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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1915
Page
2
Reports from Washington Berlin and beyond describe German submarine diplomacy and American note exchanges over contraband ships. Skirmishes in Mexico and Russia advance near Lemberg as Carranza Obregon tensions mount. Omaha and other towns report weather storms, fires, and population shifts amid global unrest.
The report states nine Colorado militia companies were dropped from the roll as part of national guard reductions. A White House note cites no prospect of early peace as the world war context continues. Britain’s memorandum to the U S defends neutral commerce protections and neutral rights in non-contraband trade with belligerents.
A historical survey traces the American flag's origins from medieval cross standards to the first starry banner. It notes British flags, colonial pendants like the Cambridge flag, Betsy Ross legend, and the 1777 adoption with thirteen stripes and stars, later expanding to fifteen and then back to thirteen stripes as states joined.
Labor Commissioner Coffey rules that compensation begins on the fifteenth calendar day after injury and disallows deductions for Sundays. He also says employers may not unilaterally choose the attending physician unless dissatisfied, in which case a second medical examination may be arranged at the employer’s expense. Additionally, a church communion cup is not banned by the state board of health rule against public drinking cups.
President Wilson sees no chance for a quick peace in Europe. Col. E. M. House returned from several months abroad where he met with German, British, and French officials and shared impressions from talks with diplomats and military leaders.
The War Department struck nine Colorado state militia companies from the national guard list due to recruiting, organization, and equipment deficiencies. Several more units were put on probation, and armed arms and equipment will be withdrawn from those dropped.
Berlin expects the forthcoming German note to the United States to align with American wishes on submarine warfare and passenger ship safety. It is likely the note will propose exemptions for ships used mainly in passenger traffic while not abandoning submarine action against hostile merchantmen.
After years of litigation the Capital National Bank of Lincoln cases are to be reviewed. The United States Supreme Court orders four cases Jones National Bank Bank of Staplehurst Utica Bank and Thomas Bailey against David Thompson Charles E. Yates and others restored to the docket for argument.
Berlin authorities warn the Tages Zeitung to suspend publication for an indefinite period due to a recent article on German American relations by Count von Reventlow. The move reflects heightened sensitivity to foreign policy discussions in the press.
Washington reports a forecast from the Department of Agriculture via the International Institute of Agriculture in Rome estimating Italy will yield 202,093,000 bushels of wheat in 1915, up from 172,697,000 in 1914, with rye 4,724,000 bushels, barley 9,186,000, and oats 31,033,000.
Washington announces yearly promotions for more than 12 000 postal employees across the country will be authorized by the post office department on July 1. First Assistant Postmaster General Roper says unexpended funds will finance promotions for postmasters clerks and carriers eligible for advancement under the salary classification law.
Reports circulate that Austrians plan new air raids over Venice. Authorities order stricter measures with screened windows to hide light. If a light is seen, guards will extinguish it and may fire a shot through the window.
A brief reflection on the value of brevity in writing and the challenge of concise wit from a paid word perspective.
The passage contrasts a child's question about a sky rocket with a parent and adds a historical estimate that 25,000,000 Indigenous people lived in the Americas at Columbus's arrival.
Nebraska treasurer to receive over 330000 dollars in Idaho bond redemptions plus about 100000 dollars in semi annual coupons. Most bonds are local securities and education funds. Idaho plans to retire part of 1915 issues after ten years, Nebraska had paid 14160 to date with further 1000 expected.
After lengthy talks, Treasurer Hall agrees to pay warrants from an old appropriation to add a 3500 dollar arsenal at state grounds if the attorney general issues a written opinion that the legislature cannot limit the appropriation duration. Also notes state actions on labor, statistics, and transport costs for state facilities.
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