D. F. Davis Named Secretary of War in Coolidge Administration
Washington reports Dwight F. Davis of St. Louis is officially appointed to the post, succeeding John W. Weeks. Davis, a lawyer and business man with military service including a Missouri National Guard captaincy and overseas service as lieutenant colonel, has held acting secretary duties since Weeks fell ill. He previously ran for Missouri senator in 1920 and advised establishing an aircraft investigation board. Davis is the youngest cabinet member at forty seven.
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Weeks
Davis
Sret
Army
Nany
Thieves Return Gems to Mrs Donahue in Mystery
Gems valued at 731000 returned to Mrs Jessie Woolworth Donahue, daughter of F W Woolworth, after an apparent theft at Hotel Plaza. Police seek arrests and investigators suspect the $75000 reward influenced the swift recovery.
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Donahue
New York
Plasa
Jessie Woolworth Deogahue
F. W. Woolworth
Employment in Many Industries Shows Gain in Washington
The September monthly employment report from the Department of Commerce shows rising employment across automobile, railroad, iron and steel sectors and other major industries. Freight traffic growth boosts railroad jobs, with repair shops expanding hours and labor in large centers though not yet full-time. The area and steel sector, which lagged in August, posted further gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Anu Steel Industry
Leut Bettis Wins Pulitzer Trophy At New York
Lieut Cyrus Bettis Army ace defeated Lieut Alford Williams in the Palliser race at 248.90 mph, breaking the previous 243.06 mph mark set in 1928. Bettis’ time was 29 minutes 56.90 seconds with a prize of 82,000 in Liberty bonds, a Pulitzer trophy and a gold plaque. Williams finished second at 241.71 mph, 80 minutes 513.00 seconds for 124.7 miles.
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Leut. Bettis
New York
Cyrus Bettis
Alford J. Williams
Narg
St. Louis
Williams
Bettis
Liberty Bonds
Yank Flyers in Morocco to Quit November 15
Lieut. Col. Charles W. Kerwood, second in command of the American flyers in Morocco and liaison with the French war office, announced no special leave for the entire unit on November 15.
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Morocco
Paris
Charles W. Kerwood
French War Office
Final Locarno Rhine Pact Adopted by Allies and Germany
In Locarno Switzerland the Rhine pact between Germany and the allied powers was adopted in final form by Germany France Belgium Italy and Great Britain. The agreement aims to prevent future wars across the Rhine beyond the pale of law though a few minor details remain to be settled.
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Locarno
Switzerland
Germany
France
Belgium
Italy
Great Britain
James B. Duke Dies at Home After Illness
James Buchanan Duke, former president of the American Tobacco Company, died at his home after several weeks of bronchial pneumonia. The prominent tobacco executive left a notable legacy in business and philanthropy.
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New York
James Buchanan Duke
The
Americans'tobacco Company
French Artist Wins Prize at Carnegie Institute
French artist Henri Eugene Leidaner won first prize for his painting Window on the Bay of Ville Franche at the twenty fourth international exhibition of paintings held at Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh
Henri Eugene le $Idaner
Bay of Ville Franche
Carnegie Institute
Columbus Anchor Tale Moves From Park To Museum
The anchor Christoper Columbus dropped off the shores of the new world will be removed from Jackson Park and transported to the museum at Washington for display.
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Chicago
Christopher Columbus
New World
Jackson Park
Museum
Washington
Duck Dinner at Country Club Honors Faculty and Board
Trail Superintendent and Mrs Liebendorfer hosted a duck dinner at the Country Club on October 14, inviting faculty and board members and spouses. A Master of Ducks degree was voted for Liebendorfer, followed by a brief program and a bridge and dance reception.
Trains Collide in Northport Yards
A rear end collision occurred in the Northport yards Thursday night around 6.00 as train No 78 hit the waycar of the Scotts Bluff Bridgeport local, derailing several coal cars but causing no injuries. Engineer Lyle Ridenour and crew escaped unharmed before impact.
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Northport
Scottsbluff-Bridgeport
Lyle Ridenour
Dan Ford
L. Pierce
Joe Morrill
Powell and Coons
Waycar
Bridgeport Herald
Holly Sugar officials review Bridgeport sugar plant plan
A. E. Carlton and H. W. Lineheimer of the Holly Sugar company met with Bridgeport citizens at Fraternity hall to discuss a potential sugar factory here. They noted existing year plans for Torrington and Minatare and examined irrigated acreage and selling conditions while beet growers and businessmen expressed a welcoming stance.
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A. E. Carlton
Holly Sugar Company
8. W. Lineheimer
Bridgeport
Fraternity Hall
F. N. Pearson
Lincoln Land Company
Carlton
Holly Company
Torrington
Minatare
Beet Growers Association
Holly Company Interest in Beets Industry Revealed
The Holly company, a wealthy, reputable firm, plans fair dealings with growers and equitable beet prices. Officials intend to stay in touch and inspect conditions, but offered no promises on a new factory. The trip signals keen interest and firsthand assessment.
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Holly Company
Bridgeport News- Blade
Mail order houses donate to city streets and schools
The city council received substantial checks from mail order houses to improve streets and alleys and support county roads, schools, and churches. The donations underscore a pattern of spending in the community, with local mail order firms contributing to beautification and public facilities.
Progress slows at Chadron oil well despite crowds
The Chadron oil well north of Chadron shows slower depth progress this week though digging continues. The site has drawn many visitors from northwestern Nebraska, creating safety concerns around the rig. E C Gaumnitz announced visitors will be barred from the rig to protect both the public and workers.
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Chadron
Nebraska
E. C. Gaumnitz
Duble
Chadron Chronicle
Thieves Steal From Sheriff Home On Wednesday Evening
Thieves entered Sheriff Peterson's residence in the early part of last evening and carried off items of considerable value. They also took a case of eggs and a new sheep lined overcoat belonging to Bernard Slocumb, found in the Slocumb residence.
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Peterson
Bernard Slocumb
Slocumb
Egypt Bones and Laughs in History Class
In a European history class Miss Labort corrects misstatements after Aden Jones discusses a supposed Egyptian discovery. A man claims bones found on a cliff reveal breakfast cereal, prompting uproar and laughter that unsettles the room as tears threaten to flood the class.
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Miss Labort
Egypt
Aden Jones
Robbery Report Details Theft Near Mrs A R Brownell Home
Sheriff Peterson investigates a theft involving eggs and a coat from the Slocumb and Peterson residences. A Ford car with Iowa plates carried three suspicious men westward. officers traced them to Cheyenne where they were jailed. Peterson heads to Cheyenne to return the suspects to Chappell for misdemeanor charges.
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A. R. Brownell
Slocumb
Peterson
Sidney
Cheyenne
Shriff Peterson
Auto
Chappell
Chappell Register
New Quarters Planned for Scotts Bluff Country Club in 1926
The Scotts Bluff Country Club announces new quarters to replace the present clubhouse. Construction will start in fall 1926 to avoid disrupting the 1926 golf season. A plans committee will seek member approval. F R Becker BE H Clay and O M Finley join the board for three years. finances praised by president T L Green after a successful season.
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Scotts Bluff
F. R. Becker
BE. H. Clay
O. M. Finley
J. G. Motherhead
L. B. Murphy
T. L Green
Scottsbluff Star-Herald
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D. F. Davis
John W. Weeks
James B. Duke
Columbus
Chadron Eagle
Kenneth Thompson
Philomathean Society
Eagle
Sidney High School
Lincoln
Laramie
Mr. Horn
Degis
North Platte
Lodge Pole
Ada Gerard
Frances McDaniel
Harriet Jones
Henry Siedow
Hertha Flo
Fred Parks
Hallowe'en
Storkan
Aden. John
Frieda Thompson
Helen Reed
Northport Yards
HOLLY
Peetz, Cole
Mishall
Nebr
Sterling, Cole
Kienball-Sterling Road
Petter, Nebr
McCormick
P. Fairbanks-Morse
Steve
Geo. Schad
Col. C. P. Millett
First Natl Bank, Peetz
Red Crown
Ford
Standard Oil Company OF
Omaha
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