Moore Retires and Diplomacy in Crisis Ahead
The piece notes John Bassett Moore's retirement as counsel to the state, calls it a loss to U S diplomacy, and critiques current administration diplomacy. It discusses Wisconsin railroad regulation saving millions, rural school improvements in North Dakota, immigration impact on living standards, and potential U S intervention in Mexico amid Carranza Villa and Huerta. It emphasizes national resolve and support for decisive action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bassett Moore
State Department
Moore
Farm Wealth Growth and Panama Canal Tax Debate
The farmer drives much of the nation’s wealth as higher farm earnings boost demand for shoes steel and built structures while he ships more crops and livestock. Exempting coastwise shipping from Panama Canal revenues is unjust subsidies funded by all Americans. President Wilson’s political acumen is noted, yet his stance on merit, publicity and civil service reforms shows inconsistency and erodes public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Trade Commission Plan in Administration Program
The proposal to create a federal trade commission with inquisitorial authority over business methods and a mix of regulatory powers resembles the Interstate Commerce Commission. Critics warn it could drive capital abroad, while supporters say it would curb monopoly. The piece notes political shifts from progressive platform ideas to current administration endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Canada
Progressive Party
Federal Administrative Commission
Wilson
Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft Favors Non Intervention Policy On Mexico
Former President Taft backs the administration’s non intervention stance toward Mexico speaking to the National Geographic Society. He warns against intervention detailing massive military deployment, potential 15 million subjugation effects, and a possible army of 250,000 with unpredictable costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mexico
National Geographic Society
Lesson From Alvin Hoagland’s Fatal Rail Yard Incident
A Sidney notice warns youths about dangers in railroad yards after Alvin Hoagland dies attempting to hop trains. The article urges respect for property and explains the high costs of reckless travel, contrasting fare savings with the loss of a young life and parental sorrow. It cautions against hasty actions and offers a questionable clock alarm anecdote as theory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Hoagland
Sidney
Denver
Julesburg
Seattle man dies after acquaintance pays old debt
A Seattle man collapsed and died shortly after an acquaintance paid him ten dollars he had owed for twenty years. The note hints delinquent subscribers should visit, promising a strong heart stimulant is kept handy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Shall women vote debate at high school centers on vote question
High school debate centers on the question Shall women vote and debates whether women should have voting rights. The discussion shifts from modern participation to the classic suffrage issue.
Winter Sickness Mild Around Sidney Amid March Ills
Sickness remained light through winter near Sidney but March brought more colds and disorders. A grave pneumonia case involved Billie Miles, grandson of W P Miles, who improved after consultation by Dr Johnson of Cheyenne and care by a trained nurse. Community hopes rise for the boy. Mrs S P Witters hosted a St Patrick afternoon party with fifteen ladies, shamrock potatoes and green ribbons forming the motif as light pastimes and fine refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Billie Miles
W. P. Miles
Johnson
Cheyenne
Little Fellow
S. P. Witters
St Patrick
Northwestern Wyoming man visits brother this weekend
P J McIntosh of Northwestern Wyoming arrived Wednesday and will stay through Sunday to visit his brother J J McIntosh and family. Dan Bergman and his bride were in Sidney on Friday en route to Cheyenne for their wedding trip. The couple married in Omaha on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P J MclIntosh
Northwestern
Wyoming
J. J. McIntosh
Dan Bergman
Bride
Sidney
Cheyenne
Omaha
Bolles visit Barnett family to look for a new home
C H Bolles and son E F Bolles of Barnett Illinois visit in the C J Osborn home. They plan a trip to Fort Morgan Colorado to seek a residence. The Emdeavor society of the Christian church hosts a popular social with ten cent lunches next Thursday evening at C W Hornaday's residence. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C H Bolles
E F Bolles
Barnett
Illinois
C J. Osborn
Fort Morgan
Colorado
Emdeavor Society of the Christian Church
C W. Hornaday
Legal Ad: Sale of Cheyenne County Real Estate
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court Sheriff J W McDaniet will sell at public auction the southeast quarter of section 6 township 13 range 50 Cheyenne County Nebraska to satisfy a judgment in favor of Sarah D Laing against William G Lawerence and Nettie M Lawerence. The sale is set for April 22 1914 at 10 a.m. in front of the courthouse Sidney Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H M Grimes
Sarah D. Laing
William G .Lawerence
Nettie M. Lawerence
Towit
Township
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McDaniet
Said County
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Grant Anderson
Neb
Peter Lindgaard
Arthur Lyngholm
William McMuhen
Nels J. Nelson
Potter, Neb
H. M. Grimes
Joseph M. Swenson
Emmit Bobbitt
Minnie Bobbitt
W. F. Hill
J. W. McDaniel
H. M Grimes
First National Bank of
Hillrose
Colorado
Clyde Hensley
George W. Webel
Fredericka M Webel
D. W. Abel
Fredericka M. Ubel
North Range
Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account in McAdam Estate
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court hearing was set for April 22, 1914 at 10 a.m. on the petition of Elizabeth McAdam administratrix to settle her final account and be discharged. Notice will be published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior. Henry E. Gapen presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Henry E. Gapen
Andrew McAdam
Elizabeth McAdam
Sidney Telegraph
William Fraser
John H. Henson
Said
Menry BE
Gapen
Order of Hearing and No Notice of Probate of Will
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court sets a hearing for March 13 1914 at 10 a m on the petition by Hiram Baker to prove admit and record the last will of John G Baker deceased and grant administration to Hiram Baker as executor. interested parties must appear to show cause if any at the scheduled time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
State of
County of
Cheyenne
Hiram G. Baker
John G. Baker
Hiram Baker
Final Account Hearing for Mary E Davis Estate In Nebraska
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of Mary E Davis deceased is set for final settlement of George H Davis administrator. Hearing on the final account and discharge is ordered for April 14, 1914 at 10:00 a m with publication of this order in the Sidney Telegraph weekly newspaper.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Secretary of Labor
Huerta
United States
Carranza
Villa
Mexico City
Panama Canal
Trade Commission Plan
Scott
Sheimee
Western Drug Co
Laune's Pharmacy
Claude McGowan
Ww. E. Swatzlander
Scanlon
Sidney, Neb
J E Evans
Register
Mary E. Davis
George H. Davis
Sherife
Nenry KE. Gapen
U S. Land Office
Joseph Lukas
Sunol
Nev
Range
Jos. Oberfelder
J W. McDaniel
William A. Mitchell
Laura, Colo
Sterling
Colo
U. S
Oberfelder
Fred Baker
Tony Rosa
John Peetz
William J. Noilett
Peetz
Ernest G. Ruhter
Township 13
Range 51
6Th Principal Meridian
Charles P. Chambers
John Lingwall
Edward Root
Robert R. Henderson
J. E. Evans
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!