Germans Strikes Spread as War Rumors Grow in Europe
Edward W. Pickard reports rising German unrest with mass strikes across Berlin Hamburg Kiel and Saxony amid hopes of ending the war. Allied plans for a larger war effort and President Wilson’s farm message fuel talks of a decisive year. Finland battles continue as White guards push south while Roumania and Ukraine clash with Bolsheviks. Italy makes a fresh push against Austria on the eastern frontier as German offensives stall on other fronts. American lines endure shelling and a trench raid yields casualties for Pershing’s forces.
Sixteen great transports reach French ports in secrecy
The government announced sixteen large transports, the largest armada sent by America, arrived safely at French ports with thousands of soldiers and vast war materiel. Ships seized from Germany and Austria included the Leviathan, formerly Vaterland, while the operation minimized submarine detections and relied on secrecy. Secretary of War provided details.
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America
Vaterland
Atlantic
War Rumors and Policy Debates in World War I America
The United States faces a large mobilization, with nearly half a million in France and a further million ready. Secretary Baker defends wartime management before Congress, while munitions and supply officials adjust roles. Baker and Chamberlain vow cooperation as threats from German air raids reverberate, and Irish and British alliances expand. Explosions at Newport News and Port Newark highlight wartime sabotage fears amid pacifist suspicions.
Sidney and Gurley Visitors Highlight City News
City notes Frank Engel and daughter Rosa of Gurley visited Sidney on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Joe Dedrick from the south divide drove up from their ranch last Friday. P W Barker of Cheyenne Trading Co spent part of the week on a Denver trip. Helen Wooldridge visited Kimball on Saturday with her brother’s family and friends Sunday. Reverend Henry Ives’ church service was led by Dean Bowker Sunday. The Methodist Kensington meets Mrs Geo Davis next Wednesday from 2 to 5. Edith Martin, substitute teacher in the Central building, has taken Fort Griffith’s place at the post office. Mr and Mrs J R Clements returned from Omaha and eastern Nebraska Wednesday night after two months away. Elizabeth Engel of Gurley, visiting Mrs St Clements, left for Denver to resume millinery work. C L Dewey and family, formerly Sidney’s telephone manager, now Oshkosh residents, are en route to California. F W Johnston of Dalton planned to haul hogs to Denver market Monday with tax implications for a large crop. A Dalton man faced a charge of issuing checks without funds. case set for Tuesday morning. D J Davis received a sizable check Wednesday from a Sterling court judgment against an automobile driver who injured him in Sidney over a year ago.
Former State Supt Fowler Visits Sidney High School
Former State Superintendent Fowler visited Sidney last week and spoke to high school pupils about the value of education while noting his son’s service with the troops in France. George Bennett of Sunol profited on August pig investments, selling two for over seventy dollars to a local butcher. R A Barlow of the American Bank traveled to North Platte as County Chairman for the Liberty Loan drive, with plans to organize local chairmen for the upcoming third loan.
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Sidney
R. A. Barlow
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American Bank
North Platte
Farmer Seeks Seed Orders for Dandy Potatoes
J. B. Ayle, three miles east of town, displays two splendid looking dandy potato varieties in The Telegraph window and is taking orders for seed. An advertisement offers readers a chance to inspect them at the office.
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J. B. Ayle
Physicians report contagious cases to health board
State Health Inspector Wilson and the Health Board met physicians to ensure immediate reporting of all contagious disease cases. One doctor was fined 25 dollars and costs for failing to report by the deadline. Sidney Ice and Produce Co plans major plant upgrades to double ice output by March 1 and expand cream and butter production.
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Health Board
Clark
For Sale Rumley Tractor and Implements in Fret-class Condition
Farm equipment on offer includes a 15-30 Rumley tractor with a 5 bottom plow a 10 foot drill and a 10 foot John Deere engine disc. Taken in exchange and offered cheaply. Has plowed and seeded about 300 acres. For details contact Fred Nelson Potter Nebraska.
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Fred Nelson
Potter
Nebreeks
Water rates increased by city council Sidney Neb
The February meeting of Sidney Nebraska city council approved a water rate increase under Ordinance No. 163. They leased two lots for coal storage, authorized a $140 rental, and passed Appropriation Ordinance No. 20 for January expenses. A liquor of claims and a labor department notice were handled.
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Sweet Nebraska
E. L. Uptegrove
L. G. Lowe
D. R. Campbell
Carl Hellwig
H. Fuller
Department of Labor
Sidney
Nebraska Workman's Compensation
Clarkson
Nebraska
George Garhiert
Andrew, Brett
West Lincoln Highway
Second Street
McCleneghan
Fle
Oberfelder
R. M. Adams
National Refining Company
Sidney City Council Ledger Recaps Local Expenditures
A detailed list itemizes payments to vendors and labor for expenses including Osborn Garage repairs, Henry & Bolthoff and Campbell Electric materials, U P R R Co freight, M A Shipman services, and coal supplies from Northern Cold Fuel and Big Horn Colliers. Water fund and sewer extension entries note welding, materials, and labor with totals and adjournment remarks.
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M. A. Shipman
Garlock Packing Co
Westinghouse Mfg. Co
Same
Remington Typewriter Co
Smith Brooks
National Clock & Mf
Joseph Vanderherd
Rummelhart
Crane Co
A. R. Lesner
Essig
Henry & Bolthoff Co
Lamps
Sidney Municipal Service
Freigh U. P R, R Co
John Call
Henry & Bolthoff
Campbell Electric Co
Oberfelder
Jease
Lot
C. M
M. A. Shipman, Frt
Central Coal and Coke Co
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Oor Peer Eee
Northern Cold. Fuel Co
Big Horn Colliers Co
Water Fund Osborn Garage
M. J. O'Fallon Supply Co
Zseee
Harry Hanvill
H. Boggs
H. A. Stover
Water & Sewer Extension
K. Agnew
P. Reinmuth
G. B. Gordon
Treinen Mika Wedding at St Patrick’s Church
Frank J. Treinen and Eva Mika wed Tuesday morning at St Patrick’s church. Attendants were Frank Mika and Sophia Mika. The couple plan to visit relatives in Kansas then settle in Laramie Wyoming where Treinen works as a railroad mechanic.
Deaths Miss Emeline Powell Aunt of Mrs Selch
Miss Emeline Powell 73 aunt of Mrs N P Selch died after a brief home service. Her body was moved to Sidney then returned to the Flemingsburg home in Fleming County Kentucky for burial. A clearance sale on overshoes is announced by Hinks Boot Shop.
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Emeline Powell
N. P. Selch
Sidney
Flemingsburg
Fleming County
Kentucky
Hink
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