Diamond Runners Exposed as Diamond Dealers in City Visit
A Telegraph report on visiting men claiming to be rum runners reveals they were diamond traders authenticating loans with diamonds. They organized a scheme to raise funds by leveraging alleged government hold ups, but investigations show no actual liquor hijack or federal involvement. The men marketed diamonds as collateral and moved on, prompting officials to probe the diamond market practices.
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The
Telegraph
Here
Sidney
Digge
Federal Enforcement Department
Rev J H Bicknell Remains Pastor At Sidney Church
The Sidney Christian church and many friends announce Rev. J H Bicknell will continue as pastor. At a Lincoln conference officials endorsed his work and noted growth and property expansion from a small building to a prominent church. The Telegraph extends a hearty welcome back to him and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bicknell
Sidney Church
Sidney Christian Church
Rev. Bicknell
Lincoln
American Legion Grants Prizes for Nebraska Essay Winners
The American Legion awarded certificates to winners across 45 Nebraska counties in the state essay contest on Why Should Every Citizen Vote The list includes Adrian Brock of Sidney and Arthur Rennere of Big Springs among the recipients
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Adrian Brock
Iaby
Sidney
Arthur Rennere
Big Springs
EW Books for Children at City Library
The city library has added many children’s books including a 20 volume Burgess Bedtime Stories set a three volume Wishing Stone and titles such as Pollyanna’s Debt of Honor Crimson Roses Knights of the Wing Comrades of the Key Gypsy Fortunes Child’s History of the Ancient World Indian Canoe The Gold Cash Brickfeetes Running Eagle Dusty Springboard and Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pollyanna
Hillyer
Arid
Nevada
De Molay Convention Set for Scottsbluff in Three Days
The sixth annual Nebraska De Molays meeting gathers in Scottsbluff next Thursday through Saturday with over 400 members from across the state. Sidney lodge sends 25 members to help run ceremonies and promote chapter affairs led by Hollis Kepler, state master chancellor. Donald Livoni, an officer from Sidney, coaxes delegates and promotes Sidney’s role, while Alliance chapter also participates prominently.
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Nebraska de Molays
Scottsbluff
Sidney Lodge
Hollis Kepler
de Molay
Alliance Chapter
Sidney Chapter
State de Molay
J. Hollis Kepler
Donald Livoni
Sidney Group
State Lodge
Kepler
Sidney
Railway Engineers On Fifty Two Roads Get Pay Increase
Western railroads conference awards a 6 percent raise to about 22,500 locomotive engineers across 52 roads, totaling roughly 4.5 million dollars annually. The retroactive hike to May 1, 1928, runs until a new agreement is reached, with W. M. Jeffers and A. Johnston signaling the settlement after months of negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Conference of Managers of the
Western Railways
Chicago
W. M. Jeffers
Western Railroads
A. Johnston
Brotherhood
Union Pacific
Damaging Hail Storm Reported in Peets Farm Section
Visitors from the Peets district report a severe hail storm Wednesday night near Sidney. The storm traveled along the northern Colorado border through Peets, covering about three miles by fifteen, devastating wheat and other crops. Hailstones reportedly as large as hen eggs damaged windows roofs and car tops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peets Farm
Sidney
Peets
Colorado
Heavy Rain Storm Sweeps Western Nebraska
A fierce late Thursday rainstorm hit western Nebraska counties, delivering nearly an inch of moisture over a broad area. Strong north winds slowed traffic, some hail appeared locally, Sidney streets flooded, but no serious wheat district damage was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Sidney Streats
Sidney Chamber Seeks Federal Aid for Colorado Road
At a Monday Sidney chamber meeting with twenty members, the drive to designate the south highway into Colorado as a federally supported unit continued. Efforts with Colorado public works officials in Denver aim to secure action and funding, while a committee was formed to place a sign at Highway 19 and the Platte Valley junction near Bridgeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Union Pacific
Colorado
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Sidney
Peetz
Federal Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Denver
Department of Public Works of Colorado
Roa
Paviat
L. T. Poole
Highway 19
Platte Valley Highway
Bridgeport
F. A. Bush
G. F Liebendorfer
A. K
Mothers Vacation Camp Established at Krueger's Lake
The mothers from western Nebraska counties gathered at Krueger's Lake six miles east of Sidney for a three day outing. Thirty seven women, many from Perkins, Keith, Dawes, Kimball and Scotts Bluff, enjoyed meals, study periods, recreation, singing, and playlets under extension service leaders. They expressed optimism for a repeat camp next year and for home life improvements upon return.
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Krueger's Lake
Sidney
Nebraska
Perkins
Keith
Devel
Scottsbluff
Kimball
Dawes
Cheyenne
Willey
Mars Ellen Brown
Womens Extension Work
Kruger’s Sake
Airplane stunt worker injured after 3000 foot jump near lake
Walter L. Robbins of Sidney, 28, survived a parachute jump at Krueger's Lake during the Cheyenne County Farmers Union picnic. His chute malfunctions caused a rapid descent and a hard landing near the lake. He was treated in Sidney hospital, with back pain but no broken bones. Robbins, a veteran daredevil, plans to fulfill over forty engagements this season.
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Walter L. Robbins
Sidney
Krueger
F. E. Nieswanger
Casper
Wyo
Robbins
Con
Jordan Electric
Howard
Jordan
W. ©. Robbins
Linden Street
Well Known Potter Woman Passes Away at Son's Home
Mrs J W Henry died at her son Walter Henry's home in Potter Friday morning June 15. A devout Christian, she and her husband were well known and respected neighbors, keen to aid others. She is survived by two sons, Walter and James. The remains were taken to the old home for burial.
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Son
J. W. Henry
Walter
Potter
Henry
James
Jazz Band Please Patrons At Local Theatre Feature
Patrons at the U S A theatre enjoyed an extra musical act last night as Kings Soothing Syncopsters performed a high merit program after the regular movie. The act, fresh from a west coast Pantages vaudeville circuit engagement, is billed as a top notch performance. The Syncopating Soothers return tonight as part of a large double program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s
West Coast
Farmers Union Picnic Draws Large Crowd at Krueger Farm
An estimated 2500 to 3000 people attended the Cheyenne County Farmers Union picnic at Krueger’s lake six miles east of the city. More than 700 cars entered the grounds. speakers included Jacob Pedrett Kimball Mary Ellen Brown Lincoln Don McCarthy A C Millington L H Kaub and a Devel County band provided music. A parachute descent accident injured W L Robbins and a dance and musical solos by Mrs N W Gaines Lincoln closed the day.
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Krueger
A. C. Millington
Farmers Union Insurance Organiation
L. H. Kaub
W. L. Robbins
Devel County
N. W. Gaines
Lincoln
American girl Earhart first woman to fly Atlantic in airship
Miss Amelia Earhart and companions Wilbur Stultz and Leu Gordon completed the first oceanic flight by a woman in a tri motored Fokker monoplane. They landed near Barryport Wales at 12 45 p m Monday after 20 hours 54 minutes from Trepassey Bay. Weather was cloudy and they were blind for the last eight hours. London dispatches say they reached the city after a Welch landing and a reception at Hyde Park hotel.
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Amelia Earhart
Wilbur Stultz
Leu Gordon
Barryport
Wales
Trepassey Bay
Ireland
London
Welch Landing
Hyde Park Hotel
Miss Earhart
Wortham Shows Presented As Fine Attraction Visit
Manager E J Stiverson of the U S A theatre and local American Legion members joined advance agent MacFarland in Sterling to inspect the Wortham carnival bound for the city next week under Sidney Post No 17. He praises the event as among the largest cleanest and best conducted carnivals he has seen and says Sid ney and Cheyenne county residents can expect a week of good entertainment. The visiting Legion members also commend the carnival highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Stiverson
U. S
Legion
Sterling
Former Sidney banker visits Cheyenne county with crop hopes
Edward M. Mancourt, former president of Merchants State Bank of Sidney now living in Detroit, visited Sidney and Cheyenne county on Thursday. He expressed pleasure with the crop prospects across the divide land and noted his status as a Detroit capitalist involved with banks and other industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Mancourt
Merchants State Bank of
Sidney
Detroit
Mich
Cheyenne County
Mancourt
Dalton Junior Team Set for Sidney Visit Tuesday
The Dalton Juniors, who defeated the Sidney American Legion Juvenile team, are slated for a return game at Sidney grounds next Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 o clock. Baseball supporters urged to attend and boost the juveniles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Sidney
Tee Dalton
Sidney American Legion
Sidney Grounds
Crop Prospects Rosy After Soaking Nebraska Rain
Nebraska crop prospects look bright as widespread soaking rain leaves soil moist across the state. Corn and wheat advance, with knee high corn between Omaha and Norfolk and early growth aided by prior dry spell. officials caution it is too early to estimate yields.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Norfolk
J. M. Gillan
Chamber of Commerce of
Long Pine
Mr. Gillan
Table Rock
Wymore
Stratton
Missouri River
Burlington
Cheyenne County
Mc Cook
McCook
Womans Benefit association convenes in Sidney banquet held
Nearly fifty members of the Womans Benefit association met in Sidney for a one day convention. Mrs Kate Swan Mowry of Kansas City gave instructions and statistics on the work while local reviews heard reports. A banquet followed at the Union Pacific hotel with thirty Kataney members present from Potter and nearby towns. Representatives from Kimball included Mrs Young Stearley Bicker Kline and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Benefit Association
Sidney
Nebraska
Kate Swan Mowry
Kansas City Kan
Union Pacific
The
Kataney Review
Potter
Chappell
Kimball
W. L. Young
J. A. Stearley
Frank Bicker
Ben Kline
West
Mowry
Columbus
New Ford Four Door Sedan Shown by Sidney Agency
The Sidney Motor Sales company exhibits the first of the new Ford four door sedans in this section. The model features a streamlined appearance and noted beauty with fine road performance. It has drawn much admiring attention from motor fans since its arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Motor Sales Company
Theatre Manager Hosts Carnival Guests Next Tuesday Night
U S A theatre manager E J Stiverson will welcome Wortham shows company members as special guests at an 11 o'clock performance. The carnival attraction will be featured, with Mr Stiverson providing the entertainment treat for the public.
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E. J. Stiverson
Wortham Shows Company
Btverson
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Pure Bank
American Legion Awards
City Library
Scottsbuff
Wheat
Mothers
Kruegers Lake
Sidney Man
Farmers Union
Atlantic
Welsh Seaport
Wortham
Sidney Banker
Womans Organization
FORD
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