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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1913
Page
2
The measure would allow a five sixths verdict in all civil cases and in criminal cases below felonies with only one dissenting vote. Stephen Merrick opposed the bill, warning it could mislead voters on the ballot. The bill secured eighty nine affirmative votes.
A fragment notes a vessel named Wild On Atlantic in good condition for sailing. Details of voyage, crew, or destination are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
A Newport News report recalls the Marie Celeste mystery from years ago. The Norwegian bark Remittent was found seaworthy with galley pot boiling and captain papers intact but no crew aboard. The Roumanian gale and lack of crew remains unsolved.
Dispatches from Sofia report the Bulgarians focusing on bombardment of Adrianople and a major push to capture Gallipoli to seize Turkish forts in the rear. The Augusta line at Tchatalja will not be pressed, with Gallipoli named as the chief objective for the near term.
State Auditor J C Callaghan submits annual report to Governor Hunt denouncing the honor system at the Arizona State Penitentiary as a failure. The governor retorts that Callaghan lacks understanding of the system's operation and reforms under his administration.
Hollow Horn Bear of South Dakota writes to the inaugural committee via Senator Gamble expressing a wish to attend the ceremony. He proposes presenting a great peace pipe to the new president, calling it the Indians of South Dakota's highest honor for the great white father.
Advices from Beulah Mississippi report 500 additional feet of the Mississippi levee giving way expanding the crevasse to 1 100 feet. The flood risks 100 000 to 400 000 acres of land in the area. About 300 families mostly African American could be affected by the break.
In Denver the Colorado senate narrowly defeated a measure that would make it a misdemeanor to bar uniformed soldiers or National Guard members from theaters, restaurants, hotels, or moving picture houses. The vote ended the proposal on a tied decision, leaving servicemen without the proposed privileges.
Manuel Calero, ex Mexican ambassador to the United States, told lawmakers he lied to the American government for ten months about the Mexican revolution ending in six weeks. He said the finance department did not present the true, desperate situation.
New York reports pilgrimages to Rome are expected to be larger this spring due to the sixteenth centenary of Christianity's political recognition. Festivities run from mid March to December 8 in all dioceses including Washington and New York. The celebration marks Constantine’s era victory over Maxentius and the 313 edict of Milan.
Iola Kansas incident leaves Homer Loomis an Iola High School freshman with permanent eye injury and possible loss of sight after hazing.
Fire raged for eight days starting January 12 at the P Burns packing plant in Calgary Alberta causing about 910000 in losses. Insurance coverage valued the stock at 700000 and the fire was reported by ABC via New York fire authorities.
The article notes proposed shifts in U S currency design by the Treasury and a push by Representative Stegnerson plus talk of a large inaugural crowd for President-elect Wil. It also covers constitutional amendments on income tax and recalls on election reform, with Taft signing the Kinkaid act opening Fort Niobrara lands to settlement. It mentions Morehead’s staff in the inaugural parade and Nebraska militia pension discussions.
Federal detectives hunt counterfeiters in Rockingham county Virginia amid spurious half dollars. Edward F Dunne inaugurated Illinois governor the first Democrat since Altgeld. A Kansas professor criticizes farm back to the land movement. John Sanderson Canadian reports $5000 loss from a fake horse race. Ernest Daldorf storekeeper murdered in Davenport Iowa. Foresters urge forest improvements and fire protection in Denver. Morris Beall dies after falling eighteen stories in New York. Milwaukee engineer George Sengschwerdt killed near Ottumwa Iowa. British congress adopts eight hour day resolution. Kansas Senate unseats socialist Fred Stanton 28 to 1. Fireman Alex Hofer marries Anna Pfeiffer rescuing her from a fire. President Patt recognizes foreign efforts with a peace testimonial in New York City.
At Huelva Spain dispatches report renewed Balkan hostility with Adrianople bombardment resuming. Turks defend Techatalja and Adrianople while Greece warns US over coal shipments. Austria Russia tension rises as war party grows. Britain to build twenty two modern battleships this year.
A laboratory blast at the Rockefeller Institute in New York shattered a building. Nebraska engineer Henry T. Clarke, 79, died at Excelsior Springs after six weeks there for health reasons.
In Callaway County coyotes are thick prompting contests to see who traps the most pelts. A. W. Lammert leads with eighteen, while farmers also battle a rising skunk problem. Nebraska Conservation Congress invites national figures for February 1920 in Lincoln, including Benson of Washington and Walter of Denver.
Morrill W. L. Minor, deputy state auditor, has notified Senator Hitchcock and Congressman Kinkaid he will resign and turn over the post office to his bondsmen on Saturday unless a new postmaster is named and confirmed by that date.
Fremont managers Livingstone and Dunbar of the Best theater along with the orchestra and ushers were arrested ten minutes after opening for Sunday performance. Bond posted, they were released. The theater sold out while 500 people stood outside unable to gain admission as City Attorney Abbott led police, drawing boos from the crowd.
Mrs Marie Herbst dies at her sister Mrs Mattie Stoughton home. The twins had different birthdays and years of birth. Stoughton born December 31 1838 and Herbst born January 1 1839. Local report notes the odd birthday distinction and uncertain family details remain.
Six miles north of Lexington Farley farm worker Sam Billingslee was killed when a tree fell on him during duty. Farley and a neighbor felled the tree and Billingslee moved toward danger, running the wrong way as the trunk struck him on the head.
West Point area farmer Joseph Rebhausen reports cutting native timber on his farm west of town. A single tree measured fifty four inches across and yielded 1,880 feet of lumber. Total output from the lot reached 33,000 feet, with all trees planted by early settlers.
Crete-Mrs. J. Bemis, an employee of the Fairmont creamery, died from a car crash in this city. She did not regain consciousness and the cause of death was brain concussion.
A L Felker died when a traction engine boiler exploded on his brother’s farm six miles southwest of town. The blast hurled his body over 100 yards and it rolled 17 more yards after hitting the ground.
A Schuyler A parcel post package received by Clerk Davis at the local postoffice was stamped perfumed but smelled strong. Postmaster Zuelow and another clerk traced the odor to the sack and opened the package to find skunk skins instead of perfume.
Bloomington court faces second suit against Modern Woodmen of America. The action targets A. R. Talbot and top officers to stop suspending the bylaw requiring public disclosure of the society’s expenditures.
Trustees of St Benedicts Catholic church in Nebraska City are moving forward with plans to build a hospital costing $25,000. Committees have been appointed to handle fundraising and detail coordination.
Col umbus Miss Bessie Lacey will receive five thousand dollars in cash and an automobile as compensation for attending Mr and Mrs Charles Ziegler during their illness and death per a district court decision by Judge Thomas.
A House action to provide a legislative probe of state institutions for the past decade will be followed by Senate consideration. Placek of Saunders introduces a resolution for a four year investigation into the Manuel administration at the boys' industrial school in Kearney.
State senate bill introduced by Robertson of Holt proposes disbanding the national guard and keeping it only when needed for war. The author argues current maintenance costs are excessive and funds could fund schools or other state needs.
A state senate bill by Senator Smith of Seward would raise motor vehicle fees to fund road work. Automobiles pay 75 cents per horsepower up to 30 HP and 50 cents per HP above that. motorcycles require a $5 initial registration. The measure aims to aid road funds and was introduced at the request of good roads advocates.
C W Pool of Tecumseh assumed duties as state labor commissioner replacing Louis Gaye of Omaha who held the post since the Aldrich administration. Pool plans to focus on a working agreement between the hotel fire and labor commissions.
J. W. Moore of Lincoln has been appointed deputy food and oil inspector for the First Commistocal district. He will begin work at once under Food Commissioner and Oil Inspector Co. Harman.
The house approved roll No 1 on third reading and accepts the statute recodification commission report. If approved by the senate and governor it will make the revised laws the state's law.
The house committee recommends passage of the Knudson Bill exempting wages from personal property exemptions in court judgments. Other personal property up to $500 is exempt. The measure, backed by state retailers, faced strong labor opposition. Governor Aldrich vetoed it in 1911 as class legislation and unconstitutional.
A resolution introduced by Pearson and Schueth would declare it the sense of the house to indefinitely postpone all bills on liquor legislation. It would push such matters to direct action by the people via initiative and referendum and would bar repeal of current liquor statutes or new measures at this session.
Reports indicate Lincoln-Express transportation from Long Pine to Norfolk will undergo a laundry drying process cost cut from 94 cents to 75 cents per hundredweight under an order issued by the state railway commission. Farmers say seed corn shows less serious than last year though much seed corn remains deficient in germination due to severe cold in early January.
After a week of business the total appropriations in bills and estimates reach 10 253 503 dollars while the auditor estimates state income for 1913 15 at 6 633 371 dollars. Three large bills seek separate tax levies totaling 1 290 000 dollars, leaving a shortfall of over 2 000 000 dollars even if all demands are met.
A bill by Senator Dodge of Douglas could grant municipalities power to block indecent advertising and literature. Some upper house members argue the move is unnecessary while others see the potential authority. The measure will be reviewed by the municipal affairs committee at a meeting next week.
An old advertisement extols Peruna as both a gentle laxative and a tonic for daily health. It claims preventive benefits beyond cure and advises seeking a physician only after illness or persistent symptoms interfere with daily life.
A historical note traces how old Mississippi River passenger steamboats named cabins after states, with the Texas door crest and ornate décor creating a regional habit. The term stateroom later entered language, evolving from this practice as the riverboats faded from use.
Dialogue from a 1913-era piece discussing marriage odds based on a partner’s wealth. It includes a mention of Nell’s view and Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup advertisement, plus a note on a cloth jacket being warmer than a fur lined coat and less temptation to leave it open.
Fragmentary quotes imply a discussion about marriage consent. The text shows a social exchange where a person questions why a proposal was refused and notes a peculiar reaction. The source preserves informal dialogue without clear names or a defined event.
A reader recounts how coffee worsened a health condition for over fifteen years. After switching to Postum, health improved. the testimonial urges others to read To Road Wellville and notes Postum availability in canisters and instant powder forms with price details.
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