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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1921
Page
7
Dowagiac reports a bloody fingerprint exonerating Herbert Smith, half-breed Indian, in Downagille’s triple murder case. William Kenney was arrested near Temple, Minnesota, by Cass County sheriff. Examinations by Chicago and Detroit experts point to an unknown assailant, Dr. George Green, surgeon, as the likely killer.
Minnie L Derr, 42, confessed to throwing acid into the face of her husband Alvin R Derr as he slept in Akron. He died from poisonous fumes. She was charged with murder after breakdowns in questioning following funeral services. Four children heard the confession.
Robert L. Bean, cashier of the Megunbcook National Bank of Camden, was arraigned in Portland on a secret federal indictment for a defalcation of $257,000. Miss Ellan M. Mackey, a bank bookkeeper, was indicted for aiding Bean in the alleged theft.
Washington September 24 The Senate foreign relations committee ordered a favorable report on all peace treaties with Germany Austria and Hungary. Senator Borah led the opposition and was the sole vote against reporting the treaties.
Reports show various commodity prices including flour types, hay, butter, eggs, live poultry, potatoes, onions, cattle, hogs, sheep, and other farm products. Prices are listed per unit or per 100 pounds with ranges for quality grades and delivery terms.
An Omaha woman was dragged under a car after Mr Kate D Griffith stepped from behind a vehicle at Twenty fourth and 1 streets. In Lincoln she was struck by an Papillon Interurban car and hurled to the ground, wheels passing over her body. She suffered a severed right leg above the knee, a broken left leg and severe bruises to the head and shoulders. She was taken to South Side hospital in critical condition.
A Houston Post anecdote features a child explaining family earnings with blunt humor. The daughter says the father does not lie with them, the mother earns by staying away from him, illustrating a wry view of poverty and family dynamics in a single quip.
A brief exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a husband declaring he can do enough for his wife, while she implies she was right about his efforts. The quip reflects domestic intrigue and the paper's wry style.
A humorous exchange quotes a New York Globe line about stage robbers in Dead Horse Gulch and a box office price of two dollars. The dialogue contrasts wild west imagery with golf and theatrical theater life.
A novice notes that the gag line hasn’t caused laughter yet but uses it to entertain a cad dy whose quiet amusement stands out. The Boston Transcript reports on a humorous exchange and its subtle comic effect within the scene.
A quippy remark about a new car prompts a playful exchange describing the vehicle as rattling like a skeleton on a tin roof. The witty line captures a light moment and showcases local humor.
Partial OCR shows local business ads and notices. Mentions W E Swatzlan Der School, Hink’s Boot Shop, Sidney Lumber Co, Dr M E Pettibone dentist, Dr F L Snell dentist, Neubauer Blog, taxi number 161. No clear events or persons beyond business names.
You are notified that on October 4, 1921, wheat raised by Thomas L. Scott on the east half of section 20 township 17 range 50 Cheyenne County Nebraska, while in shock, levied on by attachment in A. J. Jorgenson vs. Thomas I. Scott, will be sold at the courthouse in Sidney at 10 a.m. to the highest bidder for cash. J. W. McDANIEL, Sheriff. R. P. KEPLER, Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Cheyenne County and City teachers institute will meet at Sidney High School on October 6 7 and 8 with county teachers required to attend while schools close. Notable speakers include A H Waterhouse J A Dillon and Emil Backer plus Miss Thompson and Prof Emil Backer will direct music with enrollments at 1 dollar and registrations from 8 30 a m in Room One.
Fragmentary OCR item includes Anna McFadden reference and a joke about Hoke. It mentions Dr. B Charles Pease at a New York Sun quote and a car shop boasting auto top work and paint. A laundry line and a Delaware building address appear in stray texts.
The memorandum lists officers and directors of the Chamber of Commerce including P. Miles as President EL Uptegrove as Vice President Leon Fine as Treasurer J W Johnson as Secretary and directors J K Hodgkin W Hornaday M W Osborn D BR Campbell F L Whitelock and G R Buckner.
Base Ball Ass'n presents D. R. Campbell as President Charlie Mann as Treasurer Frank Whitelock as Secretary with A. B. Phelps Joe Simodynes M. W. Dimery and Dr. Barger listed among officers and members in the association roster.
The list includes J. L. McIntosh as President, Ww. H. Hodgkin as Vice President, B. R. Krats as Secretary-Treasurer, with Ray Stansbury, H. BE Mantor, P. L. Martin, R. E. Roche, J. T. M. Pearson, and F. L. Whitelock also named among officers.
U P timetable lists multiple numbered trains from Sidney with departure times from early morning to late evening. Local freight trains 262 and 261 run at 6:20 am and 7:30 am respectively with Sunday exceptions, alongside passenger trains 6 8 2 18 10 20 4 3 19 7 5 1 9 17 and mall specials, detailing varied morning and evening departures.
The State of Nebraska Cheyenne County in the County Court notices creditors that the judge will sit in Sid ney on October 1 1921 and January 16 1922 at 10 a m to receive and examine all claims against the estate of Thomas Thompson with a view to adjustment and allowance. Proof of claims must be presented within three months from October 14 1921 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witness Co P Chambers County Judge. (Seal)
An OCR read presents an advertisement cluster featuring Sidney Lumber Co inviting readers to find a home, a throat specialist located in the Osborne Building, an Electric Shop one block east of the American Bank for supplies, Swatzlander promoting easy term home ownership, Hink's Boot Shop touting value school shoes, and Dr F L Snell dentist in Neubauer Building with phone number 12.
East northbound No. 302 departs at 1:03 a.m. No. 304 departs at 3:58 a.m. West southbound No. 301 departs at 3:05 a.m. No. 303 departs at 4:20 p.m. Train 302 stops only at Bridgeport and Alliance.
Julia Grand files petition in the Cheyenne County District Court seeking divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. She asks restoration of her name to Julia Lingwall and requests the defendant answer by October 24, 1921. Filed in Sidney Nebraska September 9, 1921, by attorney W P Miles.
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