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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1913
Page
4
Congress Approves Fifty Million for Rivers and Harbors
The appropriation of fifty million dollars to improve rivers and harbors is expected to enhance government assets, though a notable portion may be misused on improvements of little value to national commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Governor Dunne Backed by Illinois Democrats on Public Utilities
The new Illinois governor Ba ward F. Dunne supports municipal ownership of public utilities and a constitutional amendment for Initiative and Referendum. He also endorses popular election of U S senators. His Democratic party is expected to back these proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illiogis
Baward F. Dunne
United States
Illinois
Dunne
President Wilson Declines Hall of Society Invitation
President Wilson declined an invitation to join the capital's premier social club, explaining he will devote his time in Washington to public business and remain focused on official duties. He is not inclined toward society life, unlike some predecessors, and shuns conventional social pleasantries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
National Capital
Washington
Denver Senate claim on women's liquor habits sparks disbelief
A senate statement asserts Denver women drink more intoxicants than men, a claim seen as incredible yet noted as having some basis. The remark would be less surprising in New York or Chicago but is hard to credit for Colorado's capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Senate
New York
Chicago
Colorado
Colorado Senate Rejects Uniform Ban at Amusements
The Colorado senate rejected a bill that would have made it a misdemeanor to bar from any place of amusement or restaurant private wear of the regular army or national guard uniform. The action was discreditable to the body as it insults the flag and national loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Senate
National Guard
Texas Road Improvements Highlight State Progress
Texas reports substantial road work last year with about 1500 miles upgraded and buyer satisfaction in supported districts. The gains are presented as a persuasive example for Nebraska to pursue similar highway improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Nebraska
Western panels and a court ruling on trust busting
The Calgary industrial push to lure factories to western Canada is cited as a model for Nebraska. A U S supreme court decision holds that conspiring to corner cotton violates the anti trust act, denouncing reckless speculation and promising punishment as a warning to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
New York
Intensive agriculture in Europe shows broad practice
Fragmentary OCR notes describe intensive agriculture in Europe, with garbled phrasing. The readable bits imply widespread methods and impacts, but the fragment offers no clear events, dates, or named entities to anchor a fuller summary.
Intensive agriculture and stock market reform progress
The passage argues for advancing intensive agriculture as a proven method to boost farm output and urges farmers to study its benefits. It highlights Governor Sulzer's proposed remedy for stock speculation and reports the New York Stock Exchange rule banning trades that change no ownership, framing it as a move toward market reform and reduction of gambling-like practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sulzer
New York
Board of Governors
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
Prosecution Ordered Against Chicago Board of Trade
The former U S attorney general ordered prosecution of the Chicago board of trade for Sherman antitrust violations in fixing grain prices. The board sets a daily call price at close, blocking deals at other times and suppressing natural competition, inflating food costs for consumers. Government action aims to end methods harmful to public interests pending the new attorney general’s approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Board of Trade
Shelby M Cullom of Winds Ends 30 Years in Senate
Among U S senators whose service ended with the close of the sixty second congress on March 4 none had a more honorable record than Shelby M Cullom of Winds. He served thirty years in the Senate the third longest term since the nation's founding behind Morrill and Allison. Though not tied to any single famous act he was a most useful public servant. He is 84 and probably will never again hold office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Senate
Morrill
Vermont
Allison
Town
Cullom
Taft era order provides canal workers injury compensation
One of the last acts of the Taft administration establishes compensation for Panama canal employees and their dependents for work injuries. The order, aligning with a congressional act from last August, offers broad coverage with only limits on injuries caused by the employee's willful acts or intoxication. This liberal law is viewed as meritorious government benevolence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Panama Canal
Congress
Canal
Wisconsin moves to cut farm marketing costs with direct trade
A Wisconsin bill aims to cut distribution costs by linking producers directly with consumers. It would require the state industrial commission to publish a list of buyers, advertise direct marketing, and certify participants. Proponents cite potential savings of 225 million dollars annually and a bigger farm national value of nine billion, with Europeans showing a five percent plus saving through cooperative trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Trading
Wisconsin
State Industrial Commission
Parcles post and cooperative trade in Wisconsin
The writer argues parcels post enhances producer consumer ties and praises Wisconsin bill. He notes U S facilities for cooperative trading outperform Europe and urges Nebraska legislators to consider the measure for public service and personal fame. The text advocates closer producer consumer relations through national postal expansion and legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Proposed six year presidential term amendment debated in Congress
The senate approved a six year term amendment with ineligibility for re election. It faces House review early next Congress amid Democratic support and Roosevelt fears. If ratified within four years it would extend Wilson term. California legislature already advises against voting for it. The measure prompts debate on political stability and limits on leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
House
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
California
A County Farm Improve Plan By B A Jones
The writer urges Cheyenne County to foster youth farming by launching a premium fund for top corn, potatoes, wheat, chickens, and gardens. He proposes county or private funding, with judging in early fall, to inspire production and rural home prospects, offering a starter donation and inviting others to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfe
Cheyenne County
Board of Commissioners
Lnn
Board of County Commissioners
B. A. Jones
Thinking In Public Turns Into Comic Chaos
A humorous vignette critiques people who preach knowhow about engines and prescriptions, while a Cedar Rapids farmer is humorously noted to have been kicked to death by a cow after not retiring far enough. The piece lampoons overconfident amateurs and the daily chatter of households and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Loneliness Prompts Letter From Ft Wayne Woman To Governor
A Ft Wayne woman asks Governor Nalston to allow her husband, jailed five years in the state penitentiary, to return home to see their three children born since his imprisonment. A Kansas legislator’s bill to force truthful newspaper reporting is deemed unconstitutional and would complicate news coverage, though it might make obituaries and wedding notices more entertaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
State
Nalston
Kansas
Armena
Body of Baby Found in Missouri River Near Nebraska City
Fisherman Robert Tames found a baby’s body drifted in the Missouri river about a mile south of town. The infant was not long in the water. The coroner and sheriff proceeded to hold an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Nebraska City
Robert Tames
Here
Ten Horses Burned at York Veterinary Office Fire
Fire broke out in Dr Lovell s veterinary office adjoining C F Smith s feed barn in York Nebraska on March 18 destroying the office and much of the sheds ten horses were burned to death in the blaze officials reported the loss of ten horses in the inferno and the flames damaged surrounding structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York, Neb
Dr. Lovell
C F Smith
Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate Will in Cheyenne Co
The County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska issues an order of hearing and notice of probate of will. Located in Cheyenne County Nebraska the matter concerns the probate proceedings and related notices under Nebraska law. The document identifies the case and directs parties to comply with the probate filing and hearing schedule.
Order of Hearing on Original Probate of Will
State of Nebraska Cheyenne County provides an order of hearing on the original probate of will. The notice invokes applicable Nebraska probate procedures and directs interested parties to appear as required by law.
Notice for Public Publication of Homestead Claim
Department of the Interior U S Land Office North Platte Neb March 10 1913 notice that August Oberg of Peetz Colo filed for final three year proof to establish a homestead claim No 81307 for lots 1 2 2 4 section 20 township 12 N range 41 W with the 6th Principal Meridian before the County Judge at Slaney Neb on May 11 1913 witnesses William P Miles Elmer St Young lund Bidney Neb Joseph Lipska and Ednand Fischer Laura Coly J E Evane Register
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
North Tatte Neb
Nirtive Ois
Kline
Sidney Neb
Meridith
Joseph Oberfelder
Sidnes
Nebraska
Paul R. Borgquist
Arthur W Sweet
Ray R. Smith
Richard Krueger
Sidney
Neb
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Allen W Hedges
Dalton
H. KB
N. Range
6Th Principal Meridian
Jos. Oberfelder
U. S
Otto Perso
Milo Webster
Alva Edwer
James R. Birdwell
Aveb
U. S&s. Land Office
August Oberg
Peetz, Colo
N Range 41
Pheipas
Uo Os
Nobeb
Edwart
Fiscimer
Laura
Yulo
Wiliam M. Gorman
Elmer Younglund
Laura, Colo
John Herron
Peetz Colo
J. Oscar Waltz
Neb J A Vary
Register
Elmer G. Robbins
Laura, Cole
Oand
Sterling Cole
Nee Neb
Edward Fischer
Elmer
Youngland
William Gorman
Teetz
Calo
J. Pees
Election Notice for Sidney Village Trustees
Election to be held in the Village of Sidney Nebraska on Tuesday April last 1912 for three members of the Board of Village Trustees to serve two years Electors may vote from 9 a m to 7 p m at the District Court Room in the old court home Dated Brney Neb March 1 1912 F Ziebert chairman Attest Leslie Rela te Village Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry K. Gapen
Ernst Kruse, Sr
Ernst Kruse, Jr
Albert Kruse
Ernst Kruse
Sidney Telegraph
Sidney
Nebraska
Board of Village Trustees
District Court Room
Old Court Home
Bney
Neb
Ziebrert
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HENRY_E. GAPEN
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Perry J. Babb
Carrie J Eckert
George F. Pabb
Alice M. Craig
Lola A. Eckert
Henry M. Babb
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Perry KF. Babb
HENRY _E. GAPEN
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Henry E. Gapen
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Leroy Martin
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Christine Lindberg
Oscar Lindberg
Dorothy Lindberg
Esther Lindberg
Hulda Lindberg
Warecka Lindberg
Andrew Lindberg
Michael ML. Evans
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James J. Evans
Mary A. Gantz
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Bridget Evans
James Ivians
Oscar FE
Ania
Sald County
Sald
Sala Court
Henry PB. Gapen
Leslie
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