The Colombian Treaty and US Honor in Ratification
The piece argues against ratification of the Colombia treaty citing an implied apology to Colombia over Panama and a $25 million payment. It condemns surrendering national dignity for South American friendship and urges rejection while supporting anti trust efforts and business-friendly policies. It condemns Democratic policy changes and warns rivals Britain and Germany would benefit from US industrial decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Panama
United States
President Senate clash over bank board picks
The president’s nominees to the Federal Reserve Board, including a director from International Harvester and a top New York financier, faced Senate opposition over their business ties. The dispute highlights Wilson’s tenacity and the executive legislature tension on big business appointments. The outcome will interest the public as the conflict unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
International Harvester Company
New York Financial House
Wilson
Reserve Board
President consults business leaders over anti-trust bills
Protests by business interests against administration anti-trust bills led President Wilson to seek views from experienced business minds. While acknowledging faults in the measures, the president showed a readiness to listen. The conference produced expectations of moderation, with business leaders favoring just, reasonable regulations and warning against harmful constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Wilson
Congress
Senate
Navy alcohol ban angers officers but stands firm
Secretary Daniels faces private criticism from naval officers and men over a July first order prohibiting liquor in the navy. They view the ban as an unwarranted attack on their liberty, though no public opposition is expected to sway Washington. The order remains in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Washington
British Triumphs in 3 Sporting Events Over Americans
The British won three notable sports events this year over Americans. The golf championship set a precedent, followed by the defeat of the American polo team and the return of the coveted cup to England. Most stirring was the lightweight world championship victory, which may boost athletic interest in England and spur Americans to reclaim their sporting prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Illinois Senator Attacks Wilson Over Executive Power
Senator Sherman of Illinois criticizes President Wilson for pushing Congress to accept his program and warns that executive power has surged. He says the electorate must stop the usurpation. The article also notes U S foreign trade in 1913 reached a record four plus billion dollars with exports at 2.5 billion and imports near two billion, and predicts this year’s figures will show higher imports and lower exports due to the tariff law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Illinois
Wilson
Congress
United States
Progressives Seek Roosevelt Governor Run Amid Stakes
New York progressives press Colonel Roosevelt to run for governor. His reluctance is clear due to risk of defeat, which could jeopardize his 1916 presidential ambitions. Wires are being laid to gauge support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
From Our Exchanges and Local Talkers
A sprawling critique from the Erratic Thinker on town talk and gossip. The passage targets how residents discuss each other, pastors, bankers, and the church, plus town loafers and evangelists. It suggests the town endlessly talks, with every subject and person under scrutiny.
Arbitration Rightly Used to Avert Rail Strike
A Cheyenne Tribune report discusses the railroads seeking federal mediation and enginemen accepting help to settle disputes. The piece argues arbitration can work even when one side is convinced the other is wrong and cautions against outright refusals to arbitrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gine
Federal Board of Mediation
Cheyenne Tribune
Government deep artesian well irrigation bill stalls
North Platte Tribune reports a proposed 100000 appropriation by Congress to test deep artesian wells for irrigation in semi arid regions has fallen through. A Chamber of Commerce committee led by W P Snyder sought a share for North Platte. Investigations suggest the project could be feasible and practical, with a future chance of passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chamber of Commerce
W. P. Snyder
North Platte
North Platte Tribune
Tariff Talk on Pig Iron Pork Prices
Eleanor argues against automatic price drops if tariffs on pig iron are cut. The discussion suggests that lower tariffs do not guarantee cheaper pork products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
Developments of the week on youth and discretion
Developments of the week remind us that female discretion varies with age from under five to over seventy five. Candidates confront egotism among opponents and a Sidney youth's cheek rouge hints at a girl’s unchanging smile.
McDermott Quits House Amid Investigation
Illinois Representative James T McDermott on the House floor offered his resignation to take effect immediately amid a probe. He resigns as he faces ongoing links to a corruption inquiry and related charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
James T MccDermott
Tllinois
Ides Rharees
Order of hearing on petition for administrator
Nebraska Cheyenne County County Court orders hearing on petition by Lewis Brott to appoint Lewis Brott as administrator of Gustav Brott deceased. Hearing set for August 11, 1914 at 10 a m in Sidney public notice published three weeks in Sidney Telegraph. Henry E. Gapen, County Judge, signs and seals the order.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Said
Henry 5. Gapen
Gustav Brott
Lewis Brott
Sidney Telegraph
Henry E. Gapen
T A Benson
Henry I. Gapen
Cheyenne County
T. A. Benson
Sidney
Vienna Restaurant
William Johnston
Anna C Johnston
Eal
Referee's Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
By order of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska referee in a partition suit, Addie R. McFarland vs C W Kimple Emogene L Kimple and Geraldine M Griffith, sale of the southeast quarter of section 12 township 12 north range 47 for cash at the court house front door in Sidney, Nebraska. Sale open one hour. J W Meds Niey Referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Addie R. McFarland
C. W. Kimple
Emogene L. Kimple
Geraldine M. Griffith
Court House
Sidney
Said
N. R
J. W. Meds NiEly
Sidney Nebraska Sealed Bids For Power Plant Equipment
Sealed bids and proposals will be received at the office of Village Clerk Jues de Neubauer of Sidney Nebraska for furnishing all materials and labor to install and erect an electric power and steam heating plant and electrical distributing system until 16 o'clock August 1 1914 Mountain Time. Proposals read aloud at opening. Bids divided into Power Plant machinery and Power Plant piping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jues de Neubauer
Sidney
Nebraska
Bids Sought for Village Power Plant and Electrical Works
Sidney Nebraska invites competitive bids for four divisions of a power plant and electrical distributing system. Division 1 covers power plant machinery and generators. Division 2 piping. Division 3 electrical distributing system materials. Division 4 labor and erection. Bids must include certified checks for most divisions, private plans available from the consulting engineer and village officials, and work to begin within 20 days of letting. Engineer estimate totals 16500 for machinery and electrical equipment. overall project value 16500.
Advertisement for Sidney Nebraska Power Plant Bid
Advertisement announces bids for a one story stone and concrete power plant building in Sidney Nebraska with divisions for power plant building and foundations. Bids due noon August 1 1914 Mountain Time. Bond of 2000 dollars required with bid. deposit 500 dollars for plans. work to commence within 20 days. plans available from engineer Hollister or village clerk Neubauer. village reserves right to reject all bids. Vill age officers and engineer oversee contract terms and forfeiture for delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Nebraska
R. A. Barlow
Board of Trustees
Scotch Marine
R. P.M
Villaz
W.L. Hollister
Lincoln
Leslie Neubauer
L. O. Fundingsland
J Mecintosfi
Parks
E. W Ziebert
R. W. Devoe
J L. McIntosh
L. Hulmpt
Jh. A. Barlow
WW TL. Hollister
Village Board
L. O Fundingsland
J J McIntosafi
Gus Wellver
J J Parks
E. W Zibbery
J. Ja. McIntosh
V. Hole
Steam Heating Plant Notice to Contractors and Dealers
Sealed bids for erection of a steam heating plant and distribution system for the Village of Nebraska will be received until noon August 1 1914 Mountain Time. Bids must include a 200.00 certified check. Plans and specs available from W L Hollister or Leslie Neubauer for a 6500 later. Engineer's estimate is 5500. Approval dated July 10 1914. Village Board officers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Neubauer
Sidney
Nebraska
R. A Larlow
Board of Trustees
W. L. Hollister
Lincoln
Village Board
O. Fundingsland
J. J. McIntosh
Gus Wellner
Petition to Establish Road 289A in H T E County
A petition filed March 12 1914 by B L Walker and 27 others requests the establishment of a road described as starting at the Southwest corner of section 7 township 15 range 49 and running east six miles to the southeast corner of section 12. The commissioner has reported in favor and objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Clerk by noon on the Sunday of September AD 1914 or the road will be established without further reference. The road will be known as Road Numbered 289A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goding
Union Pacific Railroad
A. D
H. T. Doran
B. L. Walker
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
North Platte
Neb
Fred J. Hoy
Sidney
Nebraska
Isabella Anderson
Potter
Y.ur
Seeren
EB. Evans
Road Established Described in 1914 Public Notice
A petition signed by A. Walford and twenty-three others requests establishing a section line road in section 29 township 17 range 48 running north one mile to the NW corner, then east two miles to the SW corner of section 22, with the road report filed on July 7, 1914 and the notice dated September 1914 in 242A H. T. DRA County Clerk records.
Notice of stray pony in Sidney precinct Nebraska 1914
Taken up on enclosed land in Sidney precinct Cheyenne County Nebraska on the third day of July 1914 a back pony with bald face pinto spots on lower jaw white hind feet a small white spot on left side branded two half circles Jazy R on left shoulder Dated Sidney Nebraska July 3 1914 John Dubbs
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Sidney Precinct
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Jazy R
Sidney
John Dubbs
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F. A. Gapen
Democratic Party
Glacier National Park
Rockies
Great Northern Railway
Glacier Park
Belton
Park
Glacier Park Park Station
Glacier Station
Glacier Park Station
Burlington Great Northern Express
M. A. Shipman
L. W. Wakeley
Omaha
Farnam Street
A. Walford
H. T. Dra
Henry Be.gapen
Fr Oui
Helnine
Detroit
D. R. Owens
Sidney, Neb
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