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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1913
Page
2
A bomb attempt was found at St Pauls Cathedral early Wednesday. A verger detected a ticking parcel strapped in brown paper near the high altar and turned it over to police, who found suffragist newspaper wrap inside. Two other bombs were reported in the city, signaling renewed militant wrecking by suffragists.
El Paso reports Senor Francisco Vasquez Gomes will enter Mexico to meet Governor Carranza. The talks aim to unite Maderist constitutionalists with Gomez followers, torn apart after Juarez and the previous split two years ago.
Mrs. Martha Hollins sixty seven to seventy two? No. The article notes Mrs. Martha Hollins, claimed as the first white child born in Nebraska, died at her son’s home in Kenosha Wisconsin. She was about seventy two and born near Omaha where her father Rev Samuel Allis, a famed early missionary, risked his life among Indians in Nebraska and other western states.
Washington. An attempt to authorize hearings by the Senate Banking and Currency Committee on currency reform legislation sparked a sharp debate. Senator Clark objected and Senator Gallinger pressed Chairman Owen for a definite reply, while Owen hedged and Bacon warned that the short session era is ending.
Sacramento reports that China aims to follow Japan in protesting the alien land bill. Chinese land ownership in California has fallen recently, though many Chinese remain as landowners, and the government seeks a protest to shield property interests from opponents.
Washington Postmaster General Burleson says the aim shared with President Wilson is to transfer all second and third class postmasters into the classified service within the next year. Fourth class positions are already covered by executive order.
New York records show thirteen people left blind for life and four deaths in four months due to wood alcohol poisoning from drinking or inhaling fumes, per the New York committee on the prevention of blindness.
London marked the third anniversary of King George V's accession with fitting honors. Flags flew at all government buildings as part of the commemorations.
Fremont Nebraska postal receipts for the quarter ended reached 16492 dollars an increase of about 1700 dollars from the same period last year.
Kansas City hosts the national eliminator balloon race with the winners advancing to represent the United States in the James Gordon Bennett Trophy. The qualifier from this city will depart July 4 to compete internationally.
Short, terse paragraphs report multiple minor crimes around town. Each item names the location and suspect or victim when readable, with quick summaries of arrest or investigation status.
The United States formally recognizes the government of the new Chinese republic. The interior department opened bids for twenty two miles of canal in the Milk river irrigation project in Montana. Parcel post shows strong early success after four months of operation.
Three deaths from heat were reported in Cleveland on Monday. Clarinda Iowa plans a business manager for municipal affairs. Twenty three workers were trapped when the Helping Hand annex burned in Kansas City. George W. Kline named state publicity expert. Norwegian storthing committee backs women’s franchise. Five hundred physicians and surgeons attend the American Congress in Washington. Montenegro’s position in Albania discussed as Austro Italian actions loom. Lincoln voters endorse wet policy with saloon majority 834, up from 665 two years ago. A construction accident in Lincoln injures Jack Robinson. Mexican government signals possible shift from defensive posture within a month. 6600 railway workers to receive 9 hour day after Kansas City talks. Manila Bay veterans celebrate 15th anniversary in Washington. 20000 suffragists march up Fifth Avenue with martial music.
A series of brief items report sudden deaths including Mme and Haiti’s General Tancred Auguste, aviation accidents in Japan, royalty shifts as King Nicholas abdicates, and political upheavals in Greece and Mexico. Labor unrest in South Wales and renewed woman suffrage debates in Britain are noted, along with the Greek assassination aftermath and Carranza era alliances.
One year off time awaits convicts who aided firefighting at the Lansing Kansas state prison. Nebraska prison officials report halt of dope traffic and cures for victims, with all entry points closed.
A Boston based company argues it can supply shoe machinery to small factories fairly by pricing per pair of shoes made, averaging under 223 cents, claiming its method keeps all manufacturers equal and supports small towns.
An English clergyman introduces cricket in an Indian district to build manly spirit. AIT notes the boys prosper, a match is arranged, and the padre funds 15 rupees for bats or useful gear. The team arrives confident yet spends the money on the umpire and still wins.
An English resident at Muscat near the Persian Gulf claims he cannot speak Arabic despite decades on the Arabian coast. He says traders must learn English because the local beggars know only the language of commerce is English. The anecdote illustrates why English is projected as a global language.
An advertisement for a daily fly killer promising disease prevention, claiming it kills thousands and lasts all season. Available from H Somers at 150 De Kalb Ave Brooklyn New York with express paid six sent for one dollar.
The speaker notes a sharp distinction between staying polite and engaging in drinking. The remark suggests tension between social cordiality and alcohol use in personal conduct.
A columnist argues the pen outperforms the sword in muck raking revealing how investigative writing shapes public opinion and accountability. The piece emphasizes press ethic and the watchdog role in governance.
An old advertisement for Mrs Winslow's Teething Syrup touts relief for teething infants. It claims gum softening, inflamed gum reduction, pain relief, and wind colic cure featuring a 35 03 bottle price.
A proverb-like note contrasts easy creation of good character with the greater challenge of reforming a bad one, implying lasting personal change requires effort and time. It reflects a moral stance on self-improvement and discipline.
Mrs F P Mullendore of Munford Alabama reports relief from life stage discomfort after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad extols the root and herb medicine as safe dependable for female ills and invites letters to Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co for information.
Pawnee City Neb. takes first with forty points at Tarkio Mo in the fifth annual tri state college and high school meet. Platte City Mo. second with thirty two Tarkio Mo. third fourteen Falls City Neb. fourth ten. Records set include Reavis Falls City vault eleven feet four inches and Dorfer Pawnee City broad jump twenty feet nine and a half. Dougherty Pawnee City half mile two minutes eleven and four fifths.
Lincoln reports the city park pheasants have been sent to farms across the state for propagation. The game warden arranged shipments to Halsey Cozad Litchfield Hooper Mascot Valentine Oakdale Beaver Crossing Staplehurst Fremont St Libory Benkelman Culbertson Smithfield Sidney Utica Hastings Falls City Dannebrog Dubois Alvo ONeill Waco Ashland Gretna and Agate. No birds remained at the city park.
Lincoln Nebraska belief that the state will enjoy one of its most successful fruit seasons is voiced by Secretary Marshall of the state board of horticulture. Growers expect better returns aided by improved marketing conditions compared with past years and favorable natural factors.
Wilber Abel Cox aged eighty seven perished when his clothing caught fire while burning cornstalks five and one half miles south of town. Unable to extinguish the flames he ran to Turkey creek and jumped in, drowning in the stream. He was among the area’s first settlers.
Pickrell residents circulate a petition to incorporate the village. Under H. R. No. 280, passed last session with an emergency clause, towns over 100 inhabitants may incorporate if a majority of resident taxpayers desire it. The plan would be presented to the board of supervisors.
Alfred Johnson a blacksmith in the town suffered severe injuries when his left hand glove was caught in a drill. The machine pulled him in breaking the arm and causing severe flesh injuries before the belt slipped and the machine jammed.
A crowded house in Greeley faced a near stampede when the floor settled about a foot. Showmen quickly organized exits and prevented any serious incident, keeping patrons safe.
Charles Kenniston, Civil War veteran, was found dead in his Seward room when his landlord forced the door after he failed to appear for work. Death attributed to heart failure. He was about sixty five, had lived in Seward for twenty years, and left no relatives in the area.
Walter White suffered serious injuries when a sewer ditch he was working in at Plattsmouth collapsed burying him under five feet of dirt.
Hrannis reports ranchmen suffer heavy losses after the March blizzard. Cattle are found with freezing injuries varying from one to four hooves frozen. Several ranchers describe killing cattle in response to suffering.
Hastings announces a new depot to serve the St. Joe and Grand Island and Hastings and Northwestern roads. The project is expected to cost about $50,000.
Tecumseh reports the state provides for high schools to offer a specialised agriculture course. The provision outlines intent and guidelines for implementing agricultural instruction in secondary education.
Inspector R C King of the State superintendent's office has begun the final round of investigations as the school year ends. He travels to Adams County to inspect several schools. Surveyors start work on a new $100000 agricultural and horticultural hall at the state fair grounds to be completed for the upcoming state fair.
A total of 1315 automobiles were registered at the office of the secretary of state during the month just ended. This stands as the greatest registration ever in Nebraska and signals a very satisfactory financial condition statewide.
Over three quarters of a million dollars will be spent by the new state board of control on buildings and improvements at fifteen state institutions in the present biennium. Work is planned to begin soon with the penitentiary and Lincoln hospital for the insane receiving first attention.
Burlington and Union Pacific gain authority to alter pass regulations, allowing free card boards on carloads of any class of live stock. Previously the policy covered only mixed horse and mule shipments at horse rates.
Fire Commissioner Ridgell and Governor Morehead plan a statewide cleanup day on May 17. A general proclamation will urge residents in towns cities villages and counties to beautify areas around their homes.
Governor Morehead calls on all state residents to observe May 17 as a general clean-up day not a holiday. Those who clean up that date should follow standard labor conditions applicable on any other day.
Assistant Adjutant General Trimble of the state department of the Grand Army of the Republic asks all Confederate veterans who fought at Gettysburg to report at once. Eligible veterans who wore gray or blue may participate in the upcoming memorial celebration.
The Nebraska state teachers reading circle board met in Lincoln and adopted two books for the 1913 1914 school year. O Shea Everyday Problems in Teaching will serve as the basal book for all teachers. Carney Country Life and the Country School is chosen for rural teachers as a special book on country life and social activities of the school.
Professors call for a campus building large enough to host commencement on site and accommodate mass meetings during the school year. The facility would be among the first funded as the regents begin spending from the three quarter mile levy.
Reports filed with Secretary Seymour show most Nebraska railroads earned less per mile in 1912 than in 1911, excluding the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Omaha line. Northwestern earned 1107 dollars per mile in 1912 after 1631 in 1911, Burlington 2468 after 2472, Union Pacific 6394 after 6844, and Rock Island 519 after 591.
The federal building in Lincoln held the largest ever civil service exam for railway mail service with 165 applicants on Saturday morning. An inspection found extensive mildew ruin to thousands of dollars in National Guard uniforms overcoats and other military clothing, rendering much unusable for future use.
Superintendent Earl XM Cline of Geneva has been chosen to head the Alliance Junior Normal School, succeeding E R Pate. The appointment is announced as part of the school’s leadership transition.
A proposed bill to raise school bond levies from 5 to 12 mills, which passed both houses with an emergency clause, is now reported missing its appended section. The text could not be located in the current record.
A wealth widow hosts a political gathering for about a dozen guests. A candle shortage causes a scramble for candles and delays the dinner as the butler calls the electric company. He returns with a Cockney plea for guests to adapt to the power failure.
A teacher assigns an exercise on the comparative forms of far. Pupils chant and debate the correct usage as they compare farther and further. The scene centers on a classroom discussion about traditional vs evolving English spellings and meanings.
A fragmented note describes a day with a father and child at church practice for ragtime music. An organ session and a brief exchange hint at a hurried moment during the rehearsal. The text remains unclear but centers on a family scene in a church setting.
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