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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
2
An ad touts Page's Diapepsin as fast relief for stomach distress and indigestion. It promises quick easing of gas belching and bloating and claims it strengthens and regulates digestion. A large bottle is offered as a smart investment to end suffering.
A New York lawyer notes Jamie Thaw is naive yet directs his own cases while observed at the local races. A wealthy steel magnate in a fifty horsepower car passes by Jamie on the fence and jokes about his arrival.
An outbreak at a state prison in Oklahoma resulted in a fatality. Details remain limited as investigators assess the incident and potential causes.
A deadly escape attempt at HeSta penitentiary ends with seven inmates killed and three guards wounded. Convicts fired on pursuing guards as they fled in a horse drawn buggy after seizing the warden's carriage. One former judge identified among the dead, John BR. Thomas of Muskogee.
Treasury department reports nearly forty Nebraska national banks have filed charter applications under the new currency law. Officials note the unusually large intake reflects widespread annual meeting activity and interest from states across the nation, with total applications approaching 3 500.
A 14 year old boy named Dorris Whitmer son of Joseph was injured in a home made cannon explosion. The blast occurred in Nebraska and involved several youths at the scene. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
In Defense of Civil Service hosts Lincoln as an agricultural hub, arguing Lincoln is the region’s key agricultural center and a strong base for a regional bank. Maguire urged prioritizing agricultural needs in currency legislation and rural banking. Military governance discussed with Goethals slated for leadership and Metcalfe’s possible departure by January 1.
Clarence S. Darrow told Chicago Irish Fellowship members that eugenic laws harm society, arguing juveniles in institutions breed criminals and that nature, not political planners, governs reproduction. He warned permission to have offspring would fuel public policy limits.
In a notable divide, all Democrats in the House opposed the spoils system while a bloc supported reform. The dispute centers on merit protections and appointments, signaling party tensions over civil service policy.
A fragment notes a shore island within the Orumi province, indicating its position about a mile away from a referenced mainland area. The text preserves the geographic relation but lacks full context or confirmable details.
New York executive backs an agricultural credit system to ease living costs amid Albany discussions. Governor Glynn supports the move and is expected to soon recommend steps to implement rural credit to lower living expenses.
Detectives say a man may hold information that could lead to the robbers' identities. Police urge anyone with details to come forward and assist inquiries.
Washington announces that C O. P. Austin, a long time member of the Ravens of Initiatice of the Gepertment of commerce since 1896, has resigned and will leave government service.
Senators debated and advanced bills including a seven member Indian affairs commission reform, a two percent farm loan program, and a treaty neutrality review for the Philippines. John Keeton Williams was confirmed as comptroller of the currency as sessions adjourned for the day.
Senate debate notes Senator Hoke Smith urging quick passage of an agricultural extension bill. Elections committee continues work on the Lee and Glass senatorial cases. Senator Borah introduces a bill to create a government marketing agency for farm products. Proceedings adjourned 5 02 p m to noon Monday. Proposals on investigations of Colorado and Michigan strikes and the post office appropriation bill receive consideration. Representative Moore and other Republicans attack exemptions of 2400 Saabes in the post office bill.
Arguments for seating Frank P. Glass as Alabama senator were heard by the elections committee. Adjourned at 2 01 p m to noon Saturday. Foreign affairs discussed state rights over Niagara river water for power. Labor committee recommended creation of a bureau of labor safety.
In San Francisco California, about six hundred cases of eggs from Shanghai China were included in the cargo of the liner Giberia which has arrived from the Orient.
An array of notices reports Ernest Hopperbauer’s death in Stuttgart from Bright’s disease, plans for a new Omaha Masonic temple, a Clarkson injury, and a Southwestern Nebraska Checker Players meeting in McCook. Other items note oil and gas prospecting near McCook, farm mortgage totals in Adams County, a rabid dog bite, Thayer’s corporate petition, Adoptions, Lincoln gas accident, and postmaster removals. Additional snippets cover fire department horses, Stanton sweaters, coyote hunts, poultry losses, wolf hunts in Case County, wheat trade near Fairbury, Ohiowa basketball fundraising, and 410 birds on display in a regional show. The Seward Blade’s 36th year is noted with Betzer at the helm.
An odd fragment references Perune medications and a free edition of the Tis of Life, with a Columbus company offering Perune tablets and a Lucky Bay Almanac for 914 dollars, urging readers to ask their druggist. The text suggests a family protection theme and home supply promotion.
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