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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1936
Page
2
An independent weekly published at 932 Tenth Avenue Sidney Nebraska explains its mission to serve the city Cheyenne County and Western Nebraska with Friday editions. The line shows a price of 32,00 and 2.50.
Semi-Weekly News Review reports Homer Smith, a New Deal Transport Co officer, sues Banning for damages amid charges of operating a transport without license. Smith later acquitted. The piece also notes county court remodeling, inmate protests, and Joe E. Brown seeking a job before presidential campaigning. Legislative actions include strike-breaking limits and 4,000 aircraft purchases amid 550 bills signed by the president.
United States officials and French diplomats protested to the Japanese embassy over alleged rude treatment of nationals by bayonet-armed guards. The incidents, including one involving Captain Henry S. Jomigan, USA, occurred during a display of Japanese military force in Peiping.
A report from O’Neill describes Judge Dickson accidentally placing an egg in his pocket during a poultry yard refund. The egg slipped from the pocket without damaging his desk or garment, and the mishap drew attention to his absent mindedness.
A disturbance broke out in the convention gallery as a group of spectators waved Al Sant signs. Boos and jeers filled the area for about a minute before fists flew and police arrested around ten individuals. those knocked out were helped out.
The agriculture department reported President Roosevelt approved a joint resolution funding 250000 dollars for cooperative insect control. Meanwhile a fireworks factory blast in Omaha injured four workers and caused substantial damage. Governor Landon traveled toward Denver en route to a ranch park.
Posial officials estimated that more than a half billion dollars was paid to veterans last week on bonus bond trade ins. The government reported substantial disbursements as veteran beneficiaries exchanged bonds for cash under the program, signaling a heavy uptake in early redemption activity.
The Shanghai dispatch from The Domie news agency reports a secret China Germany pact to supply arms and munitions. German products valued at about 30 million dollars would be exchanged for Chinese goods in return.
Terry Carpenter of Scottsbluff traveled from Philadelphia to New York to win Father Coughlin's support for his Nebraska senate bid. He said Dr. Townsend guaranteed the Townseng organization would back him.
The District of Columbia Supreme Court chief justice made permanent the temporary injunction barring Western Union from turning certain telegrams over to the Senate investigation committee.
Four gunmen abducted two jewelers and their bodyguard from a taxicab in Chicago. The bandits forcibly drove off in a car, beating the victims with a revolver butt as they fled, escaping with jewels valued at more than 100000 dollars.
A bank messenger reported to police that two men assaulted him and fled with a satchel containing 10 000 to 15 000 dollars in cash and over 100 000 dollars in checks. He sustained multiple scalp wounds during the attack in San Francisco.
King Edward tested his majesty's newest torpedo motor boat at sea for about thirty minutes marking his first naval inspection since accession. The vessel carries submarine power and was demonstrated aboard for the royal visit.
Charles Jeanette, a 99 year old Civil War veteran, was left by his fiancée on the eve of their wedding. He looked at the ring he had bought for the ceremony and declared he would still find use for it later, citing his long life and hopeful outlook.
Kansas closed its books for the fiscal year reporting a cash balance of 1.25 million dollars in the state treasury. The report highlights the end-of-year position and notes steady liquidity.
The U S circuit court of appeals in Cincinnati held the National Labor Relations Board lacked authority to issue orders affecting companies whose business does not directly affect interstate commerce. It dismissed the board’s petition to enforce an order against a Detroit trailer company and directed the order be set aside.
Europe bears more than 600000 dollars daily in costs from Mussolini's Ethiopian campaign excluding Italy while Italy's secret payments approach a billion dollars. The Wyatt Earp, bound for Norway, prompted navy and coast guard searches until a Norwegian liner located the vessel. officials expect it to reach its destination by mid July. A two year old Patrick Sullivan died when his auto overturned near Iliff Colorado, his sister injured. Chicago night club entertainer Florence Castle was killed in her bed with a brick as her son watched. a night club manager faced questioning and a furrier was sought. Congressman Zioncheck, after leaving hospital, headed to Washington and then west. Maryland arrest warrants could not be served as he was in DC, with Chicago police alerted for his arrival and a guard arranged.
In Owls Head New York a village in the Adirondacks nicknamed the states ice box recorded an unofficial Tuesday morning low of 25 degrees. Ice covered pools and gardens were frosted as were fields of hay and grain across the area.
Haile Selassie addressed the League of Nations Assembly in Geneva arguing that Italy’s aggression betrayed Ethiopia. He condemned fascist catcalling and pressed for the removal of sanctions imposed on Italy.
Dayton Dean pleads guilty to the kidnapping and execution of WPA worker Charles Poole. His cooperation against the Black Legion helps the state build cases against nearly 500 people, and the principal accuser could receive a life term in relation to the assault, murder, and riot conspiracy charges.
In Ogden Utah a grey haired man and his wife were beaten to death in bed while their eight year old deaf mute granddaughter watched. The victims are Mr and Mrs Adam Snyder. Their daughter and Mrs Snyder’s mother were severely injured, with the grandmother not expected to survive. The killer was at large.
The Democratic leaders rallied nationwide to stress economic freedom as the keynote of their drive to reelect President Roosevelt. He accepted the nomination at Franklin Field in Philadelphia amid an enthusiastic, rain soaked crowd. Wisconsin released twelve million dollars for unemployment benefits under state law, funded by a 2 percent employee payroll contribution from three thousand workers over two years.
City workers in Corning New York raised a park sign with the message This road does not lead anywhere very rapidly If you are in a hurry you are on the wrong road Drive slowly The sign proved effective in urging drivers to slow down and use caution in the area.
In Britain the session began with Prime Minister Baldwin in seclusion at his home as two weeks of critical debates on government policies loom. Opposition critics challenge Baldwin and ministers over foreign policy and leadership.
Japan formally notified Britain it will not adhere to the 1936 naval pact, described as a serious blow to hopes for a universal treaty. Diane Lee Crosby, 2, of Milwaukee was buried with full military honors after dying of pneumonia. Colorado Supreme Court bars banks and trusts from drawing wills, ruling in a contempt case by the Colorado Bar Association against Denver banks.
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