accidents killing four Nebraska children since Christmas, and laments the broader loss of young lives to negligent adults. It ends with a New Year greeting to all things, even inanimate ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
New Year Resolutions From a Cynical Desk
A humorous column mocks New Year resolutions with a skinny alley pup and a waitress serving counterfeit pancakes. It casts about on debtors creditors and a lampooned optimistic prayer free of pious sentiment. The piece ends noting it is not copyrighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lke
Mona Lisa
Wall Street
His Real Love in Reston Transcript
A short line from the Reston Transcript juxtaposes affection and loyalty with a quip about Banks. The remark hints at personal intrigues involving spouses and close ties within a social circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Reston Transcript
Nebraska estate hearing for William Fraser will probate
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court session on December 23 1913 presided by Henry E Gapen heard James L McIntosh petition to probate as last will and testament a document claimed as a duly authenticated copy from De Kalb Illinois The hearing is set for January 24 1914 at 10 00 am with notice to interested parties to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to the hearing date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Said
Henry E. Gapen
William Fraser
James L. McIntosh
DeKalb
Ilinois
Sidney Telegraph
Seal County
Hearing on settlement of Charles Meyer estate petition
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set for January 20 1914 at 10 a.m. in the county court to review A A Clarke's final account as administrator of Charles Meyer deceased. Notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks. Henry E Gapen County Judge affirms the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Andrew Nelson
Sidney, Neb
Township
6Th Principal Meridian
Jos. Oberfelder
U. S
Sidney
Charles Osborn
Isaac Jones
George Glidewell
Thomas Clinton
JE. Evans
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Said
Henry E. Gapen
Charles Meyer
A. A. Clarke
Sidney Telegraph
Seal County
Sheriff sale notice of Cheyenne County real estate
Notice of sheriff's sale on a judgment from 1913 in favor of Jacob Root against Anton Novak and wife. Property described as 240 acres in sections 11 16 N 49 W, including SE 1/4 and W 1/2 NE 1/4. Sale set for February 3, 1914 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Sidney Court House. Dated January 3, 1914. J. W. McDaniel, Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Jacob Root
Anton Novak
Towit
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Said
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. A. Gapen
Middleman
Eve
Mexico
Thomas
Detroit News
Edward Collins
Township 12
Range 50
Siganey
John Connelly
William J. Nollette
Laura
Colo
Josie M. Lipska
Carl Mahr
J. E. Evans
Laura, Colo
William J Nollette
Cole
Register
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!