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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1912
Page
5
The supreme court ended injunctions in the Bell company Plattsmouth plant case with consent of all parties. The suit, originally led by Attorney General Thompson to block Bell’s control, is dismissed as a major obstacle to the merger. The state admits it was not the real party and pledges no objection to dismissal.
The assistant secretary of state asks Governor Aldrich what steps have been taken to punish those involved in the 1909 anti Greek riots in South Omaha. Failure to prosecute could affect $244,000 reparation claims against the federal government. The governor will supply information, but no clear accountability for specific individuals has been found. The attorney general ruled the state bears no liability.
Rev J S Leamer former pastor at the Lutheran church writes that he encloses money for another year and expresses sadness over the deaths of two close counselors, Ben son and Essig, noting Essig’s unique ties to church and society and hoping Sidney remains strong.
Jarren Murra and Lavilla Grace Pearson of Winston Colorado are issued a marriage license. Charles W. Dodge Jr. and Birdie M. Geary of Denver are issued a marriage license.
An English service is scheduled for Sunday January 28 starting at 10 a m at the Lutheran church in Higgins.
Mrs. W. P. Miles returns from a three weeks visit with her parents located three miles west of Bridgeport.
The Publicity Bureau of the Omaha Commercial Club asks if any community has surplus seed corn to spare for other parts of the state. It warns only 10 to 40 percent of samples germinate and a dead ear means about 12 bushels lost. A germination test is essential for farmers to protect their investment amid a crucial corn season.
The article notes Mrs. Ellis improves slowly after pneumonia and highlights two record parliamentary sessions. A 19 hour Commons sitting prompts talk, but longer stretches occurred in 1877 lasting through July into August. The famed 41 hour session spanned January 31 to February 2, 1881.
Enos Lollar of Saratoga Indiana says after fifteen years of selling Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy he considers it the best on the market. Sold by all dealers.
Lincoln notes E J Clements of Lincoln will run as a Republican for attorney general with a petition circulating in central Nebraska. E W Reed of the railroad commission cites state valuations based on transfers and expert opinions, challenging Northwestern's figures. Also, sugar costs press bottlers to consider 10 cent small bottles, and Kearney opens a tuberculosis hospital with three patients and 15 more applications.
F W Vath and Frank Tobin reported a splendid time at the Nebraska State Volunteer Firemen's Association gathering in Kearney last week. About 350 attended including the Kearney Fire Department with Governor Aldrich as an honored guest. A four course banquet followed by toasts and reminiscences closed the convention. Aldrich praised Nebraska’s farmer, climate and soil and noted educational progress. Next year’s venue is North Platte for the convention and Norfolk for the State Tournament.
The Strollers Quartette provided a fitting climax to Sidney Public’s Lecture and Entertainment Course held Saturday January 20. Their program featured solos quartettes violin selections pianologues and readings with rare voice quality and perfect blend. The bass led humor while bell ringing and paired performance added charm. The course proved a success and residents anticipate equal excellence next year.
Central and northern Union delegates gathered at College View as R T Russell reported two years of gains under his supervision. The conference highlighted progress at Union College and the denomination's publishing house, both in College View, and noted broad reach of the church paper for the blind.
Food Commissioner Hanson said the bureau is duty bound to act on seed quality but lacks legislative appropriations. With no money for the seed corn project, the bureau is effectively helpless in addressing low germinating power, though it would assist if possible within existing duties.
The supreme court reversed Frank Erdman’s fifteen year Douglas county case for an alleged porch dynamite attack on Thomas Dennison. Judge Reese wrote the opinion, finding the testimony failed to closely connect Erdman to the dynamite on the porch.
Ashland Nebraska January 25 1919 sixty year old IH Ju Baxter of Glenwood Iowa collapses and dies in front of the Armour hotel as workers at the Memphis Tennessee ice plant receive their season harvest pay.
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