Recount Debate Shifts to Statewide Ballots in Nebraska
In Seward County and Omaha the August recount dispute centers on correcting possible ballot counting mistakes. Governor Shallenberger supports a full state recount while Mayor Dahlman seeks a joint agreed procedure with watchers. Local counties report partial recount progress and ballot adjustments. The piece also previews Seward County fair preparations and exhibits.
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Seward County
Omaha
Dehlman
Shallenberger
Ashton C. Shallenberger
Lincoln
Neb
James C. Dahlman
Dahlman
Hall County
Legal Department of State
Seward
DahlIman
Potter man reports wheat yields in county area
Charles Erickson of Potter visited the city last Saturday and notes 24 years on his homestead. He praises local prosperity and county progress while farming with a thresher. Early spring wheat yields range from 14 to 18 bushels per acre, with Pete Nelson’s field at 25 to 30 bushels per acre.
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Charles Erickson
Potter
Erickson
Pete Nelson
Quick Returns and Land Deals Spark Local Talk
Richard Walsh of Clinton Iowa and John Lahey of Fulton Illinois visited this week. Lahey bought a quarter section of land while Welch sold half a section at six and a half dollars per acre above last year and bought another quarter. Rockefeller’s hourel es e carriage driven by Jay Bruce was seen near the old garage with two strong mules but caused no damage. Mrs A D Stowitte and daughter Dorothy left for Omaha to reside this summer and will be joined by Mies Marguerit and Helen in Fayetteville Arkansas.
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Richard Walsh
Clinton
Iowa
John Lahey
Fulton
Illinois
Mr. Lahey
Mr. Welch
Rockefeller
Mre
A. D. Stowitte
Mise Dorothy
Thureday
Omaha
Mies Marguerit
Helen
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Omaha depot robbed at noon in mystery theft
The Omaha depot in Herman Nebraska was entered through a window during the noon hour. The cash drawer was emptied of about 75 dollars. Three hoboes were seen near the site, the sole clue pointing to possible suspects.
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Herman
Neb
Omaha
Hoboes
Wayne County Farmer Ends His Life in Barn
Wayne Nebraska Aug 25 Adam Grefer a pioneER farmer in Wayne county hanged himself in a barn at neighbor August Hansen's home Ill health was the cause A widow three sons and two daughters survive him
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Wayne
Wayne, Neb
Adam Grefer
Wayne County
August Hansen
Judge Grimes Decides in Sidney on Bridge Fund and County Suit
Judge Grimes, en route to Gering, ruled in Sidney on two cases. He held Cheyenne County not liable for Broadwater bridge costs and granted Morrill County one third of the bridge fund. He also ruled for Cheyenne County Commissioners in Lehmkuhl et al. v. Cheyenne County, denying plaintiffs’ injunction. Public reaction favored the bridge decision and split on the courthouse bonds.
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Gering
Grimes
Sidney
Western Bridge and Construction Company
Cheyenne
Morrill
Cheyenne County
Broadwater
Morrill County
Fred Lehmkuhl
Court House
Boy Held on Postal Charge in Nebraska Allege theft
William Moody twelve year old of Nelson Nebraska arrested after post office inspector traced pilfering of mail from boxes with unlatched locks. He obtained checks and drafts valued at 2900 dollars, hidden papers recovered after his confession.
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Nelson
Neb
William Moody
Post Office
Sheriff Brings Evans Back To Central City
Sheriff returns from Salt Lake City with Othello M. Evans charged with bigamy. Evans married Grace Gorman in Grand Island on Aug 3 and allegedly has a prior wife from Camden Mo. living in Kansas City. G. B. Gorman of Grand Island swore out the complaint. Evans arraigned before Judge Peterson, waived examination, and posted a $2,000 bond. He says wealthy friends in Grand Island will provide bail.
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Central City
Neb
Evans
Peterson
Grand Island
Village Board Audits Bills and Funds Water Works Pump
City Good reports Friday evening audit of claims and payment of various bills. The board praises purchase of a new pump and motor for water works after the old equipment balked this week. The machinery will be repaired and rested for future emergencies.
Doings on the Diamond and Local Baseball Notes
J C Baldwin and his team returned from a lengthy road trip with 22 wins in 24 games. Sidney visits Minatare today and tomorrow then a two game series with Loveland, Cole at Bridgeport during the carnival. A novelty scrimmage Saturday night featured Home Guards and a traveling club with improvised gear and no masks, Closman and Five on the battery, Fishman umpire, and a rumor the visitors won.
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J. C. Baldwin
Sidney
Minatare
Bridgeport
Loveland, Cole
Home Guarda
Closman
Fishman
Staht
Greenlee
Matthews Treinen Nuptials at St Patrick's Church
Miss Maggie Treinen and Mr Charles Matthews wed at nine o clock in the morning before sixty guests at St Patrick's church with Father Feeney officiating. The party later dined at the Treinen ranch amid garden carnations then heads for a furnished Sidney Post cottage on the parade grounds.
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Maggie Treinen
Charles Matthews
St. Patrick's Church
Father Feeney
Nick Treinen
Matthew Treinen
Treinen
Eutire Company
Herman Schroeder
D. J. Scanlon
Peter Peetz
Peetsz
Colorado
Carl Lavoni
Potter
Jake Muler
Sidney Post
Oberfelder Clothing Co Promises Perfect Fit Suits
We make suits to your measure and guarantee a perfect fit or no sale. Han dle two of the best lives in America. Oberfelder Clothing Co.
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America
Oberfelder Clothing Co
Sudden Passing of George Walker Near Lodgepole
George Walker of twelve miles northeast died within an hour last Friday after a rapid decline following a broken leg from a runaway two weeks earlier. Doctors diagnosed embolism as the cause. Funeral held Sunday at Lodgepole with a Chappell minister leading services. He leaves a wife and several children.
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George Walker
Lodgepole
Chappell
A Word to the Foolish Warns Offenders on Road
J. W. McDaniel vows to confront violators with forceful action and warns drivers to carry money for fines if his carbide headlight fails. The implied threat suggests immediate trouble for any offender encountered next.
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J. W. McDaniel
Lost Roman gold cuff with chipped diamond setting
Finder returns to Front at Shoe Shop to reclaim lost cuff and receive reward. The item is described as a gold cuff with a chipped diamond setting from ancient Roman style, awaiting claimant verification and prize.
Rainchecks Fires Employees of Forest Service Burn to Death Near Avery
Missoula Montana August 25 heavy snow in the mountains and rain in the valleys helped control forest fires. The storm spanned about 100 square miles reaching Helena and the Coeur d’Alene district with copious rain in Paradise. Saltese and St Regis reported similar conditions as rangers brace for continued fire suppression.
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Missoula
Mont
Helena
Coeur d'Alene
Paradise
Northern Pacific
Saltese
St Regis
Kinney
Missoula National Forest
Forest Service workers found dead near Setser Creek
Avery Aug 25 report states twenty U S forest service employees were found within a mile radius of Setser creek. Two Japanese railroad workers, burned from a fire fight, say ten laborers perished. soldiers of company G, Twenty fifth infantry, still missing. Baylor of Spokane reports Saltese Mont was destroyed by fire with no fatalities.
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Avery
Ida
United States Forest Service
Setser Creek
United States Infantry
Jay L. Baylor
Spokane
Wallace
Saltese
Mont
Baylor
Forest Fires Advance in Idaho and Montana Regions
Spokane report notes fires in the mountains of Idaho and Montana progress but slower. Thousands of pines burned yet the strategy of man is believed to curb the flames. Washington fires are minor with six dead and limited property loss, except timber in Pend d Oreille valley.
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Spokane
Wash
Idaho
Montana
Washington
Pend d'Oreille
One Hundred Foresters Dead
Forest Supervisor W R Weigel reports 114 forest employees killed with locations listing Grand Forks Boulder Creek Avery Big Creek Placer Creek Pine Creek Setser Creek Bullion Mine Rock Creek and 74 missing potential deaths. If all missing are dead the Coeur d Alene national forest would total 188 fatalities.
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Wallace
Ida
United States Forest
W. R. Weigel
Grand Forks
Boulder Creek
Avery
Big Creek
Placer Creek
Pine Creek
Setser Creek
Bullion Mine
Rock Creek
Coeur d'Alene National Forest
All our spring and summer suitings at half price
All our spring and summer suites and pants offered at nearly half price. They must be sold at a sacrifice.
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Oberfelder Clothing Co
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Sidneyy
Nebraska
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Hinman’s
Forest Service
J. C
Baldwin
Kodaks
Kodak Supplies
J.C. Baldwin
Sidney, Nebraska
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