Four Snow Shoe Boys Charged in Barn Hanging Death
In Snow Shoe Pennsylvania four youths aged eleven to fifteen confessed to kidnapping ten year old Jarvis Hall on August 17 1919 and hanging him from a barn rafter before disposing of the body in a pond. Police later determined the death resulted from strangulation rather than accidental drowning. The grandfather reported the death and aided by state troopers led to arrests.
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Snow Shoe
Melvin Rowan
Arthur
Charles Markley
Thomas Stark
Jarvis Hall
W. IL. Blall
Hall
Pennsylvania
Rowan, Markley and Stark
Greek Prince Holds Rank in Geneva Despite Rumors
Prince Christopher of Greece and his wife formerly Mrs. W. P. Leeds deny reports that he renounced his rank. They express content with remaining Greek royals while rumors of succession quitting persist. The matter follows tensions with former King Constantine and his wife during visits to Montreux.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Prince Christopher of
Greece
W. P. Leeds
America
Constantine
Decane
Montreaux
Latterhavstaforitz
Krohnberg Trial Acknowledges Marked Cards In Court
In New York court, Louis Krohnberg a shirt maker faces fraud charges over winnings from a stud poker game with marked cards. Two hands from a deck alleged to come from Krohnberg's home showed back designs revealing card values. Complainants allege Krohnberg won 5700 dollars using the marked deck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Krohnberg
Krohnberg
The Job of a Man Poem Reflection
A short reflective verse argues that true work is judged by deeds already completed rather than intended effort. It emphasizes tangible outcomes over plans and records the ledger of actions as the measure of a person’s labor.
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W. A. Cusack
Getting Back of the Chautauqua in Cheyenne County
The town backs a renewed chautauqua promising clean, educational entertainment. Locals urged attendance despite some critics, emphasizing learning over fault finding and citing five percent flaws versus ninety five percent quality.
Two buddies on duty share a dark search into morning
Two companions meet in darkness as Sam asks what Pete carries. Pete answers a searchlight and explains he is looking for morning, implying a dawn moment will arrive if they stay. The exchange turns on a pun and a quiet camaraderie during a night shift.
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Sam
Pete
Norway Rejects Mandate Over Dattzie Conflict Shifts
Norway refused to accept the mandate offered by the supreme council over Dattzie. The mandate was then accepted by Poland. British troops will depart Danzig on August 1 and the French on September 1.
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Norway
Dattzie
Supreme Council
Poland
Danzig
Fernch
President Wilson Signs Resolution on Agriculture Aid and Cotton Futures
President Wilson has signed a joint resolution removing from the agricultural appropriation the Comer amendment affecting cotton futures trades, an error introduced by a clerical mistake in the original measure.
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Wilson
Princess Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein Remarries Former German Officer
Princess Alexander Victoria, recently divorced from Prince August William Hohenzollern, wed her former suitor a former lieutenant in the German officer reserve corps. The marriage marks a distinct alliance between prominent European royals amid shifting royal ties.
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Alexander Victoria
Schleswig-Holstein
August William Hohenzollern
Kaiser
Chun Fuer
New York and New Jersey Produce Company Fined for Potatoes Profiteering
The New York and New Jersey Produce Company of New York was fined $1,000 in federal district court after pleading guilty to an indictment charging profiteering in potatoes.
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New York and
New Jersey Produce Company of
New York
John A Roberts Corp fined for profiteering in Utica NY
The John A Roberts corporation of Utica New York, operating in wearing apparel, has been fined fifty five thousand dollars after an eviction of profiteering on eleven counts.
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John A Roberts Corporation
Utida,y New York
Public debt rises in May by $30.3 million, Treasury reports
The U S public debt increased thirty million two hundred eighty five thousand two hundred thirty dollars during May according to a Treasury Department announcement.
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U .S
Treasury Department
Wilson Signs Relief Measure Excluding Comer Amendment
President Wilson signed a joint resolution removing the Comer amendment from the agricultural appropriation bill after a clerical error had placed it in the original measure. The move eliminates cotton futures grades from the act, clarifying the congressionally approved provisions.
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Wilson
Mrs Bonham and Mrs Ross Host Shower for Miss Brady
Mrs B W Bonham of Pie Bluffs Wyoming visited Potter and, with Mrs D C Ross, hosted a shower for Miss Ethel Brady at her parents home on Friday afternoon. About one hundred guests attended. Due to timing, a fuller report could not be included in this week’s paper.
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B. W.bonham
Pie Bluffs
Wyoming
No. 4
Potter
Union Pacific Potter Time Table Summary
Union Pacific schedule notes several trains with times for Potter. Key services include No 1e at 9 50 a m No 4 around 5 50 p m No 6d local freight at 2 25 p m West Bound estimated 7 35 a m No 19 at 1 10 p m No 261 local freight at 8 25 a m.
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Union Pacific
Need of a Hereafter Dialog on afterlife and demobilization
A brief exchange portrays a minister asking about belief in an afterlife and a youth replying it would be unjust without one. The youth adds he cannot locate the top sergeant since his regiment was demobilized, highlighting disbandment and loss.
Four Die As Erie Train Hits Truck At Barberton
An Erie freight train struck a motor truck carrying laborers near Barberton Ohio, killing four men and seriously injuring two others. Authorities described the workers as bound for a job site and said the collision halted traffic as investigators opened a formal inquiry.
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Barberton
Ohio
Erie
Grain Outlook Highlights Strong Wheat in Kansas Counties
Wheat in McPherson and Salina counties is the best in years with robust growth. Corn is late but appears healthy, while grain and alfalfa report solid development across the region.
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McPherson
Salina
Kansas
Norway Refuses Danzig Mandate Amid Polish Acceptance
Norway declines to accept the Danzig mandate offered by the supreme council, while Poland accepts the mandate. British forces plan to withdraw from Danzig on August 1 and French forces on September 1.
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Min
Ir Gane
H. Stevens
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Johnson Cords CO
Bob
Dorit PitPickOuta
D. C. Ross
M. D
Citizens State Bank
Paul Greusel
Bank of Kimball Building
Kimball
Nebr
W. M
ERE & Hodgkin Awyers Espagange
Sidney
Gunderson Hotel
Potter, Nebraska
Leafdale &Woten
Potter State Bank
W. C. Campbell
Kimbalmer Funeral Director
Hahler Garage
Sidney, Nebraska
Sharp Auctioneer
Oma
Innea
Home Lumber Co
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