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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
2
The Pacific Coast Steamship iron steamer State of California sank in Gambier bay ninety miles south of Juneau after hitting an uncharted rock. Many passengers remain missing as the purser lost records. The ship valued at 400000 dollars with cargo and mail also lost.
Mexico City provisional President Huerta rejects mediation or any similar foreign proposal in the Mexican situation. Ex Governor John Lind delivered President Wilson's note to the Mexican government and Huerta's reply has been sent to Washington awaiting reply.
Washington reports U S exports to Canada have nearly doubled in three years per the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce data. Canada becomes the second largest purchaser after the United Kingdom with exports valued at 415 million dollars for 1913, up from 216 million in 1910 and an 86 million rise in 1912–13.
Albany. Lieutenant Governor Glynn is the lawful choice for New York state executive, awaiting impeachment results against Governor Sulzer. Attorney General Larmody advised Secretary Mitchell May that the assembly was within its rights to pursue impeachment at an extraordinary session.
National congress of farmers from 31 sections of the United States will be held in Knoxville Tennessee from September 12 to 16 in connection with the national conservation exposition. Governors of every state have been asked to issue proclamations and appoint leading agriculturists and livestock dealers as delegates. Some governors have already acted.
Orla Okamuiges and Edgar Miller, both residents of the county, are involved in a peculiar accident case at the county jail. Miller, age 24, reportedly slept on a cot atop his cage due to extreme heat when the incident occurred. Further details remain unclear.
Senate debated woman suffrage with Senator Tillman attacking the issue. Tariff bill consideration resumed as Bristow opened debate on sugar and offered a substitute. Lobby committee adjourned to Friday without hearings. Finance heard California wine producer arguments. House not in session. meets Tuesday. Lobby committee examined I H McMichael.
Senate resumes tariff debate as caucus endorses recess program and continues lobbying inquiry. Friday session notes a suffrage advocate testifying before committee amid ongoing investigations.
The Senate resumes consideration of the tariff bill focusing on the agricultural schedule. Senator Saulsbury proposes raising the vice president’s salary from 12000 to 26000 dollars. James Emery testifies as hearings continue. Chairman Smith outlines a report to the foreign affairs committee. Nominations are reviewed in executive session. Adjournment is at 6 25 p.m. Local item from Sioux Falls reports farmer Thomas O'Brien in Moody County experimenting with oil and peanut crops. both crops show promise with imminent harvest and plans to expand acreage.
Japanese papers report Provisional President Yuae Shai of China sent 100 assassins to Japan to kill Dr Sun Yat Sen Huang Sing and other Chinese revolutionary fugitives.
Postmaster General outlines parcel post scheme ideas while a New York librarian seeks data. The interior department issues a preliminary circular on opening Fort Niobrara lands. final instructions are pending. A drawing will determine filing allotments and applications may be filed at Valentine between October 13 and 25.
The New York state librarian requests Nebraska’s history of the impeachment and 1871 removal of Governor David Butler to guide potential actions in New York where Governor Sulser resists relinquishing power.
Postmaster General Burleson opened new parcel post rules by sending President Wilson a 17 pound Georgia peach box to the White House. The $0.13 postage accompanied a note praising the policy as a boon to farmers horticulturists manufacturers and citizens.
A fire in downtown Omaha caused $150000 in damage and injured seven firemen. Captain John F. Engle suffered a fractured skull after being knocked from a ladder. The blaze started from spontaneous combustion in the rear of Burgess Granden company, an electrical and gas fixture house.
Matteawan New York Harry K Thaw escapes at 7 45 Sunday morning after leaping through an open gate and fleeing toward the Connecticut state line. Nine men killed and one injured when a cable pin snapped at Coronado mine causing two ore cars to race down a steep 338 degree grade for 3300 feet. Post Texas dynamite blast tied to a breuth precipitate cicada event.
Mexico City government holds Wilson Huerta message and may study it before replying. Foreign Minister Gamboa, after meetings with John Lind, agrees Huerta should consider the document with his cabinet. No immediate decision announced as of now.
Albany report says Martin Glynn blocks William Sulzer from submitting the dispute over the state’s lawful chief executive to the courts. Glynn says he cannot barter away functions attached to the office given by Sulzer’s impeachment.
Kansas City reports that hundreds wrote to Governor Hodges asking for a public day of prayer. the governor refused, saying he believes in prayer but not as a remedy for flood or drought.
The interior department weighs consolidating the O Neill and Valentine land offices as both towns press to become the chosen headquarters. Senator Hitchcock and Representative Kinkaid observe, relaying department arguments without active involvement.
Milwaukee and Baltimore were named the next Amer ican Federation of Catholic Societies convention host city at the closing session. Officers elected included President Charles I Denechand New Orleans secretary Anthony Matre St Louis treasurer F W Heckenkamp Quincy Ill.
The item recalls Governor Butler's 1871 impeached, convicted, and removal from Nebraska office. It notes similarities with Gov Sulzer and describes charges of misappropriation of 16 000 state funds, land deals, and contracts linked to the old state university and a Lincoln mansion.
The attorney general says selling proprietary cures as medical treatment could constitute medical practice without a license. Health Inspector Wilson faces a stumped case as he reviews dealers who diagnose customers and promote known brands as cures. Lincoln firemen double shift unlikely soon due to funding. Henry Chamberlain sought release from Norfolk asylum with family disputing insanity. The Middle Loup river may enable water power development.
A local politician has called a mass meeting of citizens to discuss plans to save a park whose spare grass and stunted trees have plagued the area for months. The article notes the park's condition and municipal concern.
A teacher tests foreign money value in America and Harry answers with a quip that a guinea equals a dollar and a half a day. Also notes on Tyree's Antiseptic Powder promising summer skin relief and a humorous line about happiness tied to cooks and delicatessens.
A page from Stray Shots at Fort Leavenworth mocks gravy rules with a satirical plea for proper preparation. The piece decries hot water and uncooked flour as injurious, urging cooks to follow traditional cookbooks to prevent indigestion.
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