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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1913
Page
2
Governor Hiram W. Johnson of California telegraphed Secretary of State Bryan confirming California will sign the alien land bill passed by the legislature. He cited misrepresentation by eastern papers and stated California’s position as directed by President Wilson, amid veto pressure.
President Wilson spoke strongly in support of the tariff bill offering free wool and free sugar, declaring no compromises and urging the Democratic Senate to enact the House bill into law. He emphasized adherence to the party platform.
Formal charges of conspiracy usurpation and assassination against General Victoriano Huerta provisional president were read in an executive session of the chamber of deputies. The charges by Herberto Barron, once a Madero agent in the United States, were referred to a committee for a report. Manuel Calero, former Mexican ambassador in Washington, met Huerta and reportedly plans to run for president.
Four hundred thousand pounds of frozen Australian beef and mutton arrived from the steamer Tahiti as the first shipment of its kind to the Pacific coast. The deal includes a plan to keep profits nominal in California and the Pacific states to curb high prices, with Australia ready to ship direct if violated. Prices are expected to fall, as western meats compare favorably with Chicago levels.
Springfield report says the Illinois senate passed the Magill bill granting women the right to vote on all statutory offices. Senator Juul, a member of the white slave commission, supported the measure noting revelations convinced him that women need protection they lacked in past votes.
John J. Gosper former territorial governor of Arizona and secretary of state of Nebraska died in poverty in Los Angeles on Wednesday at 71. He was a Civil War veteran and a county ward.
Anti saloon league plans a livelier campaign in Nebraska over the next four years. Aimed at the 1914 election and the 1916 state election, the group seeks state wide prohibition and constitutional amendment to limit saloons to one per 600 population.
Findley Howard of Columbus applies to be appointed as auditor of the treasury. Secretary Bryan has the record, with endorsements from Rep Stephens and Rep Patterson of Arapahoe, plus Maisure and Labeck and Hitchcock. Bryan withholds endorsement due to Howard’s candidacy.
Federal board hears more than 200 applicants for parole in Leavenworth Kas. hearings. Officials evaluate release prospects and review each case for possible early freedom.
Readable fragments indicate a legal context discussing a suit or jurists in New York with unclear details and partial phrases. The text hints at court actions or legal proceedings but lacks clear names dates or outcomes.
A Nebraska tornado struck Seward at 5 pm tearing up 22 houses and causing extensive property loss. Eight deaths were recovered with more possible. the storm path extended from near the fair grounds to Germantown, damaging barns and outbuildings along Northwestern tracks. The Scholz family perished near their cave as the storm shifted northeast.
Seward residents faced the tornado destruction with rapid relief efforts. Mayor Calder, joined by President Miller of the commercial club, Sheriff Gillan, W. H. Smith and other business leaders, surveyed damage and pledged to shoulder the burden. Cleanup squads organized to shelter the homeless and repair the windswept district. Patrol reports noted no new injuries and no theft, with continual monitoring since the storm.
Eyewitnesses describe a fierce storm that tore through the northern part of town. Homes were wrecked and trees uprooted while survivors aided those most damaged and injured, some losing roofs and projections as debris scattered.
A wall cloud sighting west of Sutton Nebraska drew hundreds as storm clouds moved eerily eastward with oscillating motion. Reported damage occurred farther east and north, while a funnel was observed only briefly amid the dramatic sky.
A man dies with his head crushed and his seven year old daughter killed when timbers fly away in a collapse. Investigators cordon off the site while rescue crews search for survivors and determine cause. Local officials urged caution as neighbors recall the accident.
Many witnesses saw the funnel approach as it hit the city at supper time, tearing through homes and uprooting trees. Doctors worked tirelessly while undertakers from Lincoln were summoned to assist with the dead as crews combed wreckage for missing people. The storm’s path could have been worse, narrowly sparing the heart of the city.
In the face of severe hardship the community bore its losses with cautious optimism, maintaining resolve and looking toward better days ahead despite continuing trials.
Wednesday night’s cyclone left extensive destruction while families and friends survey the ruins. The funnel cloud, with its roar, prompted many to seek shelter in cellars and caves, limiting fatalities. The affected zone lies near the fair grounds park and the Northwestern railroad.
A sparse section of the town bore the brunt of the storm with twenty-two houses destroyed and numerous barns lost. Only one fire started in the path, at K C Frampton’s residence, quickly tamed by neighbors as a kitchen stove ignited a pile of papers in the wreckage.
Property damage exceeded 100000 with twenty two houses destroyed and another twenty two rendered untenantable. Between forty and fifty people were said to be homeless as the storm swept away homes, furniture, clothes, stoves, books, fences, and utilities along its path.
Eyewitness accounts describe trees uprooted and debris scattered across sidewalks as a severe storm tears through the city. Officials report no additional deaths after thorough searches and say relief efforts proceed quickly with destitute helped immediately.
Volunteers sworn in to patrol the disaster district extending three quarters of a mile in town and several miles eastward. Frank Tipton flagged a Burlington passenger train to prevent wreckage near the town edge as telephone poles and debris obstructed lines.
Sightseers flood into the city by train while deputies patrol ruins and residents search debris for usable belongings. The tornado wreckage keeps citizens busy as aid work continues and recovery efforts press on.
Residents reported a funnel cloud visible to many as the storm altered course north along the Blue River. The main wind died in Sutton with only a few gusts after the system passed, leaving the town to assess minor damage and debris.
Eyewitnesses describe a white umbrella shaped cloud with a roaring advance. Citizens hid in cellars and caves as trees uprooted and debris scattered. Safa Aled credited with saving many lives along the path of the storm.
A powerful hailstorm with wind and heavy rain struck Valparaiso and nearby areas Wednesday at 5:30 PM. The storm threatened a tornado, forcing residents to shelter in cellars and caves. Hail stones reached inch size, damaging fruit and gardens as rain persisted for 15 to 20 minutes.
Eugene T. Lies of the National Red Cross arrived from Omaha at noon Thursday to assess the Seward disaster relief needs. He stated readiness to recommend relief funds as warranted, accompanied by two trained nurses Miss Florence Clark and Miss Alice Barker.
Henry Creighton lay on a bed when his house collapsed trapping part of the room while another family member in a separate room remained unharmed as the roof wedged in an angle. Several victims were buried in debris and crawled free with minor injuries.
The account describes how the homes of neighbors withstood the weather and contrasts them with the suffering that would have followed if the storm had struck the city square. It notes relief at the near miss and implies broader impact if intensity had been greater.
The sheriff sworn in a large number of deputies who immediately patrol the wrecked district to deter looting. Governor Morehead informs town officials that a state militia company is held in readiness for service if needed.
Destruction hits the fair grounds park as large forest trees suffer widespread damage. Giant walnut and elm trees lie toppled while an amphitheater section reportedly blew from its foundation and landed in the river, with debris drifting northeast along the grounds.
Readers across Nebraska and nearby regions are following ongoing developments of statewide importance with attention to local impact and upcoming events. The report highlights topics drawing broad interest among communities in the area.
Sheriff Gillan was summoned to Pleasantdale to detain Anton John Kraga after villagers reported a man wandering and presenting broken glass as currency. Kraga, who showed a peculiar belief in the value of shards, was found with glass fragments filling his pockets.
Senator Otis of Ord and E Z Russell formerly of Blair report ideal weather with ample moisture, saying Nebraska farmers can expect abundant crops this year. They recently toured the state and found uniform conditions across Nebraska, better than in years past at this season.
Howe George Clark, seven teen-year-old son of Mr and Mrs Clark, was accidentally shot in the leg when he picked up a revolver at George Davis's home. The bullet struck above the knee and lodged beneath the knee cap.
Jefferson county farmers and livestock men organize the Jefferson County Live Stock Improvers Association to unite county interests and promote high bred horses cattle and hogs in the region.
A highwayman stopped Rex Henry, a prominent local man, two blocks from his residence in Fremont. He took a watch and chain valued at 120 dollars and 25 dollars in cash, but left Henry with a 250 dollar diamond ring. Henry was with his wife at the time of the holdup.
Osceola merchants gathered to perfect a commercial club, with many present and a firm decision that the city should have a club aligned with the town's needs and demands.
Madison now hosts five competitive cream stations handling cream butter and eggs and other farm produce ensuring strong local service and prices.
County commissioners grant the Talmage baseball team a permit to play outside city limits on Sunday, in response to a submitted petition. This marks the county's first such permit.
Announcement before the United Brethren general conference says Andrew Carnegie gave $10,000 to York College Nebraska completing a $50,000 endowment fund for the institution.
A storm near Bloomfield unleashed a cloudburst like downpour that led to a flood Tuesday morning, causing property damage estimated between 35000 and 40000 dollars. Water invaded many residences and several business establishments.
Night agent G. H. Barret refused to open the door as two masked men with revolvers demanded entry at the Burlington station. He telephoned for help and the suspects fled. No description could be given and they have not been located.
Falls City will begin the season under Ira Bidwell who trained his Cheyenne Indians in Kansas City. The committee raised 2000 dollars for the squad. The Mink league includes Humboldt Kabka City. Omaha May 16 Nebraska City at Auburn Falls City at Humboldt. Humboldt visits Falls City May 19 20 and 21 for three straight games. Ninety games make up the season.
Alfred Johnson a blacksmith in Oakland suffered serious injury when his left glove caught in a drill. The machine drew in his hand and arm causing a break and severe flesh damage as the belt slipped and the machine clogged.
Jake Gettman of the Baltimors International Baseball Club sold to Hastings in a notable club transaction. The brief item records a leadership or ownership change within the Baltimors organization.
The Nebraska Press Association schedules June events with a Sunday church visit by about forty visiting editors to discuss press moral influence. A Tuesday luncheon at Union Stock Yards follows, with an auto tour of South Omaha and tornado district, then a banquet and dance. Business sessions are outlined as promising and informative.
A grand trophy cup arrived at Fred Brodagaard’s jeweler shop in Omaha. The Nebraska Press Association meeting in Omaha will award the prize to a Nebraska printer. The cup is promoted as extremely valuable for advertising impact.
Printers may win a solid silver cup worth over 150 dollars and engraving with the winner’s name, donated by the Bureau of Publicity of Omaha. The contest also offers 200 dollars in cash prizes for the best ad set from copy supplied by the South Omaha Stock Yards Company. Ads must be three columns wide, ten inches deep, with standard type rules and borders.
H B Allen editor of the Creighton Liberal urges a newspaper exhibition at the Nebraska Press Association gathering. He suggests displaying Nebraska country papers at a prominent convention room spot for comparisons, ideas, and gains, with the secretary arranging display of all contributed newspapers.
F. O. Edgecombe chairs the permanent secretary committee and remains enthusiastic about the plan. He envisioned a single meeting at Lincoln around May with Nebraska editors to discuss the plan’s approval and potential implementation.
Louis Brownlow leaves home to seek fame in the newspaper trade in a southern city. After seven months he returns home, determined to pursue a journalistic career, despite early challenges and skeptical locals.
Joseph Harrison awoke at an early hour to tend chores and found a newborn calf. His brood sow then gave birth to six pigs and eleven chicks hatched, with a pigeon producing two squabs.
A fragmentary reader exchange shows Parmer Smith and others discussing ailments and advertisements in a newspaper. The dialogue touches on liver trouble and media use, reflecting quirky, informal debates in a late era columns page.
Unclear handwritten lines discuss mailing three items and inclusion. Text shows phrases about mail, notes, and a person named She-Humph with fragmented context. No definite event, date, or location can be established from the legible portions.
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