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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
11
A strange town notice offers two rain water whiskey barrels for sale on the courthouse lawn with bids not under 275 dollars and a rule that the same buyer cannot have two barrels. Nearby roof top whiskey sales and odd anecdotes follow, ending with an auto supply ad for Weed and Rid-O-Skid Chains.
Allied commanders met at Abbazia and warships moved from Fiume harbor to level guns on the town. A German report says an ultimatum will demand Captain dAnnunzio evacuate within 24 hours. DAnnunzio, claimed to lead Italian forces, asserts harbor support and vows to fight to the death if ousted.
Washington Sept 22 Senator Cal der of New York and other Republicans pressed action on a resolution to investigate the Allen Property Custodian Palmer now attorney general. Several Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the inquiry and the measure went over. Senator Underwood said the German government was seeking to break down the alien property custodian's office and cited German foreign office publications. He added that German interests are trying to get these funds.
In Chicago on September 22, Judge Landis held eleven men for the federal grand jury over violations of the liquor shipment law into dry territory. Among those held are Fred Rothmer Lewis Hembus John Donaldson John Steltz and six truck drivers. The hearing touched on Zion City beer shipments and the role of Illinois buyers, with Blatz agent Arthur May questioned about selling to Illinois men.
New York announces that the former Hamburg American steamship Imperator one of the world’s largest liners has been acquired by the Cunard Steamship Company Limited from the British ministry of shipping. The deal transfers a vessel noted for size and capacity to the Cunard fleet.
Paris Sept 22 Lithuanian delegation formally denies a government agreement to discuss peace with the Russian Soviet as reported by a wireless from M Tchitcherin Bolshevist foreign minister The note also mentions a battery rental for repair or recharge at Osborn Battery Station.
Thursday evening the Ladies of the Catholic church held a card party and package sale at the Knights of Columbus hall with good attendance. A delightful lunch was served. In 500 prize went to Mrs Charles Semerud and in High Five to Klein for the ladies. Mrs Leo Bartholomew hosted the Kings Daughters at her home with a business meeting and pleasant time. Eastern Star welcomed Mrs Anna Davis of Nebraska on an official visit. Jam for school promoted by Elite Milliners.
Washington reports the conversion of the Leviathan from a former German liner now in transport service into a first class oil burning ocean greyhound at a cost not to exceed 3.5 million dollars. The International Mercantile Marine seeks allocation to operate between New York and Southampton and Cherbourg.
Walter Colvin sixteen and Charles Johnson eighteen, both Black, were sentenced to life imprisonment by a jury in Judge Sabath's court for roles in the recent race riots. It marks the first conviction in riot prosecutions.
High Sheriff McDaniels and Chief Bowman pursued a threesome linked to multiple car thefts from Denver to Sidney. After a chase from Loveland to Fort Morgan, the trio were jailed in Sidney. one injured in a crash. All had army service, including a veteran of the 1st division.
The Kokomo Long Life Tires and Tubes are shown and sold at Jackson Auto Supply Co, confirming their availability to customers.
Dr. B. F. Griggs reports from Mt. Katmul in Alaska that the crater is the greatest in the world with about nine miles in circumference and a depth of 3,900 feet. The finding comes from the National Geographical Society expedition now in progress.
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