Fork once attached to General Ewell returns to heirs
A silver fork tied to Confederate General R S Ewell, taken from a haversack near Appomattox, is back with his heirs after seven years. The item once belonged to R Q Tenney of Fort Collins and is now pursued by B S Noelle of Greeley who seeks Ewell family members in the South while Patsy Lou Estus, 18 months old, demonstrates the fork’s heft in a photo.
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Gener R. S. Ewell
Appomattox
Patsy Lou Estus
Greeley
Igehown
General Ewell
Fieneral
Hichard Hiaddert
Ewell
Cehore Ewell
Tualane
FPS
Toelle
Deater
Milseilta Maletibte
WBE
Lost silver sword linked to General Ewell treasure tale
A damaged wartime tale describes a silver sword once owned by General Ewell and taken in 1866 by a clerk at Sall or s Creek Virginia. The weapon, believed stolen then, vanished from Fort Collins Colorado home of the Toole family for decades. The note hints at a Confederate capture and a long chase to locate the relic.
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Ewalt
Quion
Bk Corps
Sallor'n Creek
Virginia
Appamattox
Tenney Familly St
Col Nk
Colorado
Toole
Sailor's Creek
British Planes Strike Back After German Bomb London
British air power strikes back after German bombing of London as ships and docks face new losses. Reports say RAF bombers hit submarine bases and invasion ports while anti invasion efforts and naval divers support operations along the Channel and Atlantic routes. Observers note intensified raids continuing through the night and into today with ships reported sunk and docks damaged.
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London
England
Road Patrol Fights Accidents in Northeastern Colorado
Patrolmen gathered at a Greelny meeting to pledge tougher enforcement of traffic violations from 1045. Attorney General Borger led the briefing as Captain Derger outlined aims to reduce fatalities and improve road safety in the district next year. The district seeks to become the leading county in the state outside of Denver for accident control.
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Tourlesey
Colorado Cilytriet
Fm 1045
Ai Greelny
Fridey
Canfard
Frank A. Borger
Torre
Derger
Alate
den- Yor
Thia“Wétriet
Atalino
Eight Colorado counties ordered to show cause in election contest
The Colorado Supreme Court commanded eight counties including Weld to show why absentee ballots should not be excluded in a contested election. Justice arguments centered on challenged ballots and a writ directing the secretary of state to reveal whether absentee votes could be counted or voided, with county boards required to respond by a set deadline.
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Denyal
Colorado
State Supreme Court
Altoring
Gail
Ireland
Lieelabt
Supreme Court
Boulder
Montrise
Eaton Vesletan
Breracourt
Linueting
Ftelate of
Denver
Mhaw ‘Tausu
Dumive
Crittiai
Allorney
Weld
D. O. Cline
Earl M. Kanne
Poxellia Ant
Wartime Moves Stir Africa and Europe Flighted Plans
Reports say French forces under Petain plan to send ships and troops to North Africa while Vichy negotiates with Germany. Churchill and de Gaulle leaders push for Mediterranean action as Nazi strategy shifts to divert Greece and Italy, with Italy and Japan's wider war aims discussed in Tokyo and London dispatches.
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London
Chines Dé Gaulig
Afeles
Syria
Orce
Frey” Pratel
Robert 5. Parker
Reany Huulapoat
Tungary
Juans
Mauve
Apnings Graece
Nulgarle
Britain
Wea
Pale
Europe
Roinay
Ees
Albania
Greece
Germany
Hows
Adolf Hitler
Fromler Muscolini
Oruech
Gelohar
Italy
Prange
Hiller
Marshal Phipps Petain
Vichy Gure Ermament
Heaerved
Alsney
Lats Ralne
Banda
Petala
North Africa
Liese
Yauka
Cencrt
Charles la Foulle
Malla
Twusia
Eryit
Ware
Canrurtralton
Naz
Teaope En Mitienstece Mivmonia
Rome
Acenyy
Matdasin
Danube
Tynaln
Cheyenne Boom as 3000 Work on Army Cantonments
About 3000 men are employed in army cantonments near Cheyenne with work expected to continue to mid March. Cheyenne faces housing shortages as activity rises, while Cheyenne and nearby Greeley districts see strong business and demand for food products. Notable local workers on the project include R W Gelder, a civil engineer, Willim Wejsis a contractor, and Wunder, Atosee, Stone, a plumber.
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Belog
Chayenna
bMfarch
Cheyenne
Ig Stavles
Greeley
Pkaka
Chayenne
W-Gelder
Wiikm
Wejsis
Wunder
Atosee
Stone
State Defense Survey Planned
A national defense survey will visit manufacturers in Colorado and New Mexico to assess production capacity. Dr EV Hoy Nelson, regional representative, will submit the findings to executives of leading firms. The reformulation aims to combine industries and expand capacity across the regions.
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Pras
Henver
Rentesentar Teyaa
National Pianos Nut Steplaces Board
Mayafacturers
Colorado
New Mexico
Mid’ Wael
Venat Defense Protuction
EV Hoy Nolaon
Rentesantadiva al Tha Noord
Two Die After Collision Amid Fire in Oklahoma
A collision sparked a blaze in a remote Oklahoma area today leaving two men dead. Identified victims include 83-year-old W. Stoddard and Alfred Bates, while details of the accident and location are partially obscured by damaged text. Further confirmation pending.
Prisoner Locks Jailer in Cell And Makes Escape
A prisoner named Michael Millar, 31, being held for federal authorities, locked Jailer Hy E. McIntyre in a corridor cell and escaped from El Paro county jail. Millar wedged the door shut, rocked the exit, and burned a window to draw attention as a guard outside raised an alarm. The incident occurred after Millar donned McIntyre’s green felt hat. He had been a prisoner since March 23 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Colorado Springs
Calo
Hy E. McIntyre
el Paro
McIntyre
Jacksonville
Four Square Blocks Added To Rosedale
Four Square Blocks added to Rosedale expanding town limits by about 30 acres. Annexation approved by the Rosedale town council Friday night. George E. Reidrick and wife Hose Aghes Kendrick deeded land for Ed's Place and development projects advance zoning and lot sales. Rosedale now covers about 24 more acres with blocks 14 15 1a jand 19 included.
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Rosevale
Aid
George E. Réidrick
Hose Aghes Kendrick
Kendrick
Ose Isla
Gradley
Hendrick
Rosedale
Nosedale
Radio Talk By Roosevelt Sunday Night
President Roosevelt prepares a radio address to be broadcast Sunday night as White House aides compile suggestions. Ambassadors and defense officials briefed him on aid to Britain and Italy, while plans for the speech emphasize aid to Prussia and clarity on war materials.
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Washington
Dev Elas
Dent Roosevel
Britain
Sted
Indivianaly
Wheeler
C. Ft
Faye
Noosevelt
Willon Phillips
Italy
Alertig
William 8. Knudsen
Clsset
Matt
Roosevelt
Sterling-Boy Leads Beet Growers Honors in North Colorado
The article notes Sterling-Boy is a standout beet grower in the Sterling area, with the Great Western Sugar Company hosting a luncheon at its hall. Speakers included C. W. Ferpugon, WN. Re McCreery, TL Tuckes, and Me Aboltison, among others, highlighting the sugar beet expansion project and recent district winners.
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Dan del Ponie
Uber
Che
Great Western Sugar Company
C. W. Ferpugon
Re McCreery
Sistrict
Jay Fea
Great Western Angar Company
TL Tuckes
Extension Agronomist
Golorade State College
Me Aboltison
Aneyice
Coleallo Htnte College
Sid Roach
Avalstant Ceicral
Great Western Sugar Com
Poole
Tont Tal Pole
Cimiles, Northwert
Sterlie
Fom Sherlue
Loyse
Owwly
Raider Flew Nazi Flag as It Opened Fire
A radio report says a raider hoisted a Nazi flag before opening fire, then attempted to signal surrender. The attack damaged a radio station and caused destruction in a town formerly held by Germany, with private homes affected as residents fled.
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Raider
Melbourne
aAustrilla
Aegny
Taveliai
Nau
Two American Seamen Lost as Ship Sinks
A British vessel sank off the Newfoundland coast with 42 crew aboard and only two survivors, reported to The Standard by its London office. Names include Charles Frate of Bayonne New Jersey and Patrick Doherty.
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Ang
Ang Cource
Ita
Baluig
Eran Troy
Charles Frate
Weuthham
London
Londons
Greeleyites Train For Air Corps Cadets
Greeley men prepare for air corps training with hopeful eyes on Shilo Mosk and Monday drills. Local organizers outline basic fields and entry steps for cadet candidates, urging continued effort and community support.
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T Greeleyites
Air Corps
P. Denver
Dee
Elylig
Pix Corps
Anieig Woks
Shilo Mosk
Calle
Tornie
Vallee L
Beewunt
Byron
Greeies
Weather Local for 24 Hours Ending 3 AM Saturday
Weather report shows varied conditions across regions. Temperatures range from the mid sixties to the mid seventies with several areas noting partly cloudy skies and cooler nights. Coastal regions expect light winds and a slight cool down tonight with improving conditions tomorrow.
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Colorado
Mexico
Yal Ridolgat
Suntay
Davee
Bam
Banp
Kou Oity
Lon Angeles
Means
Java Bay
Continuance of Farm Benefits Becomes Political Issue
Debates in both parties center on extending farm program aid. Senator Bankhead argues for continued supports to prevent harsh crop curtailments, while others call for reductions. The discourse frames a key choice between sustaining farm relief and tightening agricultural policy amid uncertain markets.
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Bankhend
Bankhead
Deadly Storms Hit Florida and California Coasts
A powerful tropical storm battered Florida and California coasts, killing 20 people and injuring hundreds. Authorities reported 100 dead and 160 injured after icy gusts and floods swept Mejuent, with Torrental rotny and other towns heavily affected. Coast guard cutters aided rescues as dense fog hampered operations.
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Cale
Florkia
California
Pepe
Jett
Mejuent
Gale
Vera Crix
Moxie
Aldo
Souise
Tobert
Waather Bi
Coast Guard
Seaboard
Alto
Ruby Keeler Divorce Decree Issued in New York
The noted dancer Ruby Keeler receives a divorce decree in New York City after a prior marriage to Jonot. The report notes the couple had separated and reconciled previously, with the decree issued today.
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Eng
Angelese
Ruby Keeler
Divorer
Acie
New York
Asd
L K Smith of Brigesdale Dies Suddenly
L K Smith of Brigesdale died suddenly at his Fellay Avenue home at 4 20. He was about 72 and had lived in Bolida, Cato, for 31 years, moving to Homastead his yrekett ranch. Survived by wife Lette and several children, two brothers and two sisters, with a funeral arranged by the Smith Brothers Mortuary.
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L.Y. Smith
Fellay Aventue
Brigeedale
Smith
Bolida
Cato
Yrekett Ranch
Heo
Uls Vite Lette
Iva
Jackaanville
Ore
Charles
Lester
Log
Aurcles
Calif
Urd Aul Eldyu
Detton Marbor
Bich
Asughtera Eyrttylug
Mra
Hess Tite
Aye
Sylvia Pierce
Oak Creek
Cole
Wiens Moeller
Latamte
Tan
W. Ts Salle
Ft Gollina
Mid Elmer
Gurbani
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Attusky
Sgarman
Brockane
Asyceiaten
Fandon
Lavient
Landon
Bowles
Southampton
Wame
Baggt
Novary
Ford Beaverbrook
Hilor
Peltain
Hiftain
Hyslein
Red’ Havior
Hoogeyunit
Hathor
Norway
Éat
Waree Housay
France
I Weld
Mandam
Griffith
Aftica
Oday
Biota Palain
Toulon
Soreige
Clare
Vichy
Piers Carat
Wicly
Franco
Yas
Stete Philipne Patains
Tamarrns
State Defense Survey Planned
Tames
W. Stoddard
Cor Mie
Wera Wie
Mradward Bateyman
Hallywead
Tallf
Sterling-Boy
Arthur Dutik
Wijier
Tatrick Daugherty
Bayonne
N. J
Dolaon
L.K. Smith
Brigesdale
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