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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1913
Page
4
The Sidney Telegraph reflects on a year of drought and floods, praising national gratitude and Christian faith. It urges measured response to Huerta in Mexico, warns against armed intervention, and recalls Seward’s doctrine of shared interests in preserving peace, order, and constitutional authority across American republics.
The article discusses how foreign meat imports rise to about a million pounds daily since the tariff law, yet prices stay high. It argues production at home is the only path to lower prices, and notes long-lasting effects. It covers Secretary Houston’s education drive to farmers wives and the invalidation of a five percent discount for American vessel imports due to treaty provisions.
A campaign spearheaded by Lloyd George, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, seeks to reform rural England and improve conditions across the countryside. Nobility and large estate owners fear and oppose proposed measures, while public interest rises over the portrayed disgraceful state of affairs.
The Southern Commercial Congress suggests making Panama a free port, predicting the canal’s opening will create a world meetup for ships from 411 points. It would become a major exchange hub, with no canal tolls or US customs duties, aiding US commerce as the canal aims to promote.
Well-informed sources say British vessel owners have extensive plans to dominate world shipping as the Panama canal opens. Big firms have added tonnage and adapted ships for interocean service, anticipating that the United States may not grant preferential tolls to American coastwise vessels. American shippers should prepare for intensified foreign competition in interoceanic trade regardless of toll outcomes.
Colonel Roosevelt delivers a speech in Buenos Ayres to explain the party’s policies and bolster his followers at home. He notes weakening party lines and offers encouragement, signaling thoughts toward the 1916 effort to keep the progressive movement alive.
Summary of Prime Minister Asquith remarks confirming Britain will not intervene in Mexico. Emphasizes bilateral frank talks with the United States and recognition of the Huerta regime as a practical move to maintain relations. Sees British stance as stabilizing European powers and supporting American efforts for peace, order, and constitutional government in Mexico.
Huerta maintains control of the Mexican government with apparent resolve, despite a plausible diplomatic statement. He shows little fear of U.S. actions and seems intent on holding power as long as possible.
The writer praises Ferdinand de Lesseps for building the Suez Canal and initiating the Panama project. It suggests inviting his son to attend the interoceanic waterway inauguration as a gracious American gesture to honor DeLesseps and acknowledge French efforts.
The Tiport arrest for alleged violation of senate file 188 was dismissed by Judge McDuffee for lack of a sufficiently specific charge. Counsel’s motion for acquittal was overruled and a revised complaint was filed, leading to the defendant’s continued arrest.
Hastings Neb Nov 18 Edward O Connor of Lapeer Michigan asserts he is the son of the late John O Connor who died here August 17 leaving an estate valued at $100 000 He plans to pursue a claim to the estate claiming heir status based on paternity and lineage and seeks legal recognition and an attachment of rights to the inheritance
Grafton Nebraska voters approve a $20000 school bond by a lopsided 118 to 12 tally. The measure targets financing school facilities and will proceed under municipal oversight.
A collage of quips on gum chewing morale, Rockefeller in the clouds, a Sidney man’s troubled marriage, car bias against cattle, a titled society figure nicknamed Horatius, and social bits about Congressional circle receptions and women workers. Local notes mention Sweet children entering primary grades.
The piece describes a crowded ascent where competitors at the top repeatedly block progress by kicking out their legs, making it difficult for others to gain a foothold. It emphasizes the challenge of breaking through a stable, obstructive elite.
The pardon board granted recommendations for eight paroles and denied all applications for pardon. Names of those paroled were not released, as the board keeps paroles confidential to avoid prejudicing the community against a paroled convict.
In Blair Nebraska on November 19 a district court jury was seated to try George S Jewett a traveling man charged with first degree murder. The first witness J A Dixon Arlington farmer testified about finding the two days old baby's body alleged murdered by Jewett.
By order of sale from the Clerk of the District Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the judgment in Bert J Bates v Dora Heckman et al secures a lien on the south half of section 3 township 13 range 47 west. The property will be offered to the highest cash bidder December 25 1913 at 10 o clock in front of the Sidney Court House. Sheriff J W McDaniel will attend.
Notice is given that the creditors of the deceased James S Smith will meet the administrator before County Judge Henry E Gapen at the Cheyenne County Court in Sydney. The meeting is set for January 7 1914 at 10 o clock a m to present claims for examination, adjustment and allowance. Creditors have six months to present claims and one year for the administrator to settle from November 17 1913. Publication in Sydney Telegraph for four weeks prior to January 11 1914.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska creditors of Ellen Mary Quinn deceased must file claims with the County Court at the Cheyenne County Court Room by January 7 for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to present claims and one year for executors to settle from November 22 1913. Published in the Sidney Telegraph four weeks before January 7 1914. Witnessed and sealed by County Judge Henry E. Gapen.
On March 30 1912 the undersigned purchased at private tax sale from the Cheyenne County Treasurer Nebraska the town lot eight block twenty two original Sidney Cheyenne County for delinquent taxes 1896 to 1910. Owners of record are S and J Gulfriend. Redemption period expires March 30 1914 after which a treasurer deed will be sought. Dated November 20 1913 Leslie Nsubaurr.
George Poulos is notified that on November 1913 Judge Frenry Ja Gapen issued an attachment for 4480 in a case with John Vogent as plaintiff and George Poulos as defendant. Wages due from Union Tackic Railroad Company were attached. The case is continued to December 27, 1913 at 10 am in Sidney Nebraska. Date November 15, 1913. OT eae Plaine.
A hearing is scheduled to consider the petition for settlement of account. The court will hear arguments from the petitioner and any interested parties and issue a ruling on the final accounting and distribution.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a hearing is set for December 13 at 10 am on the verified petition by James I McIntosh to waive administration and decree heirship in the estate of Mary Frances Nevius, known as Fanny Nevius, intestate since 1911, with heirs listed including William Nevius and Samuel Nevius. The land involved is the southeast 1 4 of section 31 township 15 range 48 in Cheyenne County.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court in the estate of Robert Carrow deceased set December 15 1918 at 10 am for hearing on the final account and discharge of the administrator Wi oA Carrow. Notice is to be given by four weekly publications in the Sidney Telegraph. Judge Henry E Gapen presiding.
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