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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
2
Quote from Jemee Huncker via the New York Sun body of text questioning Positivism and Rationalism. Mentions Jiroest Haeckel and a literary critique of universities. Includes an advertisement claim for Pierce's Pellets as a liver bowel and stomach remedy.
A New York Times correspondent urges using Native American names for US warships. He argues tribes and chiefs like Powhatan Pontiac Tecumseh and other leaders embody naval prowess and fittingly title the fleet. He notes current ship names resemble a weary map’s concessions.
A tall walrus mustached legislator explains he votes against 75 percent of bills to block bad measures. The audience jokes about betting on outcomes and the value of luck, noting that backing out can beat being ousted.
Fragmentary text mentions names and ideas unclear in the OCR snippet. No coherent event or identifiable persons or organizations are readable to form a proper summary with factual details.
Reports from Juarez say Carranza troops recaptured Chihuahua City area and Villa followers were captured or killed. Telegraph service is restored south of Jiminez and General Gonzales moves to command Carranza forces toward Chihuahua. Foreigners’ fate remains uncertain while Washington notes Carranza’s approval of the American Mexican protocol.
Two men were arrested on Saturday for attempting to approach President Wilson during a banquet at the Waldorf Astoria honoring the Statue of Liberty illumination. One suspect claimed to carry a letter and threatened the president. the other leaped at a man leaving Reading Terminal in Philadelphia and shouted a kill threat. Wilson spoke at the event, saying peace would come with liberty.
Amsterdam reports the reichstag approved the man power bill by 235 to 19 after its third reading. The measure mobilizes civilians across all sectors for service under government bureaus to support the armies in the field.
In El Paso Michigan National Guard troops protested being kept on border duty after a Saturday camp demonstration. The action reflected growing discontent among units deployed to patrol the border.
The steamship Chemung, built in 1888 and owned by the Hardy Steamship Co, was torpedoed near Cathe de Geta and sank with the American flag still flying. Crew were towed within a mile of the coast before being picked up by the Spanish steamer Giner. Valencia reports say the ship's captain refused to lower colors.
London reports two Zeppelins shot down during a raid over the northeast coast of England. The official war office communique says both airships burned and sank at sea after aircraft attacks. Four people were injured in London including a possibly fatally wounded woman.
Washington reports the German submarine commander claimed sinking the Marina mistook it for a British transport. Berlin seeks US status details and offers amends if the ship was entitled to immunity as a peaceful merchant vessel. The United States is expected to be informed that the Marina served in the British transport service and had wartime protections.
German naval forces raided the east coast of England using torpedo boats. One ship reportedly sunk with all hands. The attack affected Lowestoft and nearby areas as British trawlers were targeted. Bordeaux reports a $25,000,000 loan acceptance by the city council after Mayor Gruet's report.
London reports Admiral Sir John R. Jellicoe appointed first sea lord with Vice Admiral Sir David Beatty taking command of the grand fleet. Admiral Sir Henry Bradwardine Jackson has held the post since May 1915, with the change following Jutland era naval leadership. Heiress arrested. Milwaukee report notes fever and high daily costs amid illness.
A widespread Nebraska roundup details a Japanese weekly in the state, local bond drives for a new city hall, library plans, church fires near Niobrara, a fatal accident in Lincoln, paving talks at Plattsmouth, and civic projects in Mitchell and Butte. Reports cover livestock markets, drainage litigation, aero club plans, and social notes on local officials and institutions.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Jim making a flippant remark about Smith ender’s vehicle, noting its turpen turtle and laughing. The line “this ’s a horse on you” reflects a casual jab in a casual exchange.
A first person fragment notes failure of mental treatment and a demand for something to do. The speaker expresses frustration and urgency in seeking a productive outlet.
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