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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1914
Page
4
An appeal to promote Nebraska with its strong crops and resources. urges widespread publicity to attract settlers and capital, grow manufacturing, and expand industries. calls on press, commercial bodies, banks, and legislators to act now to boost population and prosperity across the state.
An article reports President Wilson rebuking pacifist appeals for immediate European peace. It argues the war market will not end soon and warns that urging peace now would invite ridicule and undermine US credibility. The piece notes both sides seek victory before any settlement and suggests Wilson’s mediation could be considered later.
A movement has begun in the south to reduce cotton planting next year. The recent southern cotton convention proposed county organizations with the ultimate aim of state legislatures enacting restrictions.
The article notes crop diversification as a response to European disruption affecting cotton. It reports New York's first primary results showing Tammany's enduring power and a Republican governor candidate defeating Roosevelt backed by Roosevelt’s critics, with limited optimism for the national administration.
The war abroad greatly reduces new arrivals with September immigration at 22000, far below last year’s 108000 for the same month. Despite this welcome relief amid rising U.S. unemployment, experts fear a postwar flood of migrants evading military service seeking asylum in the United States.
The popular government league in Omaha promotes reducing elective officials to fix the long ballot. The group sees merit in restoring the short ballot to simplify voting and enhance voter understanding and interest in elections.
The European war ends debates on government ownership of railroads. Market turmoil makes a government purchase costing billions impossible. With financial conditions unlikely to normalize soon, a generation may pass before any major agitation for railroads under government control.
A column blends humorous and cynical takes on town life in Sidney. Observations bite about feuds and bond issues, contrasts war and fashion pages, and jokes about convicts. A convict, George Bishop, asks to return to prison, claiming farm life lacks punishment and grub.
Oscar Wamberger a 30 year old man was killed when his car overturned after missing a culvert at high speed north of Norfolk Nebraska George Steinmetz who rode with him was unharmed Wamberger leaves a widow and three children.
Notice to Sidney electors Cheyenne County that a bond election will be held November 3, 1914 at the village court house to authorize twelve thousand five hundred dollars in Water Extension Bonds for enlarging and improving the water works system. Proceeds fund pumping power machinery and a sinking fund for principal, with annual taxes to support interest and principal. Clerk Leslie Neubauer signs the notice dated October 15, 1914.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Thomas J Silver deceased that they must present their claims for examination and allowance before the administrator. The meeting is set before County Judge Henry E. Gapen at the Cheyenne County Court on December 30, 1914 at 10 a.m. Six months to file claims and one year to settle the estate from September 31, 1914. Published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before December 30, 1914.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County holds a county court session on October 16 1914. Otto Reinke petitions for administration of Julius Quandt estate to Jo R Hire as administrator. November 11 1914 at 10 am set for hearing. Notice to interested parties via Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior. Henry Begapen county judge.
In Cheyenne County Nebraska John Donlon guardian applies for leave to sell unimproved north half section 25 15 50 to fund education and maintenance of minor heirs Thomas E Donlon Loretta Donlon and Elizabeth T Donlon. Notice ordered for November 7 1914 at 10 a.m. in North Platte. Publication required weekly for three weeks in Sidney Telegraph.
A petition filed June 16 1914 by Edward Howe and twenty-one others seeks establishing a section line road. It runs from the southeast corner of Sec 25 to the southwest corner of Sec 26 then south to Sec 35 in Township 13 Range 52. Objections or damages must be filed by December 15 1914 in the County Clerk's office. the road will be numbered 243A. Dated October 15 1914 H T Doran County Clerk.
A filed petition dated July 13 1914 by Louis F Demers and twenty one others seeks to establish a section line road along sections 10 11 14 15 22 23 26 27 township 14 north range 47 west Cheyenne County in the main wagon road north side of the Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way terminating at the road meets the main line Objections or damage claims must be filed at the County Clerk by December 11 1914 or the road will be established without further reference and will be known as Road Number 247A
In the District Court Cheyenne County Nebraska plaintiff Libby sues Mabel Louise McBride and unknown heirs to foreclose a mortgage on the north half of the northeast quarter and north half of the northwest quarter in section 12 township 13 range 47 to secure two notes of 700 each totaling 1570.30 with interest. Defendants include Marie Brown and W A McConnell mortgagees seeking liens. receiver of rents to be appointed with a hearing set for November 28, 1914 before Judge H M Grimes in North Platte Nebraska.
Fragmentary legal notice lists H. H. Libby as plaintiff represented by J. L. McIntosh with dates tied to Sidney Nebraska. October 4 appears in the snippet. The readable portion indicates a filing or entry date and attorney, but lacks full case details or action.
County Court at said County upon the estate of Elam T. Leeman deceased. Margaret Leeman seeks administration to John Walsh. Hearing set for October 22, 1914 at 10 a m. All interested may appear and show cause. Notice published in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks. (Seal) Henry E. Gapen County Judge.
A July 28 1914 filing by Joseph Oliverius and 32 others requests a road be established described as starting at the southeast corner of section 7 township 13 range 47, running north one mile to the northeast corner, and from the southwest corner of section 6 east five miles to the southeast corner of section 2. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Clerk by November 30 1914. road to be known as Road No 246A.
A 1914 Nebraska proposed constitutional amendment sets two year terms for the governor and eight executive officers. It fixes salaries from 2500 for several posts to 5000 for the governor and outlines election timing and treasurys. The measure asks voters to approve or reject at the November 3 1914 general election.
In County Court on October 13 1914 Henry E Gapen presiding Myrtle Whitby petitions to grant administration to Leroy Martin as Administrator. November 16 1914 at 10 am set for hearing, notice to interested parties by three weekly publications in Sidney Telegraph.
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