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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
2
A New York representative recalls a coal mine joke about a Polish worker who died when a rock fell. The punchline hinges on the politer Irishman remarking that Poles “can’t stand much” as the boulder supposedly bounces off him and he survives, while the Polander dies.
A chaotic moment unfolds as a pompous figure in the gallery interrupts an actor with a sudden demand. The audience reaction suggests a mix of surprise and amusement as the scene shifts from performance to improvised negotiation.
Local gossip chronicles the marriage of Fortune Hunter Bo Jack to his partner Ne booty in a discreet ceremony. No further details on the venue or date are provided.
A terse exchange quotes the Sage saying money talks and the Vool replying that money halts talk, as reported in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A stubborn coal dealer presses on despite repeated discouragements, insisting he can outlast opponents who doubt his persistence. The exchange highlights resilience and resilience under pressure in the trade.
Reports from Brussels and London say Liege is under mounting German pressure with a night assault claimed by Berlin and communications to Liege cut. Belgian, French, and British forces plan a stand at Namur while Brussels warns of espionage linked to German and Austrian residents.
British colonial forces on the Gold coast advance in German Togoland seizing Port Lomo the chief town and all of South Togo land up to 120 kilometers inland. German resistance reportedly minimal. A 1,060 strong military constabulary maintains order in the Gold coast.
London report states Wallace Runciman introduced a bill in the house of commons granting the government power to seize all food stuffs. The bill passed all stages as he cited greed of wealthy few with automobiles cornering provisions and causing suffering, while noting the panic may be over but readiness is needed.
In Peking and Tokyo discussions about Japan joining an attack on the German colony of Tsing Tau draw concern among British and other foreigners in China. Reports say serious talks between Tokyo and London are under way to set the colony's future status. German cruisers operate in the Yellow Sea and affect British and French interests. Meanwhile Montenegro declares war on Austria and Austria's minister withdraws from Cetinje.
Washington observers say the nation paused as Mrs Woodrow Wilson was laid to rest in a solemn east room service. No music or eulogy marked the Presbyterian rite with prayers and scripture readings conducted by Rev Sylvester Beach and Rev J H Taylor. The event halted Washington activity as officials attended and the silver gray casket lay amid overflowing flowers.
London authorities vow to curb price increases as steps are taken to reassure the public about food stocks. The home office confirms four months of wheat in the country and large consignments on the way, with much already near British shores.
A lone intruder bound Mrs. Mary Mick and a female relative with baling wire in South Schuyler at 2 am and abducted 18 year old Louise Mack. The victims escaped after hours of fear but investigators have yet to locate the assailant. Dr. W H Mick of Omaha was notified.
The Standard reports a reliable source says the German crown prince was seriously wounded by an unidentified assailant who fled after the attack. German authorities, in pursuing the case, allegedly treated several Englishmen with grave indignities.
A Clyde steamer Pawnee bound for Philadelphia evaded signals and was chased by a torpedo destroyer near the harbor. The pursuit ended with the Pawnee allowed to proceed after delays. The incident follows heightened neutrality enforcement as guards monitor foreign traffic.
Advices say 40 000 German troops have disembarked at Ekenas and march on Helsinki, Finland. The move, reportedly escorted by the Baltic fleet, signals a possible offensive toward Leningrad and St Petersburg.
Hull authorities prepare to receive 250 wounded from the North Sea engagement as coastwise services resume and ships head to Iceland. In Brussels the war office reports German losses at Liege around 25 000 with calls for armistice amid heavy fighting, Uhlans decimated and Zeppelins shot, Belgian forts holding.
London reports the number of Americans evacuated to seek ships Virginia Laconia New Amsterdam and Finland. Six thousand have departed with Virginian and Laconia from Liverpool Amsterdam from Rotterdam Finland from Antwerp. Ambassador Page authorized to pledge up to 300000 dollars from the relief fund for those remaining.
Washington report states administration leaders in Congress have ceased to discuss adjournment. While some believe regular business can be finished after September 1, fear of a possible war related emergency may require Congress to stay in session. Senator Kern and Representative Underwood, the majority leaders, refused to comment on adjournment.
New York reports indicate the financial community spent the week devising methods to meet the war emergency. Confidence grows as Europe demands immediate cash, credits, and sales while a universal moratorium on debts and purchases begins.
Mrs Whitelaw Reid widow of the late ambassador to Great Britain will pay expenses for twelve Red Cross nurses to operate in Great Britain for one month. She sent $1,000 to the British Red Cross. The first board of relief chaired by President Wilson reported improvements in Americans in the war zone and said no further naval venom would be dispatched to Europe for the present.
London reports more than 7 500 Americans in the city with 15 000 expected to sail home within a week. Travelers suffer delays and loss of baggage as funds run low and relief efforts lag.
French forces defending entrenched positions at Petit Croix repelled a Uhlan assault. Machine guns mowed down the attackers as the engagement turned bloody and decisive for the French.
State board of assessment fixes the state levy at 7.80 mills, leaves general fund levy at 6 mills, and cannot alter other levies by law. The move follows years of reforms and aims to maintain current tax levels across counties. The decision impacts counties, land values, and general fund funding.
A prepared and printed work list from the state legislative reference bureau covers public ownership and operation of utilities in towns Lincoln and Omaha, bonded debts, liquor problems, population growths, and other taxpayer matters. It notes water and gas plant ownership across cities and towns, including six of ten midsize towns owning water plants and several towns owning electric or gas plants.
Mrs Wilson wife of the president died at the White House at 5 o'clock Thursday afternoon after months of illness from Brights disease with complications. The president was unnerved by the shock and Congress adjourned as the government paused to mourn.
Premier Viviana announces a formal proclamation calling French women to preserve the harvest as wheat stands unreaped and vintage nears. He appeals to courage and steadiness at home to finish this year's harvest and ready next year's supply. In Tokyo, Japanese officials warn that the Far East conflict could bring Japan into the Anglo-Japanese alliance duties if England becomes involved.
The attorney general states Republicans cannot seek Democratic nominations and vice versa. In western Nebraska a republican candidate for county clerk contemplated a written-in bid on the democratic ticket while the democratic candidate eyed a similar move into the republican arena. Harman reports July department receipts totaling 15432.37. The rail commission denied ice cream associations’ request to curb return-container express rates. current 10 cent five-gallon and 15 cent larger cans stay in force. Treasury rules allow banks to deduct bank guarantee assessments from gross income on corporation tax returns.
The Kronprinzessin Cecilie will stay in port through the war end. The US destroyer Warrington and revenue cutter Ondroscoggim shadow the German liner off Bar Harbor under Wilson's neutrality orders. Captain Pollack had no sailing orders as the Kronprinssin part of the German naval reserves awaited clearance.
In New York 12 000 able bodied men register to be transported to Europe for service in the warring powers armies. An additional 6 000 men are enrolled on consular rolls, with other Cheyenne signified by the note.
The National Housewives League asks members nationwide to summon meetings on food prices. Members should investigate all angles and report unwarranted rises to prevent profiteering amid the war crisis.
One of the Yellowstone stage coach bandits, active last week, has been captured in Idaho. The report comes from Jimmy McBride, a noted Yellowstone park scout, via private message received here.
The American Red Cross society commits to formally tender its services to nations involved in the war. This action signals expanded humanitarian support and a mobilization of relief resources across affected regions and allied territories.
Secretary Mellor reports that federal authorities will permit the braves to set up their teppies at the fair grounds days before the event. C IL Eason of Chadron writes of the plan and the Indians will not perform any wild Janet actions.
A newly married man recalls a call from his bride asking for lace to finish a dress. He walks to a shop and considers intricate lace patterns, thinking of how to please her as he balances efforts with his new life. The tale ends with his vow never again to endure such tasks.
A mother defends her daughter Elsie against being called prideful. She disputes that Elsie young woman lacks humility after college and notes Elsie reads widely imports music and greets callers promptly while keeping a lively vocabulary.
A preacher tells a seafaring congregation that molten iron hissed like a monster and, with a jest, says sailors would “use that stuff for ice cream in hell.” The vivid metaphor captures the preacher’s fiery rhetoric about punishment.
A light mock exchange questions Bo Jack’s engagement and Fanny’s upcoming wedding as a playful line from a society page. The scene shifts to a claim that the Hiver Nile may harbor more fish species than any other river, a bold riverine boast.
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