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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
4
The Telegraph removes several subscribers from its list due to arrears of two to twelve years. Most are under instruction to file suit. claims go to the attorney on April 10. Delinquent accounts should settle before that date to avoid trouble and expense.
The final adjournment date for the state legislature is scheduled for next Thursday. Armours moves to corner the pork market with a 24.50 per barrel price advance since month start. Live hog values rise this week, the highest in six years. The Telegraph named official county paper for the year, with full board proceedings and all county notices to appear in this paper.
Governor Dietrich signs the measure giving the Supreme Court a nine attorney commission for two years to aid with docket backlogs. Each member will receive 2500 dollars in salary. A Friday petition nominates A K Greenlee Dr Harris and Mr Sanders as non partisan Village Trustees candidates with emphasis on qualified, representative citizens.
D. Be. Thompson won the caucus nomination Tuesday night for the short term senatorship yet failed to win in the joint session. On the forty-eighth joint ballot Thursday no election occurred as Thompson received fifty eight votes, six short of a majority. Twelve Republicans still refused to back Thompson.
Capital City reports that the legislature is likely to fix adjournment around April 1, mirroring the previous session. The house shows a readiness to cut salaries where just, while office holders who sought endorsements for appointments now push for higher pay.
The piece argues against a governor bill and corporate influence over senatorial selection. It cites Delaware’s refusal to be bought by Addicks and lauds seven independent Delaware Republicans who opposed election, urging Nebraskans to remember the lesson of resisting mercenary influence in state politics. Adam Grauner signs the note.
A Washington letter recounts the joint session counting electoral certificates for president and vice president. Officers, tellers, and pages handle sealed boxes as Alabama and other states are read aloud. The tally shows McKinley Roosevelt 292, Bryan and Stevenson 55, with a packed gallery watching the formal process.
A busy report covers Henry Hinrichs sale in Eagle precinct with strong demand and premiums. It notes talks of a store or lumber yard at Dalton, Geo. Miller drilling a well for Atolf Englert, John Weyerts moving to eastern Colorado, and Mrs Weyerts staying with her father. A March 30 sale at Mrs Bauer’s near Weyerts features cattle, horses, and mules, described as an all round stock sale. Western Nebraska calls for a regional public institution and Sidney as a potential site.
A roundup of short items lists people visiting, traveling or ill reports around Alliance. Names include C. E. Clough Fred Baker Grandma Seslar Chas and Jesse Mount and others with movements to Bridgeport Belle Franche Wyo Lodgepole Bayard Redington and Lodian Creek. C J Claugh feeds cattle on Moore ranch. Olivers, Kuschmaul, Duncan and Stinson also feature in transport roles.
Riverside notes describe spring conditions with Russian thistles growing and a mentioned cattle or horse name seen nearby. A Nebraska breeze stirred activity at a three day stretch while landscape changes remained minimal and a local resident Anthony Johnson visited JL MM Meyer’s ranch. A yellow cat is noted as Pound A.
Mrs EE Smith nee Susie Weet of Marcel Missouri visited Mr and Mrs Mickman on her homestead. John Logan is sick at John Kellman s. Mrs Eldred visited Mr Hickman and Mr Pettys. Kellman on sick list. Wickman visited Alliance. Covall traveled to river country. Owens family plans move to Oklahoma. Charles Elias has recovered from a horse related injury.
A three year old son of a country dweller, hearing his father complain about a drunk janitor, rang a bell at the flat above his own last week. Mrs Blank answered and the child asked to have Mrs Bisruk’s little girl come down to play, but she replied that she is not in condition to play.
Brooklyn Life cites a method where a person counts each exhaled breath to sleep, while Smith Ale suggests persistence makes the night pass quickly. Atchison Globe observes a widow seeking renewed marriage plans saves trips more than a widower.
A fragment from the Chicago News reflects a literary remark on kindness and its depth, comparing it to rich skimmed milk. The line hints at social or editorial mood rather than a specific event.
The article describes the coughing bean Eutada tussions a tropical plant that reacts to dust by choking its breathing pores. When dust covers the leaves the plant coughs and the leaves redden as chlorophyll deepens revealing red patches.
An armed man touring Spain recalls a Manila clash where Dewes supposedly destroyed the Spanish squadron. He describes a Madrid bullfight where matadors allegedly praised Spain’s fate, claiming the nation would uphold old traditions and keep green the laurels of their fathers by triumphing over the Yankee pig.
A mano asked Weston lawyer for information on a debtor who owed him a large sum. The lawyer replied directly that the man died six months ago and left nothing attachable. A widow remains.
A terse dialogue fragment shows a couple in a strained marriage dispute. The woman berates her partner, claiming she regrets marrying him and accusing him of stupidity, reflecting tense relationship dynamics in a concise, dialogue driven snippet.
A brief obituary notice recalls a citizen who spent five years in government service and recently died as a Christian. The item notes the person once came close to pursuing an acting career and highlights a long legislative tie two years prior.
The Bible was known as The Books or the Divine Library until the last 700 years. Lord Brougham typically spent three to four weeks in study before composing a major speech.
In Rockland Maine a farmer tells of a shipmaster who bought a cow, claimed milk tasted funny from spruce boughs, and accused the seller of deception. The cow allegedly chewed gum and wore down her teeth, a claim disputed as cows lack upper teeth. The tale ends in a heated argument over the cow's habits.
A London Standard note argues Britain’s history of ceding territories shows a pattern of yielding colonies and strategic outposts. Tangier Cuba Philippines Minorca Sicily Sardinia Buenos Ayres Montevideo Java Pondicherry Celebes Moluccas Elba and about 50 other places are cited as examples, with dates from 1762 to 1809 and later.
Ad touts King’s New Tage Pills as universal remedies for indigestion headaches constipation and stomach bowels with a claim of constant use by workers. It markets the pills as safe pleasant and cheap at two cents from druggists.
The Land Office at Sidney Nebraska announces the final proof of a settler named Nolte for a claim. Proof will be made before the register or receiver at Sidney on September MOL with Henry Nolte and Mary Nolte listed as parties. Witnesses include Fisher, Frank Reaiaa, John Gillespie, and George Mish who will prove continuous residence.
Land office at Sidney Nebraska gives notice of his intention to make final proof to support his desert land claim. Witnesses include Vatrhod Kennedy George Bosager Job Savlorsr Michael Pobla at Lodgepole Neb. D ELAmers as registered.
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