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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1927
Page
2
An editorial argues that constitutional rights protect the accused but warns against legal technicalities that let guilty defendants go free. It condemns loopholes, notes rising crime, and endorses tougher procedures, citing Baumes laws as a model while urging trial reforms to better protect society.
The U S biological survey opposes state bounty laws for wolves and other predators. It cites fraud and graft, noting no drop in wolf numbers despite large payouts. It argues trappers exploit female wolves and that goods are shipped to collect bounties. Legislatures trend toward reducing bounties.
A Nebraska Supreme Court case questions whether a post election law extending district court clerks' tenure for two more years is valid. Previously elected for four years, clerks would now be chosen with other county officials for the same term. Omaha attorney sues, citing a prior ruling limiting legislative extension after a definite term. John Linlincoln, Lincoln County district clerk, would gain two extra years if the law stands.
The passage asserts the press is not infallible but broadly honest in intent and comment, noting historical examples of traitors among leaders and professionals. It argues that what one reads in the press is generally more truthful than what one hears, framing the press as an unfailing strength of society.
The Sidney Telegraph recounts Thanksgiving events and local life from 14 years earlier. Mr and Mrs Stowe and Mr and Mrs Hellwig hosted 14 guests. U P Agent W J Shoemaker and wife toured the west visiting Portland with the McLernons. M A Shipman returned from a west coast trip. a northern river hunting party found game scarce. Doran and Bettendorf families shared a 17th consecutive Thanksgiving. Goldwin and Evelyn enjoyed games at Kimball. Rev Babcock wed Olga Card in Omaha with Rev Groh officiating. Sidney laundry to reopen with Lennie Daniel as manager. high school basketball split with Kimball, boys 46 Sidney, girls 13. Leo Osborn and Harry Selch hunted near Chimney Rock. Thanksgiving drew many visitors to the county.
Opening of the Tobin opera house elicits great local interest as Sidney highlights remodeling making it one of the region’s finest theatres. The big production Old Arkansan tops a busy week with statewide touring, rail officials pass through on a special train to Utah’s golden spike ceremony and a crowd gathers for Thanksgiving services.
The Old Journal laments Nebraska's backward trade patterns. It cites shipping hides wool and oats east for finished goods, earning wages in New England, and then buying back products like leather clothing oatmeal starch flour and sugar from other regions, urging residents to change costly habits.
The Presbyterian Circle announces its annual bazaar on Thursday December 1 at the Presbyterian church with a tea gem. The Christian church ladies hold their annual bazaar and dinner on December 9 and 10.
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