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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1904
Page
4
The article lists presidential candidates Roosevelt Fairbanks and Norris Brown along with J MeRBRUON for superintendent, and MP ONRINKAID for Congress. It notes Nebraskans filing homestead claims on the Rosebud, a water-damage incident near Powell & Dillon, and Hoagland’s two year bankruptcy referee appointment. County seat changes and drought-era politics are also mentioned with Governor Mickey’s renomination drawing support.
The Omaha Bee notes that conflict between the Big Five meat packers and 50 000 workers may boost small packers and independent butchers. It argues strikes irritate shippers and consumers, pushing business to smaller operators, potentially spreading meat supply beyond the giants. The piece predicts a shift toward peaceful settlements to keep industry concentrated.
The Nebraska land rush reflects a shift from crowded eastern centers to the trans Mississippi plains. Land costs rise as homeseekers seek soil praised as the world’s most fertile, offering security beyond bonds. Irrigation is expanding near North Platte, with ample water and strong crops forecast for alfalfa, small grain, and potatoes.
RIVERSIDE reports more rains this week with notes on residents. D A Sharp arrived from Bridgeport, Miss Mary Ryan visited from Bridgeport, and Louis Meyer spent Monday on the North side. Pat Rowlan’s affairs drew Ralph Oliver to Fireguard Sunday, with plans for a possible move by Fred Sisco to Oregon. Mort Smith renewed acquaintances, Sydney Johnson visited Last Chance, and A Johnson traveled to Bridgeport and Sidney for business and visits. Haying has begun. crop outlook favorable, higher ground yields better. Lightning and rattlesnake deaths among cattle noted this summer. Wm. Lisco and D A Sharp near opening a Bridgeport meat market and cold storage. Bird Rodgers gathers cattle in Rush Creek and Lee’s Creek areas. cattle stray widely amid good forage.
A busy week in Irving with Mort Smith and George Haxby visiting Bridgeport. Haying started as Robert Walsh and Smith Bros. work the fields. Mrs. Geo Haxby ill but improving and Mrs. B H Pusey remains under care. Sabbath School reports healthful progress and community activity continues.
Clara G. W. Epps works for P. Dalton. Charles Epps visits his parents. John Brown expected home soon. Miss Anna Gustafson visited homefolks. Some continue corn and potato farming. T. H. Epps couples go to Sidney. A severe hailstorm passed through last week. Genestia Clark and Leo Osborn of Sidney called at the Epps ranch.
Dalton locals report visitors and short trips. Miss Kemp from Dalton hosts a visitor, Mr and Mrs Finn were seen downtown, and Fred Drescher handles home hauling for W S Woolsey. Ickea boys beat Dalton’s ball team Sunday. Mahlon Craver nearby is reported very sick.
James McNulty and Rosé Kelly spent Thursday evening at Daviagon's. Bert Davigon is away improving his claim this week. Alias Hewitt of Lodgepole visits with Mrs. Walsh and Rosie McNulty. Mrs. Lizzie Carter returns to Sidney with her sister Pear. Mrs. Jacob Eckert and Annie Jacobson visit Redington with her son. A neighborhood group enjoyed a Wednesday evening party at Walsh's in honor of Miss Hewitt. Maude and Marie Davison spend Friday with Mrs. B. L. Carter on her homestead. Walsh, Rosie McNulty and Rose Kelly attend Sidney Sunday services then visit Dennis Walsh's ten miles below Lodgepole.
In a Lincoln letter the Parkerites urge Bryan to run for the Nebraska Senate, aiming to humiliate him after the St Louis victory over Bryan. The plan promises a fusion legislature and counts on Bryan’s popularity, while critics label it a bait to derail his 1908 ambitions and remind voters of 1904 defeat.
The Republican Electors of the 6th Senatorial District of Nebraska are to send delegates to a Senatorial Convention at Sidney on August 10 at 1 p.m. to nominate a candidate for Senator and conduct other necessary business. District counties are allotted delegates based on voting history, with specific counts for each county listed by district leaders H. C. Booker and C. I. Scharman as secretary and chairman.
The Democratic voters of Cheyenne County are called to a delegate convention at the Court House in Sidney on Saturday August 6 1904 at 2 PM. Nominees for County Attorney and County Commissioner Third District to be chosen, six delegates to the State convention August 10 1904 at Lincoln, plus other business. Precincts listed with representation. chairman R P Scorr.
Union Pacific acquisition of land in Cheyenne County Nebraska is noted as part of a section record. Local officials review the parcel for development and potential railway expansion impacts on nearby communities.
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