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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
3
The passage recalls an American restaurant scene where a fish knife causes a minor social upheaval, leading to a coronet placed on the knife. Pattison laments teaching his children to think before speaking, recounting a walk with his son interrupted by a brick-falling mishap.
A bookkeeper timidly asks for a raise while the capitalist resists. The Ledger quips about moral levels and political fallout as the scene satirizes wage demands and class tension.
A brief quotation notes a humorous exchange on decorations such as the Victoria Cross and the so called double cross. The item captures a moment of wartime sentiment and literary allusion in American press.
A neighbor asks if moving is underway while a furniture van stops before Kerlect's house. Kerlect denies relocation and says a friend wants to borrow a collection of souvenir postcards. Judge remarks on the exchange.
In Washington Senator Brown attended a White House luncheon to discuss the tariff bill with Beveridge and Dolliver. The president seeks to clear opposition, but Brown’s final vote remains uncertain though unlikely to join the insurgents. Dolliver resisted the conference report plan, promising a fiery address as the debate continued.
President William Howard Taft will arrive in Omaha on Monday September 20 at 4 30 p m and stay until 11 p m in the evening. H J Penfold reports to Senator Norris Brown that plans include a dinner and a city visit with special features arranged for his benefit and a return to his train at the Union Station.
In Kennard Nebraska two men, Peter Lohse and William Welse, failed to swim as they entered a creek off the farm. Charles Wrich and his cousin Henry acted quickly, pulling Lohse from the water while Welse was revived after being found at the creek bottom. Lohse remained unconscious for two hours and then grew ill.
Heavy rains and an electric storm hit Wahoo Nebraska causing creeks to overflow their banks. Government gauge recorded 2.1 inches in a storm with July total rainfall reaching 6.97 inches.
In Platte City Missouri George Johnson a white man who killed farmer John W Moore near Platte City on June 20 was lynched. He had been taken to Kansas City for safety and was returned for a trial that was to begin the day of the mob killing.
Justice Mills questions Dr Amos T Baker at Matteawan on Thaw mental state. Baker says limited exam insufficient but believes Thaw is insane and dangerous if released. Jerome and Flint testify about Thaw’s conduct and letters. senate tariff talks proceed in Washington.
A horse frightened by an Adamsville automobile returning from a ball game threw Mr. Branke from the buggy breaking his ankle. Mrs Branke and their small son were tossed out with the horse running away. Mrs Branke was badly bruised and unconscious for several hours. The child sustained slight bruises.
The Burlington depot in Hyannis burned when sparks from a locomotive ignited the roof. The second story was occupied. Agent W H Prettyman and his family escaped in night clothes but lost personal effects. Insurance of 500 on household furniture. freight and express in the warehouse saved. Tickets and papers rescued. A metal roof installation planned this week. a box car used as the depot in the meantime.
The Beatrice Beatrice region reports a string of incidents including a check for 66 dollars forged with a brother-in-law’s name, arrests and evasions in Petersburg Oakdale and Columbus, and a burglary case at Shamberg’s pawnshop with two suspects. Also noted are a marriage in Kearney, postal rest room plans, telephone rural line expansion, a Beatrice farm sale, school hires in Beatrice, civil service exam notes, a Dannebrog fire damage, and a Beatrice Commercial Club push for a Post Office rest room.
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