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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
8
London marked the Allied partnership in World War I with a religious service at St Pauls Cathedral attended by officials and a vast crowd. American flags filled cities as crowds gathered, and the Stars and Stripes flew above Westminster’s Parliament Buildings for the first time, symbolizing allied resolve.
Reports from General Francisco Murguia say Villa forces suffered heavy losses in the Babicora district. About 100 Villa followers were hanged, 200 killed and wounded, and ammunition and horses were captured.
Lincoln Neb, lawmakers end a record long session with passage of dry laws, liquor rules, and a partial woman suffrage bill. The capitol project dies, while governors and candidates for 1930 emerge as the session closes. Prohibition enforcement and a constitutional convention loom for next year.
A Nebraska legislative preview outlines the 1921 session budget: listed appropriations for the legislature, state institutions, and emergency funds totaling about 5.0 million dollars. Notable items include the University mill levy, the State Penitentiary Indus, Normal School funds, and road and irrigation programs. General Von Bissing dies in Brussels dispatch reports.
The Sidney roster lists state and county officers, post office and land office staff, city leaders, school administrators, and numerous fraternal and social organizations. Key names include Governor Neith Neville, Secretary of State Chas W Pyol, U. S. Land Office heads in North Platte and Alliance, and local officials in Sidney across treasurer sheriff clerk and school board.
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