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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1896
Page
5
The directory lists Senate and Congressional districts with names such as V. Allen and M. Kem, and state officers including Governor Holcomb, Lieutenant Governor Moore, Secretary of State Moore, Auditor Piper, Treasurer Eugene Moore, Attorney General Bartle, Superintendent Churchill, and Public Lands Commissioner Russell, along with U.S. Land Office roles for Adams, Griffith, and a Receiver.
North Platte area lists senators representatives and judicial district officials. A long roster covers treasurer clerk sheriff and attorney with Sidney and Bassett names. Church services and religious groups plus a dense array of fraternal orders, veterans groups, and social societies fill the public notices.
An Ellsworth man recounts catching trout with six legs at Saddleback Mountain pond, claiming similar sightings on Mount Katahdin. The pond has no inlet or outlet and the fish were shown in Bangor, Maine, with the teller affirming the tale as credible and warning readers to believe or doubt accordingly.
A young mother aboard a Sumuit Street trailer refuses to pay again after a fare dispute. Her baby gulps a torn pink transfer ticket and goes into distress as the conductor halts the car. Passengers show sympathy while the mother exits with the child.
Proposed amendments submitted for the November 8, 1896 election. It details changes to sections 2 4 and 5 of article 6 altering the number of supreme court judges their quorum requirements and their terms of office.
A historical Nebraska legislative notice proposes an amendment to section thirteen of article six to set compensation for supreme and district judges. It explains quarterly payment, legislative approval at first session after adoption, and limits on changes to every four years with two thirds approval from both houses. Approved March 90, A. D. 1896.
The Nebraska Legislature approves an amendment to Article Five Section 24 altering executive officer compensation. The measure says pay is set by law, cannot be increased or reduced during a term, and requires legislative concurrence for salary changes every four years. Fees and public moneys handled by officers are banned from personal use. Approved March 20, 1895.
A compilation of Nebraska joint resolutions and amendments proposed or enacted affecting the state constitution. It covers changes to judicial power, number of supreme and district court judges, trial by jury, and executive department officers with approvals dated 1805 to 1885. It lists sections amended, governing bodies, terms, and residency requirements.
The act describes amending section nine of article eight to allow the investment of the permanent school fund in U.S. or state securities or registered local bonds. It preserves the fund as a trust, restricts transfers, and enables higher yielding investments when prudent. Provisions include authority to fund warrants against the permanent school fund and timing of approvals.
A proposed constitutional amendment from March 2 1595 seeks to add a new Section 2 to Article 12 enabling merger of metropolitan class city governments with their counties. It requires approval by a majority of voters in the city and county at an election.
The Nebraska Legislature approves a constitutional amendment to Section 6 of Article Seven requiring all votes to be by ballot or other lawful method while preserving voting secrecy. The act is dated March 9, 1895 and named as enacted by the Legislature.
Legislative document from 1896 outlines proposed changes to section two of article fourteen. It details limits on donations to internal improvements or manufactories, requirements for voter approval, and caps tied to county assessed valuation, with dates, officials, and certifications noted.
A joint resolution proposes amending section 26 of article 5 of the Nebraska Constitution to limit the number of executive state officers. It states no other executive offices shall be created under this article except as specified.
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