Porter crossing disaster held engineers on manslaughter charges
Engineer William Long and Fireman George F. Block of the wrecked Canadian Express were ordered held on involuntary manslaughter charges. Testimony at the coroner's inquest said the warning signal showed red at the diamond crossing, contradicting Long's claim that it was green. Both men face arraignment in Valparaiso Circuit Court. a state and federal probe will begin in Gary.
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Valparaiso
Ind
William Long
George F. Block
Porter
H. O. Seipel
Lung
Bleck
Diamond Crossing
David E. Curtis
Curtis
Grant Crumpacker
Porter County
Long
San
George Block
New York Central
Us. 2
State
U. S
Weds 14 Times in 3 Years War Record Revealed
Annulment case reveals Harold Hammond twenty older, deserter from army and navy, marrying multiple women across states. He enlisted fall 1917 at Fort Ethan Allen then deserted to marry in New York City, later returning to command before deserting again and serving in the navy under an alias with numerous nuptials. Hammond’s attorney claims marriages spanned from Maine to Virginia, with two brides in a single instance.
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New York
Portsmouth
N. H
Harold Hammond
Hammond
Ethan Allen
Army
Navy
Maine
Virginia
New York City Bans Stunt Flying Over City
A city ordinance now bans stunt flying and operating airplanes below 2,000 feet over New York. Police circulars order arrests for violators, with penalties of a fine up to 40 dollars or imprisonment up to one year or both.
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New York
New York City
Old Foggism Must Die Editorial Rampage Against Old Fashioned Families
The Clay County Sun denounces old fogy ism and calls for custodial farms and state adoption of children. It targets Ole Buck Joe Alden and Bill Maupin, condemning their families as breeding grounds for crime and social decay. The piece frames progressives as protecting modern welfare systems and urges a crackdown on traditional values.
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Ole Buck
Harvard Courier
Ole
Tell
Joe Alden
York Republican
Bill Maupin
Gering
Midwest
Bill
Bedslat Club
Alden
Maupin
Clay County Sun
Young Financier and the Pigeons
A startled boy named Newell bursts into his father's study in a rush claiming a man in the street has pigeons for sale and he only needs 24 cents more. The father lends the money and asks the pigeons’ price, to which the boy shouts back that they cost twenty five cents.
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Newell
Pana
Ocean Bed Finds Aid for Atlantic Cable
Engineers in the mid 19th century noted the near level mud on the ocean bed between Newfoundland and the Irish coast, deeming it an ideal place for laying an underwater telegraph cable. The NY Azores and Irish route rests on this flat seabed, guiding early Atlantic cable work.
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New York
Azores
Irish
United States
Nav
Newfoundland
Two-Year Guarantee on Electric Curler at Ammon's
An electric curler is offered at Ammon's with a two year guarantee for only $3.50. The deal showcases a durable beauty aid option priced for budget shoppers, highlighting value and timing in the local shop.
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Ammon’s
No Place Like Home Ad Touts Sidney Lumber Co
Local classified item promotes Sidney Lumber Co with Dr M E Rettibone dentist and Melp tesh block contact details Meom 5-68 Phone 6 for services and supplies.
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Mome
Sidney Lumber CO
M. E. Rettibone
Sidney Chamber Directors Meet Sets Inspection and Plans
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce board met at the secretary’s office to review water conditions at Burlington stockyards and alleged overcharges on shipments from Omaha. They urged bridge repair on the Lincoln Highway, started a membership drive, and coordinated with the band and Woman’s Club on a park project.
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Sidney Chamber of Commerce
Burlington Stock Yards
Burlington
Railway Commission
Omaha
Lincoln Highway
Golding
Sidney
Woman's Club
Chamber of Commerce
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Indiana
Canadian Express
Moray
Poblice Service Commission
Public Service Commission
Interstate Commerce Cmmission
Gary
United States Army
Automobile
Rexall
Sidney Produce Co
Toe Pian
S. H. Snyder Merchant Tailor
Sidney, Nebe
Lapp
E. B. Young, Prop
E. Whitaker
Eral
P. Depot
FORD
M. W. Osborn Motor Co
Hornaday Cafe
Herbert & Hiett Insurance
Gapen
Kratz Abstract Company
Stuht-Hink Bldg
General Insurance
Western Land Company
Poalee
Easig Bleck
Nebr
Hornaday’s Cafe
Nebraska
Studt-Hink
Oenae
McCormick International
Deering 2
International Harvester
Illage Imp
Harvester Company
ANP
Norient
Sidney Transfer and Implement
E. L. Uptegrove
Prop
Union Pacific Hotel
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