German Optimism and U S Gold Funds Highlight War Era Ledger
The article notes Berlin residents’ carefree mood amid heavy casualties, frames it as confidence in Germany’s ultimate victory. It then shifts to U S finances with mint director's view that gold stabilizes the economy, U S gold stock around 1.885 billion dollars, circulating gold about 350 million. It discusses improving financial conditions, banks loosening credit, and expected prosperity as monetary policy clears fog and spurs activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Wilson bids to mediate as Europe seeks peace
President Wilson urges belligerents to consider peace, citing American prayers for peace. Yet the note acknowledges little sign of any nation easing the war spirit and suggests all mediation efforts will be futile for the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Europe
Kaiser's England attack unlikely to succeed
The piece argues the Kaiser could not invade England due to the need to destroy Britain’s navy. It suggests the real threat is potential Zeppelin air raids on London and other cities, a worrying but more plausible danger than invasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Germany
London
English
Breeders See Chance as War Strains Horse Supply
The agricultural department foresees a large loss of horses in Europe due to the war and urges U S farmers to expand horse breeding. An estimated one million horses are used in the conflict with few surviving for postwar use, while European demand could persist for years and fetch good prices. The United States ranks second after Russia in horse numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Russia
Peace and hate in wartime speech by Secretary Bryan
Secretary Bryan says universal peace rests on love, then impractical to pursue it amid centuries of Teuton Serb and Belgian animosity. He notes German entente with England will outlive the war and that racial antipathy is instinctive, while labeling extreme pacifists' talk as fallacious and silly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
England
Prosperity forecast from farmers and bankers plan
Businessmen and farm mortgage bankers say national prosperity will return soon. The farm mortgage bankers president cites abundant resources and grain and cotton yields as the basis for confidence. The crop report supports optimism and rising food exports despite war, with banks aiming to convert surplus crops into gold or credit abroad and curb foreign liquidation of American securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Mortgage Bankers’ Association
Political Field Shapes Up For 1916 Campaign
The article outlines a nationwide congressional contest with parties rallying to defend or attack tariff, banking, anti trust, and Mexico policies. Republicans blame tariff for economic woes, Democrats face criticism for inaction and fiscal excess, Progressives push social and industrial justice, while Wilson aims to preserve control and perhaps seek a second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Democratic Congress
Congress
Roosevelt
Wilson
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Baltimore
Deer and antelope carcasses sold at a penny and a half in 1880s West
North Platte Tribune recalls a time when buffalo elk and black tailed deer moved by the carcass at one and a half cents a pound in North Platte Lexington and Sidney. The writer notes counting over a hundred deer and antelope carcasses on the U P depot platform during the winter of 1881-82 awaiting shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Platte
Lexington
Sidney
U. P
The Ubiquitous Purist Dialogue Cited in Telegraph
A London Telegraph excerpt shows a speaker, possibly a vicar, urging prayer for a good heart as another character frets over health. The exchange blends religious undertone with personal ailment and humor in a clipped dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Zur
London Telegraph
Water Extension Bonds vote in Sidney Nebraska 1914
Special election notice to Sidney electors calls a November 3 vote on issuing Water Extension Bonds of 12500 dollars for enlarging and powering the village water works. Bond details include 6 percent interest, 20 year term, sinking fund, and annual taxes to pay interest and principal. The measure requires three fifths ballot approval to authorize the bond issuance and tax levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Board of Trustees
State of
Leslie Neubauer
Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court day set for November 20 194 at 10 oclock a m to hear the final settlement and discharge of James L McIntosh as administrator in the estate of William Fraser deceas ed. Notice will be published in The Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to the hearing.
Final settlement sought in estate matter at Cheyenne County
In Nebraska Cheyenne County on October 19 1914 James L McIntosh petitions a final settlement and allowance of his final account as administrator for Mary B Stewitts deceased and asks discharge. Hearing set for November 20 1914 for all interested parties to appear.
Notice to creditors in estate of Thomas J Stiver
Creditors of Thomas J Stiver deceased are to meet the administrator before County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska on December 30, 1914 at 10 a m to present their claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to present claims and one year to settle from September 21, 1914. Notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 30, 1914. (Seal) Henry E Gapen County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J Stiver
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Said
Sidney Telegraph
Henry E. Gapen
Appointment of Administrator for Julius Quandt estate
In the county court a hearing is set for November 11 1914 at 10 o clock a m on the petition of Otto Reinke praying that J J Hire be granted administration of the estate of Julius Quandt deceased. All interested may appear and show cause why the prayer should not be granted. Notice will be published in the Stine Telegraph for three consecutive weeks prior to the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Said
Henry E. Gapen
William Fraser
James L. MclIntosh
Sidney Telegraph
State of
Cheyenne County
Julius Quandt
Otto Reinke
J J. Hire
Stine
Telegraph
Henry WO Facien
Lizsie Annable
Myrtle Whitby
Leroy Martin
Henry EE
Guardian seeks leave to sell Omaha real estate in 1914 case
In Cheyenne County Nebraska Guardian John Donlon representing the estate of Thomas E Donlon Loretta Donlon and Elizabeth T Donlon minor heirs of Matthew Farley requests license to sell unimproved land described as north half section 25 township 15 range 50 for the support education and maintenance of the minors A court order requires appearance of next of kin and interested parties at Chambers in North Platte on November 7 1914 at 10 a m and publication of this notice in Sidney Telegraph for three consecutive weeks to justify the sale. Judge H M Grimes presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
John Donlon
Thomas E. Donlon
Loretta Donlon
Elizabeth T Donlon
Matthew Farley
Elizabeth T Donion
Ncense
North Half
North Platte
Lincoln County
Sidney Telegraph
Said
Sidney
Said County
District Court
H. M. Grimes
Notice to Establish Road 243A in Section 25–35
A petition filed June 16 1914 by Edward Howe and twenty one others seeks establishment of Road 243A from the SE corner of Section 25 Township 13 Range 52 west two miles to the SW corner of Section 26 then south to the SW corner of Section 35 Township 13 Range 52. Objections or damage claims must be filed with the County Clerk by December 1 1914. Dated October 15 1914. H T Doran County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Howe
H. T. Doran
Mortgage Foreclosure in Cheyenne County Nebr Court
In District Court Cheyenne County Henry H Libby sues Mabel Louise McBride and unknown heirs to foreclose a mortgage on parts of section 12 township 13 range 47 to satisfy two notes of 700 dated May 26 1910 with 10 percent interest from March 26 1914. Marie Brown filed an answer and cross petition seeking second lien on same property. Plaintiff seeks appointment of a receiver for rents and proceeds with hearing set for November 28 1914 before Judge H M Grimes at North Platte Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Louise Mec
Mabel Louise McBride
E. E. Trowbridge
Harold C. Bolster
Marie Brown
Star Land & Fruit Co
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Tate-Ehrhardt Co
W. A. McConnell
H. M. Grimes
North Platte
R. m
Charles Alden
Lodgepyle
Foreclosure action with sureties for receiver named
Plaintiff H. H. Libby seeks foreclosure and cross petition response from defendants by November 16. Sureties proposed for the receiver are James J. McIntosh of Sidney and A. B. Persinger of Lodgepole, Nebraska. Attorney: J. L. McIntosh. Dated Sidney Nebraska October 2 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. McIntosh
Sidney
Nebraska
A. B. Persinger
Lodgepole Nebraska
H. H. Libby
J. L. McIntosh
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne County Nebraska
A sheriff sale notice announces execution of a 1913 judgment in favor of Fannie Tobin against Oscar and Emma Brandt. The property, north half of section 12 and southwest quarter, township 13 range 49, Cheyenne County, will be offered October 28, 1914, at 10 a.m. in Sidney Nebraska. Sheriff J W McDaniel presides and sale proceeds go to satisfy $1,943.81 plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
H. M. Grimes
Fannie Tobin
Michael B. Tobin
Oscar Brandt
Emma T. Brandt
Gale
Court House
Sidney
J. W. McEdanisl
Said
Petition Seeks Establishment of Road 247A in Cheyenne County
A 1914 filing by Louis F. Demers and 21 signers requests creation of a section line road running northeast from section 10 to 27 along the township 14 north range 47 west. It would run along the north side of the Union Pacific right of way and terminate at the main wagon road. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by December 15, 1914. Road number 247A to be established if unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Demers
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad Company
A. D
H. T
Doras
Petition to establish Road No 246A in Pens County
A 1914 petition signed by Joseph Oliverius and thirty-two others requests establishing a section line road described as beginning at the southeast corner of section 7 township 13 range 47 and running north one mile to the northeast corner, and commencing at the southwest corner of section 6 township 13 range 47 and running 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, otherwise the road will be established without further reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Oliverius
H. T. Pens
Nebraska proposed constitutional amendments on executive salaries
Nebraska voters will decide at the November 3, 1914 general election on a joint resolution amending Sections 1 and 24 of Article V to set two year terms for the Governor and other executive officers, adjust salaries, residency, and fee handling with a 1913 approval date and official certification by Secretary of State J. Addison Wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Executive Department
Secretary of State
Auditor of Public Accounts
Publc
Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. Addison Wait
State of
Appointment of Administrator for Lizzie Annable Estate
In a County Court in 1914 Myrtle Whitby asked that Leroy Martin be granted administration of Lizzie Annable’s estate. The court set November 16 for a hearing and ordered notices published in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks to all interested parties.
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Henry E. Cguapen
Mary B._ Stewitts
James L. McIntosh
A. D.se
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Henry H. Libby
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Sidney, Web
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