Hoover greets Sidney crowd on Union Pacific train stop
Republican nominee Herbert Hoover spoke briefly to about five hundred Sidney residents at the station during a Wednesday night stop of Union Pacific train No. 1 en route to California after visiting President Coolidge. He thanked the crowd, avoided campaign issues, and promised to serve creditably if elected. Col. Tilson of Connecticut and Bob Simmons were among dignitaries aboard, with reporters from major papers present.
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Herbert Hoover
California
President Coolidge
White House
Wisconsin
United States
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Mrs. Hoover
Placerville
Calif
Colonel Tilson
Connecticut
House
Hoovers
Telegraph
Col. Tilson
New York
Chicago
Omaha
Parole Violator Jailed At Cheyenne Faces County Charges
John Franklin, jailed in Cheyenne for a theft sentence, is expected to face new charges in the county after being found guilty of theft in Wyoming. Sheriff J.M. Nelson says Franklin, paroled last fall by District Judge Tewell while under supervision, violated parole while working on a spur line north of Cheyenne. Ray Barnes, also paroled, reportedly complied with requirements. Nelson plans to claim Franklin upon his release from county jail.
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John Franklin
J.M. Nelson
Frank‘lin
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Franklin
Ray Barness
Nelson
Barnes
Skaggs Stores General Manager Visits Nebraska
L L Skaggs of Denver, general manager of the Skaggs Safeway chain stores, visited the Sidney unit this week. He inspected Skaggs stores in western Nebraska and expressed pleasure with the Sidney operation under Manager G A James, and noted a favorable business outlook in the region.
County Agent Leads Cheyenne Farms Tour Monday
County ex tension agent Leroy D Willey will lead a farm tour in Cheyenne County on Monday July 23 to show results from variety tests of spring wheat oats and barley. Six spring wheat varieties will be viewed at the Welton farm near Suredl, followed by barley at Omel Bros farm and oats at Olsen farm with demonstrations of new Nebraska varieties for local conditions. The event aims to inform farmers about yield and milling quality and invites the county to attend at 1 30 p m.
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Chas. A. Welton
Suredl
Omel Bros
Welton
Oscar Olsen
Omel
Nebraska Experiment Station
Welton Farm
Willey
County fair plans progress under active committees
Cheyenne county fair board met at the courthouse to discuss the coming harvest celebration. Committees report good progress toward the best fair yet, with Gertrude Nelson backing a permanent educational building funded by county school boards. A building committee will supervise construction, costs undetermined. Concessions rules are handled by R. P. Kepler. Hog exhibit bids were awarded to Erickson and Daniels. Rodeo set for August 14 and 15 will be run by W. F. Tanner on a percentage basis.
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Court House
Fair Board
Gertrude Nelson
Fair Grounds
R. P. Kepler
Erickson and
Daniels
Priday
W. F. Tanner
Sterling
Memorial Windows at Episcopal Church to Be Presented Sunday
Dean Crawford announces five stained glass memorial windows donated as offerings by congregation members. Greenlee family chose Christ Blessing Little Children, Older shaw family picked Christ in Gethsemani, Crawfords donated Nativity emblem, Church school provided two choir windows, two more memorials to be installed.
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Episcopal Church
A. K. Greenlee
Hoffman
Christ
Oldershaw
Dean
Crawford
Mary Nancy Crawford
Sidney Chamber Pursues Federal Building for Sidney
Sidney Chamber of Commerce meeting urges securing a federal building for the city, backed by the post office report and regional cooperation. President Poole to name a committee. Hoover campaign train visit prompts delegation. 805 school-age pupils noted. Lincoln Highway caravan referred to committees. next meeting set for July 30.
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Commercial Cafe
Nebraska
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Poole
Herbert Hoover
Union Pacific
Chamber
Hoover
Kearney
Wheat Harvest 15 Delayed by Rain in Western Nebraska
Western Nebraska received heavy rain and an electrical storm delaying the wheat harvest while promising unusual yields. Cheyenne county reports 40 to 50 bushels per acre possible. combines will be used more extensively, with first harvests likely by early August if rain lets up. Weather boosts corn and other crops though delays remain.
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Panhandle
Here
Cheyenne
Cheyenne County
Lodge Pole
Mail Plane Crashes Wing Into Horse During Landing
An east bound mail plane from Cheyenne to Omaha made a forced landing at Sidney field after nine last night. Pilot Jimmie Murray stopped the craft with a broken wing after striking a horse in the field lights. Two passengers were shaken but unharmed. a relief plane was en route to transport the mail.
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Cheyenne
Omaha
Jimmie Murray
Murray
Sidney
Sidney Golfers to Play Scottsbluff Next Sunday
The Sidney golf team prepares for a road match at Scottsbluff next Sunday. Local supporters plan to drive to Scottsbluff and back a winner as they chase another victory after Scottsbluff’s earlier loss here.
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Scottsbluff
Ball Game Sunday Between Sidney Teams Ups Ante
The Sidney and North Sidney base ball teams prepare for a Sunday game here. Hornsby will pitch for Sidney after two wins in three starts against the visitors. North Sidney has been gearing up for the contest and a fast rivalry clash is anticipated with good natured banter on both sides.
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Sidney
North Sidney
Hornsby
Wind topples scaffolding damages hotel car
A Chrysler 62 coach owned by Edward Justice of Cheyenne Wyoming was damaged when a high wind and electrical storm toppled scaffolding on the north side of the Commercial hotel. The scaffolding, used during remodeling after a recent cafe and hotel fire, fell into Hickory street with no other damage reported.
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Edward. Justice
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Hickory Street
Sale at Basset's Drug Store Saturday Free Ice Cream
Special sale at Basset's Drug Store offers a free pint brick of Corbet's ice cream with every one dollar purchase for Saturday shoppers.
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Basset's Drug Store
Corbet
Southern buyers plan potato farm tour through western Nebraska
The annual Nebraska potato tour August 13 to 16 will begin in Kimball County and travel north to end in Sheridan County. Prof. H. Werner and William Morrow lead the tour with stops at Kimball Scotts Bluff Morrill Box Butte Dawes and Sheridan counties. Delegations from southern states may attend.
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Kimball County
Sheridan County
H. ©. Werner
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Agriculture College
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Alliance
Nebraska Certified Potato Growers Cooperative
Kimball
Scotts Bluff
Morrill
Box Butte
Dawes
Sheridan
Werner
R. W. Goss
Scottsbluff
Nebraska railways win 23 million tax cut 1928
Nebraska board of equalization and assessment cut railroad valuations by 23 million dollars for 1928 in a 3 to 2 vote. The move follows a stock and bond market quotation method, replacing physical valuation and net earnings capitalization, and affects seven major railways with an overall reduction of about 23.5 million from last year’s total. Governor McMullen and others pushed for 78 percent full value but were defeated.
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State Board of Equalization and Assessment
McMullen
Johnson
T. E. Williams
Marsh
Stebbins
Williams
Burlington
Woodrough
State Board
Child Crushed by Anvil Injures Five Year Old James Hauser
Five year old James Hauser, son of J W and Mrs J W Hauser, was severely injured when a 123 pound anvil fell on him striking the lower right chest. He was rushed to Carl son hospital where doctors, led by Dr Mantor, give careful attention. The point lodged near the lungs and internal injuries are suspected though not yet determined. Judge Joseph Oberfelder left for a tour through Wyoming and Montana to speak at programs and attend personal business.
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J. W. Hauser
Carlson Hospital
Mantor
Joseph Oberfelder
Wyoming
Montana
Judge
Mexican leader Obregon shot at banquet near Mexico City
Gen Alvaro Obregon newly elected president of Mexico was killed at a San Angel restaurant while dining Tuesday. Assassin Juan Escapulario jailed. President Calles rushed to take charge as chaos spread. Obregon’s body kept at home as troops guard. Calles may stay in office. fears of revolution rise.
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Alvaro Obregon
Mexico
San Angel
Juan Escapulario
Calles
General Obregon
President Calles
Congress
Balloon ascent planned in Sidney Saturday
A postponed balloon ascent will now occur Saturday at noon in Sidney. Renowned balloonist R S Fredericks will lift the balloon to altitude and descend by parachute. The stunt is funded by Sidney business men and expected to draw a large crowd.
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Sidney
R. 8
Fredericks
American Halloon Association
Sidney Fireman Injured Testing Fire Plug
Robert Waite, a Sidney volunteer fireman, was knocked to the ground during water pressure testing at a city plug. The hose jerked free and a brass nozzle struck his face, leaving him with a badly injured eye and nose and possible facial blood vessel ruptures.
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