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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
2
Broad dispatches report rising customs receipts in Washington and a forecasted fiscal year revenue of 90 to 100 million dollars. War updates include German advances on the Meuse, Kitchener memorial, and unrest from Ireland to Mexico alongside political maneuvers in Britain and Italy.
At the St Louis convention the Democratic ticket of Wilson for president and Marshall for vice president was nominated by acclamation with only one dissenting vote from Illinois. Tumulty informed Wilson of the nomination as he and Marshall prepared to address the crowd. The platform endorsed foreign policy, Mexico, tariff, and preparedness with a new paragraph urging American forces in Mexico until danger to interests ends.
Lincoln Neb It was suggested at the meeting here of the Nebraska postmasters that the state association pass resolutions asking the department to abolish third class mail. H E G Bevins Lincoln superintendent of mails pointed out the difficulty of distinguishing between third and fourth class matter. He indicated that third class mail since parcel post rates had gone into effect had been largely taken over by the new class and caused more or less confusion in handling mails.
San Diego reports the Buffalo is ordered to move at once to the west coast of Mexico to pick up American refugees if anti American sentiment rises in the southern republic. The order to proceed to Mare Island for repairs was revoked. The ship has loaded large supplies and coal in its bunkers.
At a private meeting chaired by Sir Edward Carson the Ulster unionist council declined enthusiasm for the home rule compromise but authorized Carson to proceed with negotiations. Members indicated willingness to sacrifice to secure a settlement that would strengthen the empire and aid the war effort.
President Wilson transmitted a Lansing memo to the Senate asserting U S citizens and property in Ireland are protected under international law. The Irish disturbances are easing and hopes rise for few if any further American arrests or detentions. The report answers a Dublin uprising resolution.
A statewide list previews forthcoming gatherings across Nebraska including the International Auctioneers Association in Omaha, golf and tennis tournaments, a men’s association convention, a Missouri Valley photographers event, a state press trip, and a seventh day Adventists conference. The notes also mention county fairs, parades, railroad work, road contests, and local crop reports from towns like Hastings, Gretna, and Wayne.
Nebraska beer and near beer are sold in towns that recently went dry. C E Har man will enforce labeling rules showing alcohol percentage. If beverages exceed 2 percent alcohol they need a permit or license tax. Local citizens may press charges under state and federal laws. Secretary Pool offers county by county primary vote totals for April 18. Pamphlet shows 1907 to 1916 voting growth, with Democrat gains surpassing prior totals.
Nebraska National Guard officers will attend an officers' school on the athletic grounds at the state university farm from June 21 to 29. Last year’s session was at the state fair grounds. two years ago the university farm hosted. Adjutant General Hall secured regular army instructors despite high demand in Mexico, with Captain William B. Wallace Lieutenant P. G. Wrightson and Lieutenant S. M. Parker among those to assist.
Governor Morehead of Nebraska to nominate a commissioned officer from state troops to serve as property and disbursing officer to the War Department. The Secretary of War will appoint from the governor's recommendation. Salary around 700 dollars plus expenses for a part time post at National Guard HQ in Lincoln. Adjutant General Hall notes 3 to 5 months yearly. competition expected.
Attorney General Reed certifies the ballot wording for the prohibitory constitutional amendment asking voters if it should be adopted. The ballot shows two squares for Yes and No with numbers 300 and 801 respectively. Health board examiners report many applicants for medicine, mostly new graduates seeking further testing.
Attorney General Reed the state railway commission and Attorney J. A. Kennedy for the railroad company have agreed on Frank H. Gaines of Omaha as referee to take testimony and make findings for the federal court in the Missouri Pacific 3-cent fare in junction suit. The federal court had issued a temporary injunction allowing collection of the rate, now in effect except between competitive points where the railroad charges the same as other lines.
Food Commissioner Harman says many gasoline pumps in use measure correctly and have been under inspection. He notes occasional short measures are found and then corrected.
Prof Benton Daies led the cornerstone ceremony in the afternoon with Dean Lyman and Prof R J Pool among witnesses. The box within the cornerstone contained city papers the Daily Nebraskan and 1916 Cornhusker, university catalogs, photographs of Chancellor Avery and former chemistry heads, chemistry society photos, and several chemicals.
Heavy remittances from county treasurers since June 1 add 180000 to the state general fund, bringing total to 432638 and nearing the 1916 high. Treasurer W G Ure of Douglas County reports 101000 collected in May, with 62000 for the general fund, signaling no need to register general fund warrants through the current biennium.
State Historical Society secretary C. Paine died in Lincoln at age 48 from pneumonia. He had suffered rheumatic trouble and poor health for some time, with a five day fatal illness. He fell ill while attending a Mississippi Valley Historical association convention in Nashville, was confined to his hotel room, then returned home.
Adjutant General Hall secured a city promise allowing Omaha national guard companies to use the city owned auditorium for drill when not rented. Expense of 750 to 1000 dollars may be needed to fit lockers and storage for materiel. Hall seeks approval from Governor Morehead and State Auditor Smith, noting potential armory rental for the state.
Plaintiffs E. M. Woolridge H. V. Woolridge and the bank seek a mandamus to force the state banking board to grant a charter. The board refused citing no need for a new bank in the region. Plaintiffs argue ample room for another institution.
Cedar county rural telephone users oppose a 25 per cent monthly rent increase prompting the railroad commission to cancel the original order and schedule a new hearing. Farmers say the hike discriminates since business lines rise while city residence lines do not. A horticulture bulletin warns Nebraska fruit crops look poor with apples cherries and plums under half a crop though strawberries and grapes show strong yields. The Union Pacific bridge over the Loup river at St Paul will support joint rail and wagon traffic.
Special Game Warden Co. D. Playden reports twenty five prosecutions for violations of the game laws in Curtis Nebraska, with fines and costs totaling 230 dollars. The state incurred about 3 dollars in prosecution expenses.
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