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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1913
Page
4
Mr Andrew Carnegie opines that the present American currency system is a disgrace to the country. He suggests the currency bill changes may offer opportunities to increase his vast fortune and notes the president's reform plan with a mix of praise and self interest.
The governments credit is menaced as the 2 percent U S bonds trade below par on the New York Stock Exchange, a first since issue, blamed on a provision stripping bonds of use for national bank circulation. Supporters may label it a Wall Street scheme to discredit the currency measure.
The treasury secretary announced the government would aid banks up to 500 million dollars if needed, signaling stability. This has boosted confidence and encouraged freer money offerings to industry and commerce as financial conditions improve broadly. With harvest season approaching, there appears to be no expected money shortage.
President Wilson condemned the exemption as unjustifiable in character and principal yet signed the bill granting it. He concurred with Taft on the legislation but did not veto, illustrating a notable instance of conviction yielding to political expediency.
The Secretary shows active interest in the new department addition relating to markets. The office will investigate the path of produce from producer to consumer and study market conditions within the service. The move is expected to benefit agriculture and offer consumer advantages as results justify the change.
President Wilson remains in Washington to manage Congress with devotion to duty. Despite the season and heat, his absence would jeopardize legislative plans amid recalcitrant Democrats, underscoring public officials' commitment to governance during a difficult period.
The president is willing to consider expert suggestions on the administration currency issue, signaling a shift toward a practical, business‑minded approach. Observers note the currency problem is harder than tariff reform and expect Congress to shape a satisfactory measure for financial interests.
The Senate denounces the neutrality policy allowing arms to cross the border to Huerta's side while denying them to revolutionaries. It argues the policy is unfair, and if Huerta were legitimate, US actions might be justified, but current conditions justify no more consideration for his regime. The stance is said to play into the usurper's hands.
The congress of alienists and retrologists urged railroads to require all employees to abstain from alcohol on and off duty with discharge as penalty. It recommended regular mental health checks and expects many companies to adopt the rule, emphasized as a key safety measure for travelers.
The writer mocks a proposed constitutional amendment to ban liquor sale manufacture and importation with narrow exceptions for medicine and science. He doubts passage and predicts overwhelming rejection if voted nationwide, noting it unlikely to reach a floor vote or gain approval from officials including the Secretary of State.
The editorial warns that labor and capital are headed toward a wider, militant confrontation. It argues political actors fuel labor unrest, criticizes anti trust exemptions for unions, and predicts escalating tactics from both sides that could damage industry and commerce and require years to repair.
An article argues that a growing nationwide sentiment resents aliens who cannot assimilate, notably Japanese immigrants. It cites California legislation and quotes a Japanese parliamentarian stressing loyalty to the Mikado, warning against granting full American rights to such nationals.
The text argues that admitting outsiders as citizens is absurd and warns a growing antiassimilation mood could provoke a clash of races, though the outcome is uncertain and hard to foresee.
The narrative by Colonel Mulhall claims the National Association of Manufacturers ran a well paid Washington lobby and pursued unfriendly legislation. It alleges mixed truth and falsehood, notes Mulhall as a paid instrument, and warns the disclosures could fuel anti capital sentiment and threaten political institutions.
A fragmented column lampoons sensational headlines about suffragette activity and Balkan warfare. It toys with curiosity and jokes about danger, noting outrageous claims of death by laughter and indictments for telling a joke, while poking at war casualty counts and media sensationalism.
In Kansas City on the Fourth, balloons outnumbered those in other cities as revelers celebrated with gas filled displays. A woman praised the garments as giving freedom of soul, while a cynical man claimed the design would free the diaphragm.
A storm report notes the electric plant closed to prevent a recurrence of a death from last week. A neighboring city paper mentions Vesuvius possibly erupting. Sidney’s outdoors tax base grows yet Vesuve remains unfenced. One local mother is lauded for aiding her son in a bootlegging ride, a staged anecdote from the era.
Mr John Siefer of Dalton Cheyenne County Nebraska, a loyal party worker, is in the city taking a full course of baths at the hot springs. Idaho Springs News. Mrs Fannie Coates of North Platte petitions county court to appoint her brother Louis Bergman administrator of Rosa Bergman’s estate. Rosa, who died in Lincoln July 5, left $8,000 personal property and $18,000 real estate. Five heirs at law, four adults. Question whether Bergman was still divorced from Daniel Bergman when Rosa died. decree to take effect after six months. If not effective, heirs lose alimony and the father could claim one third of the estate. Neb State Journal.
London dispatch reports Romania planning immediate intervention in Bulgaria if Serbia’s fortunes worsen, aiming to prevent Balkan power shifts. Diplomats say Bucharest seeks to secure borders from Turtukai on the Danube to Baltchik on the Black Sea while watching Serbia and Bulgaria.
In a day of banking turmoil the First Second National Bank failed to open its doors. The First National Bank of McKeesport soon closed as receivers were named for the American Waterworks and Guarantee Company and for the Nanking House of J S and W S Kuhn Incorporated. A gun was made on the Pittsburgh Bank for Savings, another major institution.
A car driven by Abt Yuengling struck a group of schoolchildren aged eight to eleven preparing for a West Pittsburgh parade, killing four year old John Grenawalt and injuring twelve others. The driver was rough handled by mourning mothers, nearly stripped of clothing.
A short line notes that cream was tested and paid for immediately at Kruse's, suggesting prompt service or a sale moment captured in a local economy item.
By order of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska I levied on the north half of section 28 and the north half of the south half of section 23 in township 14 north range 48 west less Union Pacific right of way. The property is sold to satisfy a judgment in favor of David S. Battershell against Vaclav Kucera Barbara Kucera and Michael Weissmann for 3819.90 plus costs. Sale to be held August 5 1913 at 10 oclock in front of the Sidney Court House. Dated July 1 1913 by D McDantel sheriff of the county.
The ordinance levies millage rates for general revenue electric service water sewer and bonds within the Village of Sidney Nebraska for 1913. It lists various mill figures for real and personal property and directs payment into the village treasury with the measure taking effect after publication. Chairman Ziberert notes and Village Clerk Nevravcer attest.
City officials approve 1913 ordinance detailing general fund allocations for salaries, fire and street departments, city hall, and incidental costs plus bond principal and interest payments for water sewer electric light and steam heating bonds with sums set. Passage, approval and publication required after July 1913. BW Ziebart serves as chairman with Leslie Neubauer as village clerk.
The village of Sidney Nebraska enacts a three mill tax on taxable property for 1913 and annually thereafter to create a free public library fund. The ordinance takes effect upon passage and publication. Chairman W Ziebert and Village Clerk Leslin Neubauer sign.
County Court of Nebraska orders hearing on Charles Nelek petition to appoint him administrator of Josephine Meyers Shelley estate. Notice to interested parties and publication in Sidney Telegraph weekly for three weeks prior to July 7, 1913. Judge Gaven seals the order.
Serial No 04741 notice from the interior department land office northlutte 1913 states Robert St Tendersoun Sidney Nebraska filed intent for final three year proof to establish a land claim in section 32 township 1 north range 51 west of the sixth principal meridian before the county judge at Sidney Neb on August 21 witnesses Arence S Chambers Hugh J Hammond John Lingwall and fd Root all of Sidney Neb J B Evans registers
Cred itors of Charles Meyer deceased will meet the administrator before the Cheyenne County judge at the County Court Room on July 31, 1913 at 10 a m to present claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from June 19, 1913. Publication in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to July 1, 1913.
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