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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
3
London Opinion notes the term sultan carries broader territorial meaning than emin or emperor. It observes subjects call the Turkish ruler padishah meaning father of monarchs and mentions grand seigulor as an old label used by forefathers.
Omaha March 16 plan by Missouri river navigation boosters to place one or two riser barges on the river and carry freight between Omaha and Kansas City within the next year. They seek a small federal appropriation to snags and minor improvements to render operation feasible and to build support for larger river development.
Omaha committees from Douglas county board and Nebraska Humane Society drop hospital aid plan for drug victims. Three long time users describe downfall and failed reform attempts as members retreat from reform ideas. They urge strict supply reduction and urge legislature to pass emergency dope sale ban while enforcing federal statute.
Washington report lists Wilson recess appointments for Nebraska postmasters in towns including Cozad Gering Harm son Harrison Minatare Ewing Mason City ONeill Crete Exeter Hay Springs Liberty St Paul Fairbury Wahoo York with Fairbury Wahoo and York yet to be settled. Omaha notes a strike vote for all Chicago Burlington and Quincy train and yard employees soon to be called after failed grievance talks in Chicago.
The British empire includes eight knighthood orders, with the highest rank held by the Order of the Garter. The article outlines the hierarchy and significance of these orders within the royal honors system.
A compact aphorism on labor and leisure argues that only fully occupied people appreciate holidays. It asserts that life requires steady work, with recreations remaining garden spots in well kept lands.
A brief Baltimore American note records a domestic quip about visiting the Jones family. The exchange centers on Wille, a child, and the mutual reluctance between households, reflecting social customs and family dynamics of the era.
Reports from Berlin Athens and London describe battles at the Dardanelles with Allied ships sustaining damage while three warships were sunk. Russian and German forces clash in East Prussia Memel and Poland as German efforts push back Russians and Italy reads signs from Austria negotiations. A British prize court claims American grain payments and German submarine activity includes torpedoing ships in the English Channel. A royal decree in Britain targets Epics suppression as wartime measures proceed.
Sir Edward Grey told a London audience that war might have been avoided by a European conference when Germany desired. He chaired a lecture on war strategy and argued Germany planned for war, refused suggestions, and bears responsibility. He warned hundreds of millions in costs and millions of lives lost, pledging it shall be the last Prussia-led war.
The Berlin war office reports that Russian forces invaded the far north of East Prussia toward Memel, burning villages and estates. German measures threaten burning Russian towns and estates in retaliation, with damages to be answered by the destruction of Russian government buildings at Suwałki and other captured capitals.
In Provo Beach Utah three young children of Mr and Mrs Christian Riding died in a bed fire while their parents attended church. The tragedy prompted emergency responders to investigate the blaze and determine its cause.
Amid heavy bombardment and scarce supplies the Austrians at Przemysl finally surrender to Russian forces after seven hours of battle and three days of attempted breakouts. Russian offensives stretch from the Baltic to the Black Sea as Vienna faces bread shortages and new war measures.
A dense directory page lists local government and public offices including Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, lands and public buildings, land office at North Platte and Alliance, post office with postmaster, Sidney fire department officers, legislative district representatives, judicial district officials, county officers such as sheriff, treasurer, clerk, judge, coroner, surveyor, parks attorney, board of commissioners, village trustees for Sidney, and school board members with names and titles. The page reflects a snapshot of regional civic structure and municipal roles.
A consolidated listing of fraternal organizations and chapters meeting on specific Wednesdays, Saturdays and weeknights. Includes Camp No 12 Royal Neighbors Providence Chapter No 108 Masonite Temple meetings and officers, Sidney Lodge 1091 M W of A, A O U W chapters, Knights of Pythias and related committees with dates and officers.
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