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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
2
Housekeepers leagues organized to fight high produce prices. Mr Taft will go to Yale and London. The Turkish government has a decision enabling the peace conference to resume deliberations and avoid renewing sieges. The Russian premier's Dal of speech is viewed as a peaceful factor.
President Taft has decided to accept the Kent professorship of law at Yale and will likely begin duties in New Haven early next spring. He gains broader lecturing opportunities beyond Yale and may lecture at other law schools or on public platforms.
The Housewives' League of America launches a campaign to reduce eggs to 25 cents a dozen or less in every city. The national executive committee calls on state chairmen and local presidents to enlist dealers locally and spread the drive, following New York’s approach.
In Chicago sixty thousand tons of butter are held in cold storage, claimed in current market terms to form an absolute corner. Government secret service operatives gathered facts for a U S court suit aiming to dissolve the alleged butter trust.
A 1 200 head flock was driven 26 miles from northeast county into Sedalia, sold at 16 cents a pound. The birds averaged 16 pounds and brought the owner nearly 3 200 dollars, with a driving rate of two miles per hour.
Andrew Carlson, 72, inmate at Wyandotte Kansas home, died from throat disease induced by using rags as tobacco in his pipe. Authorities report the habit led to fatal complications during his confinement.
Tony Jannus, famed aviator, arrives in New Orleans after completing what is described as the longest hydro-aero plane flight on record, covering about 1500 miles.
Mexico City reports Congress will convene in an extraordinary session on December 20 to address unfinished business from the session that closed Sunday.
Delegates from Nebraska Colorado Oklahoma Missouri and Kansas attended the annual convention of the national Alfalfa Millers association in Wichita. Speakers discussed the low price of alfalfa and the car shortage hindering shipment of the product.
London report shows the board of trade inquiry into the Titanic disaster cost 101 155 dollars. The president of the board of trade released the findings detailing the expenditure and administrative costs of the investigation.
Colorado Springs police report the capture of R. C. Boyer alias F. Harry Ryan about 25 for alleged mail fraud and selling imitation elk teeth as genuine with partner C. C. O'Neil, 30, in Lincoln federal case after prior arrests in Chicago Omaha Denver.
Severe fighting erupted in Amoy on Wednesday as residents clashed and government troops failed to restore order. Reports indicate a large number of casualties and ongoing instability in the city.
A Wednesday night fire at Hastings Nebraska destroyed a barn housing thirty six horses with an estimated loss of $40,000. Owner Harry Lightner narrowly escaped after being rescued while unconscious.
President Taft directs Secretary Wilson to appoint Dr. Carl Alsburg chemist in the agriculture department as chief of the bureau of chemistry to succeed Dr. Harvey Wiley. The news items also note the death of Whitelaw Reid in London and other cabinet era actions and scandals.
President elect Woodrow Wilson leaves Bermuda for New York aboard the Bermudian. The country watches as the new administration prepares to assume power. Other items note a renewed egg corner probe in Philadelphia, a Minnesota bound circus of youth travelers, and a coroner's finding of self defense in an Omaha shooting.
A large American Society in London paid hearty tributes to the late Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. Greek Servian and Montenegrin peace commissions arrived in London to await the peace conference. Turkish envoy says he knows of no orders to bar talks with Greece over the armistice. General Louis Botha resigns the premiership of the Union of South Africa, effective May 31, 1910. United States arms in Cananea are held by about 1000 Mexican workers threatening an anti American strike. If hostilities between Turks and Greeks ease, London peace talks may begin promptly.
Lincoln Nebraska announces the annual congress of farm women of Nebraska at the state farm women building on January 22 and 23 1913. Notable speakers include Prof L W Chase on farm water supply Prof Alice Loomis on labor saving devices Miss Davis on textiles and landscape gardener Prof Dunman on home and garden improvements. Mrs Frances D Keefe of Walthill is president and Miss Jennie Craig of Ashland is secretary.
Ex mayor Otoe C. Morton died and his funeral was held from the family residence. Rev. W. W. Barnes conducted services at St. Marys Episcopal Church. The remains lay in state for an hour and were viewed by many. the cortege was the largest seen in years with visitors from outside the city. Burial placed Morton beside his father.
Deputy Secretary of State George W. Marsh was reappointed by Secretary Wall and filed a $10,000 official bond with a fidelity company. Legislative committees on automo bile, local government, good roads, and conservation met to discuss a new good roads law. Gus D. Roundabush, 15, was sent to the penitentiary for one year after manslaughter. the clerk remarked on the youth. Forestry graduates from the university now staff forest conservation roles nationwide. Nebraska men hold high government service positions.
Rev. I. F. Roach of Lincoln plans resignation as he departs the state. Governor Aldrich may appoint a successor. Roach is alleged to have recommended Rev. F. S. Stein of Lincoln for the post.
Dr Hodges of the Smithsonian in Washington has examined evidence on the original occupancy of Nemaha county and will include it in a forthcoming ethnology bureau work. The development marks the first time eastern Nebraska has been recognized by Washington authorities.
The Nebraska Corn Improvers Association plans a major corn show linked to the Nebraska Horticultural Society fruit and floral display at Lincoln City Auditorium during the January 20 to 24, 1913 agricultural meetings week.
The Missouri river, long erratic and costly to residents along its border, has completed returning an eighty acre farm it swallowed years ago. Hidden by floodwaters for sixteen years the farm between Auburn and Peru is restored to its original owner.
A lone gunman robbed Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Thompson during the night in the heart of Kearney's residence section. The thief forced them to surrender valuables while a wallet dropped by Thompson was later recovered.
Lincoln trustees of the anti saloon league of Nebraska meet with representation from across the state and vote to organize for constitutional prohibition through initiative and referendum.
Tecumseh Edwin Bartels asks Johnson village board for a franchise to operate an electric lighting plant. The board moves forward under law to grant the concession and the town will soon have electric lights.
A blaze in Oak destroyed six business buildings and their contents, causing about 50000 dollars in damage. The fires consumed well stocked shops, leaving each with near total loss.
Beatrice-Frank Reiff died Wednesday when a tree limb struck him on the back of the head while he was chopping on his farm near Holmesville.
The Lincoln Ministerial Association gave a farewell reception and banquet at First Congregational Church for pastors Rev. I. Frank Roach and Rev. W. W. Lawrence who are soon to leave the city. Plates were laid for forty and the association was accompanied by their ladies.
In a second Benkelman trial James Jones was acquitted of the 1904 murder of Joseph Rowley in Chase county. He pleaded self defense.
The Table Rock Methodist Church in Nebraska, a third Methodist church in the area, has been rebuilt at about 3000 dollars and held its fifty fifth anniversary and dedication last week.
Stanton widow Mrs. I. N. Garner died in her home while attempting to fight a blaze. The report notes the fatal fire arose during her efforts to control the flames. local authorities began an investigation into the cause and circumstances.
The state prison board denied five pardon or commutation requests at its recent meeting. It recommended one pardon and, where pardon was denied, suggested parole to start later. Jesse Q. Cappell of Douglas County, serving one to twenty years for forgery, was recommended for pardon due to his physical condition.
Legislative committee meeting of the Order of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen at Lincoln last week considered bills allowing railroad workers to vote while away from home on election day and measures to raise overall efficiency of railroad employees.
Twenty five state farm organizations unite in Lincoln on January 22 for a banquet honoring Dr. Chas E. Bessey of the University of Nebraska. The gathering caps the twelfth annual Organized Agriculture convention, held January 20-24 in Lincoln.
State board of agriculture reports an average of 77 bushels 61 pounds per acre among sixteen prize winners. The top score reaches 126 bushels per acre. Prize money totaling 400 dollars is divided among the sixteen contestants, highlighting performance well above the state average.
State Treasurer W. A. George plans to offer one and three quarters million acres of school lands for sale in Nebraska. He aims to dispose of as much land as possible at favorable prices and invest the proceeds in securities for Nebraska’s permanent educational funds, a recommendation to be included in his biennial report to the governor.
The board of regents decides that whether to move the state university from the city campus to the state farm shall be decided entirely by the legislature, a statement by Chancellor Avery says. Tests by state veterinarians show little tuberculosis in state herds, with one cow at Beatrice Institute for Feeble Minded Youth found and killed.
Dr. Thomas denied charges that an attendant abused a boy inmate after an escape attempt. He insisted no abuse occurred by staff and suggested any mistreatment would have come from other inmates, not attendants, after the boy reportedly fell ill near the cemetery.
Mrs. Chester Carson wife of the farm superintendent at the Grand Island soldiers home was forced to have a hand amputated after it was caught in the mangle at the home laundry.
Jenkins Lloyd Jones of the Abraham Lincoln Center in Chicago sought leave to reproduce the Abraham Lincoln statue owned by Nebraska. The request was refused at a board meeting.
Senate and House sessions note progress on key bills and investigations. Senator Kenyon closes his interstate liquor shipment debate while Foraker testifies in campaign fund hearings. Impeachment trial for Judge Archbald advances. Bourne named highway aid chairman. Bristow seeks postmaster primaries. adjournment planned. In the House, money trust hearings continue and a banking bill to ease market stringency is urged.
Senator Kenyon spoke on an interstate liquor shipment bill while William Hearst testified to funds investigators yielding letters on John D. Archbold and Standard Oil. Taft sent nine names for the Industrial Relations Commission. A Jamestown statue bill for Pocahontas passed. Democrats plan a Wednesday caucus to decide on a nomination before holidays. House resumes Burnett-Lithay contest as agriculture panel defers Lever oilmargarine bill. Adjourned 5:40 p.m.
Senate session at 11:00 a m adopted interim plan placing Gallinger and Bacon as acting presidents pro tempore. Hearst likely first witness, liquor traffic bill discussed, Judge Archbald matter led by 1:30 p m. Sutherland proposed impeachment trial changes. House hosted noon session with consent calendar bills and constitutional amendment proposal for four year terms.uddin continuous.
More than twenty five sheriffs gathered in Fremont Nebraska on Wednesday for the Nebraska Sheriffs association business session. Mayor Geo Wolz welcomed the group and later a banquet at the Eagles hall honored attendees hosted by Fremont Commercial club and Fremont Ad club.
Three miles of giant freighters anchor inside Buffalo’s outer harbor breakwater load ed with millions of bushels of grain forming a massive blockade. The unusual scene underscores a major disruption in wartime grain transport and raises questions about supply routes and regional shipping impact.
In Topeka a conference of Kansas Progressives with about 200 participants set February 12 for the permanent organization meeting. Eighteen women spoke, including D. Monroe and Miss K of Lawrence, as they participated in the proceedings.
President Taft directs Secretary Wilson to appoint Dr. Carl Alsburg, a chemist in the agricultural department, as chief of the bureau of chemistry to succeed Dr. Harvey W. Whiley.
Readable fragments indicate an item titled Epee Vetgh Eee reported from New York. Details are sparse with no clear names, dates, or events. Further text is needed for a complete summary.
Washington health chief Dr William C Woodward lauded open air schools as superior to crowded classrooms in his annual report. He argued pure air and outdoor instruction reduce illness while noting the government sustains insanitary establishments in the District of Columbia to provide food for sale. He said death rates are falling swiftly, and the district may become one of the least healthy places in the nation.
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