Governor's Message Stresses State Affairs and Reforms
Nebraska governor presents a thorough state affairs address defending actions and outlining multiple recommendations. The message emphasizes dignity, policy focus, and legislative priorities.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
4
A Change Needed in Nebraska State Finances
The text criticizes the uncollected taxes and mounting indebtedness of Nebraska, noting large sums remain unpaid and the general fund accumulating. It argues for prompt use of the general fund to extinguish debt, proposes refunding bonded indebtedness at not more than 4 percent interest, and urges solid footing for state finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Ian
Ulein
Pepiaina
Estes
Werth
Are Treasury
Rapidly
Btae
Unclear OCR fragment hints at debt handling plan
The readable text discusses reducing burdens, improving cash flow, and arranging prompt meeting of the state's indebtedness through a potential plan after full consideration, mentioning bonds and finances. The passage is fragmented and lacks a clear event or date.
Fiscal reform urges fair tax assessment and state equalization
A state legislative message argues for a universal valuation of property, reducing tax burdens while maintaining needed revenue. It notes widespread undervaluation, calls for stricter enforcement, and explains the state board of equalization may adjust county rates to balance taxes for the current year.
Levy and Tax Equalization Calls for Higher Mills Before Board
The article argues state school tax levies are restricted by a one to one and a half mill cap and proposes raising general purposes levies from two to four mills. It urges the board be given latitude to vary levies by county valuations to meet revenue needs and legislative appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petarsas Ures
State Board of Equalization
Board of Equalization
Debsitory Law and State Depositories Debate
The legislature enacted a depository law to regulate state funds and reduce private gain from treasury funds. The message notes past losses in a bank depository case, proposes stricter bond requirements and time limits, and calls for accountability and possible further recovery efforts, citing a $256,000 dispute and ongoing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intl
United States
Treasury
Supreme Court
Capital National Bank
Bartley
Thih
Fnally
Ubal
Amy
Permament School Fund
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Attormey
Public Lands and Buildings
Nebraska Board Faces Investment Dilemma For School Funds
The Attorney General discusses lawful investments for the Board of Educational Lands and Funds and state warrants as securities. He notes previous rulings deem warrants not state securities, details past investments, and urges constitutional changes to secure the fund used for children's education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Hience O
Board of Educational Lands
Lunds
Sim
Supreme Cour
Nebraska
Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Janeary
Boans
Ikind
School Fund
United States
Ton
Schhool
Witel
Ings
State Budget Shifts 29 Month Expenditure Outlook
State auditor seeks 29 month expenditure estimates for the biennial period ending August 31, aligning with constitutional timing for appropriations. Last legislature allocated 2,754,654.6 across legislative, executive, university, state institutions, and miscellaneous categories, highlighting the spread of funds and the extended fiscal horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University and Normal School
State institutions savings and 2 biennial appropriations
The document presents a tabulated statement of total appropriations for two proceeding biennial periods and how they were expended, with average per capita costs for each institution. It argues further savings are possible and urges lawmakers to consider expenditure needs for future appropriations.
Soldiers' Home at Grand Island Expands to Meet Veteran Needs
The Soldiers' Home at Grand Island grows with new buildings and increased capacity for Union veterans. Legislation funds upkeep and improvements. the facility houses twenty inmates, the largest count to date, with ongoing care and economical management praised by the visiting board and commandant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Grand Tyland
Nebraska
Milford Veterans Home: Proposal to consolidate with another by land lease
The act authorizes establishing a branch veterans home at Milford by leasing land and buildings already prepared, with two years free rent and options for additional capacity. Commandant Capt J W Culver reports 45 inmates and a maintenance deficiency of 315,120, requesting 1.60 more for property purchase. The report argues consolidating with another institution could reduce costs while noting Milford’s appealing location and healthful water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Lome
Miford
J We Culver
Tevenes
Poor Napoleon Through a Child’s Admiration
A New York Sun piece reflects on a boy who adores his father despite flaws. The mother, a history student, tells tales of Napoleon Bonaparte, including Moscow, shaping the boy’s idealized view of his dad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Bonaparte
Aimeéat
Moscow
Amima
Lina
Fifteen Drowned as Belgian Vessel Wrecked
The steamer Belgium bound from Antwerp to Bayonne wrecked last night on Catshead rock. Of the eighteen on board, fifteen perished while the remaining three survived. Rescue work and inquiries follow as authorities assess the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brrst
Jan
Vthe
Steaw-Nip
Antwerp
Bayonne
Veance
Catshead Rock
Horoscopes and private reading notices prompt details
Public notices for astrology readers demand full names and addresses with letters. The weekly horoscopes describe mixed Aries Taurus traits, strong artistic talent, and commentary on career, health, and marriage prospects.
Astrological Portrait From Sanithboro Divined Traits
A Sanithboro notice describes a person born under Libra with Venus and Mars ruling, noting medium height, hazel eyes, flaxen hair darkening with age, possible chin dimple, and a blend of Venusian gentleness with Martian boldness. It flags a penchant for chemistry and the arts and warns of poor money management. Marriage fortunate.
Astrological Portrait of Mrs Helena Signifies Jupiter Dominance
Data shows Sagitta rius rising at birth with Jupiter as ruling planet. Describes medium height, clear health, light hair and eyes, cheerful disposition, and broad career potential. Noted for travel, large earnings with losses, love of horses, strong constitution, and ambition for a major business venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Jupiter
Zodiacal Traits of Melon, Dubuque Town
The excerpt outlines personality traits tied to Libra rising with Venus as ruling planet, noting a medium height slender build light complexion hair and eyes, possible Uranus influence if born four minutes earlier, and a cheerful disposition with occasional blues. It highlights justice, love of the arts, strong but sporadic intuition, and above all a more than average fortunate marriage future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Nel
Mars
Taurus
Venus
Melon
Dubuque
Uranus
Ancient gaming pieces and early dice across civilizations
The excerpt notes that old Indian game cards depict the vizier on a horse camel or tiger and claims dominoes were known to Jews in Solomon's era. It mentions ivory and marble dice found in Roman ruins and similar dice in Thebes and Egyptian cities, with references to Aeschylus and Sophocles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Great Britain
Thebes
Aeschylus
Sophbocies
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Slemara
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G. W. Cunningham
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Chicago
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Sanithboro
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