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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
4
Organized labor in major cities calls a congress of American workers to oppose any action leading to war with European powers. The piece argues for peace without surrendering national rights, warning that yielding to insults would hurt prestige and invite humiliation, while urging firm insistence on respected rights.
The United States leads world wealth with 187 739 000 000 dollars, about 1965 dollars per person, as of 1912. War increases American capital, boosting credibility as a creditor nation and potentially surpassing England as a financial power, with currencies of other nations depreciating relative to the soundness of American money.
A prominent factor in U S German talks is the hundred of German and Austrian ships interned in American waters or ports. They total about 350000 tons and are valued above 50000000 dollars. In war, these ships could quickly become prizes for the United States. This risk could influence Germany to seek a favorable understanding.
The piece argues that German atrocities in Belgium set a precedent Russia could mirror in east Prussia and Poland. It notes Russian barbarism from Tartr in Russian character and contends Germany cannot complain about atrocity accusations while its own ruthlessness predates the Russian actions.
The popular opinion in France claims Germany aims to provoke the United States into war. American correspondents note French hopes the U S stays out of the European conflict. Germany may not want a heavier military burden, yet risks alienating an unready United States whose opposition could aid the Allies.
The Washington conference set the goal of stronger commercial ties between the United States and South America. It calls for regular steamship lines linking ports, noting current reliance on foreign vessels harms opportunity and prestige. With the Panama Canal open, a capable American merchant marine for South American trade is seen as achievable soon.
The piece lauds public officials welcoming foreign born residents into American citizenship as a wise method to inspire patriotic devotion. It notes President Wilson's Philadelphia address to naturalized citizens made a strong impression and urges imparting his counsel to aliens. It warns some naturalized citizens forget their oath, fueling passion, prejudice, and dissension that embarrasses the government.
The first child is called a genius and others stand in awe, while the war rekindles interest in place names from geography class. As conflict resurfaces, familiar names from decades past reappear, fueling fascination during unsettling times.
A concise remark notes that skipping a week of daily reading during wartime allows a reader to resume without missing crucial developments. The statement underscores perceived continuity of major events and the idea that daily details balance out over time.
It is said there are 275 words in the Irish language that express endearment. Some of our young men are sitting up nights to learn this language before their summer vacation.
A reflective meditation on how the heart resembles a spreading vine that seeks attachments and the ease of loving versus sustaining hate. It urges readers to practice love, noting how constant association fosters affection and how dislike can be fanned into habit.
A reflective piece urges active effort to grasp ideas and connections instead of remaining passive amid distrust, hostility, or indifference that blocks progress. It emphasizes decisive action over drifting, urging focus and resolve to engage with the world.
A reflective poem on labor seen as both burden and blessing. The speaker thanks God for gifts gained through toil, recalls past belief that work was punishment, and now pleads for strength to endure each day. The speaker asks for release only when work ends, seeking dignity in ongoing labor.
Nebraska reaches even footing with its general fund as all outstanding warrants are cashed and a small treasury surplus appears. State Treasurer Hall pushed monthly payments from county treasurers, securing enough cooperation to begin closing the deficit.
For the first time in years the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad submits its sleeping cars for state assessment. Secretary Berneckey reports extensive correspondence. the railroad argued that paying Union Pacific fees limited its burden. The company reveals thirteen Pullman and eight tourist cars in the state, valued at 11,284 and 10,930 dollars respectively, totaling 234,132 dollars with a state valuation of 26,735 dollars.
An auto polo event is scheduled at the Sidney Fair Grounds on Monday June 7. Spectators may watch teams contest in this unusual form of polo using automobiles.
Lincoln June 15. After repeated efforts by Hotel Commissioner Ackerman Franklin will gain a remodeled Commercial hotel nearly anew. Owner agrees to spend 3 000 to overhaul the building and plans a three story structure with major improvements sought by Ackerman who also seeks a first class hotelier for operation.
Scottsbluff Nebraska June 14 Dan Jordan arrested charged with the murder of Joseph Layton shot through the head while reading at home Coroner s jury keeps him under surveillance Beatrice bloodhounds traced scent from window to kitchen door and singled out Jordan Layton s father in law aiding search continues
In Fremont Nebraska June 14 Mrs Evelyn Lane was granted a divorce from A D Lane former official of the Nebraska Telephone company of Omaha in district court. She testified to cruelty and a statutory charge. Custody of Marjorie Lane the minor child went to Mrs Lane. She and her two daughters have been living in Fremont for the past year.
On June 14 1915 GUE unnamed plaintiff filed in Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court to vacate a deed dated March 25 1914 from Ephraim U Robbins to Edna Blair for the west half of section 1 township 15 range 51, to satisfy a California judgment of $3000 plus 7 percent interest. A writ of attachment has been levied on the land and will be sold. Answer by July 26 1915. By J L McIntosh.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska Frauke Jurgens and others are notified that a will purportedly of Christian B Jurgens is on file with a petition for probate and for executrix Frauke Jurgens. A hearing is set for June 28 1915 at 9 am and failure to appear may result in probate and administration to Franke Jurgens. Public notice will run three weeks in the Sig ney Telegraph starting June 31 1915.
Readable fragments show a market price rundown for farm staples including Wheat Oats Flax Rye Corn Eggs Butter Cream Potatoes Hay and Old Hens. No dates or locations provided, but itemized unit prices imply a general agricultural market note.
A brief legal advertisement item notes financial figures including a balance on hand of 121.50 and a balance details line showing amounts 106.39 12.00 270.00 17,277.89. The entry references A. K. Greenlee as Treasurer. Severe as it may appear, the notice records funds and official responsibility.
Creditors of the estate of August W. Olson will meet the executrix before County Judge C. P. Chambers at the Cheyenne County Court Room on July 26 1915 and November 26 1915 at 9 a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance Six months to present claims and one year for the executrix to settle the estate from May 26 1915 published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to July 26 1915 Witnessed with seal on May 26 1915
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