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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary report mentions Italy potentially entering a major conflict. It notes a seized house watched by guards until arrival of Italian guardship Giuliana and armored cruiser Marco Polo ordered to Hodeida. Turkish government answers a reparations request as stated by a minister.
A terse London sourced note states a naval event occurred at sea with a ship or fleet dropping into the water during a night voyage. Details are sparse and uncertain in the fragment.
The text notes the Gneseenau and the Leipzig as German squadron vessels in the fight while Scharnhorst’s crew is not mentioned as saved, suggesting Count vom Spee and his officers went down fighting. British casualties totaled seven killed and four injured.
London reports both sides claim the enemy is retreating toward the frontier. Heavy German losses are cited as the situation south of Crecow remains unchanged. Emperor Nicholas visits Russian army headquarters in the Caucasus, with dispatches via Reuters Telegram.
Reports from London state the Allies are gathering momentum in a two‑pronged push in Flanders and the Meuse region. German and French dispatches claim progress near Ypres and in the Woevre area while German lines of communication face pressure and casualties mount.
Postmaster General Burleson submits his annual report to President Wilson, highlighting large growth in parcel post and postal savings. He estimates a fiscal year surplus of 3,569,545 dollars after claims and charges, marking the second such surplus of this administration. Warfare section notes Irish-America overtures and Villa Carranza fighting near Parral, with Herrera’s forces advancing and Villa reinforcements countering.
In the annual egg laying contest at the state poultry station in Mountain Grove Missouri Lady Laymore owned by Oscar E Henning of Mead Nebraska set a new record with 286 eggs in 365 days surpassing Lady Show you by five eggs. Lady Show you valued at 1000 dollars. no price set for the new champion.
In Denver Judge R. E. Lewis held that state boundaries do not govern water rights and that a state has no special claim on river waters within its borders. The Pioneer Irrigation Company of Nebraska sued John E. Pield and officials over irrigation claims crossing from Colorado into Nebraska.
A man identified as McCool shot his sister Lorena at the family home five miles southwest of the village, wounding her seriously but she narrowly escaped death. He then shot himself in the head, and the sister’s condition remains serious yet hopeful.
Dr Henry Van Dyke United States minister to the Netherlands says no peace overtures yet from the United States or Holland to belligerent powers. He praises neutrality but hopes a time will come when nations work together for honorable peace.
Washington report states Representative Sere na E Payne of New York died suddenly of heart failure in his apartment at 11 15 PM Thursday. He had phoned for a physician after retiring in apparent health and was found dying before aid arrived.
Two people survive a deadly blaze in Barrow England as fire consumes a building. Authorities say the fire killed most residents and investigators search for the cause.
Charles Denby resigns as United States consul general in Detroit to head export sales for a local automobile firm. He expects European markets to buy raw materials and finished goods postwar while Austria and Germany shift trade. In church news, Frederick M Smith serves as temporary president of the Reorganized L D S Church after Joseph Smith's death with a general conference set for April 6, 1915 in Lamont, Iowa.
Dr Victor Vaughn of the University of Michigan told the City Club in St Louis that the average US life expectancy is fifteen years longer now than thirty five years ago. He called crime a disease tied to heredity and environment and urged treating it as such to eradicate it. He noted the tuberculosis death rate fell 54 percent since 1900.
Washington Senate Democrats in caucus agreed to speed up the legislative program to avoid a possible extra session at the end of the sixty-third congress. They planned to end the holiday recess, confer with House leaders on a Christmas recess, remain in session through New Year's week, and hold night sessions at least weekly.
Washington reports Friends legislative board asking Congress to report on prohibiting commerce using a denomination name. The text notes Friends oppose marketing cereal whiskey stoves under Quaker identity. In Washington the Agriculture Department seeks an emergency multi million indemnity to owners of stock slaughtered over foot and mouth disease in its annual report.
South Omaha reports record breaks at the stockyards last week as events near the yard facilities. The article notes Néb-All records and mentions history of the stockyards in the locale.
Senate hearings continue on coal rate complaints and water power site land leasing. Philippine independence hearings begin. Secretary Daniels testifies before the naval committee. Major appropriation bills advancing including District of Columbia funding with half and half distribution removal. Lincoln anniversary celebration proposed. House, Senate proceed with rules on prohibition and woman suffrage, and propriety probes. Funeral of Rep Payne observed in the House.
The records show discussion on leasing land for water power sites in the lands committee. Senator Weeks addressed national defense. The session adjourned at 1 20 pm to resume Saturday. A funeral service for Representative Sereno E Payne prompted an hour long observance in the house hall. Committees were appointed to transport Payne’s body to New York.
The Senate began hearings before the lands committee on the land leasing bill and debated the immigration bill by Senator Stone along with the administration chiping bill. Adjourned at 2 37 p m to book.
Three counterfeit silver dollars turned over to Beatrice police were found in a house once occupied by Mike Smith and Mirron Seltzer who were arrested in the city by B H Milt’s the government secret service and taken to Kansas City. The dollars resemble 1901 mintage with edge barr marks and are in a state.
The Nebraska Agricultural College team defeated the Ames College team in a judging contest at the Iowa Horticultural Association meeting. Prof. J. X led the Nebraska squad with members including C. Wi and Foe.
Manitoba farmers embrace fodder crops alongside grain, boosting dairying and beef and pork sectors. Acreage for alfalfa and timothy doubles. beef cattle reach 42,000, cows 160,474, pigs 225,000, sheep 76,000, horses 326,500, while creamery output climbs to 14,000,900 pounds at 27.5 cents per pound.
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