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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
2
An editor at the Chiggersville Clarion reports a man, described as “cone,” entering the back door, knocking over paste pots and exiting. The editor fears possible violence but resumes finishing an editorial calling for a mollitemt press with courage of convictions.
The New York Sun quotes an old timer proclaiming drought’s impact, boasting a reminiscence of extraordinary harvests. He recalls yielding 18 acres to the bushel in the early 1908s, underscoring harsher agricultural conditions of the era.
Washington reports indicate the administration aims to end the bituminous miners strike with a conference between parties and a survey by the reclamation service on an irrigation project. White House discussions focus on restraint. Harding plans to condemn Herrin violence and urge prosecution of those responsible, while Labor Secretary Davis presses for lawful punishment.
A Nebraska committee of prominent residents urges a preliminary survey by the reclamation service to assess feasibility of impounding the Platte for irrigation. The group, led by state engineer George K. Johnson and others from Hastings, Lincoln, and Milden, forms the Central Supplementary Water association to move water from the Platte to its region.
At the White House a cabinet discussion focused on reducing wartime second class postal rate increases. President Harding and Postmaster General Work favor removing at least part of the wartime imposts.
Nebraska vital statistics report shows marriages declined heavily in 1921 from 1920 and 1919 while births rose by over 1400 from 1920 and more than 500 from 1919. Deaths in 1921 dropped versus 1928 by 912, indicating mixed demographic changes.
The article reports pressure on Congress to approve the soldiers bonus and tariff measures amid political maneuvering. Chicago workers face $125,000 wage reductions with a union response and a focus on rail wages and transportation costs in a broader economic readjustment. Local politics show party shifts in Minnesota and mentions of precinct-level results.
Reports indicate two key moves toward unification. Centon’s feral advices claim Sun Yat Sen’s downfall is complete. A Manchurian telegram says Chang Tse-Lin aims to establish a separate empire but the three provinces are ready to join the unified program.
William Howard Taft chief justice of the United States appears in public in England as guest of honor at the Prime Banquet. Cabinet ministers and leading legal minds join a spontaneous welcome marking his first English appearance. The event reflects broad prestige accorded to the American legal figure.
Advices from Mexico report that offices at the international bridge in Laredo were abandoned and 1500 people in Nuevo Laredo were driven from their homes. The Rio Grande flood submerged business districts, including two American stores, after a rise from the San Juan river. In San Francisco James & Me Candies of Hondsia was named imperial potentate of the Ancient Arabic order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at its annual session.
The weekly weather and crop report notes generally favorable conditions for harvesting grain and hay with crepe cultivation affected only in some northeastern and north central states. The Volga river area shipments and Central States Volga Heliet society activities are mentioned in fragmentary notes.
Obituary reports Rev Joseph J. Parker of Orange California dies after long illness. State Supreme Court orders state auditor to register 5000 in Tekamah bonds. News tallies include York county wheat, Grand Island sewer work, and Beatrice playground program amid storms and bridge concerns.
A fragment from the Birmingham Age Herald reflects on royal engagements and state affairs with satirical jests about Premier access and a Rajah. It notes a busy day and hints at broader political gossip while poking fun at commentators and authors.
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