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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1921

Page

4

Davis to Admit 8000 Aliens Amid Immigration Breach

Congressional hearing reveals Davis plans to release more than 8000 immigrants held on ships in American ports. He cites humanitarian grounds and bond or own recognizance options, while noting many are Italian and Polish Jewish. Officials urge Congress to curb steamship firms and enforce the Johnson act amid epidemic fears.

Washington Laboor Davis Davis Daugherty United States Aasizes Secretary of Labor Department of Labor Transatlantic Steamship Congress Husband Henning Baker Dem California

Bandits Escape With Mail From Arion Robbery

Six pouches of registered mail sent from Sioux City and South Dakota to Chicago were stolen at Arion seven miles west of Denison when three bandits overpowered telegraph operator B J Gaule and fled south in a car. The pouches had just been unloaded from a Milwaukee train for transfer to Northwestern train No 26 bound for Chicago.

Denison Sioux City South Dakota Chicago Arion Here B. J. Gaule Amon Northwestern Milwaukee

Mail robber escapes in Portland held by officers

Roy Gardner, a two time mail robber, being escorted by federal officers in Portland, escaped after seizing their revolvers and about $200. The incident occurred as they moved to answer charges. Authorities launched a search and issued warnings for Gardner’s capture.

Roy Gardner Portland Ore

Dun's Trade Review Notes Slow Summer Prospects

Dun's Review reports no brisk business in summer, with marking time expected and slow, irregular gains. It cites low pig iron output signaling widespread manufacturing weakness, but notes readjustment may foster later revival. Wheat damage confirmed, May forecast lowered, spring wheat up for next year. Wholesale price advances outpaced declines, while dry goods show quiet demand. Hides weaker, sellers willing to adjust prices. Failures this week total 800, vs 264 prior week and 178 year ago.

Chicago Dun

Virgil Decker Given Life In Indiana Murder Case

Virgil Decker, 19, farmer, was found guilty of murder in the first degree in Warsaw. He received a life sentence after a jury deliberated under three hours, returning on the fifth ballot. Decker remained nonchalant as verdict and sentence were read.

Warsaw Ind Virgil Decker Leroy Lovett Young Decker

Harding to Get Degree at Muskingum College

New Concord Ohio June announces that President Harding will be conferred a doctor of laws degree by Muskingum College when he can visit New Concord. Harding is a graduate of Ohio Central College, linked to Muskingum through joint programs.

Muskingum College New Concord Ohio Harding Ohio Central College Muskingum

$600000 Gift for Lehigh University Endowment

Bethlehem Pennsylvania in June reports a subscription of $250000 toward an additional endowment fund for Lehigh University. The gift comes from the General Educational Board founded by John D Rockefeller and the Carnegie Corporation. This major donation supports ongoing educational initiatives and university growth.

Lehigh University Bethlehem General Educational Board John D. Rockefeller Carneegie Corporation Hera

Picnic Brings Three Communities Together at Rowan's Grove

A large Ladies' Aid picnic was held last Wednesday in Rowan's grove northeast of Dalton. Center Dalton and two Gurley Ladies' Aid societies joined with Kincaid to form a big regional event with dinners programs and strong attendance. Recitations were performed by Mrs. Jason Lobb and Miss Olive Armuth.

Rowan’s Grove Dalton Center Ladies’ Aid Gurley Kincaid Jason Lobb Olive Armuth

Dunns Welcome Harvester Couple on California Visit

They are in love with California. They were met in Sidney by the son Alvin L. Dunne and his wife and taken to the Dunn farm in north Davison precinct. The farm has two sets of buildings and the senior Dunns will assist in the large harvest, a big annual proposition.

California Sidney Alvin L. Dunne

Vacation at P. J. Dalton farm delights Little Mary Nolan

Little Mary Nolan enjoys a happy guest tour at the P. J. Dalton farm in Pleasant View precinct. She experiences country living joys and plays with the Dalton children. She has visited devoted parents and returned for another visit.

Mary Nolan P. J. Dalton Pleasant View Precinct Little Dalton

Arm Stil Hurts M. M. Herbert In City

M. M. Herbert, in the city Monday, still wore a sling as X ray pictures appeared unsatisfactory to him. He endures considerable pain when moving and in certain positions, hindering his daily activities.

M. M. Herbert

Two Young Travelers Reach Grandmother in Montana

Mrs. C. W. Metz received relief Tuesday morning as her children Billy six and Dorothy seven completed a long solo journey. They set out Sunday to visit grandmother in Glendive, Montana, reached Billings Sunday night, and were taken in charge until a messenger brought them to their destination fifty miles away. The trip proved an adventurous experience the children enjoyed.

Gurley Masons Attend Nativity of St John the Baptist Event

Gurley Masons attend the St John the Baptist celebration with participants including Dr Hart and wife, C W Smith and wife, and Mr Johnson and wife.

Gurley Dr. Hart C. W. Smith Mr. Johnson

Birth of Lois Mary Boelling Reported

Rev E H Boelling of the north church announced in town Thursday evening the birth of a daughter named Lois Mary on June 17 last. Sisters Ada Geisert and Anna Geisert, with Ada a nurse, are visiting at the Boelling home.

E. H. Boelling North Church Lois Mary Mrs. Boelling Ada Geisert Anna Geisert

Hink Couple Attend Federal Court in North Platte

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hink traveled to North Platte on Sunday for court proceedings. Mr. Hink serves as a federal juror, while Mrs. Hink returned home by train.

Otto Hink North Platte Mr. Hink

Mission to Wheatland Homestead Visit

Reverend Ehmer Kahl and daughter Marjorie depart Sidney for Wheatland Wyoming to visit Mrs Kahl on the homestead. On Sunday July 8 he will preach at 11 am for the Dry Laramie Sunday school and the afternoon program will feature the Sunday school. Mrs Kahl is in her second year as superintendent and the school has grown in interest and numbers. Marjorie will stay until autumn when she returns to Sidney for her senior year in high school.

Ehmer Kahl Marjorie Sidney Wheatland Wyoming Kahl Laramie

Bankers of County Meet and Elect

Cheyenne County Bankers association held a lively gathering Saturday with twenty members present. They elected R A Babcock as president and C A Larsen as vice president, with J D McAllister as secretary and W Smith as treasurer. The group planned a July 20 Sidney meeting expected to set a record. Executive committee: M W Dimery J H Foster F M Wooldridge.

Cheyenne County Bankers’ Association Bankers’ Group Seven Sidney R. A. Babcock Potter Cc. A. Larsen D. McAllister Cc. W

Double Birthday Honored for Robert Keith and Stewart Van Gorder

Mrs. Glenn Van Gorder hosted a Saturday June 25 birthday party for her two sons Robert Keith aged six and Stewart aged five. Helpers Elsie Philson Katherine Greenlee and Mrs. McAllister joined in a lawn full of games ice cream cake and a celebratory car ride home to cap a joyful afternoon.

Glenn van Gorder Robert Keith Stewart Elsie Philson Katherine Greenlee McAllister

Teacher Breaks Ankle In Domestic Accident

Miss Edith Oldershaw, a prominent Sid ney teacher, suffered a bad ankle fracture after stepping backward from a table during home renovations. She will lie in bed for ten days, with a period of inactivity to follow, as family members give her support in the pleasant home. Kenneth Johnson laments the ball game missed.

Edith Oldershaw Sidney Sue John Oldershaw Jennie Johnson Minnie Oldershaw Kenneth Johnson Kenneth

Silver Wedding of Pioneer Citizens

The country home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Cunningham near Gurley hosted a quiet twenty fifth anniversary last Saturday. Relatives and close friends gathered as gifts of silver appeared, including a rose centerpiece from the bride’s Denver mother. A large one o'clock dinner featured fried chicken, ice cream, and strawberries, with much reminiscing and photos of the original wedding party. The Cunningham family, guests from Sidney and Kimball, and Senator Bushee attended, while a ball game on the lawn provided light entertainment on a hot day.

L. F. Cunningham Gurley Denver Hose Warren Martha Parrish Sidney Lynn Burton Margaret Roger Jim Cunningham Cheyenne Cunningham Senator Bushee Bess Cunningham Kimball Bernice Elizabeth Bushee W. Hornaday Hornaday Robert Hornaday Oren Chesebro Frances Knox Paul R. Parrish B. D. Parrish Salem Nebraska

Mrs Alice Struthers Visits Relatives Then Heads To Arizona

Former Sidney resident Mrs. Alice Struthers spent Thursday and Friday with her sister Mrs John Daugherty and family. She departed Saturday for Lincoln to visit sister Mrs Jessie Preston. She plans to visit relatives in several cities and will return in a few weeks for a longer visit before going home to Tombstone Arizona.

Alice Struthers John Daugherty Lincoln Jessie Preston Tombstone Arizona

Pleasant Sunday visits across borders in F M Wooldridge home

Mrs Winifred Seyfer of Kimball and her niece Ina Barton of Sterling Colorado were guests in the F M Wooldridge home on Sunday. Elizabeth Bruing has returned to Belvideer Nebraska after visiting her sister Mrs Edward Furer. R F Lee of Buaknell was a guest last Sunday at the Wooldridge home. Dr L G Simon and wife returned from a five weeks Texas Oklahoma trip. Harriett Jones visits Ruth Goertsche at Lodgepole.

Winifred Seyfer Kimball Ina Barton Sterling, Colorado F. M Wooldridge Elizabeth Bruing Belvideer Nebraska Edward Furer R. F. Lee Buaknell Wooldridge

Dunns Return From Long Beach California

Mrs. J. C. Dunn and daughter Ruth arrived Tuesday after a year in Long Beach California. Ruth completed a happy school year and returned with memories of her time there.

J. C. Dunn Ruth Long Beach California

Doctor Samuel Light Visits Bridgeport Family Briefly

Doctor Samuel Light visited his son and family in Bridgeport briefly last week, according to local notices. The outing linked to a family visit and occurred during the prior week, with no further public details released.

Samuel Light Bridgeport

Merry Entre Nous Club Hosts Pink Themed House Party

An Entre Nous house party in Sidney brought Kimball guests to F D Wooldridge and Creedon homes. Guests enjoyed a pink seven o clock dinner, games, and stunts, with pink umbrellas place cards and Killarney roses. A morning brunch preceded a Country Club swim and a Union Pacific evening dinner before departing on No 17.

Sidney Kimball Entre Nous Club F. D. Wooldridge I. J. Creedon Mabel Dinsdale Helen Wooldridge Mary Tierney Genevieve Tierney Ann Roche Gertrude Tierney Bernice Bushee Ellen Forsling Marjorie Leach Lottie Cromie S. D. Vogler Jack Cromie Denver Lela Mandal Killarney Creedon’s Creedon Delyn Wooldridge Union Pacific

Special low prices on children's shoes at Hinks Boot Shop

Hinks Boot Shop advertises special prices on children's low shoes. Details of discounts and sizes are listed, inviting customers to visit for bargains on kids footwear.

Stover and Kirkman Wed in Denver and Travel to Sidney

Harry Stover of this city married Misa Bertha Kirkman of Los Angeles in Denver on June 17. The couple then arrived in Sidney, with further travel details not provided in the available text.

Harry Stover This City Misa Bertha Kirkman Los Angeles California Denver Sidney

Sidney Citizens Welcomed Mr and Mrs Stover at Hardy's

Thursday they are at home in their apartments at Hardys where they are welcomed and congratulated by friends. Mr Stover is a splendid Sidney citizen and successful business man respected and liked by all who know him. Mrs Stover is a lady with a sweet personality and will be well received. she is not wholly a stranger having visited friends before her marriage.

Hardy's Mr. Stover Sidney Mrs. Stover

Mrs B Iu Parrish Visits Relatives in Cozad

Mrs B Iu Parrish and Paul Parrish visited Cozad after a two week stay with relatives. Mr Parrish returned to Salem Nebraska to resume his business after spending time with his children in town.

Mrs Parrish Heads to Salem for Two Week Visit

Mrs Parrish departs for Cozad to join her husband’s mother Mrs B C Parrish and travel to Salem for a two week visit.

Paul R. Parrish Cozad B. C. Parrish Salem

Motorists Mr and Mrs Johnston Stop Here on Travel

Mr and Mrs Thomas Johnston of Tacoma Washington visited last Saturday as guests of Mrs Johnston's sister Mrs Howard Swain and family. While motoring through Cheyenne they stopped for a meal and had their two suitcases stolen from the car. Their khaki costumes were their only wardrobes and they replenished with Sidney merchants before continuing to Denver and then westward.

Thomas Johnston Tacoma Washington

The One He Loved Best

An Atlanta husband returns home after a quarrel bearing four parcels for the person he loves most. His wife,冷 to the gesture, asks what the gifts are and he presents a box of cigars as the token of affection per the Thermold News.

Atlanta Thermold News

Notice of Closing for Fourth of July

A store will be closed all day on the Fourth of July. The Cheyenne County Trading Company announces the shutdown. Hink's Boot Shop features Women’s White Footwear.

THE Cheyenne County Trading Company

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U. S John J. Tigert Lexington, Ky Philander P. Claxton Dun’s Trade Review Indiana Lovett Masons Bankers of County Harriett Jones Ruth Goertsche Lodgepole Dunns Stover Kirkman Mrs. Parrish East Tion World-Herald Daily Sunday World-Herald Post Office World- Herald Omaha Neb Manhattan Watch Manhattan the World- Herald Watch Titve World-Herald Essure Eenhe Daily and
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