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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1911

Page

3

Forest Fires Threaten Settlements Across Canadian North

Forest fires threaten settlements along Big River north of Prince Albert Saskatchewan as residents flee to safety aboard a special train. Fires rage for three days at Clearwater Bay in Lake of the Woods district as authorities monitor spread. Walker Minnesota reports dangerous fires raging north of the town.

Winnipeg Big River Prince Albert Saskatchewan Clearwater Bay Lake of the Woods Walker, Minn Here

Forest fires threaten towns across New England and Minnesota

Flames sweep northwest driven by strong winds burning thousands of acres of woodland and spreading to dwellings. The St Paul train faced the blaze at Spur and settlers lost homes whileBiddeford militia mobilizes as Sanford and surrounding areas endure severe fires.

Minnesota and International Railroad Spur St Paul Houston New England Biddeford Sanford

Riot injures and deaths at miners day march in Greensburg

A riot during a miners day observance in Greensburg Pennsylvania left one man dead and several seriously injured. All injured were strikers marching to hear an address by International Miners' President J H White. State troopers and deputy constables ordered dispersal. when refused, a fight ensued and two strikers were arrested.

Greensburg J H White

Bank teller admits theft of 115000 in eight years

Julius W. Hopkins, a paying teller at First National Bank, was arrested in Cleveland after allegedly confessing to peculations totaling 115000 over eight years. A U S district attorney Day warrant charged 60000 theft.

Cleveland Julius W. Hopkins First National Bank United States Day

Strike Talks Continue With No Change in Pittsburgh

Officials of the Pennsylvania Railroad and striking shopmen met in Pittsburgh on May 10 to seek a settlement, but the strike situation remained largely unchanged and negotiations continued.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad

Transfers Recited in Cheyenne County Clerk Office 1910

A transcribed list shows multiple property transfers recorded in 1910 at the Cheyenne County Nebraska clerk’s office. Names include McAdam, Kenney, Swenson, Gustafson, Ransom, Wolcott, Fundingsland, Nelson, Wil lams, Stafford, Hileman, Neslund, Oldershaw, Cox, Benish, Coulter, Tonjes, Kitthuman, Munger, Miles, Birdsey, Iverson, Anderson, McNish, Anderson, and others with various parcel values and dates such as 4-1-52 3 2,800 and 5-16-50 100. The fragment ends with “To be Continued.”

Cheyenne County Nebraska W McAdam I Kenney JM Swenson AG Gustafson Ransom Mary E Wolcott Tatehhrhardt Coto Pate LO Fundingslaind Wim San

Visit of state board highlights McCook agricultural site

McCook Nebraska May 11 a visit by the state board of public lands and buildings to review offerings for the Nebraska school of agriculture drew the largest gathering of local citizens in the region with ten counties represented.

McCook, Neb State Board of Public Lands and McCook Nebraska School of Agriculture Nebraska

Obituary: J. E. Iazard Dies in Broken Bow Nebraska

J E Iazard died at his home in Broken Bow after a career in Omaha hotels and the Commercial hotel in town. He had retired in the past year. The body will be sent to May's Landing New Jersey for burial with his widow and son Harry accompanying it.

Broken Bow Neb J. E. Iazard Omaha May’s Landing N. J Harry

Phelps Sets Date for Nebraska State Encampment

Adjutant General Phelps plans orders to company commanders assigning September 27 as the state encampment date. The camp will occur near Omaha with the exact site to be decided.

Lincoln Phelps Nebraska National Guard Omaha

Representative Minor Passes Away in Lincoln

Lincoln May 11. Andrew J. Mins representative from Lancaster county in the last session and introducer of the telephone merger bill died here aged sixty seven He leaves a widow and seven children.

Lincoln Andrew J. Mins Lancaster County

Tecumseh Chaplain Suffers Stroke During Sermon

Tecumseh Nebraska May 11 The Rev P C Johnson longtime Tecumseh preacher and penitentiary chaplain suffered a stroke while preaching at the Nebraska penitentiary in Lincoln His mind went blank from the moment of onset and he could recall nothing He returned home after the incident and his wife learned of his condition causing concern as penitentiary officials and friends searched for him all night

Tecumseh, Neb P. C. Johnson Tecumseh Nebraska Penitentiary Lincoln Johnson

Parolee Charles F Bryant Dies by Own Hand at Ingleside

In Hastings Nebraska on May 11 Charles F Bryant aged 62 a local parole patient committed suicide by hanging in the yard at Ingleside hospital. An inquest by Coroner Beghtel found death by his own hand and cleared hospital officials and attendants. Burial was at Parkview cemetery.

Hastings Neb Charles F. Bryant Knox County Ingleside Hospital Beghtel Parkview Cemetery

Zeno Paradox and the Proof of Motion

The text presents Zeno’s paradoxical argument that a body cannot move because it must be in a place or not in a place, with the conclusion that motion seems impossible. It counters the paradox by noting that bodies do move, providing a sufficient answer to the philosopher.

Zeno

West Lightweight Champ Accepts Sidney Challenge

Roy Toriver of Greeley Nebraska, lightweight champion of the west, accepts Ray Hardesty of Sidney Nebraska challenge for a wrestling match around May 22 or 23 in Sidney. The winner takes the entire purse to settle supremacy between the two wrestlers.

Greeley Colo Ray Hardesty Sidney Neb Hardesty Roy Toriver West

Boy Pushed Into Fire In Smouldering Straw Stack

In Broken Bow Nebraska on May 11 a seven year old son of Frank Gundy was burned when an older brother shoved him into a burning straw stack. The boy’s feet and part of his legs were severely burned with all skin coming off. He walked a half mile to home in the condition. Doctors believe his feet may be saved.

Broken Bow Neb Frank Gundy

Sylvia Operetta at the Sidney Opera Tonight

Sidney presents the operetta Sylvia as a benefit for the high school. Miss Cooley stars as Lady Sylvia with Mrs Hayden as Betty. Cast includes Mrs Sager, Mrs Ward, Mr Ringer, William Hudson, V A Doty, and an all female chorus. Proceeds fund stereopticon work and other school projects.

Sidney Sylvia Betty Miss Cooley William Hudson Prince Tobleytum V A. Doty Bertram de Lancey

Color Blind Incidents Noted In England

Two recent cases in England show extreme color blindness. A Quaker misjudged colors buying green for himself and red for his wife, both believed brown. A postal clerk could not balance accounts due to failure to distinguish stamp colors.

England

Lions and Tigers Hunt by Mamma and Joe

A brief Chicago News dialogue features a mother and child debating why men hunt lions and tigers. The child asks why butchers are not hunted, framing the conversation as a moral nod to protection of sheep.

Mamma Little Joe Chicago News

Hilda the Helper Advocates Progressive Spending

Hilda the Helper champions streets cleaning and paving improvements, arguing that spending here equals saving. She drives Skimps to repaint his fence and Scrooge to repair his stable, exhibiting immense zeal for progress in a tale framed as truth.

Local Directory Listing for Sidney Nebraska Institutions

National and state officials listed for Nebraska region with county and city notes include Omaha Norris Brown Wearney de Meo Trehene and district leaders. Sidney area posts, clubs, churches, lodges, and school board with officers and meeting times. Catholic and Episcopal services. fraternal orders and Masonic bodies. public posts and land offices. and the Sidney Fire Department and Commercial Club.

de Meo Trehene Omaha Norris Brown Wearney Rixth Whohald O'Neil

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