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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1913
Page
4
The question asks if many Irish born Americans will shed allegiance and depart for Ireland as Home Rule promises grow. It argues that while thousands may return to their native land, enough Irish descendants will stay to meet local police recruitment needs in the city.
Residents of Omaha circulate petitions seeking recall of commission government members. While the movement appears early, supporters cite unmet promises and dissatisfaction with results. Proponents argue the form may need more time to show benefits.
Secretary Bryan ends this season in the chau tauqua field after netting about 6500. He has not abandoned the work and may seek engagements next season. Rival managers may push for better terms as a result. Public criticism abroad and at home appears to have little effect on him. He remains driven by the lure of money.
The Secretary of agriculture invites fifty thousand farm wives to present grievances. Many women in rural areas have become more independent through farm organizations and may resist the idea that they are oppressed. The move appears late and unlikely to restrengthen their stance.
The piece argues that the primary process cannot be regarded as a success. It rests on citizens' supposed interest in elections which does not align with reality except in moments of public excitement. It contends party bosses influence both primary and general elections and that the system has entrenched machine control without delivering good government.
The piece argues the commission form of government could extend from municipalities to states to simplify governance and centralize responsibility. It notes Kansas mayors and governors proposed changes, critiques legislative complexity, and suggests Senators may oppose rapid banking and currency bills, favoring careful review.
The New York bank president told electrical industry reps that industrial development will absorb two billion dollars in five years, or eight million weekly. He noted electricity is in its infancy as a world force and railroads are only beginning electrification, while electrical power expands in agriculture, manufacturing, and domestic use, with vast potential ahead.
The banking and currency bill moves to the senate with administration pressure to pass quickly. Critics compare its potential for manipulation to past battles against a national bank, warning that a reserve board dominated by federal office holders could grant arbitrary control over money and credit, risking the nation’s financial stability.
Survivors of both sides at the G A R Encampment in Chattanooga embraced in a display of mutual memory and brotherhood. The piece envisions future reunions where Confederates and Union veterans meet in northern and southern cities with the same warmth and cordiality.
The United States faces a looming meat supply challenge as imports rise with tariff changes. Officials urge domestic beef production, especially by small farmers, through new extension legislation to boost cattle raising. Government and colleges seek to dispel profit doubts and expand livestock ventures.
The Mexican presidential vote this month will draw deep interest in Washington and concern from governments with Mexican concerns. Doubts linger on its fairness as northern regions under revolutionists may abstain, while elsewhere supporters may also be nonparticipants.
The article argues Huerta will wield power regardless of the provisional government and predicts Gen Felix Diaz may win as his puppet. It questions U S recognition of a Diaz presidency and the resulting strain on relations, raising doubts about a fair election and Washington's future policy toward Mexico.
Omaha Oct 2 Acting under orders the Union Pacific executive committee issued a circular by President A L Mohler outlining plans on land rights within the right of way. The company will defend its title to the full right of way against trespassers but will recognize valid private titles within the limits and issue quit claim deeds when needed with a nominal fee. The company will decide case by case if the facts fit the policy announced.
Albion Neb Sept 30 Garrett Van Camp pioneer of this county was struck by a Northwestern train while crossing the track in an automobile and badly injured.
In NATURALLY The Countryman an incident at the dam sparked a quick gathering of locals to halt the overflow. The Drummer quips that it was an impromptu overflow meeting mirroring the moment.
Congress opened hearings on proposed rail safety measures while a Los Angeles warehouse fire destroyed Barker Bros. furniture valued at 250000. Quebec saw eight children aged under sixteen burned in their home. President Wilson weighs ambassador picks including Peoria editor If, M. Pindell. Norwich halfback Verner S. Belyea died from a broken spine after a Holy Cross game. Lady Mollesworth's stay wasps incident linked to Janet Frost. Illinois miners loan plan of 1000000 treasury for Colorado strikers noted. Major McDowell, longtime House clerk, died. Japanese merchant J. B. Makada shot in San Francisco. Milwaukee firemen hurt as coal docks burned. Carnegie area fire checked after large loss. Secretary Bryan appoints Ira Nelson Morris as special commissioner to engage Italy for the Panama-Pacific exposition. New York ship imports 7300 tons corn from Buenos Aires. World wheat output forecast 3.3 billion bushels, up 41 percent. Train wreck near Baku Batum after rail sabotage. six cars lost, forty dead. Grand jury indicts Anna Aumuller slaves for counterfeiting conspiracy. Triangle Waist Co. owner Max Blanck fined for locked doors after 1911 fire. Colonel Kingsman tipped as next Army chief of engineers. Rumors of control shift at Commonwealth-Edison denied by James A. Patten.
In Seward Nebraska on October 2 the supreme court affirmed a lower court ruling upholding the validity of two gifts in the will of Jane E. Douglass to the First Congregational church society of Seward. The decision sustains the earlier ruling that upheld the will.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court hears L O Fundingsland petition for final settlement and discharge as administrator in the Harriett A Hoyt estate. Hearing is set for October 7 1913 at 10 a m with notice by publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of Harry W Chowins deceased is being administered. William W Chowins petitioned September 17 1913 to waive administration claiming intestacy and sole heir status for the homestead in section 22 township 13 range 51. A hearing is set for October 10 1913 at 10 o clock am in the county court with publication in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior.
In the matter of the estate of Lil lie M Chowins deceased alleging sister Lillie M Counts April 18 1904 seized of the title in northwest quarter 31 in said county as her homestead under US laws and that process and not liable for debts of deceased hearings set October 10 1918 at ten o clock a m in the county courthouse notice published in The Sidney Telegraph for September 1918 seal Henry Be Gapen judge
A Hornellsville resident testifies that Chamberlains Tablets relieved years of chronic dyspepsia better than any other medicine. The endorsement, attributed to W. G. Mattison of 7 Sherman Street, Hornellsville, is followed by a dealer notice and general sale advertisement.
A petition filed August 25 1913 by Ed Root and twenty one others seeks establishing a section line road from the northwest corner of section 5 in township 13 range 50 west along the township line to the northwest corner of section 2 in township 13 range 52. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by noon November 10 1913 or the road will be established without reference. Dated September 8 1918. H T Doran County Clerk.
Creditors of Herman G. Miller deceased must present claims for examination and allowance to the County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Courthouse on November 11 1913 and December 30 1913 at 10 o clock a m Six months to file and one year for executors to settle from September 17 1913 Notice to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before November 11 1913 Witness hand and seal dated September 18 1913
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