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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
2
An appeal seeks federal aid to clear debris and restore water and food, fund street cleaning, and provide shelter. Residents and volunteers work to remove flood debris, aid victims, and support 480 homes affected, with calls for more funds and supplies.
Gaston Chevrolet drove an American designed car to victory in the Mobile-American race at Indianapolis Speedway on May 30 before a record 125,000 crowd. He won 25,000 prize and additional lap prizes while Rene Thorne placed second. Tommy Miltenome and Jimmy Murphy followed. A fiery crash involving Vic Dyer Seithin halted the race temporarily. Ralph Sh Palma led early but finished outside the top tier.
The new superdreadnought Tehnesses was launched at the New York navy yard with ceremony. Built at a cost of EM. OOR.00R, the vessel is described as a landmark in battleship design, stated to be GIR feet long with a MF foot beam and a displacement of 2. 2 tone. The ship is named after a batelike region and is said to draw crews from its namesake locality.
A report from Seattle indicates a contraband sugar shipment of about 100 pounds moved through a regional route. Authorities note ongoing investigations and potential related activity in Gearthe territory.
An uproar erupts in the senate chamber as women sympathizers demonstrate during a delivery, with Brandegee and others opposing a governor mandate. A woman then shouts from the gallery as the scene escalates and arrests follow amid mixed reactions.
The Senate turned down a March date over Armenia by a two to one vote. Democrats and Republicans split as 14 opposed the motion to grant authority, while all Democrats supported the delay. The dispute centered on a congressional mandate and the political implications for foreign policy.
Governor McKemvie announced a reprieve for Cote and Grammer amid pending bearings. Ned tincoln and the Grammer brothers were convicted on Howard County murder counts, with further action postponed.
Twenty seven bodies of those who perished in the disaster at the Hiver Lad remain recovered while many are missing. Official estimates place the loss of life in the hundreds as searchers comb the sodden area for victims and clues.
The unreadable clipping references Joseph Hayden in Omaha and Holdrege oil interests, government actions on Swift Packing Co, Nebraska Electric Co, and rate changes for Ulysses Independent Telephone. It mentions golf, a state convention, and river flooding impacts with infrastructure updates and a new water tower planned for rapid growth.
A garbled 1930s style report mentions a department seeking statements from District authorities and British officials. It references powers, employment, and a request for a statement amid political tension and issues of freedom.
The federal court upholds that federal amendments cannot be ratified by a single referendum vote and that Nebraska must follow the high court’s decision. The Lancaster County Court supported Nebraska’s referendum theory, while the federal ruling emphasizes ratification requirements under the federal constitution. The case touches on woman suffrage and prohibition in several states.
Indook McParland, a leader in the Typographical union, defeated Marsden Gh. Seotht to become president. The election outcome marks a change in leadership for the union.
A fragmented report notes farmers oppose a land tax referendum above ten thousand dollars. The executive restoration body reports a push for more referendums including arbitration in labor disputes. The text references Farm Federation debates and proposals tied to Congress actions.
A committee of the American Farm Bureau Federation urges a budget of R400 to bring growers' problems before the public, aiming to educate and mobilize support for farm policy.
In a United States court, Profteera and co defendants were found guilty on all counts in a federal indictment charging proflittering. Justice Martin T. Manton imposed a fine of 1.00 for each defendant. Subsequent proceedings cited continued cor priiteerne and related terms.
Washington reports the end of wheat and wheat products control under the war law. The wheat director ceases duties and wartime price supports of 2.20 per bushel are set to unwind as remaining contracts are fulfilled by the United States Grain Corporation and finances transfer to the treasury department.
United States should purchase all sugar available for export in Onedo-Slovakia to provide credit to that country. The proposal argues the sugar purchase would strengthen economic support and aid in stabilizing Slovakia during the period.
A brief citizens column titled Letter for Women discusses a nervous tension illness and its impact on family life, noting the author’s personal experience with children and health. The fragment emphasizes care and community support for women facing such challenges.
Herbert Me Geasner of Berlin New Hampshire says ten years of stomach trouble worsened with souring meals and burning teeth. After taking Eaton ic a relief came within hours and he now eats what he likes with no pain.
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