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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
7
The Rest Room marks its first anniversary on May 9. It notes 683 country and nearby visitors and 431 local women using the facility. The founders praise the venture as a haven for travelers and mothers, aiding long shopping trips and quiet business.
Lincoln May 10. William Wlege sentenced to life for his sister Louisa's murder in Dixon County was released on a 25000 bond posted by brothers Fred and Henry Flege and brother in law Heman Freevert. County Attorney Kingsbury warns a return home could trigger a lynching and risk further violence against the boy accuser Albert Richtenkamp and former girlfriend Hendricks. Flege's attorney Congress man McCarthy denies these fears and pledges safety. bail follows prior pattern for second degree murder. court briefed before decision.
Warmer weather increases demand for kids spaces as towns seek public playgrounds. Philadelphia’s Happy Hollow stands as a premier example, donated by Mr and Mrs E W Clark Jr to the Playgrounds association. The $100,000 grounds include wading pools and a playhouse and must remain open to the public forever.
The Agricultural Southwest says buying exchanges may not improve distribution. They could not replace wholesale houses nor run stock at many points. A dozen stores may pool purchases, but the exchange is unlikely to beat the traditional manufacturer to jobber to retailer system.
Lincoln May 10 Governor Aldrich states he will not intervene in the court verdict sentencing Thomas Johnson an Omaha negro to hang for the murder of stockman Frank Land. He notes initial openness to commutation but finds the record supports the death sentence and refuses to alter it.
In Lincoln a federal jury begins hearing United States v Everett Eldred. The cattleman is charged with conspiring with William E Clark and John L Richards to defraud the government of lands in DeWitt and Wilber Nebraska. Prosecution alleges prior agreement to transfer titles to Eldred after soldiers proved up their claims.
Jackson's offers repair for all kinds of guns and revolvers, providing maintenance, parts replacement, and tuning services for firearms. The shop emphasizes skilled craftsmanship and safety in handling firearm repairs for customers.
A light morning scene sees a first bird seize an easy meal, while a vigilant worm hides and dodges from the predator. The brief outdoor moment highlights basic food-chain dynamics in a quiet yard.
The piece argues that knowing public opinion is vital for growth. It stresses remedying mistakes promptly and capturing complaints while hot. It notes big stores keep accessible complaint departments to hear grievances before customers move elsewhere.
In Kimball Nebraska on May 9 the Commercial Club voted unanimously to secure options on several local sites and offer any one to the state for the tuberculosis hospital funded by the last legislature. Backing funds are available and no limit on donated acres is set.
The university senate voted to dispense with final examinations, eliminating the feared finals starting with the next school year at the state university in Lincoln.
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