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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
3
A local post race yielded a close finish with 1A class riders vying for lead position. The event highlighted the season’s tight competition and featured prominent participants from regional clubs.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss President's son, government spending, and criticisms of Austro-Servian tensions. Mentions McAdoo, Burke, and Burke’s conscience, plus references to European diplomacy, arms, and the danger of cataclysm. Mentions Europe’s hopes for peace versus military conflict and speculation on policy reflections.
An analysis notes President Wilson’s defeat in the Senate refusal to confirm his Federal Reserve Board appointment. It cites his broad political strategy, reliance on popularity, and distrust of Democratic leaders. Observers warned early his tariff and banking measures depended on patronage, yet public support ultimately limited leaders backing him.
Senators refuse to confirm Thomas D. Jones arguing unfitness rooted in legislation they supported. The piece contends Reed Hitchcock Nelson Bristow and others created the conditions for Jones while aiming to embarrass the Wilson administration and protect trusts, asserting their real motive was defensive against Progressive policies and Wilson’s influence.
The author argues that railroads and stage coach owners received no compensation for displacement and that parcel post has simply boosted express efficiency. Government favors express firms, railroads, and shippers, while restricting private mail competition with penalties. The piece calls for uniform liberal policy across the mail system and business world.
Ohio prospects center on Foraker as a likely GOP nominee for the U S Senate. To oppose him on the Democratic side are Attorney General Timothy Hogan and former Congressman John J. Lentz. If Lentz wins, Foraker would face a willing rival on every issue. if Hogan wins, Democrats may need outside candidates closer to reform ideals.
An official notice lists specially announced civil service exams for expert positions in sanitation. The announcement covers both male and female applicants with qualification details and testing dates.
The fragment cites Aug 1814 and Aug 1914 entries for job titles like Highway Bridge Engineer and Social Service Expert, with mentions of Parcel Post, Express Companies, and disrupted services. It notes damages to express firms and lacks compensation, referencing telephone operators and agents.
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