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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1895
Page
3
A Denver disaster report describes a boiler explosion causing a major collapse in a rear portion of the building. Fire worsened the scene and investigators accuse an engineer of negligent operation as the catastrophe unfolds.
An Aug 20 Denver blast at the Gumry hotel 1725 Lawrence street collapsed the five story brick building trapping up to fifty people. Firefighters recovered several bodies and rescued survivors as chaos and peril from live wires and smoke persisted. Police sought the young intoxicated engineer Frank Loeseher blamed for turning boiler water into the hot boilers before the explosion.
Adjutant General Swan of the department of the Platte reports to the War Secretary from Omaha that damaging charges against Major E. I. Crowder are absolutely false. Crowder had been accused of using government clerks to do survey work for his father who lives in Missouri at government expense.
Father Belford of Brooklyn delivered a sermon at the Catholic summer school on The Church and the Republic. He argued the true church seeks good citizens and supports legitimate government while insisting church independence, warning against unjust laws and urging protection of religious teaching within education. He cited Leo XIII on church state relations and condemned spread of religious error.
Tacowa Washington August 20 The Ledger received from Shanchai the first copy of Rev Dr J Endicott report on Cheng Tu riots in Szechuan province The high officials are blamed for failing to quell the disturbances despite armed troops The viceroy is directly responsible and anti foreign policy warned that missions face a dark future without better protection by mandarins and foreign nations urged to demand respect for their nationals.
At St Peter and St Paul Catholic church on Messanie street in St Joseph Missouri a faction opposed to the priest attempted to disrupt services. A riot injured Charles Weiregorak Tony Fordyce and four others. Police guarded church property after several arrests but ringleaders escaped. The conflict had been building for weeks.
A one week suspension was imposed after Mr. Tanner lost his temper during a debate on the Queen's Speech. The belligerent Irish nationalist insulted Timothy Warrington and refused to leave the chamber, ending with his removal from the floor.
Sir Richard Webster moved to obtain a certified copy of Michael Daly’s trial and a Portland prison certificate, a motion carried 314 to 7. John Redmond condemned it as an attack on Limerick electors and home rule, while Dr Tanner was suspended for a week after an obscene exchange. The census shows 190 new MPs among 650.
In Windlay Ohio Aug 17 a benzine tank explosion at the Peerless foundry plant ignited a rapid fire consuming the building with an estimated 60 000 loss half insured Two men William Adams and William Bemis were likely fatally burned subsequent oil stills exploded sending burning oil over nearby structures A 30 000 barrel mammoth tank was struck and oil ran out as flames rose into the air
Renowned sculptor Leonard W Volk died suddenly at his Osceola summer home in Wisconsin. Born November 7, 1820 in Wells New York, his major works include the Douglas monument in Chicago statues for the Kelp mausoleum and life size Lincoln and Douglas statues in the Illinois state house.
Construction on the Florida Athletic club amphitheater proceeds with lumber arrivals and ground clearing. The project will seat over 52000 people and follows the original design. Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad paid 20000 for 1000 reserved seats to be sold along the line. Fitzsimmons is expected to train at Terrell while Corbett’s quarters are being prepared in Galveston.
Briskton Tenn August 17 General John L D Imboden died in Damascus Virginia yesterday aged 75 He was a brigadier general in the Confederate army and played a leading role in many Civil War engagements including commanding the Confederate retreat at Gettysburg.
The New York publisher John K R McLean reports a telegram from Grover Cleveland dated August 17 denying any interview with his household. Cleveland claims a newspaper's advance description of his home and summer life is a hoax and foul play by rivals.
A storm swept Chickamauga National Park tearing hundreds of trees. The S P Morse Dry Goods stock in Omaha is now held by the sheriff. Lake Maynes killed his son near Clay City Indiana to stop testimony. Agricultural Bulletin cites 1804 exports at 989,843,000 and 1893 at 17,000,000.
Department of Agriculture supplement notes US exports reached $889.8 million in 1894, up from $847.7 million in 1893. Three quarters of exports came from farms as Europe and British possessions bought about $528 million of the total. US imports from Great Britain were $107 million, with the UK and possessions accounting for about 90 percent of exports to major markets. The report lists leading countries and provides tables of exports and imports by country.
State Department reports Minister Terrill in Turkey urges access to Kurdish areas for an inquiry into bicyclist Lenz's death. He requests authority to search Kurdish residences for relics and proofs, noting Kurds in the hills resist entry. Terrill plans to secure Turkish troop guards to accompany Sachtleben into Kurd country to recover Lenz's remains.
Secretary Morton of the Agriculture Department ordered $1,000 in silver coins distributed on semi monthly pay day weighing sixty pounds to silver supporters in various positions. Many employees protested and urged payment in paper money on the next payday.
Champion James J. Corbett wed Jessie Taylor of Omaha known as Vera Stanwood in a subdued ceremony at Aasneay Pann. The marriage followed recent divorce proceedings involving Mrs. Oslie Lake Corbett and came as a surprise to Corbett’s managers and sports friends.
Governor Waite and General Weaver attend a Gainesville Populist gathering. The speech on the silver issue includes a blistering attack on bankers and financiers, calling bankers "gold bugs" and "robbers" and condemning Denver's “sound money” bankers as cheats.
Storx City Iowa Aug 17 President Stickney of the Chicago Great Western proposes opening preparatory agricultural academies for farmers' boys. The courses would cover common branches to inspire ambition to enter the agricultural college.
Sir William Towland former lieutenant governor of Ontario quietly married yesterday afternoon to Mrs Bethune widow of the late Mr Bethune in Toronto. The groom is eighty six years old and well known across the United States and Canada. The bride is sixty.
At a Western society meeting in Caroaoo on August 17 it was decided to establish permanent headquarters in Chicago with state exhibits to show products and advantages of the West and Northwest.
In Vauramaro Indiana at 8 this morning Will Tratedas 20 and Lon Powers 21 quarreled and Powers shot Tratedas killing him. Tratedas was described as a leading young man in the community.
The Silver Advocates issue an address held by Governor Stone urging a silver man for president at the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Delegates deliver stirring speeches as efforts intensify to secure the nomination.
The national silver Democrats met at Wasminaroux August 16 with Senator Daniel reporting the committee ready to report. Speakers urged free silver and attacked national banks while a two-part report pressed a party pledge to push bimetallism and oppose gold monometallism. The conference adopted the report on organization despite some opposition and then adjourned.
Sioux City Iowa August 16 Senator J S Kyle here predicts WW Taylor will be pardoned by Governor Sheldon within a few days after the next election. He believes the eight year sentence will never be served.
A letter from Lelze reports a brutal clash in Straum creek where Caribs attacked English planters and their Jamaica slave laborers over a railroad project. About 500–600 enslaved Africans were killed with hundreds injured. Caribs suffered roughly 300 dead and many wounded. Rail lines and plantation property were destroyed, valued in the thousands of dollars.
Ex Consul Waller, in a letter to his step son P H Bray, says his baggage was seized on arrival at Marseilles and he filed a complaint with the U S consul on April 27 but has heard nothing since. He has not heard from his wife or children since leaving Madagascar and has not received money sent by Iowa friends for medical care. The July 22 letter thanks newspapers and the State Department for aid and hopes for release. his health remains poor.
Dallas reports clearing twelve acres for a vast prize fight venue with a 62 050 seat amphitheater and extensive parking and refreshment areas. Lumber deliveries continue as construction begins next week for what officials call the largest Western assembly.
Article extolls climbing the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone detailing 700 to 1200 feet depth with vertical walls, emerald rapids, and dramatic color. It promises health benefits, safety tips, and a mail order offer for an illustrated guide from Northern Pacific Railroad to obtain a book.
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