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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1916
Page
7
The Mexican constitutional convention adopted an article granting citizens the right to associate and meet for peaceful and lawful purposes, enabling labor unions. The assembly was asked to appoint a commission to request General Carranza to remedy the situation and compel mining companies to resume operations after attacks casting American mining firms as exploiters of Mexican labor.
The Union Pacific bridge at Omaha across the Missouri River, originally built in 1877, was removed and replaced with a new all steel double track structure costing about $1,000,000. The old span was moved north onto false work while the new one was erected south, onto the old piers, with actual moving time under an hour.
Villa forces have seized Torreon and moved to attack Monterey, signaling a military advance. The push follows earlier engagements as Villa strengthens its positions near the city and prepares for the next operation.
Dr Purdon of Brady Island died from morphine overdose. Farmers Equity union selects Omaha for 1917 convention. William Koch near Bestrice injured as car overturned. Auburn hospital work rushes to finish by early January. Charles Frey relatives hold annual reunion at Pender. Albert Abrams found dead on Heartwell farm from freezing. Union Pacific freight derailment injures no one. Dodge Milling plant destroyed by fire causing $13 000 in losses. Fremont Clark Drugs building fire causes $35 000 damage. Legislature composition shows many farmers lawyers and other professionals. Lines of Y M C A to aid British troops. Leo Stevens to train army balloon school at Fort Omaha. Bishop Harty installed in Omaha. Fourth Nebraska regiment departs Texas. Nebraska bar association cites harsher laws against shysters. Wahoo mills sold for $6 800 to Farmers Co operative. County treasurers pay $8 260 600 to state. Journalism college petition rejected but courses expanded. Tecumseh accident injures four men. State Historical Society seeks A O Thomas as secretary. Union Stock Yards application for higher corn price rejected. Abolition of state land commissioner opposed. Yutan train collision injures three crew. cattle killed.
The intel statistics report shows nearly 408 marriages in Nebraska dropped last year while divorces rose by 229. Deaths totaled 11,001 compared with 10,881 in 1916. Adjunct General Hall urges public to help returning soldiers find jobs as they come home in winter, creating hardship for many seeking work.
Ritchie and Perry Attorneys at Law, Bridgeport Nebraska, announce office days in Lincoln on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Located at 1411 O Street.
DA DC W Zier a veterinarian operates from Palace Livery Barn in Sidney establishing an office and operating room. Local clients are invited to consult and schedule procedures. The notice highlights new veterinary services and convenient location in town.
Authorized to certify all filings for government land and take alloual proofs and contents. Also to act generally as a Notary Public to foreign and domestic papers. Nebraska.
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