Walrath Duboise murder case recalled in 19th century trial
The Telegraph files recount the Walrath and Duboise murder cases. Mrs Walrath confessed after testimony by Radcliff and Clark, describing Phillips’ murder and Duboise as the killer. Evidence included bloodstains, a revolver, and testimony of Walrath’s steadfast claims despite defense. The jury delivered a second degree murder verdict.
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Telegraph
Blerkower
Heist
Stevenson
Billou
Fowler
Sidney
Hinman
Neville
North Platte
Jeorge Earnhardt
Duboise
Flo
Phillips
Duboisee
Barnhart
Clark
S Radcliff
Dubotne
Phillipa
Panke
Big Springs
Walrath
Phillipe
Charley
Phillips J
A. J. ‘Walrath
Benson
Walkrath
Western Nebraska teachers hold Sidney convention
The Telegraph reports a Sidney gathering of Western Nebraska teachers with Anna Gray Clark of Ogallala praised as president and Minnie Chase as secretary. C D Lyon led debates and committees while J J McIntosh and Mrs Shelton headlined talks. Musical numbers featured many performers and a dramatic contest highlighted familiar names.
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Nebraska
Sidney
Anna Gray Clark
Ogallala
Minnie Chase
C. D. Lyon
J. J. McIntosh
Shelton
Katie McKee
Maggie Snyder
Ogilala
Breisch
Miss Griffith
Belle Hower
Lillie Chowins
Tyrone Allen
Irene Sullivan
Grace McIntosh
Anna Stuht
Moore
Griffith
Hower
McFadden
Megers
Closman
Mattie Griffith
Emily Cunningham
Lucy Jones
Frank O’kane
Telegraph Files From 34 Years Ago Report Local News
A half mile north of W Hite s property a horse died after being bitten by a rattlesnake in fifteen minutes. J P Lancaster breaks fifty acres northeast of Sidney for E H Bennett of La Prairie Illinois. District 61 holds annual meeting at R O Raymond s. Henry Gaines re elected director and Wm Owens treasurer. A school house is to be built with a 14 by 24 soda building, and Miss Fannie Raymond leads a 25 pupil program. Mrs Bassie Jessen of North Platte and Mrs Louie Jessen of Sidney visit Mrs John Anderson at Bronson. G M Bewley paid for a pre emption. Cheyenne county boom seen on spring roads. The Lutheran church was dedicated, debt free, costing 4510, Beadle Memorial style with cathedral glass windows donated. A Mason and an organ were installed through Curtis D Essig s efforts.
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R. O.raymond
Henry Gaines
Wm. Owens
Fannie Raymond
Amlin
Curtis D. Essig
Plan What You'll Can Before You Plant
Guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture on planning and preserving homegrown vegetables. It urges starting with radishes and lettuce, then expanding to beans tomatoes spinach and more, with quantities and storage ideas for winter use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Light Edged Roads Crumble Under Tests
The two mile road built for state and federal road tests by Olivers and the Bureau of Public Roads failed on opening day as 12 trucks with loaded rear wheels tested edge sections. The experiment seeks to show failures of light designs and gather data on soil, temperature, and construction for future road work with daily observations by five engineers.
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Bate
State Highway Department of
Olivers
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Leroy North Wins in State Music Contest
Leroy North of Bridgeport won first prize as a pianist at the State Music Teachers Association contest in Lincoln this week. The gold medal prize marks unusual distinction among 43 contestants from across the state, and his parents Mr and Mrs L I R North share in the pride reported by the Bridgeport News Blade.
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Leroy North
L L. R. North
Bridgeport
Music Teachers’ Association
Lincoln
North
Bridgeport News-Blade
Sidney Creamery Butter Featured at The Shop for Vulcanizing
An ad lists the Thre Shop at 204 East 2nd Street offering Sidney Creamery Butter and invites readers to ask their grocer for the product. The fragment highlights a local retailer promotion amid a street corner business scene.
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East 2Nd Street
Death Valley Hottest Place On Earth Confirmed
Ten years of records from Greenland ranch in Death Valley show it to be the hottest U S region and likely on earth with mean extremes near 125 degrees F and a record high 134 degrees observed in July 1913. The valley lies deep below sea level with scarce rainfall and irrigation drives a small 70 acre farm producing alfalfa and experimental crops.
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United States Weather Bureau
Greenland Ranch
Death Valley
California
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Panamint Range
Soil Surveys to be Made this Summer
A list of counties where soil surveys will be conducted this summer by the United States Department of Agriculture in cooperation with the states has been approved. Indiana coverage includes Monroe County. Iowa lists Clark Delaware Floyd Harrison Jefferson Winneshiek and Werth counties. Minnesota includes Olm-
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United States Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Indiana
Monroe County
Iowa
Clark, Delaware
Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Winneshiek
Werth
Minnesota
Olm
Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
State to survey soils across many states and counties
The Department of Agriculture plans broad soil surveys across multiple states and counties including Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New York Ohio Oregon and more with a supplemental list to cover additional areas. The goal is to map soils nationwide so farmers can identify soil types and obtain local guidance.
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Arkansas
New Jersey
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Utah
Maryland
Laundry Demand Ignored Taxi Caller Blocks Pick Up
A terse instruction indicates a rider told a taxi to send the fare to the laundry, followed by a phone tag line noting the number 161. The fragment hints at a dispatch or service note rather than a full event. No additional names or places are present to anchor context.
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John Mevick
W. Hite
J. P. Lancaster
E. H. Bennett
la Prairie
Iionis
Frank Rihn
Bassie Jessen
Louie Jessen
John Anderson
Bronson
G. M. Bewley
Cheyenne County
Prairie Echnocers
Sidney Creamery
Hornaday Cafe
J. P
K . IV
Royal Cook Book
Royal Baking Powder Co
William St
New York
U. S
Usco
Éance
Weet
O! Pub Compan
U.S
Joseph Hahler
Chappell Auto Co
Chappell, Nebraska
Lodgepole Motor Co
Lodgepole
Nebra City Garage
Potter, Nebraska
Demers & Son
Sunol
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