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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1913
Page
4
A member of Argentina’s lower house bestowed the title at a banquet honoring Colonel Roosevelt. The gesture signals strong friendly sentiment toward the United States and Latin America’s potential support for his leadership.
The text argues that Massachusetts and New Jersey election results show no real endorsement of Wilsons currency policy. It notes no gain for Democrats, a likely split against unity, and credits the Progressive party with most of the governor wins while claiming the Democrats remain a minority.
At the international dry farming congress a plan was urged to petition Congress to build a 2000 mile drainage canal from Missouri headwaters to the Texas panhandle. It would use costly digging machinery to supply water for a thirsty nation, though the project would be extremely expensive and unproven.
Lord Curzon, chancellor of Oxford University, would award the prize for the masterpiece of modern British eloquence to Abraham Lincoln for the Gettysburg address. The speaker judges Lincoln’s brief yet deeply patriotic dedication speech as supreme among eloquent orations.
The editorial argues Colonel Roosevelt’s claim that the Monroe doctrine is a thing of the past misrepresents U S sentiment. It asserts Americans, including Brazil and Argentina, support a live Monroe doctrine and oppose downgrading its role in hemispheric security. It notes Roosevelt has spoken well on many points, but his characterization conflicts with broad public opinion.
The United States continues to attract many immigrants from the old world with figures showing arrivals well above last year, Italy leading as the largest contributor. The piece notes a labor surplus and wage pressures, suggesting many newcomers are not agricultural workers and may struggle to fit into the economy.
The article notes migrants face limited demand for common labor and an oversupply could depress wages for locals and newcomers. It suggests Congress may consider additional immigration restrictions at the regular session to curb labor competition and ease living conditions.
A national temperance push agreed at a Columbus gathering aims to raise one million dollars for the 1916 drive and target key congressional districts. While headway is not definitive, dry successes in Illinois towns hint at female voters shaping outcomes, with Chicago seeing intensified efforts by liquor and anti liquor factions to mobilize women voters.
Interest grows in convict reform as Michigan penitentiary launches a prison school using inmate teachers and graduates in several grades. Warden notes capable men, aiming to treat inmates as humans while expanding road and farm labor programs. Similar reforms seen in Colorado and Illinois with honor systems.
A historical reflection on rising human numbers stressing food scarcity as the most urgent issue while energy and transport demand grow. It argues agriculture must improve, water power can sustain energy needs, and transport will centralize populations around seaports and rail hubs, but resources risk being taxed within a century.
The sixty third Congress opens next Monday as President Wilson prepares the first annual message. The president plans an ambitious reform agenda to fulfill democratic pledges and push major legislation. Observers note Wilson’s strong influence over Congress and expect a comprehensive policy presentation.
A review of anticipated Trump era reforms notes amendments to anti trust laws to curb monopolies, expanded Interstate Commerce Commission powers, and a push for Philippine independence. Wilson may temper plans on Philippines to avoid Filipino hostility. Rural credit system likely, with southern Democrats poised to steer tariff and regional interests. The regular session should show strong southern influence and sectional gains.
The Iowa senator condemned President Wilson for pressuring Congress to back his tariff bill. He asserted that executives used coercive power, including patronage threats, to sway votes. While praising proper influence, the piece condemns secret caucus domination in a republic.
Local sportsmen were under the impression the migratory bird season had closed, but it remains open until December 16 for ducks and geese in the Nebraska zone. Spring shooting of migratory fowl is over. The national law allows ducks and geese from September 1 to December 16 in the local zone.
State and national hunting seasons are laid out for various species from September to December. A Dalton Gazette correspondent notes a saloon vote in Muskrat Ridge and quotes a citizen lamenting dances and moral decline linked to lax dress and behavior in town.
A quirky Sidney column muses on luck, law, medicine, and social quirks. It recalls a man regaining a sparkler after losing a girl, notes a Sidney attorney's bluffing view of law, and a physician’s jaded take on drugs. The piece weaves aphorisms about wealth, age, and social mores.
A meditation on whether to intervene when friends quarrel. It argues that offering sympathy invites further demands, and advises a silent, noninvolved stance. If you join the dispute you risk lasting labels from both sides, while staying out may erase you from memory in hours.
By order of sale from the Cheyenne County District Court in 1913, G B Lobb holds a judgment against W S Rodman et al for 3504 with costs 42 50. The real estate described as parts of section 11 township 14 range 50 will be sold separately to the highest bidder for cash on December 24 1913 at 10 am in front of the Sidney Nebraska courthouse.
George Poulos is named as the defendant in an action where John Vogentes is the plaintiff. Henry FE. Gapen, County Judge, issued an attachment for 5480 dollars on wages owed by Union Pacific Railroad Company. The case was continued to December 27, 1913 at 10:00 a.m. in Sidney Nebraska. Dated November 15, 1913. John Pore, Plaintiff.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at North Platte Neb issues notice that Andrew Nelson of Sidney Neb holder of homestead entry file will prove up final five year proof to establish claim to all of section 22 township 14 north range 50 west Sixth Principal Meridian. Proof to be filed before Jos Oberfelder CS Commissioner at his Sidney Neb office on January 13 1914 witnesses listed Charles Osborn Isaac Jones George Glidewell Thomas Clinton all of Sidney Neb. Alt ISVANS Regster
Notice to creditors of James S. Smith, deceased, that they must meet the administrator before the County Judge of Cheyenne County at the county court room on January ith 1914 at 10 oclock a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Creditors have six months to file claims and one year for the administrator to settle from November 17 1913. Published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before January 7 1914. (Seal) Henry E Gapen County Judge.
Legal notice reports a judgment in favor of Bert J Bates against Dora Heckman and others for 4955 dollars plus 16 75 costs, with a levy on the south half of section 3 township 13 range 47 west, to be sold at public auction December 25 1913 at 10 00 am in front of the courthouse Sidney Nebraska by Sheriff J W McDaniel.
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska a petition by James L McIn Tosh asks the court to confirm heirs of Mary Frances Nevius who died intestate about November 14 1911. Heirs include William A M Nevius Samuel A Nevius Eva Brownie Hill and Frank Shiedl. Land title is the southeast quarter of section 31 township 15 range 48. A decree waiving administration and recognizing heirship is sought with a December 13 hearing at 10 am.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court hearing is set for December 15 1918 at 10 oclock am on the petition of W A Carow for final settlement and discharge as administrator of the estate of Robert E A Carew. Notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks. Judge Henry E Gapen presides.
Creditors of George J McGinnis deceased will meet the administrator before the County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court Room on January 29 1914 at 10 oclock a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to file claims and one year to settle from November 25 1913. Notice to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before January 29 1914. (Seal) Henry F Gapen
In Cheyenne County Nebraska County Court, estate of Ellen Mary Quinn deceased. Executors request claims for examination adjustment and allowance on January 7 in County Courtroom. Creditors have six months to present claims from November 22 1913 to settle within one year. Notice published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before January 7 1914. Witness hand and seal November 22 1913.
On March 30 1912 BE NEUBAUER purchased private tax sale property in Sidney Cheyenne County Nebraska for delinquent taxes 1896 to 1910. The owners listed in the Cheyenne County Clerk records are S and J Gutfriend. Redemption expires March 30 1914 after which a treasurer s deed may be issued.
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