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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1913
Page
4
A call to have the press, commercial bodies, farmers associations, and real estate firms join in a statewide campaign to spread information about Nebraska resources and opportunities. The message argues such efforts will accelerate Nebraska’s progress in the coming years.
The commission appointed by President Wilson faces a large, urgent task to study relations between capital and labor and report measures to improve employment conditions. It notes rising friction, potential conflict, and the need for an intelligent, earnest approach to achieve lasting improvement, given high living costs and shifting economic policy.
The present administration has shown notable consideration for newspaper men by filling nearly twenty positions with them. The article asserts these appointees will likely be efficient public servants.
The Gettysburg celebration has entered history and will occupy a conspicuous place among memorable events of this era. Its influence will endure, shaping the popular mind with the lesson of fraternity and patriotism it teaches.
Hon James Wilson former Secretary of Agriculture is awarded a Doctor of Laws by the University of Edinburgh Scotland. The honor reflects his valued global service to agriculture during his tenure marked by notable distinction.
Colonel Roosevelt studies President Wilson's New Freedom articles in the press and finds much of the commentary lacking value as guidance or inspiration for better government. Vague ideas, cloaked in rhetoric, fail to educate or persuade.
Congressman Mann of Illinois states that in over sixteen years in the house he has never met the alleged insidious lobby. He adds this does not deny the existence of a lobby but argues its work has not been as flagrant as the Mulhall disclosures imply.
Nebraska senator Hitchcock showed independence by blocking a Democratic caucus move to amend the tariff bill with a graduated income tax on tobacco production. Southern tobacco states opposed the measure, while Hitchcock faced constituents and expected opposition from lawmakers tied to tobacco interests.
A speaker disputes the view that Congress is entirely corrupt, citing Colonel Mulhall’s character and arguing many lawmakers act in voters’ interest. He rejects the notion that backing protective policy for industrial needs equates to dishonesty, urging fair representation of industrial protection views in Washington.
The speaker asserts that the American people will back Colonel Roosevelt in insisting on deciding which immigrants may enter the United States and whether they may become citizens. He stresses that this right to determine immigration policy belongs to all governments and must not be relinquished.
An editorial argues against openly inviting Oriental immigrants, warning of long term moral and social impacts. It contends discrimination may be needed, as the white versus yellow race conflict is deemed irreconcilable. It also labels some whites as equally dangerous to national welfare.
The piece argues that while early presidents followed the constitution by informing Congress and recommending laws, Woodrow Wilson expanded executive power. It cites coercion of lawmakers, patronage controls, and punishment of independent senators as evidence of dangerous presidential overreach impacting democracy and constitutional balance.
The article argues publicity changes minds by citing New York’s farm land program. New York used bulletins to promote hundreds of rehabilitated farms, enabling over 36 million dollars in farm purchases and attracting new citizens. The Telegraph endorses a well organized Nebraska publicity drive to boost agrarian prospects.
A Kansas judge rules a man may drink only at home and his wife bans drinking there. The note laments aging toil and looming oblivion while focusing on farmers facing exhausted seed beds and parched grain as crops show strain.
Julian Bahuand an elderly landowner was killed on June 16, 1899, in Auburn Nebraska. His house was robbed and valuables including two time certificates totaling $10,000 were taken. A Kansas prisoner Fuller Shellenburger confessed involvement with two accomplices and a slug from a handkerchief was used. Sheriff W H Jones is verifying the claims with County Attorney Berneau.
Gaston La Touche famed painter died in Paris following an appendicitis operation. He had achieved international recognition for his portraits and landscapes and influenced modern French art.
Prices for meat climb with packers and retailers raising rates. In Omaha sheep carcasses rose from 414 to 9% cents per pound. pork loins from 12 to 15% cents. real carcasses from 1034 to 1v cents. bacon from 16% to 25 cents. Small markets shutter as costs surge. A North Platte note adds that many locales suffer as prices climb.
The article notes few people would be taxed and urges a fair system. It discusses exemption thresholds from 4000 to 3000 and suggests a possible further cut to 2000. It highlights constitutional authority establishing income tax as a permanent revenue source and calls for broad acceptance of the basis of taxation.
Secretary Bryan acted as president for a day while Mr. Wilson was away yet failed to reveal the role. The Nebraska statesman feels confined like Macbeth as duties curtailed his speaking, diplomacy, and peace efforts show little fruit. His once bright prominence is now a flicker overshadowed by Baltimore’s nominee, a sad sight for the democratic Warwick.
An Indiana man killed himself, his wife and their four children in a grim act linking high living costs to despair. A separate note mocks Roosevelt’s response to the Indian War-whoop and comments on weather hopes, clerical attire, and ministers cooling efforts.
A Balkan-styled blouse in circulation triggers concerns of wider conflict as tensions rise. Officials report the garment’s appearance echoes broader regional strains and provoke public debate on security and cultural symbolism.
Legal notice details an ordinance in Sidney Nebraska levying multiple taxes for 1913. It specifies millage credits for general revenue electric light water sewer bonds and interest, totaling 31 9 20 mills. The measure passes July 5 1913 with signatures of Chairman Beow Zif Bert and Village Clerk Leslie Neubauer.
The village of Sidney Nebraska passes Ordinance 131 to appropriate funds for 1913. It allocates general fund salaries, fire and street department expenses, calaboose city hall, and electric lighting at two thousand dollars. Water bond principal and interest receive one hundred and twelve hundred dollars respectively, sewer bonds one hundred and thirty hundred, and electric light and steam heating bonds one hundred and ten thousand. Passed July 1913 by E W Ziebert and village officials.
Ordinance 133 provides a three mill tax on taxable property in the Village of Sidney Nebraska for 1913 and annually thereafter to establish and fund a free public library. The measure authorizes annual levy for the library fund and takes effect after publication. Attested by BE Zieber t and Leslie Neubauer.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition asks that Charles Nelek be appointed administrator of Josephine Meyers Shelley estate. A hearing is set for July 6 1913 at 10 oclock am. Notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior. County Judge Henry L. Gapen seals the order.
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