Schmeling Wins Heavyweight Title On Foul In Fourth Round
The bout ended when a foul deprived Sharkey of a likely victory as Max Schmeling kept pressure with body blows and a weaving style. Sharkey led early rounds with solid offense but Schmeling’s defense held, and the decision went to Schmeling amid controversy.
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Max Shmeling
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Schmeling
Sharley
Sharkey
Maxie
Sailor Boy
Luis Angel Firpo
Jack Dempsey
Echmeling
Perfect Weather Picnic At Krueger’s Wednesday
Visitors enjoyed pleasant conditions for a Krueger’s picnic featuring sports and an interesting speaking program. The day included good music from the band and dancing in the pavilion with a notable attendance.
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Krueger’s
District Four Legion in Tenth Place in State
The state department reports one hundred seventy two posts have met their quotas and enrollment for 1926 appears to exceed 18,717 members set under Commander Jean Kinder. This would mark the highest membership since 1921 except 1925 when the national convention was in Omaha.
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State Department
Jean Kinder
Department
Omaha
Body of Man Who Fell Dead Monday Claimed by Family
Barber was 47 years old leaving a wife a 22 year old son and a 10 year old daughter A brother helped arrange shipping the body to Wessington Springs for burial He was a skillful mechanic and diligent worker according to John Christensen head of Christensen Motor company
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Barber
Wessington Springs
John Christensen
Christensen Motor Company
The Big House on Screen at Sidney Sat Show
The LBLODDY prison riot tale inspires a GWL show picture in Sidney this Saturday with manager Raymond Davis noting regular booking in August or September. The M G M all star cast delivers a dramatic plot about a driver charged with manslaughter who finds himself amid convicts plotting to breach the wardens. Wallace Beery leads the riotous troupe in a tense display of menace and intrigue.
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Sidney
Raymond Davis
M. G. M. All Star
Big House
Wallace Beery
Great Reputation Cast Sparks Romantic Action Drama
A tender love plot weaves through a whirlwind of excitement and brutality in this action packed film. The picture has earned a featured review in the New York Morning Telegraph, a digest that highlights films proven popular with the public.
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New York Morning Telegraph
Future Farmers Tour County Under Surveillance Monday
Future Farmers will conduct a lengthy county tour Monday under surveillance with wheat fields inspected. The statewide walkthrough will cover every part of the county and provide a broad perspective on what may be expected from the county's farmers this year.
New Mission Service Station Set to Open Saturday
A new Mission Service Station will open in the city on Saturday June 14. It will feature a grease rack tire changer Walker jacks a complete battery charger and other apparatus for ultramodern servicing. The station will be staffed by experienced attendants with E B Kinton formerly of M W Osborn Motor Company as head attendant in charge.
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E. B. Kinton
M. W. Osborn Motor Company
Section Foreman Shot to Death at Crook
Roy Dickey, a Union Pacific section foreman, was shot and died at Crook while maintaining tracks. He was talking with Burdette Mayfield when he suddenly collapsed after a gunshot. Coroner and workers report hearing a shot but could not identify the gunman or direction of fire.
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Crook
Castros
Denver
Dickey
Roy Dickey
Union Pacific
Burdette Mayfield
Mayfield
William D. Potter
Harry Mohr
A. D. Jackson
Mexican found near box car after track death mystery
Deputy Sheriff Frank Long, Coral ner A D Jackson and District Attorney Roy T Johnson rushed to the scene when the slaying was reported. Castros, the Mexican, was found in a work car about 50 yards from where Dickey fell. He was the only person in the locality. No weapon was found though 38 calibre cartridges were discovered. Castros was jailed after recounting years in the United States and recent discharge by Dickey. He claimed he awaited pay and transport home to Denver.
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Frank Long
D. Jackson
Roy T. Johnson
Castros
Dickey
United States
Denver
Crook
Man Strives to Improve Communication Skills
A brief report notes a person facing difficulty in understanding speech and in making himself understood. It highlights challenges in effective communication and the ongoing effort to overcome them.
Sidney Air Tour Visit Promises Big Deals and Strong Local Support
The Sidney committee and Wells merchants plan large bargain specials to entice trade territory residents for the June 24 Telegraph Wells air show edition. Pathfinder party members who toured here last week mapped the flight route and expect this year’s event to surpass last year in attendance and interest.
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the Telegraph Wells
Pathfinder Party
Omaha
Upset Potential in County League Showdown This Weekend
Sunday match features Lorenzo as Sidney clamps down with six scratch blows for a 4 to 1 victory. Sidney’s balanced lineup masks a rash of errors, with neither side favored in this Route contest.
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Lorenzo
Sidney
Rice Purchases Funeral Home Site on South 10th Avenue
Mile Rice of the Rice funeral service has purchased a residential property on 10th Avenue and will move his funeral home to this location later in the summer. Contemplated improvements to the building will give Sidney one of the most.
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RICE
South 10Th Avenue
Mile Rice
The
Rice Funeral Service
10Th Avenue
Sidney
West Nebraska funeral firms cited in Rice remarks
Mr. Rice notes no transaction details have been disclosed and plans a brief announcement. Telegraph Wanted hints at a forthcoming item. Fifteen towns including Alliance and Scotts Bluff will host the Second All Nebraska Flight rangements with local event setups.
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Rice
Mr. Rice
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P Fahy
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Closman
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Lane
Brownell
Wright
C. Reese
Meier
Brown
Handley
Reese
Christensen
Hornsby
Thomas
Ali Hafed
Golconda
Bassetts
Superior Fountain Service
O. P. Skaggs System
P. Skaggs
Aliance and
Scottsbluff
Nebraska
Liberty Aero
Simpson
Mick
Brewer’s Machine Shop
Burlington Depot
Qafeway Stores
Safeway
Best Foods Products
Safeway Stores Inc
Gibbs
Nebaska
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