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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1916
Page
3
In a dim office sequence a night manager and a desk clerk discuss a government cipher. The man from upstairs orders careful handling and a check before sending the message on the through wire from Denver, while the city hums softly in the background.
In Mirapolis the rise resumes as government work on the Niquoia dam reawakens. Brouillard defies Cartwright over pace and a looming clash aboard the Little Susan affair, threatening to expose a stock conspiracy and force a costly settlement.
Brouillard faces Cartwright in a tense confrontation over a toxic scheme in Mirapolis. Cartwright threatens to ruin Brouillard with loyalty pressures and a circulated letter, while Brouillard insists on accountability and a staged tomorrow night notice to shield innocent parties. The showdown escalates as Brouillard moves to expose the plot.
Harrison Rhodes argues in his book In Vacation America that U S life during holidays shows cosmopolitan traits aiding international peace. He notes English servants, Negro cooks, and Italian workers adapting breakfast service, cuisine, and household practices, reflecting a melting pot of manners and a drive to assimilate foreign ways across American life.
A line notes several kinds of fools including the smart man who thinks he is too smart to get caught. Atchison Ghede.
A comprehensive list of state events from May to July including Conventions in Lincoln Omaha and Alliance, a Pageant in Lincoln, county road and highway movements, saloon closures in North Platte and Grand Island, building and paving projects in Omaha Fremont Blair and Ponca, plus notable civic actions and society meetings across Nebraska.
The El Paso conference plan for cooperative action on the Mexican border is acceptable to Washington and has been sent to General Scott by Secretary Baker. Officials expect formal acceptance by General Carranza and declined to disclose text or details while signaling the plan will be ratified to ease border tensions.
Reorganization and federalization of the national guard would create a militia reserve of about 400,000 men, tentatively agreed by conferees on the army bill. Senate plans stay near house provisions but cap at 250,000. Wadsworth amendment may require oath to the United States and the states from enlisted personnel.
Washington officials report the United States set new export records in March with $410,000,000 in exports, double the five year March average. For the nine months ending March exports total $2,995,000,000, up over last year by more than $1,000,000,000. Imports for the period were $214,000,000 for March and $1,505,000,000 for the nine months.
Chicago officials report twenty five thousand applications for convention tickets to be issued June 7. Officials say no more than ten thousand requests can be granted and priority will go to subscribers of the fund that raised the convention in Chicago.
In Mexico City the governor of the federal district orders merchants to sell food at reasonable prices or face stricter penalties. Fines and imprisonment may follow if violations persist.
A Madrid dispatch to Temps states the Spanish government is disposed to support the United States policy on submarine warfare. If the United States seeks neutral powers to safeguard rights, Spain is ready to join a general understanding to curb Germany’s ongoing submarine warfare.
In the house of Lords Earl Curzon, lord privy seal, announced that allies have detained seized or captured 430 enemy ships worldwide since the war began. The figure reflects extensive naval action and global operations by Allied forces.
In Lincoln Nebraska William J. Bryan, defeated candidate for delegate at large to the democratic national convention, is counted with eighteen votes as alternate. If elected, he may attend the St Louis convention as an alternate. W H Thompson and J J Thomas, both Bryan supporters, were elected.
El Paso reports a tentative understanding on Mexican troop withdrawals within about two months with cooperation from General Obregon and General Hugh Scott. American officers deny any formal agreement. Mexican forces plan intensified action against bandit groups in Chihuahua and Du Trango within the period.
Athens replies to Berlin protest over Serbian soldier transport by Greek railways. Government informs journals in Athens that such action would violate neutrality. The newspaper notes Germany warned aircraft would bomb railways and trains in response.
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