Convict Foiled by Hairy Fage at Nebraska State Fair
Otto Cole a life prisoner at the Nebraska state penitentiary was dressed as a woman to walk out withFair visitors. His disguise failed at the outer gate when Deputy Warden Cavanaugh spotted a beard under makeup. Cole, known as Immune Eddie English of Chicago, was jailed for a 1922 murder in Omaha.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Otto Cole
Nebraska State Penitentiary
Cavanaugh
Cole
Omaha
Eddie English
Chicago
Hunting Bootleggers Profitably Fuel County and State Funds
Bootlegging appears highly profitable in the county with last month’s take totaling 2040 dollars. Half goes to the state for law enforcement maintenance, the remainder distributed to county funds.
War Mothers Seek Eligible Mother For Convention Trip
Mrs Lydia Burley organizer and recording secretary for the Silver Bow chapter and Mrs Harriet Estev Butte delegates seek a war mother eligible to join the national convention trip to Kansas City Sept 29 to Oct 5. The offer pays expenses for a mother who has lost two or more sons in the World War. Despite many local mothers who lost a son none have two sons to date. Eligible mothers in Silver Bow county should call 543 or visit 213 South Washington street.
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Lydia Burley
Silver Bow
American War Mothers’ Association
Harriet Estev
Butte
Kansas City
United States
Anaconda
Silver Bow County
Flags at Hale Mast for Two Soldier Boys
In Silver Bow county flags on the county building city hall and public library fly at half mast for two soldiers Cy Bullock and Simon ich who died recently in Butte and Chicago respectively. The honor follows a move by Mrs Lydia Burley of the War Mothers association with approval from Mayor Horgan and county commissioners. Flags will be lowered for all Silver Bow ex soldiers including Civil and Spanish American War veterans.
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Silver Bow County
Bullock
Butte
Simonich
Chicago
Lydia Burley
Horgan
Disturbance Trial Begins in Bischoff Case
The trial of William McHugh and Elizabeth Bischoff started in Justice O Neill s court with Herman Bischoff as the complainant. They are accused of entering a store at 126 West Park Street and causing a disturbance while trying to access the cash register. A divorce action between the couple is pending in district court.
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William McHugh
Elizabeth Bischoff
Ranchers Face Water Theft Charge in Basin Creek Dispute
John Harrington sues neighbor Norman Stepanovich in Justice Buckley’s court over alleged water theft from an irrigation ditch south of Butte. Harrington claims ownership of the ditch right and says Stepanovich has been taking water for irrigation.
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John Harrington
Buckley
Norman Stepanovich
Basin Creek
Butte
Stepanovich
Joyful School News Ahead of Fall Terms
The piece surveys the back to school season with fashion notes for children. It highlights shoes like Jockey Boots, stockings, and outfits for girls and boys, from primmer dresses to jer sey sailor suits. It also mentions coats, hats, and high school uniforms, noting practical supplies and the varied fabrics in vogue.
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Hairy Fage
Ife Termer
Preparing For
Hale
Bischoff
Messaline
Serge
Jersey
Normandy
GIRLS
Polaire
Eton
Children’s New Fall Coats
Nazareth
Betty
Koverall
Astrakhan
Bolivia
Broadeasth
New Fall School
Amoskeag
Sateen
Bandeaux
Fall Weight Union
Symons
Six Point School
Rockingham
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