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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1914
Page
4
A fragmented piece reflects on railroad employment cutbacks across Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Minnesota and Iowa and urges a practical philosophy. It compares life to a midnight death cutting short plans and urges leaving smooth ends for others to finish as a guard against unfinished business.
A general staff officer says preparation began during the Madero crisis with close War and Navy Department coordination. He notes detailed war maps include Mexican roads and rivers and that naval officers were sent into Mexico in civilian clothes to assess railways. He cites arms and ammunition as the main gap, but expects quick foreign-sourced supply, with volunteers and militia ready for frontier duty and a trained regular army capable of invasion needs.
A United States consul cites British ten year strike data showing workers bear about 85 million in lost wages while net wage gains total roughly 13 million, leaving a 71 million loss. The article argues labor should better understand this impact to avoid demagogic influence and costly conflicts.
A year ago laborers were sent from Chicago employment agencies to railroad work, totaling about 4,000 workers.
Speaker Champ Clark damages his 1916 bid by opposing repeal of the Panama canal act exemption for coastwise shipping. The explanation is described as weak and unconvincing, failing to persuade thoughtful minds and damaging his patriotism appeal for a protected shipping monopoly.
Under Beveridge leadership the Indiana progressives refuse any alliance with Republicans and endorse Colonel Roosevelt for president in 1916 at the state convention. They aim to sustain Democratic power by supporting Roosevelt and opposing fusion with Republicans.
A Sidney mother forces the family to bathe in the basement laundry to avoid mussing the bathroom. The text hints at xenophobic attitudes toward Mexicans and a portrayal of moral judgment on a boy whose behavior ranges from saintly to wicked, reflecting a harsh, judgmental tone.
A girl complains of a hose suspender trailing, a misread female exchange becomes a trap of stares, and reports note an operation where a sponge was used to prevent collapse. Dr Bliss denies owning a new automobile after a Telegraph scoop, while local belles fault the paper for misprints and mischief.
A passage contemplates reactions to an imminent death tonight. It contrasts attempts to reconcile with God, to settle with others, and to quickly arrange wills for dependents. The fragment hints at varied motives and moral reflections before an unavoidable end.
Milton Anderson and Levi Anderson, 11 and 14, received $25 checks from Union Pacific for alerting authorities after a bridge fire near O’Fallons. They helped notify Sutherland, kept watch for trains, and did not claim the reward. The article also notes rising Nebraska farm land values and the need for town and country unity to boost rural prosperity.
The article argues that farm land near towns is more valuable and that true town development rests on uniting farmers, business people, and residents as a single trading community. It cites progress in several states where cooperation reduces trade losses and boosts schools, churches, markets, and shipping facilities.
Lincoln April 29 two banks in Nuckolls county have switched from national to state control and filed charters with the state banking board. The First National Bank of Nelson becomes State Bank of Nelson with 50000 capital led by FF S Spirk president W A Voiet vice president and F1 Bottun field cashier. The First National Bank of Lawrence becomes Security Bank with 310000 capital. officers are H Gisdorf president J O Riley vice president and Jay M Riley cashier.
B K Bushee of Kimball Nebraska declares candidacy for re election as State Senator from the 27th District subject to Republican primaries on August 18.
A petition filed January 3 1914 by C A Glassburn and thirteen others seeks establishing a section line road in township 13 range 52 from the southeast corner of section 36 east along the township line to the CB and Q railroad right of way ending at the road. Objections or damage claims must be filed in the County Clerk's office by noon June 6 1914. H T Doran County Clerk dated April 6 1914.
General Frederick Funston and Admiral William S. Benson are named as top leaders in command roles within the American armed forces. The article notes Funston as Army commander and Winslow as the admiral in charge of a service squadron, outlining their positions and responsibilities.
County Court in Cheyenne County Nebraska on May 1 1914 before Judge Henry E Gapen. Christina Lindberg petitions for final settlement and discharge as executrix. Hearing set for June 1 1914 at 10:00 am. Publication in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior.
In Perry County the matter of the estate of Henry M. Babb deceased is set for final settlement. The administrator Perry 3. Babb is required to show cause why his final account filed April 8 1914 should be approved and he discharged. The hearing is set for May 5 1914 with publication of this order in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior.
Public tax notice states Madge Lancaster purchased at private tax sale the Lot 4 Block 8 Clarkson's Second Addition Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska for 1903 to 1910 taxes. Taxes 1911 1912 paid, lot now taxed to J P Schnure per County Clerk records. Redemption period ends September 9 1914, after which deed may be issued to Lancaster.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors of John G. Baker deceased will meet the executor before County Judge at the County Court Room on June 24 1914 and September 24 1914 at 10 o clock a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance Six months are allowed for claims and one year for settlement from April 14 1914 This notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to June 24 1914 Witness the seal of the court April 14 1914 Henry E Gapen.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska Bessie E. Foster petitions for an absolute divorce from John Mitchell Foster on grounds of extreme cruelty abandonment and non support. Defendant must answer by May 25 1914. Attorneys Devoe and Swenson represent the plaintiff.
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