China Proclaims Republic as Old Threats Linger
The new republic of China inaugurates its first president and government branches while warning that internal rebels and outside intrigue may threaten stability. The Interior Secretary proposes a $100 million bond issue to irrigate western lands, boosting productivity and welfare. British press laud President Wilson for tariff revision, yet critics see sectional bias and possible revenue loss from shipping provisions. The debate over civil service reform and spoils system looms as the tariff's fate could shape patronage.
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China
Republi
Secretary of the Interior
West
Wilson
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
Civil Service
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Japan adjusts Pacific navy plans amid funds squeeze
The Japanese government must modify its vast naval expansion due to funding limits, even as it aims to dominate the Pacific. The United States faces a pivotal question on how to safeguard its interests in the region, with the policy of the party in power eagerly awaited for clear direction and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ocean
United States
Pacific
Tariff Law Bans Bird Plumage Imports and Hat Adornments
The tariff law forbids importing aigrettes and other bird plumage and women from broad hats wearing such adornments must remove them and surrender to customs. The provision is a concession to those who condemn live bird plucking in Europe, saying the nation sets a salutary example by banning cruelly obtained articles.
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Europe
Federal arbitration and labor power questioned
The author argues the federal government can compel railroads to arbitrate wages and extends supervision to labor organizations. He criticizes obligatory arbitration as unfair to workers and condemns current administration for endorsing such a system while questioning tariff driven claims of increased competition and potential unemployment in Alabama.
Regulations Tighten Meat Imports Under New Tariff Law
The department of agriculture enacts strict rules for importing meat, requiring inspections in slaughter countries and upon arrival, with certification and government oversight under the interstate commerce act. Officials warn against expecting a flood of cheap foreign meat.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Senators Stand Against Hasty Action on Currency Bill
Three Democratic U S Senators O Gorman Reed and Hitchcock resist executive pressure for rapid action on the currency bill. They back banking reform but demand thorough study, listening to bankers nationwide who warn the measure could worsen conditions. They aim for sound, permanent reform and oppose yielding to presidential dictation.
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United States
O’gorman
New York
Reed
Missouri
Hitchcock
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Congress
Wilson
Attack on Merit System in Tax Collection Provisions
A political critique argues that the ruling party opposes civil service protections. It notes the tariff law exempts income tax agents from civil service rules and a deficieny appropriation bill, via Senate-origin amendments, exempts deputy marshals and deputy collectors of international revenue from classified service. The measure allows appointing subordinates without exams, broadening patronage and spoils.
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Congress
Senate
International Revenue
Secretary of the Treasury
General Service
International Revenue Bureau
Collec
Perilous Mexico election under Huerta regime warned
The article argues that Mexico's election, controlled by Huerta, will be a farce and bolster his hold on power. It warns of increased danger to Americans abroad and suggests armed intervention may become inevitable as war with Mexico becomes a real possibility.
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Mexico
Huerta
United States
Mexican Congress
Woodmen Circle Ball praised for stellar turnout and music
The Woodmen Circle Ball at Thornburg hall last Saturday night drew large crowds and featured Sam Fine's Orchestra from Sidney, lauded as the best in southwest Nebraska. The Potter Review notes the event's success and credits the ladies for recognizing a fine affair, with many visitors from Sidney and nearby areas adding to the crowd.
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Woodmen Circle
Thornburg Hall
Sam Fine
Sidney
Nebraska
Woodmen
The Omaha Examiner on newspapers as a home institution
The Omaha Examiner argues that a newspaper travels to distant cities, letting readers see a place through news and clean typography. A newsy paper with liberal advertising makes distant readers feel the town is alive and gains insight into the publisher’s locale.
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Omaha Examiner
Boston
San Francisco
Editor grows wealth from frugal habits and luck
An editor who began twenty years ago with fifty five cents is now worth one hundred thousand dollars due to frugality strict business habits and an uncle’s death leaving him ninety nine thousand nine hundred ninety nine dollars Farmers in Kansas Nebraska and Iowa are warned against pasturing in shock fields or feeding dry fodder to sheep or cattle Dr D F Lucky Missouri state veterinarian says corn stunted by brouth contains a poison like prussic acid risking death to stock and warns to dry corn in shock before feeding and not to turn stock into fields containing fodder
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Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
D. F. Lucky
Missouri
Brouth
Lexington Pioneer
They Make You Feel Good Purported Purge Tablets Ad
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Tablets as a pleasant purgative with healthful effects on body and mind, claiming a joyful feeling. It notes the product is for sale by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Order of hearing and probate notice in Cheyenne County
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a notice announces a hearing on the will of James L. Smith filed October 24 1913 to prove and admit the instrument as the last will and testament names listed heirs and directs publication in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to November 7 1913 at 10 o'clock AM. Judge Henry E. Gapen issues the order with the court seal.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
State of
Cheyenne
Anna Smith
Martha A. Ady
Mary A. Pritchard
Barbara Detwiler
Margaret J. Ray
Helen Brown
Edmund Passmore
Kate L. Brown
Edward J. Brown
David W. Brown
John L. Smith
Edward Smith
Agnes Dennis
Janet Kingsbury
Mary Davis
Barbara Wiker
Lizzie Schenker
Joseph Wright
John Wright
Emma Brown
Georgiana Viox
E. R. Wright
James L. Smith
J. L. McIntosh
James I. Smith
Sidney Telegraph
Order of Hearing in Estates of Fairbanks Deceased
In the matter of the estates of Thomas W Fairbanks and Florence Fairbanks deceased, an order of hearing is set for November 17, 1913 at 10 a.m. at the county courthouse. The petition by J L McIntosh alleges Thomas W Fairbanks died intestate February 6, 1898 in Illinois, owning land in Cheyenne County Nebraska, and Florence Fairbanks died February 14, 1910 in Illinois, owning half of the same land. Both estates are claimed exempt from attachments and no debts exist. The court may waive administration and enter a decree of heirship.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Thomas W. Fairbanks
Florence Fairbanks
J. L. McIntosh
Ilinois
Nebr
Martha Fairbanks
Illinois
Said County
Medusa Johnson
Galesburg
Ernest Peltier
Martinton, Il
Salon Peltier
Danville, Ill
Joseph Peltier
Martinton, Ill
Orton Peltier
Martinton
Morris Peltier
Henry
Gapen
Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court hearing is set for November 4 1913 at 10 am to consider Julia Scanlons final settlement and discharge as executrix of Denis J Scanlon estate. Notice to interested parties via four week Sidney Telegraph publication. Henry E Capen County Judge.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Sald County
Henry E. Capen
Denis J. Scanlon
Julia Scanlon
Sidney Telegraph
Henry E. Gapen
Seal County
Notice to creditors in estate of Ben L Glenn
Creditors of the estate of Ben L Glenn deceased must present claims to the administrator before County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska at the County Court Room in the county on December 29 1913 at 10 am for examination adjustment and allowance Six months are allowed to present claims and one year to settle from October 7 1913 This notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 29 1913 Seat.
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Ben L. Glenn
Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Sidney Telegraph
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F. A. Gapen
New England
State Department
Supreme Court
Wonderwood
House
Ways and Means Committee
Alabama
Eivery
OPERA
Alexander Bisson
Alice DeLane
Chicago
BATH
Kamella
Odd Fellows Building
Stover
Sidney, Nebraska
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