Pennsylvania to open vocational schools in mining regions
The last Pennsylvania legislature approves a law establishing vocational education focused on mining areas with schools for agriculture and various industries. Preparations begin for an industrial training system statewide, marking a key advance in vocational education policy. A Maine GOP win in the third district signals a broader political shift, rebuking tariff revision by Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Maine
Bryan
Clark
Government targets coal combine under antitrust acts
The government again attacks the anthracite coal combine for Sherman act and interstate commerce anti monopoly violations. The group controls 63 percent of unmined anthracite deposits, the most rapacious monopoly, and breaking it up, as the attorney general seeks, would materially benefit millions of coal buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthracite Coal Combine
Export statistics show growth amid tariff shock
Official figures for this year reveal a large gain in exports compared with 1912, a record year for foreign trade. The piece laments the impact of a radically revised tariff but notes hope that American manufactures are now well established abroad, making foreign buyers less able to do without them in the future.
Banks Eye Agriculture for Expanded Rural Credit
In summer meetings bankers advocate greater banker involvement in agriculture and rural credit. Farm property valued at over 41 billion dollars represents nearly a third of U S wealth and should play a larger role in finance. Banks are urged to act now with prizes and practical support rather than await Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Vocational Training Urged To Help Child Labor Issue
It is estimated that a million under sixteen are employed in the United States, risking poverty and crime. The National Child Labor Committee warns of wretchedness, while endorsing public school vocational training as a beneficial, though not complete, remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Child Labor Committee
Vast Free Land Across 26 States Including Middle West
The United States offers 683 million acres of vacant homestead lands excluding Alaska. Free land spans 26 states with large tracts in Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Minnesota and Michigan. Much is grazing or desert land, but opportunities remain for homesteaders especially in the middle west.
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United States
Alaska
Middle West
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Michigan
Washington
California
Union
Anglo German naval pact eyed to curb armament costs
Berlin reports suggest Germany and Britain may sign a warship building agreement to reduce naval expenses. The move follows Germanys push to rival Britains navy and Britains own heavy costs, with Balkan tensions adding to wariness of a wider European war. A naval accord would be a logical outcome if Anglo German harmony holds this year.
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Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Country life uplift drive starts in Cook County
A new program in Cook County Illinois divides the county into five districts to host country life directors for a year. They will promote practical agriculture in schools and engage parents and children in community life to enhance country neighborhoods and curb rural drift to cities.
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Cook County
Ilinois
Country Life
Panama Canal Letting Water Marks American Engineering Feat
The Pacific end of the Panama Canal release of ocean water showcases American engineering prowess. Though not yet finished, the project’s leaders express faith in a swift completion and enduring success. The canal remains an American enterprise, with De Lesseps credited for early work but the glory and future global benefits attributed to American genius, energy, and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Pacific
DeLesseps
Refugees from Mexico Face Inadequate U S Help
Americans who fled Mexico under President Wilsons warning lament the lack of proper government support for transportation and subsistence. The relief effort, a sudden emergency, offered steerage passage and minimal food, prompting public criticism of Washingtons handling by a young administration still learning foresight.
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Mexico
Wilson
Washington
Cost of War Cited as Global Burden and Warns of American Involvement
An editorial argues Europe bears the storm of Balkan war costs with a trillion cents of liquid capital wasted and widespread hardship. It warns U S intervention would cost hundreds of millions and lives, urging remembrance of General Sherman’s warning on war.
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Europe
Turkey
Bulgaria
Thrace
Micedonia
Berlin
Austria
Russia
Italy
France
Holland
Mexico
United States
General Sherman
Balkans
Readjustment After Tariff Passage and Labor Strife
The article warns that post tariff readjustment will be painful and protracted. It anticipates increased foreign competition, wage cuts, and likely strikes as employers cut costs to preserve profits. Labor may resist pay reductions while bankers fear currency legislation could threaten financial stability. It notes Wilson’s influence over tariff, currency, and banking policy and hints at ongoing political power plays.
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Wilson
Safety on Railroads and Need for Stronger Regulation
The piece links railroad disasters to calls for tighter safety rules and possible federal action. It notes the New Haven crash spurred the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate and Congress to consider broad equipment standards. Emphasizing enforcement vigor, it argues U S rail travel lags behind Europe and urges railroad cooperation to achieve reforms.
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New Haven
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Congress
United States
Silly Doctor Blames Cooking For Husband’s Gastritis
A light comic exchange where a doctor and Mrs. Justwed joke about gastritis blamed on cooking. The doctor quips about the patient’s gas while Mrs. Justwed says she uses a coal stove, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding of medical cause.
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Justwed
Final settlement sought in Harriett A Hoyt estate
In Cheyenne County Nebraska a County Court session on September 11 1913 presided by County Judge Henry E Gapen approved hearing for L O Fundingsland administrator of Harriett A Hoyt. The petition filed September 8 1913 requests final settlement and discharge as administrator and a hearing is set for October 7 1913 at 10 am with notice to all parties of interest via publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks.
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Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Said
Henry E. Gapen
Harriett A. Hoyt
L. O. Fundingsland
Sidney Telegraph
Henry BH. Gapen
Seal County
Notice of Road Establishment No 226A in 1913
A petition dated August 25 1913 signed by Ed Root and twenty one others requests establishing a described section line road. It runs from the northwest corner of section 5 township 13 range 50 west to the northwest corner of section 2 township 13 range 52. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the County Clerk by noon November 10 1913. Dated September 8 1913. H T Doran County Clerk.
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Ed Root
H. T. Doran
Hearing on Petition for Appointment of Administrator
In Cheyenne County Nebraska the county court orders that Thomas W. Glenn’s petition to appoint Jacob Glenn administrator of Ben L Glenn’s estate be heard October 7 1913 at 10 am. All interested parties including listed heirs are to appear and show cause if any why the petition should not be granted. Notice to interested persons is to be published in the Sidney Telegraph for three consecutive weeks before the hearing. Witness seal and date September 15 1913.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
State of
Thomas W. Glenn
Mary Glenn
Leon Glenn
Louis Glenn
Oscar Glenn
Jacob Glenn
George Glenn
Thomas Glenn
Anna Weidline
Louisa Holcomb
Dora Glenn
May Glenn
Ben L Glenn
Sidney Telegraph
Probate Notice to Creditors in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Creditors of Herman G Miller deceased must file claims with the County Judge of Cheyenne County Nebraska for examination and allowance. Claims due by six months. executors have one year to settle from September 17 1913. Notice published in Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to November 11 1913. Dated September 18. Henry K. Gapen County Judge.
Recall Petitions Circulating for Omaha Seven Commissioners
Recall petitions are circulating in Omaha to remove all seven city commissioners. Signatures equal 30 percent of voters from the election that placed the men in office. The petition lists seven candidate names: W. G. Schriver, Fred Bruning, W. J. Broatch, Sophus Noble Jr, M. L. Endres, Louis Burmeister, Nels J. Anderson.
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Omaha
W. G. Schriver
Fred Bruning
W. J. Broatch
Sophus Noble, Jr
M. L. Endres
Louis Burmeister
Nels J. Anderson
Notice of Estate hearing for Lillie M Chowins
In the matter of the estate of Lillie M Chowins deceased William W Chowins petitions for waiver of administration claiming Lillie died intestate April 18 1904 owning a homestead in section 22 township 13 range 51. Hearing set for October 10 1918 at 10 a m in the county courthouse. Order to publish in The Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to hearing. Seal of court Henry F Bapen.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Lillie M. Chowins
William W. Chowins
Said County
United States
Court House
Said
Sidney
Henry FB. Gapen
Notice of hearing in homestead case in Sidney Nebraska
ORDER. Harry W Chowins deceased alleged his father Harry W county seized the southwest quarter as home stead under homestead laws. Hearing on petition set for October 10 1913 at 10 am in the County Court in Sidney. Order to be published in The Sidney Telegraph. Seal Henry E Gapen.
Notice to creditors in estate of Andrew McAdam Deceased
In the matter of the estate of Andrew McAdam Deceased notice is given that the administratrix must appear before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the County Court Room on December 17, 1913 at 10 a.m. to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months for creditors to file claims and one year for the administratrix to settle the estate from August 29 1913. Notice will be published in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks prior to December 17 1913.
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Cheyenne County
Nebraska
Herman G Miller
Said
Sidney Telegraph
A. D
Andrew McAdam
Henry E. Gapen
Oliver T. Bewley
Notice to Creditors in Bewley estate
Notice to creditors for the estate of Oliver T Bewley deceased. The executor must appear before the Cheyenne County Nebraska County Judge at the county court room on December 16 1913 at 10 oclock am for allowances. Creditors have six months to present claims and the executor has one year to settle from August 28 1913. Publication in the Sidney Telegraph for four weeks before December 28 1913.
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F. A. Gapen
Henry E., Gapen
Ceants
Henry K&. Gapen
Hart, Schaffner Ée
Marx
The
Sidney Mercantile Co
Cheyenne
Harry W Chowins
Harry W. Chowins
District Court
Charles J. Smith
Earl R. Kratz
Thomas IF. Hunt
Thomas F. Hunt
Charles Smith
G.J. Hunt
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