Railroads to gain up to 15 million from new rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission’s new rates for 28 western railroads west of Pittsburgh and Buffalo are expected to raise annual incomes by 10 to 15 million dollars. Economies in management could bring further gains and a broadly prosperous year for U S railroads. The piece discusses luxury spending and calls for neutrality among naturalized citizens amid foreign crises. It cites the president’s appeal for neutrality and restraint to prevent factional divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Panama Pacific Exposition to Open on Schedule
The exposition president says the Panama Pacific Exposition will open on February 20, 1915 and be fully ready. He assures that the war in Europe will not affect the event, and the project has cost many millions and should receive strong American support.
Germanys towering military aims and looming calamity
After four decades of buildup Germany's leaders claim peak efficiency to curb Russia, halt French ambitions, and challenge Britain at sea. Admiration for the vision is undercut by the revolting prospect of bloodshed and misery the grand plan would unleash, an enormous, devastating conflict.
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Germany
United States Moves To Build Adequate Merchant Marine
Congress opens the way to securing an indispensable aid to commercial expansion by creating a solvent merchant fleet. The public shows practical unanimity in favor of rebuilding a shipping interest commensurate with national commerce and exporters seek independence from foreign ship owners.
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United States
Congress
A Patriotic Appeal On Neutral Speech And Action
The article lauds President Wilsons call for national neutrality in word and deed urging all citizens to act as Americans first. It warns that passions and prejudices may cloud judgment and notes the pull of immigrant ties though Americans should stand united. It mentions the temptation to forget the native country when many immigrants reside here.
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Wilson
Republic
The Agricultural Year Sets Record for Prosperity and Duty
The present year will be memorable for American agriculture as conditions favor abundant harvests and rising prices due to Europe’s war. Farmers should conserve resources, cut out waste, and streamline marketing to beat brokers, while boosting production to meet hungry millions abroad and bolster domestic prosperity.
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Soi
Europe
United States
America
The Great War Duration Question in Europe
The article examines how long the war in Europe may last and the high stakes for each combatant. It argues that Belgian, French, British, and German fates hinge on victory or defeat, with potential loss of territory, governments, or prestige.
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Europe
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Germany
Hum
War's toll and human foibles end in shared deceit
The piece argues nations face a long, exhausting war for self preservation as leaders predict extended battles. It notes suffering on the home front, and offers anecdotes of universal deceit from wife to lawyer, merchant to teacher, suggesting society's pretenses would collapse if mendacity were stripped away.
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Earl Kitchener
Field Marshal
Roberts
United States
Lord Roberts
Walter V. Hoagland Nominated for Lt Governor Seat
The article lauds Walter V. Hoagland as an able lawyer and reliable citizen. It notes his four years representing the western state senate district and describes his nomination to the lieutenant governor post as highly probable, promising competent and conscientious attention if elected.
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Walter V. Hoagland
State Senate
Reese leads in state chief justice race in Nebraska
The Nebraska statewide returns show Judge Reese with 26,126 votes for re election as chief justice of the supreme court, non partisan. Judge Conrad Hollenbeck of Fremont has 25,253 votes, 873 fewer, with Douglas county still to be counted. Other candidates Palmer 18,662 Hunt 17,506 and Brogan 11,184 are listed for the off county totals. Lincoln Journal.
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Douglas County
Reese
Supreme Court of
Nebraska
Conrad Hollenbeck
Fremont
Douglas
Hollenbeck
Palmer
Clay Center
Hunt
Bridgeport
Omaha
Brogan
Lincoln Journal
Open season for ducks and geese starts in Nebraska
Nebraska allows hunting waterfowl from today until December 16 under national and state game laws. The two laws differ on spring shooting and on migratory birds over the Missouri River from Nebraska City to Billings. Doves, prairie chicken, grouse, snipe and yellowlegs seasons open today. enforcement funding was lacking last spring.
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Nebraska
Rutenbeck
Missouri River
Nebraska City
Billings
Mont
Lincoln Journal
The Grand Bunco Game
The fragment hints at a broader scene where life is likened to a bluff and a crying baby on the floor underscores an unsettled moment. The text is incomplete, leaving the exact event or setting unclear.
What Is Living Wealth or Happiness Wichowt iv
If every fellow paid as he goes some wouldn’t go. It takes little effort to keep some people busy. You split others’ statements in two but demand full value for your remarks. Would you rather be rich with only oatmeal or poor with a stomach that can eat anything.
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Physicians declare knock knees signal stupidity though some men prefer such traits. The remark implies judgment bias and gendered assumptions linked to physical traits.
Dandelions, War, and Do It Now Warnings
A reflective, satirical piece contrasts personal quarrels with wartime scarcity. It notes dandelions as medicine commanding postwar prices, jokes about inviting Russian and German armies to gather weeds, and ends with a blunt remark on honest conduct and the Do it Now ideal. The tone is wry and pointed.
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Sidney
America
Safe Crackers Loot Fullerton Saloon Safe
In Fullerton Nebraska on September 2 burglars blew the safe at Harry Cannon’s saloon with dynamite. The blast triggered a fire alarm and the burglars fled in an auto with five hundred dollars taken from the safe.
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Fullerton, Neb
Harry Cannon
Final settlement sought in James Evans estate hearing set
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a county court study dated August 18 1914 states Oscar E Anderson petitions for final settlement and allowance of his final account as administrator of the James Evans estate filed July 31 1914. The court assigns September 18 1914 at 10 o'clock a m for the hearing at the county court room.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne
Said
Henry BE. Gapen
James Evans
Oscar E. Anderson
Court to be held and show cause why petition should not be granted
Court in said county orders that notice of the pendency of the petition and the hearing be given to all interested parties by publishing a copy of this order in the Sidney Telegraph weekly newspaper for four successive weeks before the hearing date. A true copy. Henry E. Gapen, County Judge.
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Sidney Telegraph
Henry E. Gapen
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Nebraska
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court published probate notice for Gustav Brott deceased. Creditors must file claims with the administrator for examination adjustment and allowance on November 11 1914 and December 14 1914 at 10 o clock a m in the county court room. Six months to present claims and one year to settle estate from August 11 1914. Notice published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before November 11 1914.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Gustav Brott
Said
Sidney Telegraph
Proposed Constitutional Amendment No Three Nebraska election 1914
The text states a joint resolution to amend Sections 1 and 24 of Article V to fix term lengths and salaries for the Governor and other executive officers. It sets terms of two years for most officers with elections in 1916 and thereafter, outlines residence and duties, and specifies salaries from 2500 to 5000 dollars plus Lieutenant Governor at 1.5 times a senator. The ballot wording to vote for or against is included.
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Nebraska
Executive Department
Auditor of Public Accounts
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Nebraska Constitution Amendment Certification 1914
Secretary of State I Addison Walt certifies the adopted constitutional amendment is a true copy as enrolled and engrossed. It is submitted to Nebraska voters for adoption or rejection at the November 3, 1914 general election.done at Lincoln March 23, 1914 with state seal affixed.
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I. Addison Walt
State of
Nebraska
Sale Notice of Cheyenne County Real Estate
By order of the Clerk of the District Court Cheyenne County Nebraska the judgment in favor of Fannie Tobin against Oscar Brandt and Emma T Brandt dated October 7 1913 is levied upon the north half and the southwest quarter of section 12 township 13 range 49 in Cheyenne County Nebraska. The property will be sold to the highest cash bidder on September 21 1914 at 10 o clock am in front of the Court House Sidney Nebraska. Attention to due attendance by the undersigned August 17 1914.
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Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office
North Platte
Nebr
James Z. Vacik
Crook
Colo
Sterling
Generihed
Jozeph Oberfelder
U. S
Sidney
Nebraska
John McDonald
Lukas Studler
John Suchey
Charles Faytinger
Sunol
Neb
J. E. Evans
Register
District Court
Cheyenne County
H. M. Grimes
Fannie Tobin
Oscar Brandt
Emma T Brandt
Court House
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England
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Noah Webster
Fullerton
Ford
Detroit
U.S. A
Ford Motor Company
C. R. Owens
William Alexander McMullen
Township 14
Range 51
Sidney, Neb
John Anderson
Grant Anderson
Peter Lindgaard
Arthur Lyngholm
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