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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1915
Page
2
News briefs recount wartime moves from British labor policies to German submarine actions. Reports detail American imports limits, diplomatic exchanges, and civilian casualties while domestic notes cover politics, defense, and local events in Nebraska and beyond.
A cryptic message about a serious problem in Vienna prompts officials to investigate. The text hints at political tensions and potential security concerns affecting the Austrian capital. No further details are provided.
From Vienna reports reach Venice that Austria faces bread shortages as a decree cuts production by a quarter. Thousands in Vienna struggle to obtain bread with bakers unable to meet demand. Authorities plan bread and flour tickets starting April 4 to ease the shortage.
Washington says Britain and France have not answered questions on the legal basis for an embargo blocking all trade between Germany and neutral nations. The State Department notes the United States still does not know if the allies intend a legal blockade or apply contraband rules. The decision will influence possible U S actions and damage claims from disrupted American commerce.
Ambassador Morgenthau cabled Washington from Constantinople that the Turkish government pledged to protect non combatants during the war. He had pressed the Porte on behalf of foreigners under instructions from the American government.
Lincoln Neb Owen Daily the Nebraska boy and lightweight wrestling champion disposed of Matty Matsuda the Japanese challenger Thursday night at the Oliver theater. Matsuda succumbed to Daily toes hold and forfeited the second fall and the match after an injury cost him the first fall.
The peace prayer directed by Pope Benedict XV for Passion Sunday March 25 is received and being distributed nationwide. A Vatican decree from Cardinal Gasparri provides detailed service forms for the occasion in Catholic churches.
Berlin dispatch via Reuters states the German embassy in Constantinople says the report that Prince Mohmmed Burhan-Eddin son of former Sultan Abdul Hamid was strangled is unfounded.
The French foreign office reportedly plans to purchase the cotton cargo aboard the steamship Dacia seized en route from the United States to Rotterdam. Valued at about $750,000, the cargo may be bought by the French government while the ship’s disposition remains to a prize court.
The new dread nought Pennsylvania, the largest engine of naval warfare, was launched on Tuesday at Newport News Virginia. Secretary Daniels signaled approval as Elizabeth Kolb of Germantown Pennsylvania christened the ship, and the hull slid into the James River amid prayers for it to be a messenger of peace rather than destruction.
Missouri lower house approves a rural credits bill by 115 to 21 to establish a land bank with initial capital of 1 million dollars. The bank would issue ten and twenty year loans to farmers at not more than 5 percent interest, with a maximum loan of 10 thousand dollars. The measure has cleared the house and is expected to move to the Senate.
The article describes a lightweight linen dress for school age girls featuring a simulated gurdle pocket design. It notes decorative plaid gingham piping on collar cuffs and girdle with a ribbon tie, urges shrunk fabrics, and compares home made versus ready made finishing and price.
Severe blouses gain vogue among business girls with striped silk and dainty handkerchief linen models. May events include Mother’s Day observance, state trap meet at North Platte May 18 to 20, and vote on wet or dry at Table Rock. Nebraska towns report theater openings, new telephone ventures, shipyard improvements, and notable accidents, with civic projects, sports, and state fair plans through September.
The article outlines the revival of the picture hat and poke bonnet in spring millinery. It highlights lace brims, layered crepe brims with embedded blossoms, lace with fine wires, veiling edges, and leghorn crowns. Styles vary for younger and older women, with wreaths and flower trims noted.Julia Bottomley.
The article surveys spring wardrobes noting winter lingers but plan ahead for warm weather clothes. It recommends versatile frocks suitable for street and indoor wear, highlighting faille and gros grain rain effects in soft colors as desirable.
A crepe de chine lounging robe with matching petticoat in light golden brown features hem stitches, tucks and hand embroidery. Suitable for elderly women seeking tasteful lounging attire, also practical for travelers on Pullman cars, staterooms or hotel corridors.
The article notes various shades of red like beetroot geranium cerise and military red as favored by fashion. These vivid tints brighten dark colors such as black navy and midnight blue, breaking monotony with bursts of brightness.
A scientist claims the safest action in a thunder storm is to get thoroughly wet. He states he can kill a rat when dry with an electric discharge but not when the animal is wet.
The state treasurer warned that several counties are evading the tax law, prompting officials to review local collections and enforce compliance. Authorities pledged stricter oversight and potential penalties for noncompliant counties.
State funds and war tax warrants face discount risk as Lincoln and Lancaster counties resist monthly remittances. State Treasurer Hall warns failure to remit $42,000 from these counties and thirteen others could force faster warrant discounting at 4 percent interest. County treasurers and former officials challenge the request, arguing the statute supports monthly remittances.
Speaker Jackson and house leaders aim to keep nearly all members at their desks until adjournment. He plans another caucus to secure pledges from every majority member to stay through the final adjournment or withhold the third pay installment of $260 until adjournment day.
The house moved the Peterson bill toward third reading but emasculated its core aim. The measure now mainly preserves existing law with minor additions to impose stricter penalties for selling cigarettes to minors under 18.
The Richmond Broome measure to publish personal property tax lists in state newspapers moved to third reading after a tense committee. An amendment makes publication subject to county board of commissioners decisions, passing 49 to 46. Proponents say publicity will widen tax rolls and deter dodgers.
The committee of the whole recommended for passage S. F. 184 by Dodge of Douglas to amend the present law prohibiting the dividing of fees by physicians and surgeons. The bill would apply the prohibition only to the physician who pays the fee and not to the physician who receives the take-off.
Senate approves Senate File No. 214 exempting state manufacturing corporations from the annual heavy occupation tax by an 18 to 13 vote. Public service corporations remain taxed. Introduced by Mattes of Otne and recommended for passage after a state report showed manufacturers paid roughly $10,000 to $15,000 of the total $80,000 tax.
On March 15 Lieutenant Governor James Pearson of Frontier marked his fifteenth wedding anniversary by giving carnations to every senator, staff, and newspaper reporters. The senate adjourned shortly after and adopted resolutions honoring the occasion.
State departments gathered 53 337 46 in fees in February per a State Auditor compilation. The food commissioner’s office is excluded as it falls in another category. Most funds came from the state insurance board which paid 48 794 56 in a 2 percent tax on premiums.
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