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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
4
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The expedition of Roald Amundsen and companions return to Spitsbergen after four weeks near the North Pole. They pushed to within less than 150 miles of the pole, then descended onto open water as petrol ran low. They rescued one plane after 24 days in the ice and reached North Cape before being taken home.
United States senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin died in Washington from heart failure after bronchial asthma. He had long judged public life with courage and service and his family witnessed his farewell at his bedside. Interment is set for June 22 in Madison, Wisconsin with condolences pouring in from President Coolidge and others.
The article notes rising tensions between the United States and Mexico over rights and seized property under agrarian law. It cites Secretary Kellogg warning Mexico to fulfill obligations, and President Calles' counterclaims asserting Mexico’s compliance and contesting U S statements. The piece frames a stalemate as both nations exchange notes amid diplomatic strain.
Foreign diplomats in Shanghai fail to reach a settlement as Chinese demands widen the dispute. Powers warn China of responsibility as radicals are rounded up and executions ordered. Shanghai strike looms, naval forces may pull out if calm returns, while anti foreign sentiment grows with Communist agitators aided from Moscow. Reports say Feng Yu Hsiang’s forces move toward Peking to back the government, with Japanese ministers seeking to shield foreigners. Siberian travelers note artillery trains moving from Russia to Feng’s support.
Beane replies to the German security pact proposal received in Berlin, noting it has not been made public. It is said to reject a general European security treaty and urge Germany to make separate arbitration treaties with contiguous nations. Italy declined to adhere until the exact scope and significance of the guarantee is clarified. The Germans expect the exchange of notes will lead to another international conference. Meanwhile France is worried by the developing situation.
Commander Donald B MacMillan and his party began their Arctic voyage aboard the Peary toward Wis casset Maine where they were joined by Bowdoin. The departure was part of Boston’s Bunker Hill anniversary celebrations with speeches and cannon. The plan remains to explore Crocker land after Amundsen’s return.
Fifty of the fifty six manufacturers indicted under federal anti trust laws pleaded guilty in Chicago. Fines ranged from 5000 to 1000 dollars. The plea was entered by agreement with the prosecution. The firms were charged with forming a furniture trust and artificially maintaining prices.
Last week preparations were made for President Coolidge and his household to depart on June 28 for the summer White House at Swampscott Massachusetts. The president will take a real vacation with few visitors, and all callers must first interview his secretary in Lynn where the temporary executive office will be kept. A guard of marines will guard White Court to ensure privacy for Mr and Mrs Coolidge. The yacht Mayflower will remain nearby for short cruises.
A severe storm washed gravel onto the tracks causing a derailment of a special Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train near Hackettstown New Jersey. Forty four lives were lost and many injured. Most victims were German American residents of Chicago and nearby areas en route to Europe on a summer excursion.
In week named Riffians recaptured Blbane fortress from the French as Painleve told the chamber of deputies Abd el Krim could press a strong offensive aided by European adventurers and Moslem nations. He said Paris planned blockade tactics to force a cease within months.
War mer Stone president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for many years and a top financier in labor circles died in Cleveland after a long illness. Other notable deaths last week include Julius Kruttschnitt former directing head of Southern Pacific and Emanuel L. Philipp three time governor of Wisconsin.
Rev. King urged Bridgeport Lions to support a new playground plan after the school board allowed a site for the project. The Pleasing announcement cited plans under way to establish playgrounds in Bridgeport, with Lions encouraged to help turn the idea into reality.
Police swept Russiatown last night capturing eighteen suspects, mostly colored, with one white worker from the reclamation service in Gering. Operators of a local eating establishment and several nearby houses were targeted on charges of prostitution soliciting vagrancy and related offenses. Some prisoners reacted with humor while others faced stiff potential sentences as officers’ long planned raid closed on the area.
Rev. 8 H King urged support for the national playground proposition at the Lions Club weekly luncheon. He outlined the movement, its nationwide work and effects, and cited examples showing the benefits for youth through proper implementation.
An accident occurred near the camp grounds Wednesday around midnight when a car driven by Wm. Gilchrist was crowded into a ditch by another vehicle, overturning and pinning occupants. Campers freed them. both were uninjured. The other driver’s name was not obtained. They were returning from a Sedgwick dance.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Brown of South Table had a painful accident last Friday when his foot was crushed in a tractor. He was taken to Julesburg where Dr. F G Dutton dressed the injury and he is recovering as well as can be expected per the Julesburg Grit Advocate.
Alliance post office receipts dropped by 2500 in April and a little over 100 in May, likely due to higher parcel post rates. Some local merchants report business returning to normal, while parcel post shifts to express may explain part of the decline.
Official invitations announce a meeting of the Potash highway committee and the public at Alliance on June 26. The highway runs from Deadwood to Hastings and Wichita Kansas. The meeting aims to elect officers and promote work on the highway.
Delegates from every town and county along the highway are invited to elect officers and plan further financing. Mr Newberry, currently a member of the Potash Highway Committee for Alliance, has done good work and is hoped to remain. Prominent speakers will attend.
The Sterling park commissioners plan to seek tax title to a full city block in the north part of town from the 8 S. R. Proper estate. If acquired, a baseball diamond and swings and slides would be added for children, with Elm Walnut Sixth and Seventh streets as boundaries. The process may take about six weeks.
Sam Fellis, once jailed for bootlegging, tried to elope with Andrew Wolli’s wife near Bayard. Arrested by Mitchell chief on Sheriff Davis’s orders, he was arraigned today before County Judge Harry M. Marquis and pleaded guilty. Sentence set at ten days in jail. He had been living near Bayard.
Acting under district court orders Sheriff Davis removed Tom Stevens from Bayard to the county jail. Stevens had pleaded guilty to hog stealing last year, paid a $25 fine, and agreed to pay costs later. He has not paid about $50 and remains jailed in Bridgeport per the Men thereof article.
A Proctor Sterling Advocate report details a Thursday night burglary at Lamb and Lamb general store. Items stolen include stamps, coins, dress ginghams, handkerchiefs, blouses, dress shirts, undershirts, drawers, and knit neck tiles. Entrance was via broken front door glass. theft time estimated 10 to 12. Insurance covered goods. no clues were left.
A Sterling Advocate report states Claude Lamus was arrested after a sheriff's informant found a car carrying moonshine. Lamus admitted driving from Cheyenne and was fined $100 plus costs in Justice Court of A. W. Warren, the amount totaling $100.
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