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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1891
Page
2
Reports from Edreigu News describe massive flooding across southern Spain causing thousands of deaths and widespread ruin. Towns like Consuegra drownings, derailed trains, ruined crops, and vast privation spark a national relief drive as hunger and looting rise amid delayed aid.
In Lamar Kansas Liars section Mrs Tupper accuses Dr Ty C Tupper, former rector of St Paul Episcopal, of infidelity with Mrs Vanderwerker sister of Lucien Scott. The case stirs local gossip after months of talk, with no suit filed yet and Mrs Tupper planning possible action.
Ottawa today saw the privileges and elections committee present both majority and minority sub committee reports on Sir Hector Lungerin. The conservative report largely clears him while censuring department officials. The Liberal report contends all charges stand and urges Sir Hector to resign.
Brazin Ind September 17 report says Ben Sampson's shaft and mine near Perth in this county is on fire. It is feared not all miners escaped and many friends and relatives are searching for loved ones.
Miss Mattie Beldon aged 24 was instantly killed while driving when struck by a train at Kendal Street crossing in Michigan on September 7.
A Topeka man sues for 100000 against all city undertakers and the state association, claiming they barred him from the trade. He had coffins and related goods, sought a New York hearse, but the association warned Cunninghams not to sell it to him. The suit cites the group's constitution and ethics.
In Philadelphia, Philadelphia beat Cleveland 4 to 4 in a muddled CPA match. Chicago defeated Boston 4 to 4 as winds hampered play. Louisville hosted Boston with Boston winning scant 4 to 7. Milwaukee Maunukees bested Athletes 5 to 7. Shansas Cary-Kineas Citys saw Ny Saves Citym.s in a tense contest.
A $20,000 claim against Joseph Blake by Mutual Life Insurance Co of Newark spurred a heated confrontation in court. Attorneys Elmer Marshall and J M Fhadbury clashed as Harper Blake accused Fhadbury of theft. In the scuffle Marshall’s thumb was injured and blows were exchanged.
Protests total 299 filed with Sangamon Fair office over a grand piano jelly cake prize. Contestants met to form a congress of culinary authorities to settle the dispute after Mrs Willett won with angel food jelly layer cake.
Killed in a collision five miles east of REMONT at Rawhide switch. Fireman Wilson, aboard a light engine bound for REMONT on the Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley road from Omaha, died instantly. Rolling stock damage totaled about $5,000.
ANON Ohio September 17 reports William Stauffer a carpenter killed when a rae veny block fell at Harberton near Akron. Carl Rudy W L Keller and A H Waterman were perhaps fatally injured in the accident.
Nebraska City Nebraska Sept 17 Dr Eugene Mainhard once of this city now in Syracuse committed suicide today. He was an elderly German physician with a large practice. He died after being struck by a passenger train near the rail line. In Danville Illinois Sept 17 Larmon Smith a farmer was struck down by a passenger train while crossing the Wabash railroad his team was killed and he sustained fatal injuries. Pensacola Florida Sept 17 Ex Congressmen Davidson named United States Senator by the governor to replace Call.
Inspector Byrne identifies the spy priestess Ava as the famous Disa De Bar in New York dispatches. She remains at detention, denying abduction and giving a nonchalant interview, with claims of disguise, weight estimates, and a past tied to the Marsh case.
In a morning church event Fathers Kelly and Fitzgerald defend themselves against a woman’s allegations of deception connected to Protestant prejudices. Fitzgerald emphatically denies the claim, stating he only saw the woman briefly as she moved from the college to the church and he had no knowledge of her identity at the time.
Omelal reports to Secretary Proctor that Fort Sheridan canteen is a success with soldiers enjoying beer and billiards. Other posts like Fort Nay Fort Mackinac and Fort Brady praise the canteen’s impact on welfare and sobriety, urging continued operation and new buildings for expansion.
The San Francisco Examiner reports the Fidelity Trust Bank theft in Tacoma Washington on August 24 led by secretary Edward Albertson. He allegedly took 10 million in cash and nearly 1 06 million in securities after misstated losses and a staged note demanding no prosecution in exchange for returning assets. A rendezvous was arranged, a messenger delivered a fake agreement, and the securities plus vault combinations were handed over to an accomplice identified as Chandler a Tacoma gambler.
Sayefie Perjured BHinisel Devavit Sept 13 Tresk Parrish, moved from St. Louis last week as a key witness in the Perrien abduction case, wrote to abductor John Considine claiming he would recant on the stand to obtain 700 dollars. Parrish reportedly has left town.
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