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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1921
Page
7
The house refuses to allow women on juries and the senate backs rural mail carriers license fees. Bills consider removing insane asylums names for Nebraskans and standardizing bread. Legislation favors disabled soldiers fund of 2 million and sheriff raises, while salaries for state officers and county officials face debate.
Sarpy county residents debate annexation to Douglas county with strong arguments on both sides. Legislators discuss a pending bill to create a child welfare department likely to be abandoned, while Governor McKelvie reports Capitol Commission progress and tax-related delays.
A public hearing by a joint committee on medical societies discussed the university school of medicine study. Cedar county selected Lynn and O GARA as representatives for the legislature. Theodore Osterman, brother of Tom, is described as a lively figure.
The house decided that it is not necessary for teachers to take the allegiance oath before assuming duties. The bill covered all teachers from the chancellor of the university downward.
Appointive state officers and board of control members will receive higher salaries if the senate and governor concur with the house. The increases are smaller than earlier bills. The house also approved No 14 to assess real estate this year next year and every two years thereafter to keep assessed values in line with changing real estate values.
President Wilson met with his cabinet for the last time on March 1 in the executive office. He walked with a cane, autographed photos for each adviser after an hour and a half of discussion, and heard brief words of appreciation from department heads before a ceremonial farewell. The cabinet planned to present his former chair to him as a memento. A Valley Forge historical society delegation then presented a certificate and insignia, and Mint Director R. T. Baker bid farewell as the president urged care of the mints.
A peculiar accident has sparked much comment as residents discuss its causes and implications. Local authorities say investigations are ongoing and no injuries have been reported.
A coroner's jury found the accidental death of Patrick McSharry, a prominent and wealthy community leader, after a truck carrying burned hay overturned near Grand Island. Evidence included shoe heels under a steel band and buckles, with teeth later found in ashes. Insurance questions surround a $70,000 policy.
A consolidated school district north of Lodgepole learns Judge Grimes's ruling was affirmed by the state supreme court. The district, in a fight lasting nearly two years, plans to likely build within the next year or two.
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