06 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Dakota City County Herald
Location
Dakota City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1912
Page
1
A planned gathering of seed corn activities aims to secure high quality ears. Officials emphasize careful selection and timing to ensure robust yields. Local agricultural agents urge farmers to participate and follow guidelines for best results.
Governor Aldrich issues a proclamation urging Nebraska farmers to select seed corn early and designate the week starting September 30, 1912 as Seed Corn Week. The plan cites frost risk, field selection, proper curing, and past seed shortages to stress the need for active seed production for the 1912 crop.
Thirty five applications aggregating 640 500 seek purchase of securities under the Potts reinvestment measure. The act authorizes the sale of bonds from other states by the state treasurer and investment of funds in bonds issued by Nebraska civil divisions. Fremont school bonds worth 125 000 have been purchased with fund proceeds but formal completion is pending.
Secretary of State Walt plans to wait for trouble before addressing the ballot proposition. He expects to be called upon to settle the new party’s candidates for the ticket, but offers no opinions yet. The matter may go to Attorney General Martin for a decision when the time is right.
Labor Commissioner Gaye notes Nebraska corn acreage this year is far below the inflated figures widely reported. Government reports and assessor data show a shortfall of 141 978 acres from the 111 crop and over 500 000 acres less than 1910. Kanes publicity had claimed a larger crop than any previous year.
Will M Maupin argues crop reports from the Sunflower state have been consistently inflated to paint Kansas as better off than Nebraska. He notes comparisons of yearly yields and questions official figures as Nebraska ships leading.
Labor Commissioner Guye Lbegai pursues a systematic survey of vacant Nebraska lands to open irrigated homestead entries. He faces opposition but gains federal attention with plans for train excursions from Lincoln to promote settlement and government support for water rights and entry sites along Kinkaid land and beyond.
The committees in charge of the Lincoln monument unveiling at the state house grounds have completed the program. The exercises will occur in two divisions, with the first part on a platform at the north entrance of the state house where ample crowd space will be available.
Attorney General Martin reports a Missouri prosecutor requested Nebraska high court rulings on testimony aided by winodhounds. A supreme court judge states no such Nebraska decision exists in the record and none has been found by the attorney general.
Secretary Walt received two letters from HB M Jenkins of Kenesaw reporting his father, a 101 year old Civil War veteran and former delegate to Lincoln’s nomination convention, will attend the Lincoln statue unveiling ceremonies.
A note from the Tincoln Post issued an invitation to Civil War veterans to participate in upcoming Lincoln centennial ceremonies. The message referenced strong reminders and secured attendance rights for veterans at the events.
Marty W. Mool Edward Moss Andyoans Peterson and George Min erchmidt file articles of incorporation with the secretary of state to engage in the iron steel and metal business in Omaha. The stock is placed at 26, ir.
Becrewry Seymour of the place board provided more information on the Hata avseHameant rel. The 10b2 roll shows a total valuation for Tand assets at 249 205.01 percent with various improved and unimproved properties listed. The assessment includes numerous values across different categories and many figures appear garbled.
William M. Wood president of the American Woolen Company is arrested in Boston on an indictment alleging conspiracy to distribute dynamite in Lawrence during the winter strike. The firm controls 33 plants, employs about 35 000 workers, and has a 75 million dollar capitalization. Bond posted for Wood is 5000 dollars. he awaits formal arraignment in superior court. Other figures tied to the case include Dennis Collins of Cambridge indicted for dynamite on a passenger train and undertaker John Breen of Lawrence found guilty and fined for dynamite placement in Lawrence sites.
Mra Henry J. Rogers widow of Standard Oil magnate died in her private car four hours before the White Mountain express reached New York. She was sixty five and had left Bretton Woods to reach her home in the city on a stretcher after a heart issue.
The state department was informed by Vice Consul Geanern Hansen of the death of Hamilton King of Olivet Mioh and University minister to Sirum in Bangkok Siam, signaling a formal consular notice.
Reynold Frosbrey, held on murder charges, escaped from the Tombs jail in New York. He broke through a steel cell and climbed a wall to gain liberty on Monday, amid awaiting trial.
Fourteen year old Chester Hells caught in a balloon rope at fall grounds in Flint Michigan. He was raised 2000 feet then dropped through a barn roof and died en route to hospital. Thousands watched as his mother fainted and his father mourned nearby.
The body of General William Booth was laid to rest beside his wife Catherine Neath in Abney Park Cemetery on Thursday. Dignitaries from religious houses and governments, including the United States, joined thousands who honored the founder of the Salvation Army and his efforts to uplift the masses.
Melph De Palma drove a Mercedes to victory in two races on Saturday. He won the 264 mile national trophy and the 506 mile for-all trophy after overtaking a long fuel run on the road course.
New York editor Garretson Liles died Monday in his home after injuries from a fall while riding in a buggy. The mishap at his residence and hospital reports confirm a fatal incident tied to the May 10 accident.
Government scientists warn Guadalajara Mexico second largest city with 160000 inhabitants rests on a slumbering crater and will be destroyed by eruption within a year. Observers urge evacuation to Juanacatlan forty miles away as a mass meeting planned for September 1 to decide action.
In Toneka the state Republican council overruled the new state committee noting Roosevelt electors should not be removed from the Kansas ballot. Standout electors would be placed on the ballot instead. In Douai France Lieut Louis Felix Chandantor of the aviation corps was killed in a burning crash while en route to Chalons.
Milwaukee session ends as the American Bar Association rejects recall of judges and backs faster court procedures. Committees will study reforms while Charles A. Poston proposes a code of ethics for judges and lawyers. Frank B. Kellore of St Paul is elected president. new directors include William H. Burges John A. Voorhees and H. S. Gregory.
In Eigin UL on September 1, Merzin Stutz secured multiple wins at Wigins annual race meeting. Joneksa Trophy for small cars was won by Harry Endicott driving Maron Distance 101 miles in 100 minutes 42 seconds at 60.57 mph. Autora Cup went to Huh Moghes in a Mercer 142 miles in 140 minutes 40 seconds at 60.0 mph. Second Pullen in a Mercer 146 minutes 2 seconds. Third Tiesell in a Walder 106 minutes 19 seconds. Minos Trophy saw Charles Merz driving State Distater 20 5 miles in 184 minutes 12 seconds at 66.11 mph. second Gil Anderson in N Bitz 186 minutes 14 seconds.
Reports from United State Senator Joanne Stephenson’s camp indicate she has a slight cold with a condition noted as potentially serious. The update came Friday and affected her schedule as she works on the strip of matters awaiting her attention.
London avenue romance announced engagement between American actress Charlotte Ives of Ba voy and Italian baritone Antonio Scotti. Wedding planned as soon as engagement can be finalized and arranged.
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