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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1913
Page
4
The Washington powers will aid many Democrats seeking service. The income tax will need a large force with a $1,200,000 appropriation to hire staff and, along with other measures, will be used to place hungry party members. The administration and Congress will be in full accord.
The Wilson Bryan peace plan is complete and its principle has been accepted by twenty nations. While not binding, the broad backing signals growing sentiment for world peace. If major powers unite, smaller states are less likely to engage in hostilities.
The note argues that Japanese origins matter little to the California law dispute. It contends the Japanese are now a yellow race subject to white prejudice and that the matter is ethnological as well as political moral and social.
The platform pledges merit based civil service for appointments. Yet the tariff bill delays civil service provisions for two years in income tax related posts, affecting thousands of Democrats. The piece notes the mismatch between democratic ideals and practice.
Denver city park board bars Japanese and Negroes from bathing beaches prompting a protest to Japan’s representatives in Washington. The appeal argues treaty violation though the move seems unlikely to merit serious action in Tokyo, yet it could provoke a new wave of jingoism there.
German officers discuss Washington's talents noting Field Marshal Von Mottke's praise as a top strategist while other writers dispute this. Frederick the Great calls Washington the greatest of soldiers, a view hard to outweigh with modern opinions.
The senate committee's testimony shows Mulhall serving two masters betraying both labor and manufacturers. He pretended to aid organized labor while opposing lawmakers seeking labor legislation and accepted funds from manufacturers to betray them when possible. He is labeled a despicable character, emblematic of hired lobbyists.
The piece notes strong Canadian hostility to the American flag with protests in Vancouver and Winnipeg. It mentions a flag exhibition in a moving picture house protested by readers and July Fourth flags torn down and burned by American residents. It questions the persistence of this feeling and its potential to harm cross border relations.
A historical inquiry speculates whether U S policy and border tensions could push the nation toward conflict with Mexico. Analysts weigh political climate, military readiness, and regional stability as factors in potential escalation.
The writer warns of rising hostile sentiment against Americans as echoed by Mexican newspapers. They question how long the United States should tolerate anti American actions before demanding retaliation, noting war would be costly and unwanted but that a tipping point could be near.
Secretary Bryan defends his reappearance as a Chautauqua lecturer to supplement government pay. Observers note his wealth and a $12,000 cabinet salary, questioning the example set by a man who denounces plutocrats yet pursues money. They urge him to remain at duty or resign for a square deal.
An American agricultural commission member reports Europe’s co operative societies and rural banks have transformed farming by providing cheap credit and organized support. He cites Germany’s 30 year progress in grain, beet sugar, and per acre yields due to government backing and farmer cooperation. He urges U S farmers to adopt similar methods to advance agricultural development.
Washington correspondent says the diplomatic service will become a partisan machine under President Wilson and Secretary Bryan. The merit system is to be discarded with ambassadors and ministers expected to actively promote democratic policies, excluding those not aligned with the views.
The piece argues against replacing diplomats with Wilson loyalists, claiming the merit system should govern diplomatic postings. It warns that filling all forty-five posts with party loyalists harms efficiency and undermines the representative nature of embassies.
The piece argues the administration uses financial policy to expand party power. It warns the proposed nine member central board would be lopsided, with cabinet members and president appointed outsiders dominating monetary affairs, risking political control and a powerful machine unlike Jackson’s bank battles.
Mulhalls testimony poor in hot weather reading. Dry towns ban kissing and intoxicating bills. Sidney boosters race with time. Marshall says 100000 suffices for any man. Rain defies crop fears. Growley stays silent. Babies draw crowd as pigs. Some state fairs plan weight and length exhibits. A man and woman talked near the post office. the main handed her in quarter. A Chicago pennant on wheels arrives on a bet with a motorcyclist and a three wheel carrier. The contraption lacks power lightness and speed. It amuses country eyes around Chicago.
A compact ethic statement arguing that hard work and sacrifice, not talent or ease, enable valuable achievement. Perseverance is described as essential to both success and manhood, warning against childish reluctance to endure drudgery.
Fine rains since Monday raise spirits as crops look good and harvests stay strong. Farmers emerge financially steadier after last year's bumper crop, with fewer debts and better footing to weather adversity. Ongoing rains, welcome though excessive at times, are regarded as a boon for the country.
A mad dog scare prompts the village board to ban dogs from streets. Several killings by the Marshal occur after owners ignore the ordinance. Lucile Culliton was bitten by two dogs near Mrs. Ray Phillips and Mrs. Johnson. Pasteur treatment is considered in Kansas City. Authorities urge extreme care and safeguards for children as rabies uncertainty rises.
Hastings Nebraska July 23 Silas T Days applies for a billiard and pool hall license in Pauline Adams county raising a legal gap in a new unincorporated town law. The absence of a penalty for operating without a license may allow the business to run unregulated and free from authorities.
Lincoln July 23 Cobb says he took three $1,000 contracts with the Standard Home Company of Alabama to build a $3,000 home and paid within three months. He sought guidance from Secretary Royse of the state banking board, fearing others face similar loan hurdles. The agent allegedly promised a $3,900 loan, but Cobb notes the contract only makes him eligible for a loan.
Norfolk Neb July 23 Miss Minnie Riggert fourteen rushed to save her mother from a blazing pan of varnish catching fire. The girl was burned by spilled varnish and died a few hours later while her mother Mrs Riggert suffered burns but is expected to recover.
Alliance Times reports two alliance ministers visited a local hall Saturday night to view dancing in progress but were refused entry at the door. After their departure the dances including bear cats and bunny hugs continued uninterrupted as the hall remained in operation. Andrew Bergman secures land claim via tree claim history revealing bureaucratic hurdles and eventual eligibility under the Kinkaid act. Kimball Observer notes long residence, farming, stock raising, and family on the land as the claim nears ownership.
An ordinance of Sid ney Nebraska levies licenses on circuses menageries wild west shows sideshows wild west parades canvas shows bowling alleys shooting galleries and merry go rounds with varying daily rates and penalties. It repeals conflicting ordinances and sets effective upon passage approval and publication dated July 18 1913 signed by Chairman EW Bac Bert and Village Clerk Leslie Neubauer.
County Court of Cheyenne Nebraska orders Adams Hansen estate administration petition to be granted to F A King. All interested appear August 11 1913 at 10 am in Cheyenne County Court. Notice to publish in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior. Witness Henry F. Gapen county judge.
In the county court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of Ray Chester Phillips deceased creditors must present claims for examination adjustment and allowance to the administratrix. Claims due within six months and one year to settle from July 10 1918. Notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before August 20 1913. Witness Henry E Gapen County Judge.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court schedules August 5 1913 at 10 o clock a m for Alfred Cronbergs petition to grant B A Jones administration of Hans Cronbergs estate. Notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph to inform all interested parties and bring forth any objections. The order is dated July 5 1913 with the court seal.
Department of the Interior notice from North Platte land office dated July 11 1913 states Jesse Hatcher of Sidney Nebraska filed for three year proof to establish a homestead claim on section 32 township 14 north range 50 west sixth principal meridian. Proof before US Commissioner Joseph Oherfelder in Sidney September 12 1913. Witnesses Bismark Runge Chase Grant Otto Kurz George Giidewell all of Sidney Nebraska.
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