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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
5
A letter argues that a prominent American address praising the Allies at war time is unwise. It warns it may harden neutrality stance, provoke domestic hostility, and mislead public opinion while urging citizens to avoid foreign entanglements and keep fishing rather than incite agitation.
An ironic column notes April joys of rhubarb pie and May disappointment from pie plant crops. It jokes about seed costs, radishes later, and the burden of thrift during spring. Mentions Kaiser Pope Czar Sultan King Emperor seeking peace and Villa spreading across territory with a broken leg. Concludes with quip on slang and rumors.
Prosperity is reported statewide with banks thriving and country lenders gaining the stature of city institutions. In Sidney the McIntosh bank opened a new luxury building, a monument to J. J. McIntosh, pioneer head of Cheyenne County, reflecting years of prudent savings.
A general strike on all Spanish railroads was voted at Valladolid by representatives of employees on all lines in the country. The government has taken measures to prevent disturbances and to ensure traffic will not be paralyzed.
Ordinance No. 147 prescribes brick stone or concrete construction in Sidney fire limits and bans moving or rebuilding damaged frame buildings. It lists blocks covered, allows corrugated iron storage sheds on one lot with council vote, sets penalties up to 100 dollars per offense, and authorizes abatement with liens. The ordinance takes effect after publication following May 9, 1916.
Mrs. Catherine Summers mother of Mrs. Dobrinsky was found dead at her home fourteen miles southwest of town. Heart trouble suspected as cause. In Dalton council regualr session Charles High and C W Johnson sworn in. officers re elected. April salary bill approved. O D Wallick underwent appendicitis operation in Denver and is resting. Dalton Village Board reorganizes for 1915 1916 with H R Gaer as chairman Tom W Lally clerk and J L Willis treasurer. meeting to follow May 5th.
On March 16 1916 Albert Stimke and seventeen signers petitioned to establish Road 276A starting at the northeast corner of section 29 township 15 north range 50 west and running seven miles north to section 20 township 16 north range 50 west. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Clerk by noon July 8 1916. Doran County Clerk May 8 1916.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court orders a hearing on J A Bentley petition to determine heirship of Jerry McCarthy who died intestate July 19 1897. Bentley currently owns the land described in section 30 township 15 range 48 and Ila McCarthy widow had final proof. Hearing set for June 10 1916 at 10:00 am. notice to be published in The Telegraph for three weeks.
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