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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1913
Page
4
A short note states the Sidney Telegraph is entered at the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class matter and published every Saturday by F A Gapen.
Omaha's business record for 1912 shows substantial progress and gratifying assurance of continued advancement for the Nebraska metropolis.
Reports to the state veterinarian show fall horse losses in Nebraska reached 12 000 with damages estimated over 1 500 000 dollars. Virginia remains the mother of presidents with Woodrow Wilson as its ninth elected leader. Ohio ranks second with six presidents including Grant Hayes Garfield Harrison McKinley and Taft. Taft commends the press and its workers, a note welcomed by journalists seeking wider recognition.
The Kansas House will be led by farmers with 63 of 125 members engaged in agriculture. The Senate also includes twelve farmers. This alignment is seen as ensuring careful attention to agricultural interests in Kansas.
The suggestion to replace the New York fiscal agent with a Nebraska agent is worth consideration. The exact annual commission is unknown, but keeping it at home would benefit Nebraskans. The prior need for a New York agent may have existed when the law was passed, but current necessity is in doubt.
Washington authorities warn other regional leaders that exiles driven from their countries will not be allowed to enter the United States to plot against the land they left. The Castro case is cited as a cautionary example of deterring revolutionary agitators.
Twelve middle western legislatures will convene this month to debate reform and progressive legislation. Six states elect U S senators while many laws may prove unnecessary or impractical, burdening statutes with ineffective or harmful rules. The piece notes legislators are often not practical.
Omaha business interests protest Burlington Railroad cuts moving several city departments to Chicago. President Miller writes General Manager Holdredge that the change is for efficient administration and not hostility to Omaha, though it will hurt growth and reduce the city to a stopping point. Governor Sulzer pushes to drop an unnecessary inauguration display.
The article notes the inauguration of President elect Wilson will be notably less ceremonial, a shift from pomp and royal imitation. It argues such restraint could influence habits and ideas for the American people and benefits Washington establishments reliant on ceremonial crowds.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke to the Military Historical Society of Massachusetts urging readiness of army and navy as the surest path to peace. He argued America does not seek rivalry in sea power but must stay prepared to defend its honor and interests.
The 138th presidential electors chosen on November 5 will meet next Monday to cast votes. Certificates will be filed with federal judges, the national senate president, and the electors’ messenger. Congress will count on the second Wednesday in February, with the senate president announcing the result. The process may end if primaries replace electors.
John H. Morehead was inaugurated governor of Nebraska last Thursday. The Telegraph expects a businesslike, economical, efficient administration and urges him to avoid partisan bias while pursuing progress for the state. It expresses confidence he will serve honorably and retire with a meritorious record.
Nebraska discusses 1 714 000 acres of school lands and rentals funding the school fund. The piece weighs ongoing lease policy versus selling lands and investing proceeds in secure securities for greater profitability.
State officials debate whether selling school lands would yield more revenue than current rentals. George argues investing sale proceeds in first class securities could yield 4.5 percent interest, boosting state income. He notes higher assessed land values would also increase treasury receipts, but public opinion may oppose selling now unless revenue clearly rises. The issue hinges on practical finance and legislative consideration.
The new year opens with strong business confidence as leaders in finance industry and commerce expect the incoming Wilson administration to safeguard legitimate business interests. They foresee tariff and monetary reforms, while wary of radical plans and potential legislative missteps that could unsettled capital and trigger broader economic anxiety.
The convicted dynamiters are securely lodged in Leavenworth government prison. The article argues lawbreakers will face punishment and warns organized labor leaders to heed the lesson that crime against property and life is doomed to fail.
The piece argues labor leaders should avoid violence and lawlessness. It states most Americans support organized labor but demand lawful, peaceful methods. It urges labor to act reasonably to gain public confidence and succeed, noting dynamiters lack the majority's sympathy.
The article cautions that most hunting deaths come from unloaded guns and urges water saving for people. It notes the recurring tragedy of being killed with an unloaded firearm during hunting season.
Final proof was made Thursday before Judge Gapen by Henry Ehmke Jr and Miss Wilhelmina Ehmke under the three year act. John Daugherty and John Byers acted as witnesses for both sides.
Henry E. Gapen County Judge issued an order of attachment for thirty and 65 100 dollars in a pending suit where Snyder and Rehmar are plaintiffs and Harman is defendant. Wages due are attached. The case is continued to February 7, 1913 at 10 00 a m in Sidney Nebraska.
The Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court to hear the final account of Harry J Ewing as administrator of the estate of John W Ewing. Hearing set for February 10 1913 at 10 a m with notice to interested parties by four week publication in the Sidney Telegraph. Henry E Gaten County Judge seal.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska Sidney Lodge No ninety one Independent Order of Odd Fellows and William F Miles sue George Darrow George G Darrow Marian A Darrow George W Proctor Homer Goodwin for title to parts of lot 12 block 21 original town Sidney. They seek decree establishing ownership and quieting title with defendants required to answer by February 17 1913. The document bears the filing date January 9 1913 and signatures of Miles Mcintosh acting as attorneys.
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