Wreck of Delaware Lackawanna Train Kills 44
A Delaware Lackawanna & Western special train wreck near Hackettstown New Jersey leaves 44 dead and over 50 injured. A storm washed sand onto tracks causing derailment and boiler explosions. Survivors, mostly German Americans from Chicago bound for Hoboken, receive aid as rescuers pull survivors from the wreckage.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Hackettstown
N. J
Chicago
Hoboken
Bremen
Republic of the United States Lines
Leopold Neumann
BE. B. Haake
Park Avenue
Park Ridge
Gret
Flest
Heavy Rains End Drought in Midwest Fields
Heavy weekend rains drenched corn and wheat regions easing drought across farms. The widespread soaking is estimated to save thousands to millions for grain, vegetable, and fruit growers as crops recover from dry spells.
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Chicago
Lotta Crabtree Estate Valued Over Three Million
The estate of actress Lotta Crabtree, whose will is being contested by relatives, was valued at 3,114,581 dollars in an inventory filing. Personal estate stood at 1,209,181 dollars and real estate at 1,004,800 dollars.
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Lotta Crabtree
Boston
Lotta
General Bundy Retires From Newcastle Assignment
Major General Omar Bendy commander of the Second Division of the American Expeditionary Forces retires upon reaching sixty four years of age as soldiers automatically shift to the Inactive List.
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Bundy
Newcastle
Ind
Omar Bendy
Autoists Must Observe Law On Ferry Boats
Washington announces that drivers must stop their cars and not block the motorway while aboard ferry boats or face arrest. The Department of Commerce warns offenders will be prosecuted under existing traffic and harbor regulations.
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Washington
Department of Commerce
John Deeds Ilas Car Accident Near Hillsdale
John Deeds Ilas lost control on a short turn and rolled into a ditch near Hillsdale. Another driver came by and moved the car into Hillsdale for slight repairs. no serious injuries or major damage were reported.
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John Deeds Ilas
Hillsdale
John Deeds
Vernon Linn
Forger Caught In Omaha Bank Deception
In an Omaha bank incident a man named Sam Johnson attempted to cash a $500 deposit by showing a pass book at the American State bank in Omaha. Cashier W. M. Rodman offered $10 cash and an investigation, after which the man, armed unseen, was detained until authorities arrived. The bank has been closed for three years and Johnson is jailed awaiting Lincoln transfer.
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American State Bank
American State Bank of
Omaha
Sam Johnson
W. M. Rodman
Sam
American Bank
Johnson
Lincoln
Western Nebraska Observer
Car Accident Near Santa Fe Wrecks Woman and Daughters
Mrs. Lockwood Nadine and Odetta and Miss Dorothy Larson were in a car that plunged 100 feet down Labajada hill south of Santa Fe New Mexico. Larson driven stepped on low gear too far causing the lurch and fall. Mrs. Lockwood broke a collar bone others had only minor cuts and bruises. They were taken to Santa Fe for repairs and to continue their trip.
Celebration called off at Lodge Pole for Fourth of July
A meeting at the Legion hall decided not to host a Fourth of July celebration in Lodge Pole this year. Instead, Weyerts plans a monster event in Sidney and Lodge Pole proposes a two day old settlers picnic on September 7 and 8 with games, races, speeches, and picnics, inviting the community to enjoy a large gathering after harvest.
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Legion Hall
Lodge Pole
Weyerts
The
American Legion of Sidney
Krueger
Old Settlers
Picaic
Man Arrested After Hog Dispute Over Ownership
A farmer and neighbor clashed near Proctor over a farm hog. Ray Sheffield accompanied two deputy sheriffs to town after the morning altercation over who owned the hog. The dispute began over possession and a planned butchering split between the two men and has local authorities involved.
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Proctor
Ray Sheffield
Sheffield
Loudy
Hog sale sparks sheriff involvement in Sterling
According to Sheffield's account Loudy sold a hog valued at about $15 and heated the animal, prompting sheriff involvement. Sheffield rode to town with officers and waited in the sheriff's office for Loudy, who said he would come to town to sign the complaint.
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Sheffield
Loudy
Sterling Advocate
Potter Couple Take Matrimonial Vows in Cheyenne
Lloyd Anson Juell and Doris Hagemeister wed at the Methodist parsonage in Cheyenne on June 17 1925 at 1 00 am Rev Konkel presiding The couple will reside on the groom's farm northeast of Potter and will spend a few days in Denver and Colorado Springs before returning home The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs W Hagemeister, is praised for education and teaching work The groom is the eldest son of Mr and Mrs George Juell and described as progressive and energetic The ceremony used a single ring and was witnessed by both sets of parents.
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Lloyd ‘Anson Juell
Doris Hagemeister
Methodist
Cheyenne
Konkel
Wm. Hagemeister
George Juell
Potter
Denver
Colorado Springs
Neeley Caravan Off Sunday for Second Lap of Outing
The Neeley family party plans Sunday departure for the second segment of their auto trip. R. F. Neeley, sons Raymond and Earl, brothers James H. Neeley and Perry Neeley, sister-in-law Mrs Wi. Neeley, and Mrs Helen Cronin Neeley lead a party of about twenty in six cars. They will stop at hotels, travel without camp outfits, and expect to add thousands of miles to their journey to California and back, following about 1200 miles already logged to Gering last Friday.
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Neeley
Raymond
Earl
James H. Neeley
Monte Vista
Colo
Perry Neeley
California
Wi. Neeley
Longmont
Helen Cronin Neeley
Gering
Colorado
Pumicite Plant Begins First Product at Mina
Minatare Free Press reports the Pumicite Product Company started its Mina plant, packing the first polishing powder. Seven workers were employed, with plans to expand once operations label delays are resolved and products can be marketed this week.
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Minatare
Scottsbluff
Roland
Minatare Free Press
Pruitt Died After Auto Crash Near Torrington
John A. Pruitt manager of the hotel at Cheyenne died at Torrington hospital at 1 30 p m Sunday from injuries from an auto accident about two hours earlier the car carrying Mrs Pruitt and two friends turned over three times seven and one half miles south of Torrington in Western Nebraska.
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John A. Pruitt
Cheyenne
Torrington Hospital
Sugar Factory Location Unclear As Beet Crop Nears
Engineering work advances as Great Western Sugar delays announcing the definite site for the Sedgwick county sugar factory. Rumors swirl amid preparations to accept the 1926 beet crop, with officials awaiting a final decision on location.
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Great Western Sugar Company
Sedgwick
Factory location decision deferred amid engineering work
The Julesburg Grit Advocate reports the factory site in the county is not yet fixed. Official word will follow after sewerage and water facility engineering work now underway, according to informants.
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Grit Advocate
Julesburg
Grit-Advocate
Sudden Lightning Kills Farmer and Horses in Sunol Area
A cloudburst and storm struck the Sunol area Friday as farmer Frank Skrolle and three work horses died when lightning struck the barn where they sheltered. He leaves a large family and funeral services were held at the home with burial in Bohemian cemetery near the Kulke farm. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
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Eldora
Elsie Bahr
Miles
Frank Skrolle
Sunol
Frank
Kulkc
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Calls Near Sidney
Mr and Mrs Albert Brauer visited the Phelps home Tuesday evening. Zimmerman boys delivered a call in Sidney on Monday. E N Roth visited Ray Osborn Friday afternoon. Joe Vogler returned home after a week at the Ayers home near Chappell. Skrdie girls came from Chappell Wednesday evening and will stay at home for a while. Advertise in The Telegraph.
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Albert Brauer
Phelps Home
Zimmerman Boys
Sidney
E. N. Roth
Ray Osborn
Joe Vogler
Ayers
Chappell
Skrdie
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Pumicite Product Company
Thes Company
South Sund
I. L. Pindell
H. R. Holmes
D. J. Davis
Telegraph
Tae
Bassett Drug Store
Otor
Red Crown
Hastings
North Platte
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