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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
4
Postal notice indicates the item was entered at Sidney Nebraska as second class mail matter. The fragment references mail processing and classification.
A letter to publisher B A Jones defends the editor against a March issue accusation as a malicious lie. The writer challenges proof or a retracting apology, insisting his associates are above reproach and warning of public branding as a liar if unaddressed.
Commissioners Wood and Rowan with C P Davis began verifying the treasurer’s accounts, though taxpayers oppose using county funds of 11 a day for the effort. Critics note state examiners could perform the task at no county cost, estimating higher monthly bills and accusing officials of self-serving reform.
Populist lawmakers with armed escort seize November election ballots from the secretary of state to halt the reconvened count and press a bill authorizing the legislature to tally votes. Judge Hall’s restraining order is defied as Congress opens an extraordinary session on tariffs. Tom Reid again elected speaker. Also a promotion for Electric Bitters promising relief for female complaints and general weakness at Bassett's Drug Store.
Special correspondence reports Republicans exposing alleged conspirators in attempts to seat contending Supreme Court justices after a failed amendment. A recount order is blocked by a suit in district court, while the governor may press ahead. Lincoln city charter changes shift fire and police control to a governor appointed commission and cut council size, aiding Popocrat aims. Other items note taxes on stock yards, a corporately opposed electric light issue, a gold and silver tender bill, and the municipal voting bill for women failing in the House.
J. F. H. Gregory & Son of Marblehead Massachusetts is recalled for donating three tons of free garden seeds to needy Nebraska farmers via Reverend E. Ludden and others during hard times. The firm is praised for reliability and wide methods, with a free catalogue available.
Notice in Nebraska land records lists witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation for H. E. No. 2180 in sec 2, tp 17n ve 46w. Names Henry Graber William Schuler William Blumenthal of Henry Nepraski and Joseph Sank Weyerts. Also Frank Pierson filing for No. 220 in section 9, with witnesses Spicknall Clemence Roth Henry Oran, all of Sidney Nebraska.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska February 4 1897 notice by David H Shultz administrator of Daniel O Newcomer deceased to make final proof before Register or Receiver at Sidney Nebraska on March 22 1997 timber culture application No 41 percent for the net of section 12 township 16 north range west. Witnesses: Edward Root Edward Hrott George Feirstein Lewis Brott all of Potter Nebraska John M Adams Register
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