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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1913
Page
2
Senate OKs Underwood-Simmons Tariff Reform Push
A resolution endorses the Underwood-Simmons tariff bill with unity among Republicans and Democrats. Senate finance panel members plan immediate effect for all schedules except sugar and wool after the measure becomes law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
Civil service exams in Nebraska set for August 9
Nebraska exam sites Oasis at Valentine Peter at Hay Springs Rockwell at Sioux City list July items and notes. other items report a violent incident in Atchison Kansas, Standing Rock Indians receive 140000, earthquake alarms at Messina, a Morris & Co beef house fire causes 100000 loss, and national finance shifts amid bank actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Oasis
Valentine
Peter
Hay Springs
Rockwell
Sioux City
Nebraska Slaughterhouse Totals Rise in 1912
Federal inspectors counted 57 628 491 animals slaughtered across 790 Nebraska establishments in 1912, up nearly 5 million from 1911. Cattle calves sheep goats and hogs broke down by numbers, reflecting a record year for the state’s federally inspected meat operations.
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Nebraska
House to Expand Inquiry into Lobbying Activities
A special seven member House committee, chaired by Representative Garrett, is authorized to widen investigations beyond the Senate probe. The Henry investigation resolution broadens scope to cover all efforts to influence House members by any person or organization, including the National Association of Manufacturers allegations.
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Washington
House
Senate
Clark
Garrett
Tennessee
M. M. Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
New Wheat Marketed In Gage County
Beatrice Nebraska reports most wheat in shock in southern Gage county with a large area still to cut in the north. The first new wheat was marketed Thursday in Beatrice. Mr Buck near the city threshed wheat on Thursday, a 30 acre plot averaging 32 bushels per acre and testing 62 pounds per bushel.
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Gage County
Beatrice
Neb
Buck
Will Run a Dairy Train in Nebraska
Arrangements are near completion for a dairy train on the Northwestern Burlington and Union Pacific lines in Nebraska. S. C. Bassett will supervise a train of instruction under the state dairy association, with demonstrators teaching farmers to raise three good calves, milk cows profitably year round, and prove that five good cows yield more milk than ten poor ones at no extra feed cost.
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Lincoln
Northwestern
Burlington
Union Pacific
Nebraska
State Dairy Association
S. C. Bassett
Twister damages Beaver City ball park and utilities
A late Sunday night tornado tore through Beaver City Nebraska striking the north part of town. The grand stand at the ball park was wrecked and the water works power house shed part of its roof. Small outbuildings were moved from foundations and trees were uprooted. No rain accompanied the storm and the thermometer stood at 104 before the twister.
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Beaver City
Neb—lLate
Nebraska man joins national railroad valuation committee
Henry T. Clarke of Nebraska has been named to the valuation committee of railroad commissioners from fifteen states. Clifford Thorne of the Iowa commission serves as chairman of the group that will work with the Interstate Commerce Commission on a national railroad physical valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Henry T. Clarke
Nebraska
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clifford Thorne
Iowa Commission
Nickels Spent on Movies Reach Record Total
statisticians count the last year’s cinema spending totaling 3.195 billion dollars. The study notes 80 million dollars invested in the industry, over 200000 jobs, and that about 140 million feet of film are produced weekly.
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New York
Kansan appeal seeks old grasshopper law aid
Governor Hodges receives a plea from western Kansas farmers to invoke a barely used 1873 law that could mobilize able bodied men women and children ages twelve to sixty to fight grasshoppers amid thousands of dollars in crop losses in recent days.
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Topeka
Kan
Hodges
Kansas
Parcel Post Growth At Lincoln Stations
Lincoln mail handlers report a marked rise in parcels post volume at railway stations with a 10 to 12 percent increase over six months. The new collection and delivery service began Tuesday and is expected to boost business further.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Post Office Department
Chicago marks “sane Fourth” cutting U S deaths
National Fourth of July observance in Chicago and across the country reduced the death toll from fireworks and explosives to sixteen fatalities and 874 injuries nationwide.
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Chicago
Nebraska suffragists push for ballot rights in state
Lincoln activists organize a suffrage petition day across Nebraska on July 16 to urge voters to grant women the right to vote. The effort targets turnout and awareness in preparation for the upcoming ballot question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Nebraska
Servian government appeals for doctors and nurses in Paris
The Servian government through its legation in Paris requests doctors and nurses to aid. The appeal seeks trained medical staff to assist in relief efforts amid ongoing health crises.
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Paris
Servia
Wheat acreage up despite uneven yields in Nebraska
Secretary W H MeLor of agriculture notes wheat acreage this year is 19 percent higher than last year and yields per acre are not greatly different. The Labor Commissioner Pool reports fifty to one hundred men are needed statewide to aid the crop, but high wages failed to attract workers as officials could not find available labor.
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Secentary
of Agriculture
Nebraska
Secretary of State Wait Fee Distribution June
In June the Secretary of State Wait collected 21 971 95 in fees. Distribution included 19 210 for corporation permits 110 for corporate penalties 2325 55 for articles of incorporation 71 for notarial commissions 46 for motor vehicle fees 51 for brands and 158 40 for transcripts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Wait
State issues record June car registrations
Secretary of State Wall reports heavy automobile registration in June reaching 1 388 licenses, a sharp rise from the previous year. The state had already broken the May record with more than 1 700 licenses issued.
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Wall
National Guard Encampment Set for Waterloos in August
Adjutant General Hall’s office issues orders for the state encampment of the National Guard at Waterloos from August 11 to 21. The program will feature company maneuvers sham battles and field work akin to real war for the embryo soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjutant General Hall
National Guard
Waterloos
Tuberculosis Hospital Trials Duket Cure for Eleven Patients
Eleven patients at the state tuberculosis hospital have taken the Duket cure. A second administration will occur soon followed by tests for traces of the disease. The institution now houses thirty one patients and is expanding rapidly, according to Superintendent Barker.
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Barker
Notice to factories on fifty four hour week law
Labor Commissioner Pool instructs all state superintendents of factories and establishments to enforce the fifty four hour a week female labor law when it takes effect. Violations carry a fine of 20 to 50 dollars per offense.
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Labor Commissioner
State Funds Show Month End Shifts in Balances
The general fund jumped from 26836 to 151211 over the month while the temporary school fund fell due to annual apportionment. Quarterly drawings reduced university fund balances. cash on hand yesterday was 5773 with deposits at 594702. Trust funds in vested totaled 9336169, with 9163136 in bonds.
Village of Hoagland Alleges Delay in Union Pacific Track Station Plan
The railway commission’s bid to recognize Hoagland and require Union Pacific to build a side track and station has been stalled in district court. Logan citizens obtained a restraining order preventing enforcement of the commission’s decree. Hoagland continues the fight, planning to appeal beyond the commission’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Commission
Hoagland
Union Pacific
Logan
Union Fire Insurance Company Tax Dispute Heads To Court
Secretary Walt of Union Fire Insurance argues he must pay only part of the $660 fire tax, claiming mutual interest exempt from the fire tax law. The case aims to determine the company’s status and obligation under the annual levy for the fire commission.
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Walt
Union Fire Insurance Company
State Fire Commission
Fire Commission
General Phelps to Join National Soldiers Home in California
General Ernest H. Phelps former adjutant general of the Nebraska national guard and among the oldest in guard service has gone to Los Angeles to accept an appointment in the national soldiers home.
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Ernest H. Phelps
Nebraska National Guard
Guard
Los Angeles
National Soldiers’ Home
Last push to secure signers for armory referendum
At the voters' league headquarters a final effort will be made this week to obtain the remaining signatures on the Nebraska City armory appropriation referendum of $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Voters’ League
Nebraska City Armory
Delegates chosen for state boys encampment
County superintendents select two delegates per county for the boys state fair encampment. Participants must be 16 to 21 years old. The state board of agriculture will cover railroad fares above five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Agriculture
Remittances Arrive For Second Payment in Early Closing Races
Remittances for the second payment are arriving to Secretary W. R. Mellor. The payments were due on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Mellor
First County Records Loss in Present Valuation Year
Secretary Seymour notes Box Butte as the first county to post a valuation drop from 1912 to 1913. Box Butte fell to 2 052 616, while Platte and others showed gains. Names associated with potential secretaryship include E P Roggen F M Prout I D Evans L W Eastman Brian J H Mockett and W B Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
State Board of Assessment
Box Butte County
Platte County
Hayes’ County
Hooker County
Frontier County
Insurance Commission
E. P. Roggen
South Omaha
I. D.evans
Kenegaw
L. W. Eastman
Morrill
Brian
J. H. Mockett
Lincoln
W. B. Price
Cornell
Wheat growers in Hall county plant macaroni variety
In Grand Island and nearby Hall county Nebraska a number of wheat farmers including Geo. L. Rouse plant macaroni wheat. The new variety promises five to ten bushels per acre more than ordinary wheat and stands well in the Platte valley. The color is golden yellow to orange where stands are thick.
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Grand Island
Hall County
Geo. L. Rouse
Nebraska
Platte Valley
Burns May Be Fatal In Gasoline Stove Accident
Mrs. John Hines of Plattsmouth suffered severe burns while filling a gasoline stove without first extinguishing the fire. The flames burned her clothing almost entirely, burning her face head and both arms and a large portion of her body. She tried to reach a rain barrel then a well but could not, rolling in high grass and weeds to extinguish the flames.
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Plattsmouth
John Hines
Lincoln geologist supports Beatrice water well find
Prof. E H Barbour of Lincoln the state geologist visited Beatrice and inspected Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company work seeking city water. He noted a reservoir with a ten inch flow and said deeper excavation could raise output. the current spring well yields about 750000 gallons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
E. H. Barbour
Lincoln
Dempster Mill Manufacturing Company
Cornerstone Laid for $100,000 Lexington Court House
The cornerstone of Lexington’s new $100,000 court house was laid on Tuesday in ceremonies led by the Masonic order. A large gathering of Masons from across the state attended, with notable figures Robert French of Kearney Alpha Morgan from Broken Bow as grand master and Bishop Beecher of Hastings. The Lexington band provided music as about 1,000 people watched.
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Lexington
Court House
Masonic Order
Robert, French
Kearney
Alpha Morgan
Broken Bow
Bishop Beecher
Hastings
Cornerstone Laid for Grace Lutheran Church at West Point
The cornerstone ceremony for Grace Lutheran church at West Point was held Sunday. The brick and stone building spans 60 by 74 feet with a 34 by 60 basement for Sunday school, featuring art glass windows, walnut pulpit and chancel, oak pews, and a pipe organ costing 1800 dollars.
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West Point
Grace Lutheran Church
Lincoln man sentenced for reproducing bank notes
William F. Lindberry of Oxford was sentenced by Federal Judge Munger to one year in Leavenworth for reproducing bank notes by a photographic process. He must also pay a one dollar fine plus court costs.
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Wilson
McReynolds
United States
John L. McNab
Federal
Grand Jury
Diggs
McNab
William van Fleet
United States District Court
San Francisco
Lincoln
William F. Lindberry
Oxford
Omaha
South Omaha
Buffalo
Albert Lee
Minn
Munger
Leavenworth
Weekend baseball scores across Nebraska towns
Superior carried Sunday ordinance by 150 votes. Kearney won at Hastings Tuesday. Fremont swept Hastings in a Sunday game and lost to Hastings Monday. Columbus, Grand Island, York, Seward, and others posted wins and losses in a series of league games across the region with multiple 4 to 3 6 to 3 and 11 to 0 results.
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Superior
Kearney
Hastings
Fremont
Grand Island
Seward
Columbus
York
Fairbury
Lawrence
Grand Taland
Deep Ocean Depths Yield Strange Luminescent Fish
New York reports describe fish captured from one to two thousand fathoms in the Atlantic. Artisans made casts of their bodies to preserve shapes and colors. Many are jet black with luminous organs lighting dark waters for navigation and prey. Depths around 1,500 fathoms show abundant life. a German survey ship recently found a deeper spot near Mindanao in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic
Pacific Ocean
Guam
Philippines
Mindanao
Vanishings Milk Wagon Dives Into Street Pit
Zenophon Hebert drove a milk wagon on St. Lawrence avenue when the street collapsed beneath the wagon and horse. The wagon sank 20 feet, spilling milk. Hebert emerged dripping and was hauled to safety by bystanders as police and fire crews retrieved the vehicle.
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Chicago
Zenophon Hebert
St. Lawrence Avenue
Zenophon
Hev
Japanese honor missionary in Tokyo with high civilian order
The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions reports Rev. Dr. Daniel Crosby Greene, the board’s senior missionary in Japan, has been awarded the Order of the Rising Sun by the emperor. The decoration recognizes his work in promoting Japan-US relations and spreading knowledge of Japan while advancing Christian missionary activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Rising
Daniel Crosby Greene
Round building opposed by New York Justices
Justices of the supreme court in this district, by unanimous vote, disapprove of architect Guy Lowell’s round courthouse plan. They say a round building of the proposed immense size would be too radical a experiment for the city to undertake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New
Fragmentary Quote Paraphrase Sparks Debate on Bar Costs
A muddled quotation suggests a debate over whether it is better to bar someone or to risk loss. The fragment hints at misheard phrases and unclear costs, with readers churning about interpretation and intent in a social context.
Mystery pamphlet on peppers noted in passenger coach
In a passenger coach two men near the reader browsed a pamphlet titled Normal Composition of Red Peppers, Washington, D C. They joked about its spicy content as they read paragraphs and turned pages, quietly peeking at the document’s legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egend
Red Peppers
Ture
Washington, D. Cc
Banquet Scene Sparks Scrutiny at Political Gathering
A fragmented account describes a banquet where an aspiring young figure and an influential judge were present. An observer attempted to influence seating by slipping a half dollar and whispering a name, but the judge arranged seating to keep the candidate distant, illustrating clashing interests at a political event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gare
Lippincott
Howe
Grape-Nuts Promoted as Nutritious for Babies
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as a superior food for delicate babies. It claims healthy infants thrive on the product, with testimonials of strong growth, better digestion, and reduced illness when fed with Grape-Nuts and milk.
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Beek Sa Ville
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