Sand Cave tragedy grips world over Floyd Collins case
The Sand Cave disaster near Sand Cave Kentucky drew worldwide focus after cave explorer Floyd Collins became trapped under rock on January 31. Rescue efforts included sinking a shaft and tunneling in. by February 11 sounds suggested breathing, but communications ended as public scrutiny intensified and authorities probed possible causes.
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Sand Cave
Kentucky
Associated Press
Floyd Collins
Collins
Resignation at Continental Gas and Electric
Rufus Bee resigns as president of Continental Gas and Electric Company effective March 1. Richard Schadleele is named successor from Chicago. B J Denman of Davenport will supervise subsidiaries and United Light and Power Co. may move offices from Omaha to Lincoln Nebraska.
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Rufus Bee
Contiental Gas and Electric Company
Richard Schaddelee
Chicago
Continental
B. J. Denman
Davenport
United Light and Power Go
United Company
Lincoln
Nebraska
Continental Company
Omaha
Local Electric Pioneer Mr Lee Linked To Gravity Utility
Mr Lee has long been connected with Continental Gas and Electric and was a former promoter and president of the Lee Electric company of Clarinda. The firm has supplied Gravity with electric current for many years and Mr Lee directed granting of the franchise when the system was installed, making him well known to Gravity residents.
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Lee
Continental Gas and Electric Company
Lee Electric Company
Clarinda
Deputy Sheriff Appointed After Resignation Vacancy Filled
Sheriff Nevins appoints R. E. Duncan of Bedford to fill the deputy sheriff vacancy created by John Pickering's resignation. Duncan, recently moved from a local farm to Bedford, is not well known in the area.
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John Pickering
Nevins
R. E. Duncan
Bedford
Duncan
Revival at A C Church Subjects Rain Bow Chart
Revival at A C Church features topics on healing colors of the rainbow flag and patriotism. Evangelist Geo Erhardt of Chicago and Pastor J F Hurlbet invite all to evening sessions and a Sunday morning sermon on Christian patriotism and the coming of the Lord, using gravity coal.
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Fellowship of God
Lord
Geo. Erhardt
Chicago
J. F. Hurlbet
Local Antioch News Highlights Social Visits and School Notes
Antioch reports visits across nearby towns with Gilbert Branan and others visiting Villisca and Sharpsburg while families hosted gatherings near New Market. Hazel Sexton returned from Sharpsburg as Edna Kimpton hosted a Valentine party for twenty. Antioch school notes celebrate a Valentine party with games and a box, lists 100 percent spellers, and notes Lincoln and Washington studies as grades prepare Washington booklets.
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Gilbert Branan
Villiaca
Lucas Girls
Lewis Huss
E. E. Jones
Villisca
Fred Kerns
Lewis Barker
Joe O'Neal
Sharpsburg
Ralph Portrock
Arlene
Ina Lucas
New Market
Hazel Sexton
James Randall
Kansas
Edna Kimpton
Shenandoah
P. H. Liston
Antioch School
Calvin Huss
Lea Crowell
Kenneth Barker
Mildred Huss
Mildred Barker
Cleria Jones
Verla Dean Jones
Earl Jones
Willis Kimpton
Wilbur Branan
Verla Mae Branan
Francis Sexton
Claris Jones
Juanita Crowell
Helen Branan
Ruth Lewis
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Washington
Ayres
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Sean
Antioch News
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van Camp
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Chas, Crad
Villisea
Coal Byiers
Graham
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Nebr
Union College
College View
W. W. Prescott
Prescott
Btta
Raymond Lister
Walter
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