26 Jan 1912
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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1912
Page
1
Representative Underwood introduces a reform of the Payne tariff steel schedule moving from specific to ad valorem rates. The proposal cuts duties on many items up to 75 percent, lowers iron and steel products, places lots on the free list, and estimates reduced revenues with a large rise in imports.
Dr Harry Elgin Webster of Chicago was sentenced to life imprisonment at Joliet penitentiary for the murder of his wife Bessie Kent Webster. Judge Farrand pronounced the sentence with a long critical statement, ordering solitary confinement on entry, hard labor for the balance, and costs of prosecution.
Official call for the 1916 Democratic national convention to be held in Baltimore on June 25 is signed by Nora F. E. Mack chairwoman and Urey Woodson secretary. Two delegates and alternates per senator and two per representative will be elected for the states. six delegates and six alternates allotted to Alaska DC Philippines Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Johnny Coulon world bantam champion defeated Harry Forbes, 1903 champion, by technical knockout after the third round as Forbes failed to make weight and collapsed four times. Toyed towel save declared by manager Kid Howard ends the match.
Secretary Knox served with a subpoena at the capitol to appear before the house committee on state department expenditures to explain the secret fund expenditures for the Lake Champlain celebration in 1909.
Berlin reports a semiofficial denial of the betrothal between Princess Victoria Louise, imperial daughter, and Grand Duke Adolph Frederick of Mecklenburg Strelitz. The brief note indicates no official match sanctioned at this time.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, defies Senator Heyburn and challenges him to prove any connection to dynamiting. He cites an editorial in the American Federationist titled The Man Higher Up and urges court-proof of any such charges. He recalls his immigrant journey from 1863, becoming a citizen in 1872 after starting as a factory boy.
Washington reports sensational developments in the Lorimer case. Detective William J. Burns, who built the evidence around the Sic Namara dynamiter, has worked for months gathering material for the senate committee investigating Lorimer’s election. Impeachment plans target a witness who defended Lorimer, with claims of a $100 000 fund and a confession obtained by phonographic means.
Kate Shelly, famed for 1881 risk to save a passenger train on the Chicago & Northwestern at a bridge during a storm, died at age forty five after Bright's disease following appendicitis surgery. Her heroism led to public pledges, a gold medal from Iowa lawmakers, and later a station agent post at Montrose.
The house committee exonerates Dr. Starvey W. Wiley chief chemist of the agriculture department from charges. The report upholds Wiley on most points and urges continued broad enforcement powers, limiting the influence of Solich McCabe and McCabe’s allies while praising the Remsen board and Decavere Pp McCahn’s opponents.
Senator Klvin Moot defended state and federal courts and denounced recall of judges as an impatient trend. He cited reformers in several states advocating more unchecked power and warned against altering judicial independence. Senator Root noted growing public impatience when court decisions conflict with popular wishes.
Rev. D Noland Smith faced an assault as he prepared a dedicatory sermon at the First Methodist Molacopil church in Muskogee Oklahoma. The attacker C F McGee, a contractor, was jailed briefly to compel turning over building keys amid a two week dispute over possession of the new edifice.
Washington report says Andrew Carnegie offers to fund erection of a magnificent home to serve as the headquarters for the Federation of North American Indians, recently organized, aiding the Indian community and their leadership.
Isaac Stephenson was cleared by the Heyburn subcommittee of bribery charges as it found no proof of corruption in his election. The panel criticized his primary spending, noting about $100,000 used, with campaign plans suggesting $150,000 to $200,000 would have been spent in a fuller effort.
In a major battle near Tripoli a mixed Arab and Turkish force attacked an Italian column bound for Ghingarish. Italian defenders rallied and Turks retreated into the desert. About hundreds of the 3,000 attackers were killed, while Italy saw three killed and seven wounded.
Representative Carey of Wikeonein introduces a bill urging government ownership of telegraph lines in alignment with a Hitchcock plan. The measure was referred to the Post Office Committee for consideration.
County officials convene a taxation discussion exchanging views on fiscal policy and municipal revenue strategies during a public meeting. Key figures from the finance office and local committees participate amid a broad exchange of opinions on tax rates and services.
Attorney General Martin explained the new tax laws at a Lincoln state house gathering attended by 130 county assessors clerks and commissioners. The conference debated mortgage taxation bank holdings and railroad assessments with varied views on terminal taxation and valuation practices.
Barset of Gibbon opened the county superintendents gathering in Lincoln with a demonstration of a monthly pledge salute for state students. The ceremony includes recitation of allegiance to the flag and republic, followed by a pledge and the song America. No decision was made on adopting the pledge statewide. districts may choose to implement locally.
J HW Perris Joliet HL chairman of the national committee communicated with the state committee about the 1912 Populist National Convention. Indications point to Lincoln as the convention site.
Nebraska lawmakers and former state officials are invited to a Panquet event in Lincoln around mid February. Attendees include those with varied residences occupations or prior service, inviting broad participation from the public and officials.
A motorsea boat with an airplane engine and propeller reached about 140 miles per hour during tests on Trandequoit Bay near Rochester New York. The craft resembles a small speedboat but uses a plane engine for the propulsion.
The Italian government offers to submit all questions arising from the seizure of the French steamers Carthage and Manouba to the Hague tribunal for a formal decision.
Kansas City reports the first step toward criminal prosecution in the American Union Trust matter. A warrant charging Henry W. Richardson was issued for entry on the company's books, with investigators seeking Richardson in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Yale graduate and New Yorker Rutherford Page died after his Curtiss seaplane fell about 100 feet at Dominguez Aviation Field California. Page, wealthy and noted aviator, suffered fatal injuries within minutes at the scene.
W Morgan Shuster former treasurer general of Perala who was expelled at Russia's urging has arrived in Paris en route back to the United States.
In Yequache area northeast of Guayaquil more than 1,000 men were killed or wounded in a battle. An army supporting the Quite government under Gen Julio Andrade attacked and defeated Guayaquil troops backing the government provided by Wwoeral Moutero.
A concurrent resolution urging government ownership of the telegraph system was introduced in the New York Assembly by Assemblyman Cavittler, as endorsed by Portmaster General Hitchcock. The proposal seeks national control and oversight of telegraph services.
A fire swept the northwest corner of Superior Avenue and Public Square in Cleveland, destroying the Lowes and Jennings buildings. Estimated loss stands at 150000 dollars with no immediate reports of injuries.
Fifty county superintendents answered roll call in the senate chamber at Lincoln as the state convention opened. Half were women, later joined by a few men to form a male majority. Vile noted there was one more woman than man among the state’s superintendents.
Attorney general opinion supported by State Superintendents Del voll sustains the claim that vital recording payments to the board of examiners of life certificates are required. The board must inspect and pass on the qualifications of twelve denominations and a private school to verify they meet standards enabling graduates to receive the state normal courses certificate.
Professor C. G. W. Miesley of the state agricultural school told the Nebraska Corn Improvers Association that farmers in the state yield about five percent on invested capital despite rumors about their land wealth and business methods. The speech referenced Lincoln and highlighted agricultural prospects amid critics.
State Treasurer George reports 1911 bond activity under the Potts reinvestment law. Bonds sold total 1,017,000 with 764,000 reinvested in state civil divisions. premiums received 84,18. average interest costs 5.68 percent vs 4.61 percent on purchases. Notable sales include Alabama 300,020, California 500,000, Maryland 180,000, North Carolina 60,000, California 25,000, Tennessee 66,000, Macanchette 96,000, Idaho 6,000, Tennessee 69,000 plus 617,000 on hand at law passage.
J A Piper visits the Feeble Minded Institute at Beatrice and says the typhoid fever epidemic seems over though no more patients can be admitted until plumbing and heating repairs finish. There are over thirty applicants on the waiting list.
The Governor's office issued credentials to over 100 delegates named for the Charities and Corrections convention to be held in Omaha on January 20.
A requisition was issued on the governor of Iowa at the request of County Attorney English of Daglas county for the return from Sioux City of Hert Morland wanted on a charge of wife and child abandonment.
Up to now nine trust firms filed with the state auditor to be titled to conduct a trust business in Nebraska.
Auditor Barton asks the attorney general to determine which of two plans correctly fixes policy values for stock life insurance companies. The dispute divides lines of practice, with younger firms favoring one method and established firms backing another.
A conference of Methodist ministers at the Younes Men's Chisan association rooms decided to open the campaign for a $500,000 endowment for the Wesleyan university. The movement will be formally launched at a banquet at the Auditorium on January 23.
Texts Pay CM Warrants. Thirty-two counties have sent January settlements totaling 275077 dollars. The general fund holds enough to cover 160000 dollars of warrants and it is hoped the remainder will be financed from current receipts.
Secretary of State Walt ruled the petition seeking to place Colonel Charles Fanning of Omaha on the primary ballot for vice president is nullified. The withdrawal removes five men who signed the petition, ending efforts to include the candidate on the ballot.
The horticulturism of Nebraska elected officers including President J. J. Trown of Geneva Vice President C. G. Farnam Table Reck Smond View Preettout L. Henderson Omaha Secretary Peter Younger Geneva Roy Duncan Peru to fill vacancies on the board of directors.
Files show Populist C M Skiles of David City fled petitions for a Fifth district congressional bid and had previously aligned with a Democratic candidate for the same office.
The piece notes Nebraska tracing its dairy state status in recent years from tenth to fifth in the nation and mentions authorities placing it as low as fourth, reflecting competing rankings and regional pride.
De Queen Arkansas reports J Oscar Humphrey born without arms as a county clerk and schoolteacher who runs Sevier County’s records, teaches, and keeps books with precision. He learned penmanship with his chin and left arm, earned a business college certificate, and at fifteen began supporting his mother. He -- despite disability -- taught district schools for four years and now uses a typewriter, managing accounts unaided. He jokes that he cannot shave himself but shaves others.
Richard Clement Lucas of the Royal College of Surgeons predicted in a London lecture that humans may become one toed in the distant future. He noted the big toe would remain while the other toes fade due to reduced use.
In Scranton Pennsylvania Joseph Mangollis attempted to mimic a hotel Luton feat by swallowing a twenty dollar gold piece and nearly choking to death. He had watched a friend drink a beer without moving the coin at the bottom, then swallowed the coin himself.
Edna Goor a one year old girl from Bremasville Reading Pa pulled the stopper from a washing machine and sustained severe scalds that proved fatal in a tragic accident.
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