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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
2
Local records show Panama Governor Ir and Lincoln figure Metcalpe booked for an upcoming appointment. The notice outlines their scheduled engagement and associated formalities.
Washington reports indicate Richard L. Metcalfe of Lincoln is to be named civil governor of Panama with plans for immediate consummation. Secretary of War Garrison recommended him, while Secretary Bryan and Secretary Daniels also back him, replacing William M. Thatcher of Kentucky who occupies the post.
A large gathering of Omaha editors and about fifty wives filled the convention hall for the opening session. The crowd marked the largest attendance in the history of the association as the meeting began shortly after 9 o clock.
In Washington a new plan to curb immigration from southern Europe and Asiatic countries avoids the literacy test. The bill would cap immigrants from any country at ten percent of the nationality’s residents counted in the last census, aiming to surmount Taft’s objections.
Federal forces revived actions against insurgent camps near Maytorene and pushed constitutionalist troops back to Ortiz base. Insurgents reportedly suffer water shortages, forcing convoys from stations to the front.
Messengers spent over an hour arranging items of substantial appearance in the cellar of the state department. Bryan spoke in favor while officials set aside ammunition or grape juice amid the confusion.
Activities in Congress include a Tillman bill to commission naval academy graduates into the sea services and a Senate plan for national commissions on prison labor. Adjournments honor late Reps Kenig and Goodwin. New York reports Emmanuel Oppenheimer 103 and wife 101, oldest veteran couple.
Washington Postmaster General Burleson releases a special postal service inquiry. It accuses former Postmaster Hitchcock's era of failing to achieve self sufficiency, claiming 1911 showed a $760,000 apparent surplus built by strict economy at the expense of true financial stability.
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff after the defendant uttered a detraction. They awarded nominal damages of one cent, as provided by Michigan law, with each party bearing its own expenses. Judge Flannigan instructed the jury to verdict for the plaintiff from their seats.
Internal revenue data show a sharp rise in beer whisky and tobacco sales year over year. By May 29 current year receipts were about 17 million higher than the previous year with beer and spirits driving several million dollars of that gain. Cigarettes and tobacco also posted sizable increases, while church pulpits and editorials are noted in a partial stray sentence.
The Maine memorial in Central Park New York was unveiled in a Friday ceremony with a 40 foot pylon overlooking Columbus Circle. Taft, Navy Secretary, Maine and New York officials spoke as 15 000 veterans and sailors paraded through Fifth Avenue under a 262 gun salute from Atlantic fleet ships.
The Balkan War ends as the peace of London is signed Friday at St James Palace. Sir Edward Grey presided over the ceremony in the picture gallery marking the formalities.
Mr Page presented the new American ambassador to the king and the royal embassy at a levee attended by numerous officials and members of the court. The ceremony reflected ongoing diplomatic reception as part of the era's royal duties.
A German song festival is announced to take place in Lincoln in August. Details on exact date, venue and participants are not yet disclosed. Organizers aim to showcase choral groups and soloists from regional communities.
News from across the state notes the biennial German singers festival held in Hastings and Grand Island. About 600 male Nebraskan singers belong to the union and are expected to attend, with several female choirs from outside Lincoln joining the event.
Arapahoe plans a large Fourth of July event with a 22 piece band and fire department leading an industrial parade. About $56 has been raised to cover free attractions and entertainment amid numerous athletic events and prizes for attendees. Dentists elect officers in Omaha with J H Wallace named president and Lincoln to host the 1914 meeting in May. Fremont hosts Platte Valley Good Roads meeting forming a trans continental group to promote the national highway across Nebraska and Wyoming with five states represented.
Summary of baseball results across Nebraska towns. Superior moved to first with a 6 run win over Beeline after a Sunday 13 to 5 victory while York beat Seward 12 to 7. Fremont split, winning at Columbus 4 to 1 in fourteen innings and losing at Superior 8 to 2 on Saturday. Kearney won at Seward 6 to 2. Grand Island was shut out at York and at Hastings. Humboldt was shut out at Nebraska.
Adjutant General Hall named chief disbursing officer of the federal war department for the organised militia of the state. Other items record a shipment case, a failing state twine factory plan, tuberculosis treatment visits, suffrage signatures, tornado relief tents in Yutan, a record May wheat crop, and stalled stallion registration enforcement.
The article extols western expansion citing large immigration from the United States and Eastern Canada, growth of British Columbia, and fertile plains. It highlights homemaking, trees, gardens, schools, and enduring settlement beyond temporary residence.
A clipped remark notes Jimson’s brisk approach. The comment highlights his quick, practical work style and knack for making rat traps.
Utica Ohio woman Mrs Maxyr Eastzwin shares a testimonial about using a herbal remedy described as a female weakness cure. She says after trying doctors and medicines with no relief she became stout, well and able to work and walk to town again. The note highlights personal improvement and renewed energy.
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