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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1922
Page
2
Belfast reports say British forces captured Pettigoe after a heavy bombardment and machine gun fire. Republican prisoners and arms were seized, with one automobile driver killed. The army reportedly captured the IRA commander and consolidated Pettigoe in the afternoon.
Paris reports that France may extend occupation pressure on Germany only if Berlin accepts a foreign loan aid. The reparations Commission had demanded unconditional compliance, but the loan details are expected to be arranged without conflict.
Omaha fifty seven men are to join the citizens military training camp at Fort Des Moines in August for Nebraska South Dakota and Kansas. The reception date is extended to June 15. Omaha’s quota is sixty seven. Nebraska total is 1 000. No prior experience required and no obligation afterward. All expenses including uniforms housing and rail fare are paid by the government.
Washington reports Representative Kinkaid shows marked health improvement and has returned to his office reading district letters and telegrams urging him to reenter the race. He is seriously weighing a new filing in the primary after withdrawing his original bid during illness.
Governor McKelvie returns from tour with the state park board to inspect prospective park locations in Broken Bow Crawford Agate Harrison Chadron and Valentine.
Mutiny against General Chang spreads as Harbin garrison joins the revolt. Harbin declares for General Wu and comes under mutineer control as unrest grows in Manchuria.
Paris dispatch reports the chamber of deputies approved Mr Poincare with a 464 to 100 vote granting him a free hand to govern and continue his policy, reflecting strong parliamentary backing amid political tensions.
Chicago reports a brisk uptick in business as citizens’ committee tallies 3,000 building trades this month, lifting total engaged workers to 12,000. The surge signals renewed activity in construction across the city.
Omaha report states the Federal Land Bank will cut interest for borrowers from six percent to six percent per year effective June 1 per an announcement by D. P. Hoge, president.
President Hey Shih-Chang tendered resignation at an extraordinary cabinet session. Parliament’s convening in Peking urged him to withhold the move. If a vacancy occurs, Acting Premier Chow Tau Chi would not assume the role.
A formal release confirms the conditional act of Allied reparations terms, outlining the framework and key provisions. Officials emphasize progress toward settlement and future steps in the reparations process.
Washington officials report a preliminary coal price meeting with Hoover administration involvement. Producers favor a minimum of 3 dollars per ton at the mines while retail dealer groups plan protests and seek official scrutiny to block any price increase.
A public safety campaign formed in the United States and Canada urges caution at highway grade crossings. Officials cite rising accidents and fatalities, noting 1923 deaths and 818 injuries nationwide, with cars most affected, as the movement promotes the slogan cross crossings cautiously.
Ered Brown, an ex convict tied to a 36 hour holding of two Omahuas, eluded a 2000 strong crowd in Lincoln Nebraska. He escaped from Violet Dingimi after a struggle over a bill, then fled to a rooming house where he hid for hours before police caught up. Brown later fled on arrival with two guns drawn, forcing a man to fetch bacon before officers re detained him.
Washington Washington memorial dedication marks tribute to Abraham Lincoln. The commission behind the monument aims to symbolize American gratitude and the memory of the late president with a stone emblem. President Truman attended in the nation’s name and accepted the work.
Trade experts in Chicago Alabama discuss a plan estimating a $400 million savings by cutting freight rates ten percent. Analysts forecast boosted shipments and faster rail movement, with merchants and bankers viewing the measure as a stimulus for industry and employment, though details remain debated.
Nebraska prohibition party executive committee votes to nominate a state ticket at a July 15 Lincoln convention. The group may endorse non prohibition candidates if they favor the law and have other qualifications. The committee urged unity for the state convention in Lincoln on July 15.
A cloud burst drenched Burkington’s manufacturing and rubber district washing sewers and tearing up infrastructure. Officials say damage amounts to hundreds of thousands of dollars impacting local industry and streets.
Oneida New York obituary notes Beneni Wood the final surviving pall bearer for President Lincoln has died at age 88 in his home. He served as a pall bearer during Lincoln's funeral procession and later shared memories of the somber ceremony. The community mourns a link to a pivotal 1865 event.
In Brownville Texas a movement promotes civilian Franvciene De La Barra, a former member of the late Diaz cabinet, for the presidency of Mexico as part of a southern republic revolt strategy.
Washington details the Senate’s passage of a bill to reestablish federal land offices at Alliance and Broken Bow Nebraska. The report notes a large anticipated harvest due to favorable weather and high tree vitality following last year’s poor crop.
Governor McKelvie offers a $100 reward for the arrest of the shooter in the Charles E. Siefken case. Officials report Freedman Benson, longtime postal carrier, has retired on pension. Lincoln and Omaha area events include school commencements, fairs, and community notices. incidents list lightning damage, a bank robbery near Waterbury, and a large oil sewer project at Fairbury.
The Nebraska Supreme Court in Kaplan vs Gaskill holds that labor by an employee repairing or altering owner property falls outside the Working Compensation Act if the owner is engaged in buying and selling junk and rents property. Carpenters painters plasterers lathers and electricians working directly for the owner are protected. if the owner subcontracts to a contractor the contractor is responsible. The decision clarifies when compensation applies to building trades.
Nebraska reports total state costs of 14 418T 250 for the year ended November 30. Per capita expenditures reach 4.77 dollars while revenues total 41 per capita. Property and special fines fund much of the costs, with expenditures covering general costs at about 200 dollars per person.
The United States faces rising postwar costs for veterans benefits with over 2 million dollars spent on care and training, plus long term bonuses for veterans of World War I. Meanwhile talks with Britain seek a treaty to open Great Lakes water routes, enabling western regions access to global waterways.
International bankers meet to decide on a 1 billion dollar loan to Germany. They require full acceptance of the operations commission ultimatum by May 31 and immediate steps to halt currency inflation. Karl Bergmann of Germany relays the bankers’ decision to Bertin.
The Interstate Commerce Commission moved to cut freight rates by 400 million dollars and reduce wages by about 5 cents an hour for most railway workers starting July 1. The changes aim to ease costs after a 1920 wage and rate surge, potentially rolling back 1921 railway earnings toward pre‑May 1920 levels.
William J. Bryan transfers most of his Lincoln estate Pelrview including surrounding ground to the Lincoln Methodist hospital board for hospital use. The presentation was made in a ceremony attended by Bryan and hospital board members.
The finance committee approved the amended bonus bill by a 194 to 0 vote. Chairman notes report to the senate will precede final action, with hopes for swift passage.
Confused and garbled text references miners rejecting a proposal, President Harding, and strike talk. Mentions joint public demand and regulatory contact efforts, with unclear names and places.
France will abstain from attending a Ha vw conference on Russian affairs unless it is preset that the gathering will focus on economic questions and that discussions will occur only among expert delegates.
Washington DC Secretary Metlon announced a new issue of 3 percent Treasury certificates for subscription. The issue totals about ten units and will be dated July 1, mature December 15, with standard tax exemptions.
An explosion at an ammunition factory in Brumau near Vienna injures workers. Initial reports indicate ten dead and at least sixty injured as rescue teams search the site.
Santiago reports Chile will receive about 1.9 million pesos in gold from the German government as compensation for expenses incurred protecting German nationals interred in Chile during the war.
Washington reports unemployment near vanishing point as more than 20 040 men gain work within ten months. Department of Labor notes shortages looming in four major trades including lumber and wood products, predicting a labor shortfall in coming months.
Democratic members of the senate committee may be called to break a Republican deadlock over soldiers bonus legislation.
Washington confirms house amendments and completes action on a bill to allow the president to name an extra Federal Reserve board member representing agriculture interests. Dispatches from Tapachula report martial law declared in Chipias under President Orellana amid a serious revolutionary movement in Mexico City.
An old advertisement fragment from Everett Washington touts a relief tonic claiming to help bodily aches and pains. It references women sufferers and promises relief with repeated claims and a Red Cross Ball effort mentioned as aiding cleanliness.
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