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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1924
Page
9
The piece argues against removing party designation from ballots while acknowledging the merit of voting individuals on merit. It warns that eliminating party circles would confuse voters without a better nomination system, and expresses opposition to the current form of the proposal while backing a version that eliminates the circle.
The notice warns All Progressives and La Follette supporters to ignore party circles on the ballot. It explains crosses in party circles can misregister votes for La Follette or Progressive candidates and urges voters to place crosses only in the squares opposite the candidates they support.
A 1920 style civic editorial urges every qualified voter to study candidates and cast an informed ballot. It argues that prior nonvoting distorted the will of the people and claims no excuse applies this year. It emphasizes voting for the candidate or party that best serves all and calls for a record election.
A newspaper endorses La Follette and Wheeler for president, arguing they are sincere champions of the common people, free from Wall Street influence, with clean records and open campaigns. It condemns the incumbent administration and both major parties for aligning with special interests, citing scandal and graft and expressing low regard for “Silent Cal” and his patriotism.
A lengthy critique attacks the current administration and president, accusing them of graft, waste, and reduced pensions for veterans. It praises La Follette’s stance on public ownership of railroads and federal oversight, while criticizing Coolidge and the GOP on tariffs, tax secrecy, and the Fed. It argues for continued vigilance by farmers, merchants, and workers against Republican policies and warns of panic tactics.
The speaker urges repeal of the Esch-Cummins law, lower freight rates, and passage of the Howell-Barkley bill to resolve railroad labor disputes. Government ownership is not a campaign issue. supporters trust La Follette's stance on farmers and small property owners. They criticize GOP spending, defend voter tolerance, and urge voting for La Follette and Wheeler on November 4.
A Democratic National Committee statement accuses Vice President Coolidge of exacting 250 dollars plus expenses for a Bridgeport memorial address on May 27, 1923. It contrasts this with his veto of the Soldier Bonus bill and cites his remarks that patriotism cannot be bought. The release alleges the payment was a mercenary act by a future president.
A Sidney resident was sent a letter threatening lynching and tar and feathering for alleged abuse to her children. Other notes mention A Solomonson’s 58th birthday, Asa Remsburg planning a Rose street meat market, Sheriff Trognitz jumping from a moving train near Potter, the death of J B Halston’s daughter Lilla, several U P railroad wrecks between North Platte and Cheyenne in October, and D A Jones selling 40 sheep at $2.50 each to Uncle Billy Davis of Court House Rock precinct.
Mrs. Mary C. Brown mother of Mrs. A Struthers has died. John Thompson and Susie Bruner were married October 25. About 150 feet of the Burlington chutes incline gave way Tuesday and fell injuring three men.
From the Telegraph, fourteen years ago, Sidney’s dance orchestra lists professors Vath and Lynch, Mr Iberson of Dalton, Glenn Van Gorder, Sam Fine, and Grace King. J. J. Messenger joins B. E. Robinson in the meat market. William Tillman of Crawford considers a local implement business. Adolph Englert is Cheyenne county’s largest livestock buyer. Many land buyers are coming to the county and Polish colonists, aided by A. B. Severson, aim to form a 500-strong settlement on the North Divide. Mrs. M. Radcliffe leaves for San Francisco to see her ill mother.
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