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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
6
A wide review of world events includes U S and European developments on finance and relief for flood victims in the south, war news from Verdun to Germany, and policy moves in taxation and immigration. Officials monitor rail labor talks as strikes loom while naval, diplomatic and domestic measures unfold.
The Sixth Nebraska Volunteer Infantry organized and presented to the governor, then to the president, consists mainly of Spanish American War veterans. It lists commanders including Colonel John G. Maher and Major August Wagner, with a roster of companies and second lieutenants across Lincoln Omaha Geneva Columbus Merna Chadron Alliance Grand Island North Platte and other Nebraska towns.
The U S attorney general says state law governs candidate eligibility. Nebraska Major Douglas now serving with the guard on the border is deemed eligible to run since he was a guard member at nomination. The state attorney general notes the legislature must decide the merits if he is elected.
Secretary W. R. Mellor of the Nebraska agricultural board says last week’s general rains assure a crop. He notes the rain was worth millions to farmers and will allow harvesting more than a normal crop of Old King Corn in most sections.
Food Commissioner Harmony denounces newspapers for running venomous ads for fraudulent remedies after a Lincoln investigation. He accuses papers of aiding graft that violates state food and drug laws. The examined “cure-all” mainly contains alcohol as its principal ingredient.
Commissioner general A Cami netti of the bureau of labor informed Labor Commissioner Coffey that he will be in Lincoln late in August or early September. The federal and state bureaus will cooperate to create a closer union of supply and demand so farmers can get help when they want it.
Five large silver cups with gold lining and boar tusk handles are purchased by the state board of agriculture for prizes at the national swine show in Omaha October 2 to 7. One cup will go to the best boar and three cups will be given for the breeds Poland China Berkshire Duroc Hampshire and Chester White.
The Fifth regiment's second battalion, stationed on the border, ran an eight mile march after taps. Troops wore new seamless socks, traversed a route south to a lake, east, north, and back to camp, amid banana plantations and cotton pickers.
Thousands of letters from Camp Liano praise the climate as unsurpassed with cool nights and hot days, a cooling breeze in shade, and comfortable conditions. The piece notes four hours of daily drill and police duties as hardships, adds water mains and boiled drinking water, and mentions completed shower baths as improvements.
Nebraska border regiments show little enthusiasm for Washington's report that college men may be released from military service to return to school in fall. General Hugh Scott reportedly favors releasing all who tire of military life, a view not shared by Nebraska officers. Discharges will be limited to men with dependent mothers wives or families and solid proof.
An appeal invites commercial telegraphers to join the Nebraska National Guard at the Lincoln armory recruiting station after passing the required medical tests. The call aims to replace fallen-out men from Company A of the Fremont signal corps and cites Captain Henry A. Jess as chief signal officer who sent an S O S to Adjutant General Hall due to a manpower shortage and 7000 words daily handled by wireless communications.
Company C of Omaha, on the border under Captain I B Todd, Fourth Nebraska, boasts a fully equipped deep sea diving squad. Members include Sergeants Morrin, Miller, Fishburn, and Franck, all sea service veterans with practical diving experience. Equipment comprises rubber diving suit, brass helmet, lead shoes, gloves, signal outfit, air-pump and tubes.
General Parker orders commanding officers to aid newspaper men in obtaining troop information while barring alarmist reports. Officials promise only truthful reporting will be allowed, but strict censorship could be implemented to control publicity.
Major John M. Birkner of Lincoln the Fourth Nebraska regiment’s sanitary inspector praises Camp Llano Grande saying conditions are excellent. He notes ample quality food, daily inspections, boiled and aerated water, and mandatory meals inspected by a commissioned officer before service.
Following action by central west commissions and a Topeka meeting, Nebraska appoints Tom Hall on land values B E Forbes chief engineer on unit prices and engineering matters and A G Powell rate expert on original costs. Each commission provides one representative to each of three committees.
The sample lists many events across Nebraska including church conventions in Hastings and Grand Island, fairs at Lincoln and Rand Island, a labor federation convention in Fremont, and an Old Settlers reunion in Mitchell. It also notes highway congestion on the Omaha Lincoln Denver route, a bank robbery at Sunol with two men captured, and multiple local crimes, accidents, and civic developments from Harrison to York, Beatrice, and Omaha. Includes dairy price rises, a potential hydro plant study, and upcoming Labor Day races at the State Fair.
Nearly a million acres of grain were wiped out by hail with several million more damaged across northern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Total crop losses exceed fifteen million dollars. The storm belt spanned about 300 by 100 miles, causing extensive property damage. Two children died, and several were injured.
Washington reports Senate leaders target September 15 as the earliest adjournment date. Major bills including general revenue, a government ship line measure, and a child labor bill face delays, with conference reports on army and navy, Philippine, and conservation bills adding to the pace.
At Senator Hitchcock's request the Bureau of Animal Industry keeps federal inspectors in northwestern Nebraska counties under scabies quarantine. Assistant Chief Mohler says inspections will resume with cattle movement next month as disease is nearly eradicated. Hitchcock argued against ending inspections due to lack of state funds and high private costs.
Grand Island hosts more than 200 editors from the Nebraska Press association as they depart for an annual tour. Stops will occur in the western region with business sessions in Gering and Scottsbluff to observe Nebraska resources and seven years of development.
The Jersey City city commissioners vote four to one to prevent shipment or storage of high explosives in the city. They authorize the Director of Public Safety to use physical force if necessary to enforce the mandate.
Nashville reports a movement to appeal to Congress for decisive action to prevent a national railroad strike. A petition signed by six thousand non-brotherhood employees across Alabama Kentucky Georgia and Tennessee asks that 20 percent of workers not in the brotherhoods be kept from causing 80 percent unemployment and urges congressional intervention to avert trouble.
The organization of the new farm loan board is announced with members appointed by President Wilson. Members will be notified and must take the oath within fifteen days. Nominations have been confirmed by the Senate. The board will meet in Washington and then begin nationwide hearings to create twelve federal land bank districts.
In Mexico City General Jose Isabel Robles arrives from Torreon with 500 former Canuto Reyes followers who have accepted amnesty. The men will be distributed among various regiments under General Carranza. In London the government allows release of some contraband consignments for neutral destinations.
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