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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
6
Insurgent M W A members plan a multi day convention in Minneapolis on February 22 to oppose the Mobile bill adopted by Modern Woodmen of America. They seek to pressure Woodmen leaders to withdraw the measure or form a new organization.
Lincoln Neb The Anti Saloon league has launched a campaign to oppose the home rule amendment slated for the upcoming primary and general elections. It vows to devote substantial effort to defeating the proposed measure.
Des Moines Iowa congress urges change of presidential and congressional election day from Tuesday to Monday in a resolution adopted by the Commercial Travelers' Congress of Iowa on Saturday.
The Sunday checkers tournament at the Young Men's Christian Association in Omaha was halted at midnight Saturday for being played on Sunday. Games resumed Monday afternoon.
Governor Aldrich begins an inspection tour through Nebraska's western portion heading toward the irrigated area. He plans to return by week’s end after visiting study sites and reporting on regional development and resources. Meanwhile Pittsburg faces a coal strike with storage piling up as railroad firms gear up for disruptions.
State university authorities finalize arrangements for Count Luetzow of Bohemia to lecture before students at the convocation on March 1. He will arrive February 29 with the Countess and a retinue, and be entertained at Chancellor Avery’s home during his stay.
Gifford Pinchot issues a signed statement in Washington announcing his withdrawal of support from Senator La Follette for the presidential bid. He says he will henceforth advocate the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt.
Chicago report says a meeting of commercial travelers voted to launch a systematic campaign to improve hotel railroad and baggage transportation conditions across the country.
Mary Evans, 20, daughter of farmer Robert Evans, and her uncle Tony Dupes reportedly married in Harrison Sioux County after a secret trip. Evans received a letter stating the marriage and warning parents not to interfere. Dupes faces prosecution.
Corporal Walter Ekins of Company H Fourth Infantry at Fort Crook was shot through the head by an accidental discharge while handling a revolver and died two hours later in the post hospital. He arrived at Fort Crook a year ago this month and was serving his fifth enlistment after seventeen years in the service.
Lancaster County report notes the university agricultural department, led by T A Kiesselbach of agronomy, has issued a bulletin on seed corn germination tests. Authorities say a comprehensive discussion is included and copies are available for review.
One Brown, real name unknown, indicted for obstructing justice at the Box Butte county grand jury session. Central Lumber Co of Denver with yards at Hemmingford and Rushville faces an indictment for conspiracy in restraint of trade.
Burt County Oakland businessmen push seed corn tests for farmers. A personal letter is sent to every trader in Oakland’s trade area urging seed corn testing. A seed corn special will be to the city February 27.
Otoe County district court spent three days on a ownership suit over a binder truck valued at 15 dollars. Costs in the salt will exceed 200 dollars, not counting attorney fees and expenses.
Grand army men from six Nebraska counties including Douglas Washington Burt Vedge Sarpy Cass and six Iowa counties Fremont Mills Pottawattamie Shelby Montgomery Harrison plan a district reunion.
Lincoln coroner's jury finds Deputy Warden BE D Davis died from wounds inflicted by Albert Prince a convict and recommends Prince receive a speedy trial. The verdict names Prince and notes the killing occurred in Lancaster County.
Jefferson county farmers rejoice as five to six inches of snow fall. Winter wheat in the county, with an unusually large acreage this year, now benefits from needed moisture provided by the snowfall.
Beatrice residents conduct seed corn tests with the high school providing free tests for interested individuals. Early results show maturing corn in 1910 outperforming 1911 varieties, with some tests still incomplete. Burt county farmers institute in Decatur hailed as very successful, highlighted by Mrs. Mary Mitchell's notable address. Meanwhile Grand Island child murder inquiry yields multiple arrests but no identified suspect.
Sheriff Sevier arrived in Beaver City with seven men captured at Orleans charged with breaking into a Burlington box car at Oxford. They possessed a quantity of stolen goods and wore eight new shirts among the loot.
Hartson A. Mark Morrill Nebraska irrigation engineer visits the state capital to seek relief for settlers on the interstate ditch. Water rights cost $35 per acre with 40 cents maintenance, but rates rose to $45 for unpaid contracts and $2 maintenance. Extensions may help, yet the Water Users' association sets rates, while railway commission questions its authority.
Taft league secretary C A Adams and secretary of state Wait discuss ballot design for delegates. Currie aids the inquiry as both La Follette and Taft factions favor labeling groups by candidate names with rotation of groups rather than individual names. Wait will follow the law to keep ballots intelligible in absence of a specific provision.
Lincoln residents honor the ninety six year old Rev. Harrison Presson at his home with calls from veterans and Relief Corps members. Presson preached Omaha’s first sermon in 1850 and served in the Civil War. his son also served.
State treasury shows 701 404 96 collected since January 1 with 418 272 13 in January and 283 132 83 in February. Douglas county paid most of its due though final settlement is pending. Other counties Sims Bluff Garden and Custer will have heavy payments for the school fund due to extensive school land holdings.
Albert Prince, a Black inmate at the penitentiary, was arraigned in county court on a first degree murder charge for killing Deputy Warden Davis. He pleaded not guilty, waived the preliminary hearing, and was remanded for trial.
J. F. Guthrie, identified as a deserter, will be court martialed after surrendering at the recruiting station. Preston, who turned himself in, is also connected to the case as authorities pursue formal charges.
The Board of Public Lands and Buildings awarded the general contract for the Kearney tuberculosis hospital to W. S. Crossley of Kearney. The base bid totals 13 105 dollars, with 10 180 for the building, 2 700 for plumbing and heating, and 325 for wiring, following plan changes. This leaves funds for fittings and finishing.
Hig Governor Aldrich prepares a proclamation for a primary election on April 19 to select candidates for president and vice president, one US senator, eight presidential electors, congressmen, state offices, railway commissioner, and party measures including five constitutional amendments on initiative, legislature salaries, state boards, biennial elections, and city charter authority.
Nebraska merchants cheer the Interstate Commerce Commission decision to suspend Western railroads No 51 freight schedules set for February 15. The order delays the rate increases and reclassifications until June 14 to allow a full examination and a promised further investigation.
At the state house it is understood Major J A Penn will be ordered about April 1 to rejoin his regiment. The regiment is now in the Philippines, so this means another voyage to the orient for the major. Penn has been on detached duty as long as regulations permit, and this is the reason for the transfer.
Adjutant General Phelps notified the War department Nebraska will send two regiments to the army maneuvers at Fort D A Russell Wyoming if railroads grant a suitable rate similar to that to Denver. If no rate is made only one regiment will attend.
Albert Prince, an Omaha man, killed Deputy Warden EF Davis at the state penitentary during chapel services. He is confined in the dungeon and expects a death sentence, saying he is ready to pay for the bloodshed over a minor reprimand from the slain official.
Labor Commissioner Louis V. Gaye mailed a notice accusing a company at the American theater in Omaha of violating the law by permitting 7 year old Gladys Penica to appear on stage. The firm has since left the state.
The Board of Education Lands and Funds invested 60800 of permanent school funds in city bonds. Allocation includes 28000 Sutton bonds, 15000 Rushville bonds, 4000 Gordon bonds, and 13000 Wilcox bonds.
Boyd County Board of Supervisors and County Attorney D A Harting hold that an enactment from the last state legislature extending the county assessor term by one year is invalid. The North Nebraska county board has also declared the law invalid.
In Lincoln Nebraska a historic reunion brings together past and present state legislators for the first gathering of its kind. About 180 lawmakers attended the festive event sharing a meal and greetings reflecting on legislative service.
Plans for the $100,000 medical buildings at the University of Nebraska Omaha campus were approved by the board of regents.
The article explains Mortier’s process to send images via a single wire using existing telegraph plants. An enlarged analytic print is cut into square cells forming black silhouettes on white, enabling automatic transmission and later typographic reconstruction at the receiving station. The method builds on Cros’s 1869 idea of translating images into numerical text.
New York report says Old Smiles the two horned rhinoceros suffers a wild headache after a drunken fight Sunday. A quart of whisky mixed with quinine allegedly given to cure the creature.
Mrs. Wm. Hohmann of Chicago reports long childhood throat trouble and a coughing chest pain. After three bottles of Peruna her appetite returned, coughing lessened, chest pains eased, and she rests better. She says she is now well and urges others to try Peruna. She claims doctors failed but Peruna succeeded.
A stray remark in a 19th century column recalls a man who fell from a two story building and felt no complaint from the last passerby. The note reflects local humor about peril and stoic reactions.
A domestic dialogue has a wife fretting over guests to see if she overcleans. The husband questions the worry as she fears Mrs Neatleigh will notice the spotless upkeeping. The judge notes the humorous misgiving about appearances.
Brooklyn Life notes a witty remark about aging and vanity with a character quip about painting on makeup to recover lost time.
A concise remark notes that some women are peculiar and some are even more so, presenting a wry observation without specific individuals or events.
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