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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1915
Page
4
The piece contends that indiscriminate aerial bombardment in cities should be ruled by wartime ethics, notes Congress failed to revise civil service laws for a merit system, and discusses shifts in Mexican intervention aims and U S public utilities ownership debates. It emphasizes restraint, reform, and orderly policy in war and governance.
The article praises Viscount James Bryce author of The American Commonwealth and former British ambassador to the United States. It notes his years in Washington gave deep insight into American character and institutions. It lauds him as a valued advocate abroad amid European distrust of U.S. motives.
An essay rebuts urban caricatures of farmers and praises the farmer’s real experience. It argues that many city dwellers misjudge agriculture and notes that the average American farmer enjoys many benefits from the job, as described by a writer with firsthand knowledge.
The piece argues growing sentiment for government ownership of public utilities, labeling it socialistic. It cites congress supporting a government shipping measure and a warning from Mr Underwood that failure to regulate railroads could lead to government ownership, noting cabinet members’ favors toward telegraph takeover.
A quirky clipping notes Sara Barnhart’s amputated leg supposedly mending and ponders its future mobility. It jokes about medical records and dignifies the odd claim with mock seriousness, while offering a flock of humorous asides about piano tastes and Oklahoma politics.
District Court will sit Monday March 29 and continue until the lengthy docket is disposed of. There are seventy cases, mostly civil, with seven divorce filings and twenty eight foreclosure suits. Many matters are equity, injunction, or attachment actions, reflecting a busy session with routine matters.
The docket lists multiple foreclosure and equity actions including Richard Clark against Jessie G. Charlton, First National Bank against E. J. Sweet, German National Bank of Beaver against L. G. Simon, and John Mackie against Joel W. West among others. Additional suits include Ida M. Wharton versus Theodore Wolf and Kaspar Wolfe versus W. S. Rodman and Oscar Torgerson, with various parties named.
Lincoln March 23 Phelps Kearney Gosper and Frontier counties won out against counties north of the Platte in the Grace Bushee irrigation bill to store flood or unused Platte water for spring moisture in four counties. Stebbins sought storage only for flood waters but the amendment failed and the bill passed from the senate as is. Opponents warn the measure could annul irrigation district rights in western Nebraska.
Lincoln March 23 Senate file 214 the Mattes bill to relieve manufacturing enterprises in Nebraska from payment of the annual state occupation tax will pass the legislature and become law. The bill is through the senate and favored by the house committee on manufacturing, retail and commerce with little opposition. It is expected the house committee will move it soon and the house will pass it.
Thirteen University of Utah faculty members resign in protest after a public statement by the board of regents concerning the dismissal of four professors and the removal of the English department head. The resignations reflect deep concern over the board's attitude and decisions affecting academic leadership.
A lively Easter hymn praises Master and springtime joy. It honors love for one above and remembers dear ones passed away, urging clear, strong singing from children and merry hearts across the day.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska a verified petition filed March 26 1915 by F F King seeks probate of Andrew E B Jacobson deceased intestate who died February 25 1911 owning a fee simple title to the northwest quarter section 32 township 16 north range 52 west Sixth Principal Meridian. Heirs named are Louis Jacobson Emma Jacobson Cattarina Jacobson and Jacob N Jacobson all residents in Canada or Potter Nebraska. A hearing is set for April 21 1915 at 10 o clock and a copy of the order will be published in Sidney Telegraph as notice to interested persons.
Ida M Wharton files a foreclosure petition in Cheyenne County District Court against Theodore Wolf Emma Wolf Henry Leavitt Joseph O Keefe and Walter Honglind. The suit seeks a decree foreclosing a mortgage on the North Half and South East Quarter of Section 23 Township 14 North Range 52 West and to bar redemption, with sale and equitable relief. Answer due by April 18, 1915.
Election will be held in Sidney Nebraska on April 6 1915 to elect three village trustees for two years and to decide the Saloon License question. Ballots cast between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the county courthouse basement. Dated March 12 1915 Sidney Nebraska. L C Fundingsland chairman Leslie Neubauer village clerk.
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