Equal suffrage debate roils Britain and Roosevelt prerelease
The article reviews UK suffrage numbers and opposition, noting 1,700,000 more voting age women and that 9 of 100 men oppose female suffrage, while unions back suffrage. It then covers Colonel Roosevelt’s trip to South America, his Progressive stance, and dismisses Roosevelt as a GOP 1916 candidate. It harshly critiques the new tariff law as not freeing business or curbing monopoly, arguing it risks foreign labor competition and offers little benefit to Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
England
Scotland
Ireland
Roosevelt
South America
New York
Colonel Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
Great Britain
Germany
Mr Wilson
Buncombe
Canadians wary of tariff’s beef supply impact
Canadians do not regard the new American tariff with unmixed satisfaction. They anticipate it will drain the United States of cattle, benefiting cattle raisers but reducing domestic beef supply and raising prices. Canadian farmers will make the best of the opportunity, yet American consumers may not gain.
Commerce Court Aided By Its Public Role In Reforms
The Commerce Court arose from Republican effort and faced Democratic hostility. abolition would burden shippers by benefiting railroads. While some decisions faced criticism the court has generally served its reform aims and justified its creation.
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Commerce Court
Japan Pressures China Over Consul Incident
Japan obtained an apology from China for disrespect toward a Japanese consul. A fleet was sent to Chinese waters to show seriousness, but the episode is unlikely to improve Sino Japanese relations. China remains a weak, nondescript nation in the view of observers.
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Japan
China
Home Rule Bill Creates Irish Parliament and Cabinet
The measure sets up an Irish parliament with a senate of forty and a house of commons of 164. The assembly handles local matters while the lord lieutenant remains the supreme executive head under British direction. It forbids a state church and official religious tests, but north south tensions persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
House of Commons
London
Democratic tariff revision’s blunt impact on the treasury
The article warns the national treasury runs a deficit exceeding ten million dollars, up from under five million. It argues that tariff reform will not aid consumers, manufacturers, farmers, or labor, and may lower wages by reducing labor demand. Bonded imports would pay reduced duties, deepening treasury losses and offering little countrywide gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Treasury
Treasury
Alaska’s Vast Resources Beyond Purchase Price
The piece argues Congress should focus on Alaska’s development, noting the territory repaid seven and a half million dollars through its value while possessing coal deposits and other minerals. It mentions fertile Alaska valleys near the Arctic Circle yielding 50 to 55 bushels per acre and asserts the purchase was a great government bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Canada
Congress
Pacific
Arctic Circle
Lord Northcliffe Visits and Sums Up Women of Nation
Lord Northcliffe, publisher of the London Times, who recently paid a visit to this country, shared his views on the women of the nation. He commented on their role, character, and influence within society and industry.
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Lord Northcliffe
The
London Times
The Case Against Syndicalism in American Labor
The piece warns workers against syndicalism a doctrine urging wage earners seven million strong to seize control of businesses without compensation. It argues such piracy is unacceptable and cites tariff-era backlash as a potential catalyst, noting growing labor dissatisfaction and demagogues pledging industrial and social justice without clear definitions.
Income tax debate outlines scope and enforcement
The article notes only about four percent of citizens support the income tax, but it is expected to yield about 82 million annually after collection costs. It discusses the graduated rates, the small number bearing most of the burden, and that enforcement will be strict with a field force of loyal collectors.
President Wilson on tariff triumph and free business
Exulting over tariff policy, President Wilson proclaims the country free from conditions making monopoly easy. Observers call the remark a glittering generality, noting it mirrors his campaign rhetoric and is often puzzling to the lay reader.
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Wilson
White House
A Satisfied Executive Signs Tariff Law
The article notes President Wilson signed the democratic tariff law on October 3, 1918, highlighting his long held aim since boyhood and contrasting past opposition to 1894 reforms. It argues the measure will not benefit consumers, may widen deficits, and could trigger government borrowing, while suggesting public solace in the president's personal satisfaction.
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Wilson
Democratic Congress
Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
National Treasury
Republic
World grain crop estimates hint at higher living costs
Latest figures show a deficiency of 1,250,000 bushels across the five grain staples. With such shortfalls, a general rise in all kinds of foodstuffs is expected, indicating no relief from higher living costs.
Weathered Saying on Wind and Speed in Mixed Metaphor
A compact reflection notes that it is easier to wind up a man than to run him down and that a scrub horse can prance better than a thoroughbred, using metaphor to compare effort and speed across different kinds.
A Call for Unity and Honest Leadership in Sidney
A Sidney visitor notes local boosters clash and urges true teamwork. Citizens and leaders must be just, fearless, and courteous, giving credit where due, avoiding baseless attacks, and pushing for durable improvements like a local flour mill.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For Safe Cough Relief
An advertisement warns against sedative cough medicines that may worsen bronchitis and pneumonia. It endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe and effective, claiming it clears germs without morphine or other sedatives and has a worldwide reputation for cures. Available from dealers.
Notice of suit to cancel fraudulent deed in Sidney Neb
Legal notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska District Court. Charles J Smith plaintiff seeks to cancel a deed claimed to convey lots 3 and 4 in block 13 in Sidney. Defendants Earl R Kratz and Thomas F Hunt must answer by November 17, 1913. The petition alleges the deed was obtained through false representations and without consideration to deprive the plaintiff of title.
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District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Charles J Smith
Earl
Kratz
Thomas F Hunt
Earl m R. Kratz
Sidney
Cheyenne
Gi J Heat
Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court hearing is set for November 4 1913 at 10 o clock a m to consider Julia Scanlon executrix final account in the estate of Denis J Scanlon deceased. Notice will run four weeks in the Sidney Telegraph. Henry Be Gapen County Judge.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Jienny Kk. Gapen
Denis J Scanton
Julia Scanlon
Sidney Telegraph
Henry BE
Gapen
Seal County
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Nebraska
In the County Court of Cheyenne County Nebraska the estate of Hermann G Miller deceased is named for creditors to meet the Executors for claim presentation on November 11 1912 and December 30 1912 at 10 o clock a m. Six months allowed to file claims and one year to settle from September 17 1913. Notice to publish in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before November 11 1913. Witness my hand and seal September 18 1918.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Herman G. Miller
Said
Sidney Telegraph
Ben L. Glenn
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Rideney Telegraph
Sidney, Neb
F. A. Gapen
ISIS
India
Kimball Observer
Kimball
Kimball County
Homas A. Edison
Wizard of Inventors
International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated
Crawford
Henry EL. Gapen
Kamella
Odd Fellows Building
Anp Stover
Sidney, Nebraska
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