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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
4
A formal notice from Superintendent J. and Saylor outlines an official public instruction update. The announcement addresses policy guidance and upcoming steps for state education programs.
A partisan critique cites Senator Allen's shifting positions on imperialism and Cuba to argue he is unfit to represent the state in Congress. The piece mentions his Lincoln Cuba annexation stance, Fremont anti-imperialism claim, and votes against war declarations and funding, labeling his record inconsistent.
In a speech the Treasurer Reserve claims Bartley turned over 708858.62 in available funds plus 153000 of school money, totaling 862062.75. He accuses Bartley of rapid payments after leaving office and of concealing 6180101 warrants as debt reductions. The speech questions bookkeeping honesty and campaign data.
The warden proposed using prisoners to manufacture barrels for the state, claiming no competition with free labor. Reform officials rejected the plan, renewing the Welch Cooperage contract, earning about 1000 per month from prisoner labor. Stock in the company is held by silver Republican officeholders. the reform board allegedly renewed the contract as political reward. The piece suggests the state incurs costs to keep these so called silver Republicans in line.
A Nebraska editorial attacking Democratic aims to embarrass McKinley over war policy. It accuses Dem leaders of withholding school funds, mismanaging assets totaling about 187,000, and importing Eastern speakers to aid Spain. It urges voters to elect loyal congressmen and legislators in support of the administration and national unity.
The piece denounces reform party fundraising as cruel and coercive, using ex tortionate assessments on low wage workers including domestic laborers. It cites defalcations by county officials: Populist 833,325 and Democratic 215,525, contrasting with claims about exempt high officials and linking to broader campaign intrigue surrounding Joe Bartley’s cash dealings.
The piece debunks a Papine style claim about Nebraska bank reserves and asserts actual deposits exceed 841 million with 65 million idle. It lauds Henry E. Gapeau county attorney, J. W Harper county commissioner, and endorses E. D. Owens for state senator Wesley J. Wilcox for representative, urging votes for the Republican slate.
A London Graphic blames French local papers for absurd claims such as Jamesson’s arrest during the Jamieson raid and misidentifications of Lady Killarny with royal titles. It notes confusing notes about Lady Killarney and the Duchess of York, and a claim that Lord Balfour was imprisoned by Sir Gladstone in the Tower of London.
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recounts a bellboy warning of a stranger who cannot explain his earthly home. The youth claims a muddy river city with wealth and vice where money worships and pickpockets thrive, forecasting wealth then debt. St Peter orders registration from Chicago.
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska gives notice that William A Horua has filed for final proof to establish his claim on the land. He will present witnesses John W Harper Jerome B Halston Sab T Alegins and James Davidson to prove residence and cultivation. Hearing before Register Grance W Hirst at Sidney on November 21 188?
Land Office at Sidney Nebraska October 17 1898 notice of intention to make final proof before Register or Receiver at Sidney on November 28. Josef Oliverius H E No 2784 for the se and sec 18 twp 1 rr 47 with witnesses Adam Schimka Sidney Neb John Studlar Wesley Seda James Vacik Lodgepole Neb. Also Lukes Studlar ff E No 3174 for ney sec 18 two beards with witnesses Adam Schimka Sidney Neb Rey Seda Josef Oliverius James Vacik Lodgepole Neb. Also John Sindiar H E No wd for sea sen S two beards with witnesses Adam Schimka Sidney Neb Rey Seda Josef Oliverius James Vacik Lodgepole Neb. George W Fleis t Register.
A proclamation by order of the Cheyenne County Board of Commissioners dated August 1, 1898, states that at the general election to be held in Cheyenne County Nebraska on the Sunday of November 1898 a proposition will be submitted to the voters of the county.
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