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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
2
The laundress laments backache and inability to lift a tub. John suggests siphoning out the water, then retrieves rubber tubing and empties the tub through a sewer opening, demonstrating an easy alternative.
A partial reminiscence describes a late evening return home and a fleeting, unclear observation at about 8 40 o clock. The speaker notes an unnamed moment that sparked reflection on home.
President Wilson informs the new Russian government that the United States seeks no territory changes, no indemnities beyond reparations for wrongs, and no power readjustments unless they secure world peace and future welfare. He denounces German autocracy and urges unity to defeat a global threat. The message, delivered at Petrograd, frames postwar guarantees and justice.
In Springfield Missouri on June 12 the body of fourteen month old Buddie Keet heir to eight million dollars was discovered in an unused well behind the Crenshaw mansion. A mob gathered for vengeance but authorities moved quickly. six suspects Claude J. Piersol Taylor B. Adama Cletus Adams Maxine Adama Mrs Allie Adams and Sam McGinnis were taken into custody and jailed by Sheriff Webb.
June 11 report states eight per writer and H. L. Martin of Kansas City involved in train explosion near Laredo.
The Continental Times in Berlin prints a New York report stating the American senate has made a surprising move regarding internment policy. The English language paper notes the development as significant in wartime diplomacy.
The chamber of deputies voted confidence in the government by 810 to 178 after a two day session led by Admiral Lecaze on navy and merchant marine losses. Serbia Receives Three Million Dollar Loan For Military and Red Cross Work.
State Department reports a German submarine likely sank after an hour and a half fight with the American oil tanker Silver Shell. The sub fired 85 shots. the ship 25. Pershing arrives in England as plans for American forces to France remain secret and organized by service branch and regulars.
Tornadoes swept through Kansas Missouri Kentucky and Michigan killing thirty nine people and causing extensive property damage. In Michigan three killed fifteen injured near Ann Arbor Springport saw a fatal wall collapse. Missouri fatalities spread through Wright Boone Richmond Whitam with major apple belt damage. Kansas reported eight deaths around Topeka and Lavonburg. Central City Kentucky reported five dead and about twenty injured.
The article notes a growing U S army buildup with initial divisions to be joined by fresh contingents over time. It describes the force as more than a mere expeditionary corps and mentions ongoing military strengthening from the United States.
The ministry of marine announced that American warships anchored off the French coast to protect a large transport carrying wheat for American troops. The vessel has arrived at a French port under American protection and preparations are underway for the reception of American forces.
A German captain, once master of a ported armed ship, was sentenced after an incident involving a Virginian spon ite arrival from six French ports.
State officials in Nebraska study a U S Supreme Court California decision upholding a state excise tax on corporations with interstate business, aligning with Judge Munger’s prior ruling for Nebraska against Rock Island Railroad. Secretary Pool seeks the full opinion to guide ongoing state litigation and considers broader tax reach.
Governor J Keith Neville proclaims June 14 as Flag Day highlighting Nebraska’s semi centennial and the nation’s role in World War I. The note urges display of the flag and mentions patriotic sentiment and international hopes for peace. The record also covers legal rulings on a pension law, funding for state historical society, and wheat and equine shortages amid mobilization efforts.
A sick woman, Mrs Noeleem Bavonman of Box Enbagt Pennsylvania, reports crying spells and seeks relief. The ad notes confidential advice from E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts as featured in this paper.
An old tale quotes the Swift family founder disapproving of women in bright clothes. A stenographer is docked for her attire after the elder Swift spots her, then jokes about further deductions. A twist of humor about public movements follows.
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