Valor and patriotism marked by naval record on Vera Cruz
Rear Admiral Fletcher praises the loyal bravery of American sailors in the Vera Cruz action. The official record, archived in the Navy Department, highlights foreign-born sailors proving as American as any. The piece warns against jingoism, notes Mexico’s potential ruin in war, and extols true patriots who seek peace to prevent calamity.
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Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Navy Department
United States
Washington
Valley Forge
Mexico
Huerta
Carranza
Republican Prospects In House Leader Sees Democratic Decline
Congressman Mann of Illinois argues in a speech that the country is turning Republican as Democratic tariff and anti trust policies hurt business. He contends Democratic rule suppresses industrial progress, with the South opposing wealth growth in New England and the Midwest, and tariff discrimination evident. The piece notes business hardship and calls for a Republican revival.
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Mann Ofllinois
House of Representatives
Democratic Party
Illinois
Wilson
Republican Party
New England
Middle West
War between United States and Mexico would ruin Tampico oil interests
A Mexican managing extensive American oil interests at Tampico warns a war with the United States would ruin those operations. The newspaper correspondent quotes him as expressing grave concern over the potential conflict and its impact on oil holdings and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
United States
Mexico
Rise in U S Charitable Giving Highlights Generosity
The article notes about 400 million dollars is spent yearly in the United States on public and private charity. It states roughly one third comes from private benevolent societies churches and fraternal organizations. The piece argues that benevolence is more alive and active than ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt and progressives threaten republican tide
Public mood grows favorable to a Republican Congress this year. The progressive faction, led by an ambitious leader, aims to keep the movement alive for two years hence. Colonel Roosevelt may find it hard to curb the rising republican spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Welcomed In Paris Reflecting Longstanding Franco American Ties
On arrival in Paris Colonel Roosevelt received distinguished treatment highlighting a deep friendship that began in the American revolutionary era. The note recalls Lafayette’s lasting bond with Washington and the enduring cordial relation between the United States and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Paris
United States
France
Lafayette
Washington
Europe
Illinois Republicans celebrate fifty eighth anniversary
The Illinois Republican Party marked its fifty eighth anniversary at Bloomington with leaders from all factions present to renew allegiance to republicanism. Many who allied with progressives in 1912 attended, and the event is urged as a model for Nebraska Republicans to emulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Illinois
Bloomington
Nebraska
County Attorney Appeals Mile vs Cheyenne County in Supreme Court
County Attorney F E Willams argued the Miles versus Cheyenne County appeal in the state supreme court at Omaha. Morrill county backs the case to protect the public funds tied to a Sidney bank failure. A decision is expected within the month. The eight year old granddaughter of Frank Harris was seriously injured after falling from a disc ride with her grandmother near King, twelve miles northeast of town.
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F. E. Willams
Omaha
Supreme Court of Miles
Cheyenne County
Morrill County
Miles
Sidney Bank
Old
Bridgeport Blade
Frank Harris
Scouts Triumph In Trophy Shoot At Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff Gun Club wins the first shoot for a valuable trophy offered by C. A. Newberry of Alliance. Five-man team scoring 114 of 125 leads Sidney 113 and Alliance 111. cup to remain in Scottsbluff until the July shoot, then pass on. Participants: A. B. McDorman, H. I. Brown, J. E. Armstrong, Grover Shulenberger, Walter Stull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsbluff Gun Club
C. A. Newberry
Alliance
Scottsbluff
Sidney
A. B. McDorman
H. I. Brown
J. E. Armstrong
Grover Shulenberger
Walter Stull
Scottsbluf Star Herald
Why vote when women run the universe anyway
A satirical frame about gender roles questions women’s suffrage. It notes women influence in churches libraries cemeteries and village groups while criticizing the idea that women should vote, asserting that women already drive communal action and social effort. It ends with the provocative question of why vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Association
Village Improvement Society
Accidental Shooting Death of Farmer in Nebraska
Jacob Wagner died from a gunshot wound on his Hadar farm near Pierce Nebraska. A coroner jury found the death accidental, inflicted by a pistol held by 14 year old Philip Fink. Wagner died in a Norfolk hospital two weeks after the shooting.
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Pierce
Neb
Jacob Wagner
Philip Fink
Norfolk
Hadar
Fink
Bank stockholders amend incorporation term on July 1 1964
I Robert A Barlow cashier certify at the regular annual meeting of the American Bank of Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska held May 4 1914 that Article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation was amended to state The time of commencement shall be July and its termination shall be July 1 1964 The seal of the bank is affixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Barlow
American Bank of Sidney
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Sale Notice of Cheyenne County Real Estate for Judgment
By order of sale from the District Court Cheyenne County Nebraska a judgment in favor of City National Bank of David City against Sarah Keller et al and executors of Jeremiah Keller estate assigns two notes totaling 5 4 0 0 0 with interest from April 21 1914 the sheriff will offer at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on June 29 1914 at 2 00 pm in front of the court house Sidney Nebraska the southeast quarter of section 1 township 12 north range 48 west and the north half of section 35 township 13 north range 47 west are levied upon to satisfy the judgment and costs Dated May 21 1914 J W McDaniel Sheriff
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
City National Bank
David City
Sarah Keller
Alice Streeter
John O. Streeter
Seth Keller
Morris Keller
Lottie Wine
David G. Wine
Mary Mohler
Harry W. Mohler
Jeremiah Keller
Sidney
J. W. McDaniel
Said County
Order setting hearing on settlement of Herman Miller estate
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court hearing is scheduled for July 14 1914 at 10 a m to settle the final account of executors George H Miller and Ekke B Miller in the estate of Herman G Miller deceased. Notice to interested parties will be published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Said
Henry E. Gapen
Herman G. Miller
George H. Miller
Ekke B. Miller
Sidney Telegraph
Special Election on High School Bonds in Cheyenne County
Notice calls a special election in School District No. 1 Sidney Nebraska on June 20 1914 to vote on issuing 32500 in bearer bonds for 20 years at 5 percent to fund a high school site building and furnishings with a tax levy for interest and a sinking fund, ballot: FOR High School Bonds and Tax or AGAINST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney
High School Bonds Fund Established by Cheyenne County Board
In testimony of authority the Moderator Director and Treasurer are to sign the High School Bonds and the sale proceeds placed in a dedicated fund named The High School Bonds Fund. Funds to be disbursed only by order of the School Board. Signed May 25 1914 by PF ad L McIntosh Moderator and Leroy Martin Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Ad. L. McIntosh
Leroy Martin
Settlement for final account in estate of George J McGinnis
County Court presides over the final settlement of John A Bentley administrator for the estate of George J McGinnis with filing May 25 1914. The court sets June 30 1914 for all interested parties to appear and for discharge or approval of the administrator’s final account and discharge. A true copy signed by HENRY E GAPEN.
Notice of Sale on Chattel Mortgage in Cheyenne County
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of a chattel mortgage dated December 2 1913 and filed April 3 1914 in Cheyenne County Nebraska, Chester Hazelwood mortgaged to Myrtle Lancaster to secure 25.00 and now due 26.31. Default made and no suit or other proceedings at law having been commenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Chester Hazelwood
Myrtle Lancaster
Auction Notice of Kept Debt Sale at Sid ney Nebraska
The mortgagee Myrtle Lancaster announces sale of described property at public auction in the Stone Livery Barn, Village of Sidney, Cheyenne County Nebraska, on July 6 1914 at 10 o clock am to recover the debt. Dated June 10 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Myrtle Lancaster
Final Settlement Hearing In Slingluff Estate
At a County Court in said county on June 16 1914 Kate L Slingluff executrix petitioned for final settlement and discharge. Hearing set for July 15 1914 at 10 a m to show cause why prayer should not be granted, with notice by four weekly insertions in the Sidney Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Gapen
J. A. Slingluff
Kate L. Slingluff
Sidney Telegraph
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Parker Place
Dawson County
Joseph Oberfelder
America
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Toledo
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