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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1936
Page
2
A chaotic mash of reports describes police pursuits of escaped convicts from St Peter asylum, a diamond theft near Davenport, fatal shootings by officers, a fatal swimming accident near Milford, and a plane crash near Omaha. The piece also notes weather, fires, drought relief plans, and labor tensions shaping national headlines.
Robert S. James is aided by two convicts who support the barber’s claim of police coercion in his confession to killing his seventh wife. The inmates testified James bore marks of a beating when jailed, potentially shaping the case’s coercion narrative.
Denver forest ranger Paul Gilbert from Gardner was dispatched into the Sangre de Cristo range after farmers reported a red monoplane crash on Madeno mountain.
Dr S Parkes Cadman 71 famed radio preacher and pastor of Central Congregational Church Brooklyn underwent emergency operation for a ruptured appendix. His condition was described as extremely grave and he remained under intensive care.
The government collected over 3 million dollars more in taxes in Colorado for the fiscal year just ended than in the year prior. The gain represented a 26 percent increase.
Oregon Senator Steiner will conduct the Republican campaign across the West to place Republicans in the Senate, rallying party efforts and coordinating statewide outreach through early next year.
Clarence Forbes, 15, of Bradley Junction, Florida, endured four days imprisoned in a food and waterless box car after crawling in and sleeping as the train started. Elizabeth Foster, 18, of Cherokee, Indiana, had contemplated marriage a few weeks earlier but fled to Kansas City, ending the plans.
The passage notes Sid Neville Chamberlain, then chancellor of the exchequer, warning 16,000 civil servants of dismissal amid a pay strike. It highlights the impact on Britain’s rearmament effort as key departments including the air ministry, war office, and admiralty face disruption. It also mentions a woman turning to business college education over marriage due to strict parenting.
Six years after a bee sting on her finger Mrs Willard Shubert of Shubert had a tumor removed by a doctor last week. County Attorney Hubka of Beatrice says he will file information charging Floyd O'Brien a Beatrice war veteran aged 38 with the murder of Troy Pigg.
A blaze of undetermined origin in Norfolk damaged more than 10000 dollars. The fire began in an old barn near the business district, spread to a second building, destroyed a large truck, and menaced five other structures.
Negotiations for a reconciliation between Germany and Austria have broken down. It is now certain the two countries cannot reach an agreement.
In Pontiac Michigan four men received six month jail terms and another man got a three year probation on arson charges uncovered during the Black Legian terrorism probe. They are the first sentences since the night rider investigation began six weeks ago.
An asphalt tank exploded in Louisville Kentucky causing the deaths of two workers and a 3 year old boy. The blast sent a tongue of flame about 60 feet across the street engulfing the child as others fled. The incident left many injured, with reports of around a score of workers affected by the fire and smoke.
Arrangements have been completed to furnish pictorial Nebraska maps to tourists entering the state over bridges on the Missouri at Blair, South Sioux City, Omaha, Plattsmouth and Nebraska City.
Robert Jones aged 24 of Gibbon was found dead in his car about two miles west of his home with a revolver in his hand. Officers believe the death to be a self-inflicted act.
Mrs Alfred Koch and her three young children drowned at Beedh lake in Hampton Indiana while attempting to retrieve a toy boat swept into a drained creek bed. The lake, once drained, is being restored by CCC workers. Senator Burke says he pressed the PWA for early approval of the middle and north Loup irrigation projects as part of drought relief in the corn belt. PWA officials refuse revenue bonds as collateral for a loan covering 55 percent of the project.
A lighthearted exchange about a vicar's strong sermon on extravagance is followed by reports of local buyers and sales. Ralph Carlson purchased a used Ford truck for work, while Fred Lehmkuel of Lodge Pole touts an 08-35 two ton International Truck for faster trips and higher profits. A 1935 Plymouth De Luxe for sale at 550 dollars is noted, and local farmers praise new McCormick Deering machinery for hay work.
A four percent portion of a million dollar program is outlined with a direct grant in the mix. Scotts Bluff County authorities continue probing the fatal stabbing of Sanchez Lopez in Minatare with Senon Florenz in custody.
A district judge in Council Bluffs sentenced Weyerts By to death by hanging on September 10 1937 for the killing of Henry Plummer at a filling station. His mother protested the youth’s supposed lack of responsibility due to a head injury from childhood. Iowa law requires a one year gap between sentence and execution.
Labor leaders report 200 workers involved as friendly picketing grows over a revised schedule that cuts morning shifts to two hours of afternoon work, preventing part time jobs and altering daily routines.
Dinner guests at Otto Rahe home included the Ersse n family with George Buss helping Walter Flicker fix a tractor. The Frerichs Jr family, plus many Sidney residents and neighbors, frequented Saturday shopping with extended family groups listed.
Mrs Harold Gibbins Mrs George Frerichs and daughters Dorothy and Doris spent Sunday at the Franzen home. Mr and Mrs William Neick and Mary Leu called at the Vern Neick home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Harold Gibbins and Richards were supper guests at the Bert Gibbins home Wednesday.
Wesley Jensen and Eulabelle Flora attended the Lutheran camp at Hay Center last week. Carl Feldman and son Harvey, Sexton Ahim, John Hinrichs and Henry Hinrichs motored to Gurley on Wednesday. Shoppers in Sidney included Herman Jurgens and Dennis, George Freibchs, Sexton Ahim and Carl, Vern Neick, Frank Rowan and Wilma Snyder. Orville Gibbins and Louis Schumacher attended the Sterling celebration Saturday. Gibbins motored to Sidney on Wednesday.
Bill Jones reports a doctor warning one lung is near gone while his wife pleads for lengthening his endurance for rug funding. The ad snippet promotes McCormick Deering gear and an Irvin Campbell Dalton purchase of a CS-30 International Motor Truck with two speed rear axles.
A fragmentary note discusses how prices must be paid, mentioning two pence in old terms and age related charges. The garbled OCR removes clear names, places, or dates but suggests a small monetary dispute or price setting.
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