Railroad shops move hit North Platte hard
North Platte faces major job losses as Union Pacific closes its machine shops and moves machinery to Grand Island and Sidney. Local papers debate cause and future, noting 125 families may relocate and mid division HQ shifts to Grand Island. Cheyenne and Sidney may gain while North Platte declines.
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North Platte
Union Pacific
Grand Island
Sidney
North Platte Tribune
Kearney
Lincoln Journal
Omaha
Gome
Middle Division
Cheyenne
Electric Lights for Sidney Village in Union Pacific Plan
Village board met to discuss Union Pacific electrical department proposal to power arc lights and incandescent lighting for businesses and homes. UP will install and operate an electric plant, increase capacity as village needs grow, committee to meet representative and report at a special meeting.
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The
Union Pacific
Messrs
M. J. Sanders
C. D. Essig
Harris
Republican Meeting at Opera House with Frank W Collins
A Republican gathering is set for Wednesday at the Opera House. Hon Frank W Collins of Washington DC will address attendees. Also appearing is Hon W K Fowler, candidate for State Superintendent.
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Opera House
Frank W. Collins
Washington, DC. C
W. K. Fowler
Romine creditors seek injunction to recover notes and cash
Nebraska creditors allege James S. Romine hid assets across states after his Western Nebraska failures. They seek to restrain his attorneys W P Miles and J L McIntosh from distributing 25 000 notes and 1600 in cash to anyone but the Nebraska marshal named as receiver, with Judge Munger presiding.
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Romine
Omaha Bee
James S. Romine
Scotts Bluff County
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Omaha
W. P. Milea
J. L. McIntosh
Miles
McIntosh
District of
Munger
Roadmaster Hammer establishes office in old telegraph building
Roadmaster Hammer moves Union Pacific HQ from North Platte to Sidney and sets up in the telegraph building. The pay wagon arrives, boosting local sales as ninety men work in Sidney shops. New machinery, an electric power plant, and planned double workforce signal broad UP improvements locally.
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Hammer Haas
Spence Harris
Carl Berkland
Alliance
Union Pacific
Ridge
Potter
U P
C. EB. Duncan
Illinois
Wn. Ritter
Red Cloud
Union Pacific Coal Department
Stubba
Hemple
Sidney
G. F. Salle
Pacific Express
Missouri
Burlington Railroad
Herman Schroeder
Sidney Stone Co
North Platte
Connelly
Mr. Hammer
Cheyenne
Burt
Berry
Union Prcffic
O. V. Morrison
A. L. Roberts
Hornellville
N. Y
C. L. Sherwood
Omaha
Mr. Morrison
Company
Electrician
Pacific
Strayed Horses Reported Near Sedgwick Colorado
One light bay horse prances left jaw and one sorrel horse branded QF on the left flank. Liberal reward offered for information leading to recovery. C. E. Taylor, Sedgwick, Colorado.
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C.E Taylor
Sedgwick
Colo
Eclipse Moon Dazzles City With Total Eclipse
Residents witnessed a dramatic lunar eclipse beginning at 9 PM with a partial penumbral phase and culminating in a total eclipse lasting past midnight. The sky featured bright constellations as observers used smoked glasses for viewing. A partial solar eclipse is noted for October 31 visible in Asia and Northwestern Europe.
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Pempenumbra
Marvals
Asia
Europe
Aatronomers
Oberfelder Offers Best Overalls and Work Shirts in City
Oberfelder markets the best overalls and work shirts in town with appealing prices. The shop hosts liberal patrons among the city’s best dressers.
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Oberfelder
For Sale of Southeast Quarter near Sidney Nebraska
Land notice offering southeast quarter of section 6 township 13 north range 50 near Sidney. Good land, title perfect, price 200 dollars, part time. Broker John Bratt & Co. of North Platte Nebraska invites buyers to purchase and hold.
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North Range
Sidney
John Bratt & CO
North Platte, Neb
Local Knightley Announces Candidacy for County Attorney
LerROY MARTIN of Sidney Nebraska seeks election as county attorney subject to voters decision. Dated October 18, 1902.
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Lerroy Martin
Sidney
Neb
Rough Rider Stockings Trial Sells Growing Interest
A reader notes Oberfelder selling Rough Rider stockings and suggests trials encourage further purchases. The remark points to rising curiosity about the product and possible demand expansion.
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine
Advertisement promises a quick cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refunds offered if no relief. Endorsed by E. W. Grove with signature on each box. Price listed as 265c.
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E. W. Grove
Irrigation Possibilities in Lodgepole Valley Promising
A Lodgepole Valley farmer urges irrigation based on a two mile by 123 mile fertile plain with natural reservoirs and a noble stream at Point of Rocks. He cites artesian potential below hard pan and argues federal irrigation investment could yield large returns and power for local mills and factories. He calls for Professor Newell to study Lodgepole's prospects.
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Sidney
Point of Rocks
Colorado
Greeley
Cackhe LaPoure
Lodgepole Creek
John M. Adams
Omaha World- Herald
Sam
Newell
Johnson Runge Wed At Sidney Lutheran Church
The wedding of Clyde M. Johnson and Christina Runge took place Thursday at 7 pm in Sidney’s Lutheran church. Rev. Leamer officiated as relatives and friends watched the ceremony with floral decorations and the church organist playing a wedding hymn.
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Sidney
Cheyenne County
Clyde M. Johnson
Christina Runge
Leamer
Roy Nelson
Annie Guntufson
Purebred cattle for sale near Sidney
Purebred Durham Hereford and Red Polled cattle available at my place 12 miles northwest of Sidney. Contact E. V. Pompfroy for details.
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Durham
Hereford
My Place
Sidney
E. V
Pomfproy
For Sale at a Bargain in Cheyenne County Land
For sale the southwest quarter of section 8 township 15 range 49 west Cheyenne county. Address listed J L Richard Elisa Frederick Co Virginia.
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Township
Cheyenne County
J. L, Richard
Elisa
Frederick Co
Virginia
House and Lot For Sale in Garwin Iowa
For particulars call at the Telegraph office Margaret J Winter Garwin Iowa Your boy will want a nice school suit Take him up the Oberteiders and have him ck Bhs
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Margaret J. Winter
Garwin
Iowa
Real Estate Notices for Grazing Lands and Ranches
Real estate broker advertises improved ranches grazing lands and irrigation tracts offered at low prices. Mentions lands under proposed government reservoir sites and invites correspondence for purchase or inquiry.
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Granneman Bridge
Sidney, Neb
James Tucker
Callahan
D. J. Scanlan
Rose Street
Siongy
Chicago
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LaCrosse
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Elgin
Freeport
Madison
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Milwaukee & St. Paul
F.A. Nash
Omana
Railroad Comment
Union Pacific Railroad
Republican Meeting
Peter Mortensen
J. S. Romine
Anna
Jas. Davison
Lodgepole Valley
Johnson Runge
City Meat Market
Charles Lrognitz
Bicycle and Tin Shop
Peninsular Stores and Ranges
Woodmanse
Call and
Xe Wright
D. Lyon
Union Pacific Land Agent
Soney
Sager
Carlson’s Ice Cream
J. P. Lingaard
U. P. Depot
Commercial
J. W. Nelson
Harper Block
J. Osborn
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