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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
4
The piece analyzes political dynamics around Governor Wilson and William Jennings Bryan, noting Nebraska support, trade gains with Canada, and voter demographics. It highlights Wilson's risk in courting foreign birth voters, farmer prosperity under republican policy, Lorimer expulsion controversy, Teddy Roosevelt egoism, and Bryan's uncertain role, stressing Wilson's need for broad backing.
Governor Hadley of Missouri rejects the third term faction and will not join the bull moose movement. He favors settling party differences within the Republican Party and sees no need for a new political organization. The bull moose contingent wanes while the Colonel’s bid remains in play and the red bandana continues to signal defiance.
The piece mocks Governor Wilson for claiming labor friendship while criticizing labor organizations as making members unprofitable by stifling individuality. It notes the difficulty for the Democratic candidate to persuade labor members that his stance is supportive.
Promoters debate a fitting name for a new party with William Howard Taft era vibes. The Bull Moose term remains popular among third termers but lacks expressiveness for the organization and its leader. The Buncombe Boosters or The Blatant Bowlers are suggested as descriptive options, with the progressive convention facing a perplexing decision.
The Omaha World-Herald denounces the presidential primary system as worse than a failure, calling it a swindle and a farce. It argues that in most states the process failed to reflect even a third of voters and merely shifted bosses, casting doubt on primaries as a true gauge of popular will.
The history of the Republican party is traced from postwar recovery to a modern era of rising industry and prosperity. Democrats are urged to reconsider their tariff and economic policies, arguing that Republican policies have strengthened the economy, labor, and national power, while the November vote will decide the nation's economic future.
The piece discusses the Lorimer expulsion by the United States Senate, arguing popular regard would rise more from public opinion recognition than from reform. It notes the first investigation showed corrupt election methods and that the senate’s prior retention of Lorimer spurred widespread public protest and electoral defeats for some supporters. The second inquiry added little new proof, yet the episode underscored public sentiment.
The public opinion on Lorimer’s case influenced the outcome, yielding a satisfactory result. His expulsion is praised as a purge that will curb corrupt methods and serve as a warning against dangerous self seekers, with The Chicago Tribune lauded for its stance and victory.
The piece links the current Democratic stance on tariffs to the 1832 South Carolina nullification crisis led by John C. Calhoun. It argues that the Baltimore declaration mirrors Calhoun’s views, condemns tariff protection, and warns that Democratic control would harm American industries and labor, farmers, and wage earners.
It is proposed to hold a statewide conference of the farmers of Kansas to promote interest in increasing soil productivity. The idea is commendable and deserves attention from agricultural producers. While some doubt supply will meet future demand, production lags population growth, making soil productivity crucial. The Kansas movement is urged to Nebraska farmers as well, with expected beneficial results.
Statistics indicate a rapid rise in deaths by self harm in the United States with multiple contributing factors under study. Health researchers urge awareness and preventive measures amid mounting concern.
The text argues social conditions feed discontent and distract the public from moral duty. It notes Bryan as the main target of discontent among Clark adherents, who may withhold support to rebuke Bryan, while Clark asks them to back the party’s nominee.
The state board of assessment confronted undervaluation claims in sixteen counties. Seward's O F Bernecker and Nemaha's C E Blessing urged increases up to 380 percent for Richardson County and 22 percent for Pawnee and Richardson, or a 25 percent cut for Nemaha. Bernecker argued four year old valuations inflated in some counties and unequal to real land value gains.
Hans Hansen of Arlington writes the game warden claiming a private lake formed by Elkhorn River overflow. he says five men were seining Sunday night and asks prosecution but will not file a complaint. Warden Miller doubts state protection justifies action without the owner’s complaint.
The state board of irrigation will hear the case of the Kearney Water and Electric Power company on July 22 regarding water from the Platte river. The company built the Kearney power canal and has used water continuously, but upstream users claim loss of part of their water right due to nonuse of an efficient quantity. The board is asked to decide the amount of water the company is entitled to under its original filing.
Rev. Father Moriarity, a North Bend priest, fined five dollars for using city water before 1 pm, says he was washing windows. He serves notice of appeal to the district court and insists he will not pay the fine.
Auditor Barton leaves for Seattle to attend the annual meeting of state insurance commissioners of the United States. He will advocate reducing fire insurance rates and pushing for a uniform set of laws nationwide.
By virtue of a chattel mortgage dated May 4 1911 and filed June 6 1911 in Cheyenne county Nebraska I J W Reinmuth mortgagee will sell at public auction in Dalton on August 10 1912 at 1 PM the described property to satisfy $139 00 due on $1250 00 note default including interest The property includes a 8036 Huber traction engine 25 hp a Huber separator 36 cv under 60 rear with feeder and blower three John Deere breaking plows a water tank wagon hose pump double trees and neck yoke complete. The grantor is J G B Babb.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court sets August 10 1912 at 10 AM for a hearing on the final account of George M Fischer administrator of the estate of Charles Badziong deceased He must show cause why the petition should not be granted and notice is to be published in the Slines Telegraph for three weeks prior to the hearing The order is signed by County Judge Henry E Gapen.
The Village of Sidney Nebraska passes an ordinance to curb weeds on streets alleys and vacant lots. Owners must remove weeds abutting their lots within 15 days after written notice or face fines. The measure provides for collection via the Cheyenne County Treasurer and repeals prior related ordinances.
Public notice from the U S Land Office at North Platte Nebraska dated July 5 1912 announces GEORGE W HICKS of Potter Nebraska filed intent to prove final three year claim for land described as ne percent in township 16 north range 51 west before U S Commissioner Jos Oberfelder at Sidney Nebraska on September 3 1912 witnesses named Charles Stanton William O M Goding Henry Rehrear and John Nelson all of Potter Nebraska N 426 to EL EVANS Register
By order of the Cheyenne County District Court the sale of the defendants Henry Dobrinski and Elizzabetha Dobrinski property is set for July 25 1912 at 10 am in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse. The property is the south half of the northeast quarter and lots 1 and 2 in section 22 township 15 range 49 west. The judgment against the defendants totals 779.10 with costs 16.35 and accruing costs.
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