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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
2
Uniontown reports fourteen miners drowned with at least twenty six trapped as rescue teams rush to save diggings of the Superba mine three miles away. Waters threaten to flood the mine after a reservoir burst, triggering heavy damage and fatalities.
Jake Wohland of Gibbon is charged with stealing a $46 saddle and bridle from William Mercer and awaits trial in Kearney. The note also covers Beatrice bond votes, local accidents, legal actions, and civic notices across Nebraska towns.
London authorities reinforce guards for cabinet ministers families and homes amid reports of a planned suffragette demonstration. Dr Ethel Smyth faces charges over involvement in the July 13 attempt to burn Colonial Secretary Harcourt’s home with her alibi publicly stated.
Washington D C The sundry civil appropriation bill carrying about 116000000 for the support of government bureaus passed the senate Wednesday It carries increases of roughly six million over house authorizations and will be adjusted in conference between the two houses.
Flood water from two dam breaks north of Wausau Wisconsin on Wednesday caused about 1 million dollars in damage. No fatalities reported at the town but several farm houses on the riverbank were swept away. Suburban telephone lines were knocked out at noon and live losses could not be confirmed.
Eleven passengers and two train crew members were injured when Frisco passenger No. 8 derailed near Lebanon Missouri while traveling from Oklahoma points to St. Louis. The engine tank and several cars left the track and slid down the embankment.
Destructive earthquake struck Piura, capital of Piura department in Peru on Wednesday morning. The shock lasted about forty seconds and left the city nearly in ruins with reports of many injuries and several child deaths amid scarce district communications.
Fire in Philadelphia destroyed the Union Petroleum Oil company freight wharf at Marcius Hook. The blaze spread to the British steamer Trinidadian docking there, leaving the vessel badly damaged. Total property loss is estimated at about $200,000.
A street car roared into the Roman Forum on Wednesday. It mounted the rostrum where Mark Antony delivered Caesar’s funeral oration, causing further destruction to the ancient site.
Twelve women perished in a London fire at a Moore Lake clothing and Christmas card factory building. Several others were injured as flames trapped them on upper floors and blocked firefighting efforts.
Rumors in Constantinople for two days are confirmed that Pristina in Kosovo Vilayet fell on Sunday with the garrison surrendering. The town’s capture marks a sharp shift in control amid wartime headlines.
Two miners died and three were injured from a gas explosion Wednesday in the Hillman slope of No. 1 colliery operated by the Delaware and Hudson in Plymouth Pennsylvania.
Berlin officials revealed a test showing 49 miles per hour as Germany purchased and named the modern Zeppelin Z3. The craft was ordered to Metz for deployment and public display.
The passenger steamer Old Colony collided with a fishing yacht near the Battery and sank it. Fishermen aboard, bound for the fishing banks, were rescued as the yacht disappeared beneath the waves with its mast and pennant showing above water.
A weekly digest reports a Chicago third party convention ticket sale opening, Taft weighing repeal of reciprocity, Roosevelt opposing a lake to gulf plan, and justice department actions toward antitrust cases. Also covered are labor strife in Louisiana, voter rights in Texas, Mexican rebel activity, and international unrest in Albania, Turkey, and Spain with rail and weather updates.
An eight year old named Henry Sullivan was killed by lightning near Jackson Nebraska on a Monday. The report lists other tragedies and incidents across the country including a North Bend man killed by a hay stacker near Fremont and earlier fires, accidents, and international tensions.
Lincoln Journal notes state board of assessment hearings target railroad tax commissioners protesting land undervaluation under general taxation law. Counties named include Adams York Fillmore Polk Otoe Jefferson Pawnee Sarpy and many more as board reviews ninety two counties. If valuations rise, levies may fall and tax payments could stay near last year’s total.
Food Commissioner Hansen and Chemist Redfern return from Seattle where they attended a national food inspectors meeting. Hansen reports an interesting session and anticipation of a better national system of laws. he praises Mr. Wallis of Idaho for a paper on the Press to be published later.
The Coleman Aviation Association of Omaha filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state. Rupert F. Coleman and Peter Lock are incorporators with paid up capital stock of $5,000. The object is to buy flying craft and give exhibitions.
Adjutant General Phelps returned from Grand Island after a conference with local leaders on the site for the Second Nebraska Guard encampment. Colonel Paul of the regiment inspected a donated two mile northwest grounds with water and an auto speed track on Platte valley, set for August 28 with Lincoln hospital corps participating.
The Lincoln district court is in a quiet summer lull as judges and many lawyers are on vacation. Few filings arrive at the clerk’s office and court sessions resume around early October.
State Game Warden Henry N Miller found an antelope with C. J. Hartman of Crafton Pa during a visit to Tilden Neb. Hartman said he brought the animal from Wyoming with a permit, but Wyoming Game Warden D F Hudab on questions that no such permit was issued. The Wyoming wardens will investigate and prosecute if a violation is found.
The Burlington road authorizes new carload rates on sand and gravel from Superior to towns including Red Cloud Chester Edgar Inavale Shickley Franklin Reynolds Endicott Tobias Ohiowa Odell Dewitt and Alma. Rates run 8 to 14 cents with third class 14 cents fourth class 12 cents and class A 9 cents to meet St Joseph road competition from Hastings to Grand Island.
Assistant Director Hannan of the legislative reference bureau collects election data and figures for the state blue book. The publication for January session arrival will include primary and general figures by counties and all offices voted, forming a compact ready reference on state government operations for new legislators.
Secretary Thomas of the state printing bureau invites bids to print fifteen biennial and annual department reports. Bids due by noon July 29. Annual letting shifts from April to July with fiscal year ending November 30. Reports close then, but contracts may be awarded now and copy sent to printers.
Robert T. Lincoln sent a letter to Secretary of State Wait stating he cannot attend the September 2 unveiling of the statue and memorial to his father on the state house grounds due to insufficient health. He expressed appreciation for the invitation and the honor of the memorial in the city named after his father.
Twenty five educators across the country have applied for the Lincoln school superintendency. The newest applicant listed is N. M. Graham, currently superintendent of the South Omaha city schools, as the board of education considers candidates.
Arlington landowner Hans Hansen writes a letter to the state game warden claiming a private lake on his property and reporting five men seining there. He seeks prosecution but refuses to file a formal complaint while neighbors say overflow from the Elkhorn River creates the lake. Game Warden Miller questions state protection.
The United States navy will cover funeral expenses for Orville White, a naval student accidentally shot at University Place near Lincoln. The local naval office states that White’s furlough does not relieve the department of burial duties and an escort of former Navy members may be organized for the remains.
A reader from Post Creek Michigan narrates a long personal testimony praising Postum and Grape-Nuts as breakfast solutions. The account cites digestion relief and weight stability, attributing changes to daily cereal use and referencing a book about well being.
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