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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
6
A condensed briefing notes President Wilson's second inauguration will be low spectacle with less gold braid and fewer horses. It also reports financial data and policy notes from U S treasury and Federal Reserve actions plus war era developments abroad and domestically.
Governments move to regulate grain sales in Britain with a food control commission. France and Russia import Chinese and Indo Chinese workers to munition plants to free locals for war work. Germany plans a home army bill for all males 17 to 60. Copenhagen reports Danish West Indies sale favored 23 to 7. Villa advances toward Chihuahua City, taking control of Chihuahua.
An analysis notes many veteran lawmakers bring prior public service and long resumes to current sessions. It highlights how committees, influence, and policy leverage often hinge on decades of prior public work.
The Nebraska Supreme Court upholds Garden countys jurisdiction over a disputed 25 by 3 mile strip between Arthur and Garden counties. Arthur, created in 1913, challenged the boundary but the court affirms Garden countys tax, election and government authority within the area. The ruling settles similar disputes between Grant and Garden counties.
Coal dealers under contract for state institutions tell the board of control they face coal shortages due to limited mine output and car shortages. They propose higher priced coal or a share of the contracted fuel to cover the gap, while the board recently ordered dealers to stock adequate winter fuel. The dealers argue they cannot meet all contracts and ask the board to purchase additional fuel to cover the balance.
State Engineer Johnson and Representative elect J H Craddock of Omaha gather capitol building plans from western states to inform a forthcoming legislature. A Nebraska state board bulletin distributes highlights on livestock, crops, hay, dairy, poultry, auto counts and the 1916 farm census by counties.
Food Commissioner Harman has directed cold storage houses to report all goods held under the state cold storage act. Butter and eggs stored over sixty days for sale are covered. Harman says most reported produce is not owned by state concerns but by out of state firms holding orders.
F M Coffey Nebraska chief deputy labor commissioner urged the Nebraska Manufacturers' association in Omaha to amend the employers liability law for prompt and adequate settlements. He proposed a commission or paid administrator to handle claims, noting it benefits both sides and citing 4609 cases settled in ten months with total benefits of 110 779 and an average payment of 24 03.
After extensive testimony the Nebraska state railway commission postponed further hearing on demurrage increase for intrastate traffic. Carriers lacked needed testimony and indicated uncertainty about filing while the Interstate Commerce Commission rules are pending. Tariffs were filed with the federal body, which suspended the request. a later hearing will be scheduled.
Railway Commissioner Taylor warns Nebraska could face an overwhelming grain car surplus if cars were plentiful, but cautions no flood will occur since railroads lack cars for some time. He returns from a conference with thirty state and interstate commissioners discussing the car shortage. Proposals include a heavy emergency demurrage charge and higher daily rental fees to speed unloading and prompt car redistribution.
Labor Commissioner F. M. Coffey outlines the history of eight-hour day laws from 1844 to today. He notes the movement grew from ten-hour agitation in the US and Britain and cites Australia as the strongest current advance. He describes federal and state actions and aims to aid AFL efforts for universal eight hours across crafts in the United States.
Secretary W. H. Smith of the Nebraska Association of County Fair Managers announced the delegates for the upcoming Nebraska farmers congress to convene in Omaha on December 12. The slate includes George Jackson of Nelson J G Crinklaw of Neligh G C Doehling of Rising City Jacob Weiss of Geneva H V Reisen of Beatrice S B Otto of Aurora W T Parkinson of Pawnee City T C Beck of Seward F H Ball of Osceola and S C Blackman of Madison.
Legislators weigh two main funding options for a Nebraska state house. One uses sale of state bonus funds to create a capital fund, the other imposes a gradual levy on taxpayers, with work likely after the first two years. Also, Union Stock Yards seeks higher corn shipping charges, arguing current costs exceed $1 and lose money.
Report shows Nebraska Democratic state committee spent $21 151 with a $444 balance. national committee gave $10 022. Heaviest donors included Senator Hitchcock and Keith Neville. over 2 000 donors statewide. Event notes include cholera serum concerns in Sarpy county farmers, a 10 000 ton sugar stone contract at Weeping Water, paving at Plattsmouth, Mexican border duty, and various local civic and economic updates across Lancaster, Beatrice, Columbus, and Omaha regions.
Reports from General Ozuna's scouts say Villa bandits are looting Chihuahua City and loading trains for a westbound run on the Mexico Northwestern railroad. Ozuna's cavalry is at Cuilty near the state capital, with refugees providing the account. General Trevino is said to be in Horcasitas awaiting General Murgula's forces.
The United States has sent notes to Great Britain and France urging reconsideration of their refusal to issue a safe conduct through blockade lines for Count Tarnowski Austro-Hungarian ambassador. Washington stresses the inalienable right of nations to exchange ambassadors and says a third country is not justified in denying that right even in war. The representations are grounded in international right rather than courtesy.
Washington discussion centers on high living costs and a proposed food embargo. Representative Fitzgerald plans two bills to push the embargo while others, including Mann Borland and McLemore, question its effectiveness and expect extended debate.
Notre Dame rolled to a 20 to 0 victory over Nebraska in Lincoln. The Fighting Irish used superior speed and swift line play to overpower the Cornhuskers despite a weight advantage for Nebraska.
Washington reports an official Valencia consul summary stating the American steamer Chemung was destroyed by a German submarine with all aboard landed safely. No loss of life or breach of German pledges is apparent, and the case is not considered alarming.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture is taking every precaution to prevent spread while the nature of the disease in cattle at Kansas City is fully determined.
The second large dye manufacturing plant in the United States and the only one west of Buffalo N Y has just opened in Quincy. Orders exceeding $600 000 worth of dyes have already been placed.
Juarez faces ongoing skirmish fallout with fires burning south of the plains. Cannons sit in the customs yard, adorned with jerky beer garlands. Camp followers cook in box cars while barefoot children shiver near the towering guns.
Morris M. Rosenthal, a coal dealer with the county contract, announced to county commissioners that he cannot secure shipments of coal mined within 150 miles, a move that he says has sparked a conspiracy and affected the county's供l supply outlook.
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