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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
2
Secretary Lansing plans a month long vacation as Polk administers the state department. Nebraska to receive 1.66 million for good roads, while Carranza talks hint conciliatory stance. Riots, rail plans, and troop movements frame a world of political and military activity.
Russian and Riga fronts report German retreat while French forces seize second German positions south of the Somme and take Estress. British forces advance seven miles of front, capturing Gallery trenches and villages Montaban and Mametz. Berlin comments on Britain abandoning London declaration and prep for unrestricted submarine warfare. Domestic fires in El Paso cause 75000 dollars loss. Illness and demobilization debates spread as Reichstag adjourns. Deaths include Hetty Green. Major General Busboom seeks 40 million for mobilization. French double flank on Somme advances. Hem village captured. Largest tobacco contract to New York carrier carries 23.4 million pounds to France. U S welcomes Carranza’s proposal for direct diplomacy with Mexico.
Governor John Morehead speaks to over 1000 Nebraska troops at the fair grounds, praising sacrifice, unity, and patriotism as war looms, asserting readiness to defend the flag and homeland while urging restraint and resolve.
Captain Tupes praising two Nebraska regiments calls for rapid mobilization as militia from several states head south. He notes Nebraskans could be first to reach the border under General Funston, stressing the quality and readiness of the guard and urging more volunteers to join Colonel Eberly and Colonel Paul.
A statement from C A Sorensen of the Nebraska Popular Government League says the push for a constitutional convention will not go to voters by petition. A partial poll suggests strong legislative support, so the legislature may submit the proposition to voters to save expense and avoid political overshadowing by national campaigns.
Forty thousand Nebraskans favor submitting a food commissionership to voters. The measure seeks an appointive constitutional office with a six year term. If approved it will appear on the November ballot with the prohibition question.
State Treasurer Hall reports a June balance near 2.4 million dollars the highest in state history. Each fund shows cash on hand and the University and normal schools, often overdrawn, now hold surpluses around 160 thousand dollars.
A group of patriotic Lincoln women organize a statewide fund to buy flags for the Fourth and Fifth Nebraska National Guard regiments. The two standards may cost about $600, with offers already received. The committee wants to give Nebraska women a chance to demonstrate patriotism before broad fundraising.
The article notes Nebraska guard officers pay for board costs from 5 to 12 dollars weekly and fund their uniforms out of pocket, with uniforms ranging from 40 to 100 dollars and boots about 20 dollars, leading to heavy personal expenses for officers.
State Treasurer Hall certified to State Superintendent Thomas that 38778.87 dollars remain in the temporary school fund for apportionment to school districts. The fund, derived from interest on the permanent fund, fish and game licenses, and school lands, is paid semi annually in January and July for public schools. The 1913 14 total was 1352227 dollars. 1915 16 apportionments total 1363826 dollars with six months left. The increase reflects a 1915 law changing dates and higher land rentals after reappraisals by educational lands boards.
Morris and Company of South Omaha files in federal court alleging no legal standing for Nebraska Supreme Court while seeking an injunction against its decree. The case stems from John Korinek injured at the South Omaha plant July 12 1913. A $7500 judgment was entered May 27 1914 in Douglas County District Court and affirmed on appeal. If no injunction issues, the company fears execution will be levied.
State Food Commissioner Harman crews up a war on near beer and cider shipments. He warns dealers to label alcohol content and warns prosecutions for misbranding. He notes Nebraska receives cider from St Louis with claims of tax avoidance.
Despite troop mobilization, work for the coming state fair continues. Seven or eight wooden buildings east of the Burlington and street car entrance are being razed to make way for dining rooms. The Pure Food Commission demands sanitary conditions for eating houses on the grounds.
State Auditor William H. Smith, bidding farewell to the Fourth regiment, met eight Seward youths enlisting with one company. They planned to march to the border with no money, and the auditor contributed all he had, about five dollars, from his pockets.
Labor Commissioner Coffey reports many Nebraskans with wheat ready for harvest cannot find workers. He can supply a few local laborers but foresees a limited number until the traveling recruiting force arrives. Wages this season are more liberal than in previous years.
The secretary of war orders secrecy on Nebraska troop movements to the Mexican border. Officers must not disclose departure times or destinations to prevent disruption of troop trains. For now, mobilization camps focus on recruiting as twenty four companies are mustered into federal service.
Attorney General Reed and assistants prepare to appeal Judge Cornish's decision ordering the Sidney bank board to issue a charter to the new bank. Reed serves on the state banking board.
Secretary Pool orders extra lots of 10 000 number plates for the year to meet a rising demand in Nebraska. An initial 70 000 were issued, surpassing 1915 totals, then another 10 000 were added. A further 10 000 were sent for and now 90 000 plates are in use, a 68 percent increase over last year.
Nebraska lists upcoming events from July to Sept including the Nebraska Auctioneers meeting Grand Island and state conventions in Hastings Lincoln Wayne and Omaha. Also notes federal census estimate of Nebraska 274,507 men aged 18 to 45 for military service with New York leading states.
The last Nebraska troops, the Fifth regiment and field hospital, entrained at Seventeenth and X streets for border service. Strength stood at 783 enlisted men and 55 officers with 65 hospital staff. Spectators offered subdued goodbyes as the camp tasks shift to closing accounts and moving headquarters back to the state house.
Washington reports that crops this year average better than 1910 to 1914 but below last year’s yields in most cases. The department of agriculture bases its July 1 estimates on conditions, noting moderate improvement since June 1.
Five hundred more women are accepted by the British War Office to serve as army cooks joining 1,506 already serving. They wear khaki, live in camps and barracks, and receive rations as they prepare to head to the front.
Washington reports Kansas lacks 45,000 harvest field workers and near Great Bend the need is acute. Salaries of 3 to 5 dollars a day plus board and lodging are offered, but only a few helpers accept as harvest season nears.
Washington warned of a secret alliance between Venezuela and Peru against Colombia and Ecuador. The plan reportedly seeks territorial gains with Venezuela aiming at eastern Colombia, Peru targeting eastern Ecuador, and a southern Colombian triangle. Sources in Buenos Aires deemed the report unconfirmed but credible.
Washington reports Secretary Baker ordered discharge of guards who have dependent families. The move signals first relaxation of border tension and fulfills President Wilson’s wish to minimize inconvenience to citizen soldiers while keeping border patrol duties.
The tropical storm sweeping the gulf coast and inland has caused at least seventeen deaths, all reported near Beloit Alabama. Property damage may reach millions with several coastal resorts, including Mobile area, still unaccounted for. Mobile and Pensacola cities had no reported fatalities at the time.
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