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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
6
The article revisits the 1846 7 Mexican War era and its political fallout. It traces U S neutrality and Texas annexation, mentions Monroe Jackson Tyler Polk and Taylor win, and notes shifts in Congress and party politics tied to war and slavery. It ends with a political quip praising Taylor with a marching tune.
Samuel O. Duvall files suit in Rensselaer Ind against Dr. Paul C. Curnick pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church and Mrs Pauline Curnick alleging alienation of his wife's affections seeking 15000 damages. The couple eloped to Kalamazoo in June 1914 and five weeks ago his wife left for Evansville to live with her uncle John Simonin who is also named in the defense. Mrs Curnick is also named as a defendant for alleged abuse and curses by her husband.
A humorous quip suggests that if wives remain sweethearts husbands might neglect club dues, reflecting light social humor of domestic relations and finances.
In Ludden North Dakota residents report a warm artesian well at the Arthur Burro farm drains into the nearby river, drawing thousands of fish that flood the water. People have been able to scoop fish from the river by the wagonload for several days, creating a remarkable local story.
Manager Lee Fohl of the Cleveland Indians urges a bold approach. He says a batter should not be given definite orders and pitchers should not be worked too hard in spring training. He argues teams behind should cut loose and take chances to spark a comeback.
A Yale Athletic Association committee unanimously selected T A Jones as head football coach for the next three seasons. Jones, a Sheffield Scientific School graduate of 1908, was a three year varsity quarterback and senior year baseball captain. He has coached Phillips Exeter Academy elevens in recent years. Michael Sweeney was named general athletic adviser for 1916 and 1917. A football committee including Vance C. McCormick, S B Boroe, John Kilpatrick, Joseph Swan and Walter Camp was appointed to oversee all football matters.
Prominent swingmen and managers headline a busy baseball circuit with Bill Bernhardt returning as umpire in the Southern League. The piece notes several player movements and management changes across minor and major leagues, including Ridgeway in Class D and Frisco Seals attempts at comebacks.
Tommy Daly, a Cleveland Indian, may get regular work batside or in the outfield. Previously with the White Sox he never had a real opportunity to prove his latent ability.
The Virginia Boat Club of Richmond may stage the first regatta on the James River next June under the Southern Rowing Association. The new body includes clubs south of Philadelphia.
Melbourne Inman the English billiards champion defeated Australian George Gray in a long match on 18 000 points in England by 295 points.
Martin W. Woodland reports on Danish West Indies distress from war and canal closure. The Hamburg America line’s suspension hurts St Thomas and labor shifts flee to Santo Domingo. Sugar labor upheaval on St Croix ends with a wage concession amid strikes and temporary housing in tents. Norway trade expansion, Haakon’s policies, church reforms, and language changes accompany gold holdings rise and a missing Norwegian ship Dovallsboa.
The 1915 income of Norway's mission society stood at 920000 crowns, with 5000000 crowns of gold arriving at the Bank of Norway from Copenhagen and stored in a bombproof vault. Ny Jord replaces the Emigration Restriction Society with a focus on interior colonization. Ambassador transfers include Dr Jorgen Brunchorst to Rome and Dr Francis Hagerup to Stockholm. Roald Amundsen plans a possible North Pole expedition next year amid delays. 1915 passenger traffic shows 9955 aboard the Norwegian-American line to New York and 15801 for the Scandinavian-American line. Lindfeld sunk with 30 rescued by Silas. New telecom link between Christiania and Stavanger enhances direct West Coast connectivity. Six thousand on government railways. Finland plans a Hel singfors-New York steamship line. Gustav Vasa church in Stockholm looted of copper. Swedish lines grow. three large agricultural machinery firms consolidate Arkiva Kullberg Katrineholm Soderberg Haak. Arkiva to expand. Sweden debates whaling limits. 60 million crown loan to Sweden to fund war expenses. Stockholm to host a 1.5 million crown Nordiske hotel project with central court and fountain. John Josephson marks 50th birthday by gifting a bronze Gunnar Weinerberg statue replica from Minneapolis to Djurgarden. A 10000 crown fine targets exporting prohibited goods with confiscation of the goods and vessel.
Historic notes describe expansive grazed lands in a vast forested expanse of Paraguay's northwest, largely inhabited by nomadic tribes. The region is noted for its large land area and sparse population amid Indigenous communities and early exploration.
A parent advises humility while a child counters with a witty remark about inferiors striving to appear superior, illustrating a humorous family exchange.
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