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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
2
Crowds gather as police shield suffragists amid tension over a public address. An ex mayor, Edward McDonald, threatened an incident by hanging a large American flag from a second story window over Main Street. The alleged offender did not appear as the scene drew attention from locals monitoring the event.
Fire in the Hill Crest Alberta mine tunnel on Friday wrecked the mine. Rescue work halted as workers pulled from debris and escaped with their lives. Bodies yet to be recovered.
Instructions from the commissioner of internal revenue in Washington direct Col lector Ross L Hammond to transfer his office to BE W North. The transfer will be made at once after Hammond submitted his resignation May 21 and requested acceptance at convenience. The department notified him of acceptance several days ago.
Reports reached here that the White Wolf brigands captured Taochow and slaughtered 10,000 Chinese. No confirmation yet, but uneasiness grows about the security situation in Shanghai.
President Wilson issues executive order lowering the age limit for civil service entry from sixty to fifty years. Lincoln Nebraska reports show prosperity in Otee county as assessors submit a favorable report to the statistical department.
The Federal Reserve Bank proposes making a half billion dollars available to lenders for farm relief and development. The move aims to bolster agricultural credit amid rising costs and drought pressures, with banks invited to participate and extend loans to farmers in need.
Washington officials describe the Mexican situation as delicate with Villa demanding full military control in the Huerta campaign. Mediation prospects remain hopeful, tied to Carranza factions and the chance for a provisional Mexican president amid internal hostilities. Nebraska press session opens with record attendance and homecoming mood as editors reunite. Forest reserve debate in Halsey splits residents over cutting the government tract for homesteads. petition circulates.
In Toledo Ohio the Modern Woodmen of America elected officers with administration supporters prevailing. Head consul A R Talbot of Lincoln Nebraska was reelected over E A Smith of Springfield Missouri 292 to 134. Head clerk C W Haws stepped aside for James McNamara of Rock Island Illinois who defeated Harry F Hooker of Tecumseh Oklahoma. Daniel Horn of Davenport Iowa was re elected head adviser and John D Wolz of Indianapolis Indiana chosen head banker.
Comptroller Williams notes national banks may lend on improved lands under the federal reserve act farm loan clause. No broad understanding exists that the act is in force allowing farm loans through national banks. Other items report Dominican request for U S consul withdrawal and a Texan veteran postmaster bill.
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Eight hundred miners from the R. J. Crow company walked off the job in Pittsburg Kansas demanding an engineer remain at the mine. The action centers on safety and supervision as talks with management continue.
The article notes unprecedented security for the royal family at Ascot with over 1,000 London police and Berkshire constabulary officers deployed. Reinforcements from Scotland Yard arrived to bolster the guards at the leading society race meeting.
An inquiry in Quebec examines the S S Empress of Ireland catastrophe after Storstad collision. The Canadian Pacific liner sank in the St Lawrence River with over a thousand lives lost, prompting questions of safety and navigation.
In Niagara Falls Ontario United States officials and three South American mediators plan an informal peace conference between Mexico's Constitutionalists and Huerta government. The aim is to end civil strife and avert foreign involvement, hoping Villa and Carranza differences do not hinder talks.
Insurgents who fought rigid economy left after the triennial convention forecast an immediate reinstate ment of 300 000 Modern Woodmen of America who had withdrawn when Indianapolis rates were repealed. Chicago rates are in force again and quo warranto actions were threatened in local and state camps.
Senator Owen accused three groups of men in New York controlling twenty two thousand millions of dollars of property including railroads and major industrials of using their power to block steel cars, rails, locomotives, and cross ties and to withhold orders to create unemployment.
The court ruled that patents are irregular and cannot be attacked by other claimants, but may be set aside only by government action. Justice Vandeventer noted the government's window to challenge patents expired around 1900 or 1901, affecting about 700 million in land value.
Successful Outlook Bright reports mediation progress in Mexico, following a conference with South American mediator De Romulo Naon, Argentine minister, who met with the administration and Secretary of State. In Beatrice Nebraska Gage county wheat yield is reduced by Hessian fly to at least ten bushels an acre. Chadron Nebraska sheriff’s wife stops jail escape by horse thieves Campbell and Herbert and Treacy. one inmate recaptured.
Prof J R Cooper tells Rural Betterment society 2 000 000 apple trees in Nebraska produce far less this year urging better cultivation. Nebraska Corn Improvers Association runs a five acre hard winter wheat contest with a 200 prize Millers club trophy for highest yield and quality.
The dairy department of the Nebraska college of agriculture cautions against claims that separators wash themselves. It advises washing soon after use with warm water, disassembly for soaking if needed, and proper drying to avoid residue and easier cleaning.
Health officers in Cass county are ordered to kill stray dogs and muzzle owned dogs after rabies reports show two cows two steers two horses and twenty five dogs killed in the past month. Disease spread by bites was confined to the county and authorities plan to wipe out all trace of it. Half the swine pens at the state fair grounds are booked by exhibitors. Be Z. Russell of Benson heads the swine department for the state exposition and notes heavy demand as the fair opens. Under the blue sky law Nebraska companies pay a 26 dollar fee plus a 10 dollar annual renewal. none have yet paid for the first year. University summer session enrollment already exceeds prior summers with about 520 students. It will cost approximately 48 thousand dollars to mobilize two Nebraska National Guard regiments for hospital and signal corps duties.
The article discusses artist Charles R. Knight and his work with living models and dinosaur recreations. It references a rumor about his deer study and notes an investigation that found the report unconfirmed, highlighting language and misinformation themes.
A cook recounts preparing Indian corn by rolling and toasting it until crisp brown wafer thin flakes form. The method reflects traditional techniques for making ready to eat corn products.
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