Sidney Telegraph Note on Post Office Entry
The Sidney Telegraph enters the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class mail matter. Hed Eve A Gapen.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph enters the Sidney Nebraska post office as second class mail matter. Hed Eve A Gapen.
The piece questions progressivism as defined by the third term candidate and attacks the bull moose label as a plutocrat show. It criticizes the Colonel as a boss autocrat and questions campaign fund sources while noting Nebraska’s absence from Wilson campaign representation and urging Nebraska Democrats to question why Delaware and Oklahoma have seats.
A Missouri woman burned Bryan and backed Taft influenced by wealth interests, signaling Bryan’s ostracism in Missouri and Taft gains. The piece notes doubts about Wilson speeches, Wilson’s need to explain past stances, and Olympic success boosting American athletics with praise for Stockholm hosts and the U S team trainer Murphy credits school and public grounds in athlete development.
Nebraska’s prosperity is evident in bank deposits reaching 83 million across 681 banks on June 14, with an average reserve double the legal requirement. Agricultural development also shines as farm land values rise. Nebraska moved from 13th to 4th in 10 years, with a forecast of leading agricultural states by 1920. The piece urges more homeseekers to settle, especially in the western areas, to sustain growth.
Senator Bailey of Texas warns of a possible revolution within a generation driven by demagogues and reform talk. He argues evils exist yet can be corrected without overturning the republic, praising the federal constitution as ample protection and urging repudiation of misguided teachers who incite unrest.
The speaker argues the people have ruled since the republic was founded and are more in control now than ever. Citizens should evaluate new proposals, understand their purpose, and resist passions that undermine citizenship. If people withhold support from those who sow class hatred or distrust, there will be no revolution threat.
The Nebraska Democratic state convention at Grand Island on the 30th faces bitter factional conflict despite calls for harmony. Leaders dispute delegates who backed Clark then Wilson, with T. S. Allen of Lincoln rumored as a potential chair, signaling power struggles and possible impact on November votes. Some Democrats question Woodrow Wilson as a wholly wise selection.
The speaker denounces Colonel Roosevelt for leaving the Republican Party to form a new party and lead it, insisting supporters must choose clearly between Roosevelt and the Republicans. It rejects any middle ground or dual allegiance and calls for immediate, unequivocal declaration of party loyalty without compromise.
Indications point to Taft backers gaining influence at the Lincoln state Republican convention meeting Tuesday. Roosevelt adherents aim to counter with protests and efforts to influence delegates and platform.
Town residents report a heated debate over party strategy with factions accusing outsiders of undermining the GOP. Leaders insist the state convention will reflect true Republican convictions and appoint a loyal committee. Also note several land seekers visiting town this week.
Partial OCR shows numeric figures and ledger codes such as a $25.95 amount and a $3.42 value along with alphanumeric references like 00 118 OY RIO Mb L471 22 Pi-b92 16. The exact context and item names are unclear due to fragmentary text.
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