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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
2
Extensive rundown of varied items from Washington and abroad. Updates on Mrs. Burkett's improved condition, Taft's engagements, fiscal and legal actions, railroad and postal matters, international diplomacy, and regional upheavals. Includes legislative and judiciary notes, protests, and notable grants or pardons.
The Illinois senate approved a railroad anti pass measure while the legislature plans sine die adjournment on May 19. Containing related items, the day also notes the defeat of an initiative and referendum amendment and other regional and national events.
Mexico City notes General Porfirio Diaz issued a manifesto declaring he will resign the presidency as soon as peace is restored. He says his decision is guided by conscience and the desire to conserve the nation, not vanity, and he will not quit while the country remains at war.
For the first time in years the original Declaration of Independence and Constitution were removed from their case opened for inspection and found in good condition. Each page is sealed between two glass panels and mounted in a polished frame.
Washington calls for governors impeachment in response to the arrest and extradition of J J McNamara secretary of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. Citizens and union leaders from Duluth Minnesota urge action against Governor Johnson of California Governor Marshall of Indiana and Judge Collins of Indianapolis.
Tallahassee lawmakers approve a sweeping saloon bill forbidding liquor sales to habitual drunkards, ordering closing at 8 pm and opening at 7 am, abolishing all screens and banning music or games in saloons.
After the closing of Darlington grammar school Friday a boy with a pronounced leprosy case was removed from the institution. Harry Sheridan aged 17 was isolated in a Boston hospital and the school serves about 500 children.
The Auburn New York budget committee of the legislative commission of the Presbyterian church in session has announced a budget for 1911 12 totaling 5 431 423 36 dollars. Of this sum 3 181 282 dollars is for benevolent and missionary purposes to raise 3 million for missions.
The Rev. Father John Tehan aged eighty four and a long time educator of the Jesuit order is dead in St Marys Kansas. He had been a member of the order for fifty two years.
Lincoln obituary reports Lieutenant Governor Melville Hopewell died at his home Tuesday morning from pneumonia complicated by chronic ailments of the heart and stomach. His condition had been serious for a week and hopeless for several days as the legislature adjourned. Judge Hopewell was suffering from a severe cold and faintness.
A resident traveled to Excelsior Springs Missouri to recuperate then returned home feeling unwell. Within a week pneumonia symptoms emerged and the illness quickly grew serious.
The secretary of state gathered 12198.90 in automobile registration fees for April. A pending bill may redirect the fee from the state general fund to county road funds after July 7, shifting revenue to counties. The term registration fee replaces license fee in an old law tied to the state school fund.
Notice to irrigation companies by State Engineer D D Price to build operable headgates and measuring devices within thirty days or face water delivery denial. If refusals persist ten days, water may be cut off. possible barriers may be used. State funds and warrants face delays pending court decisions on appropriations and levy collection. Railroad valuation in Nebraska drops by 48,022.
The board of public lands and buildings purchased a boiler for the state penitentiary and says the institution is short of power, warranting another boiler to meet needs.
Robbers robbed the Rosemont bank in Webster County and stole $1000. Dr. Neeve of McCook died after falling under a car. Allen of Olean New York and Miss Mildred Burdell of Eagle Nebraska eloped and married. Rev Esplin of Arlington suffered paralysis but not fatal. Paul Maruet died in Des Moines. Arapahoe approved $14,000 in municipal bonds by 121 to 33. Dodge County officials to Lincoln with a man committed to insane asylum. State Fire Inspector Randall orders Fremont building demolitions. Ora Wah Winkle vanished near Brock leaving two children. Frank Goodman badly cut by James Nichols near Grand Island over a girl. Johnson Bros Nebraska City fined for milk standard violations. Zadock Goodwin, pioneer stock broker, dies at 90. Ellen Wilson estate settled in Johnson County with $7,000 cash and real estate to John Wilson Jr. Inheritance tax $723.47. York YMCA club funds $5,000 for a gym at York College. Beatrice First Machine Gun Company to be Mustered Out for lack of equipment. R D Sutherland seeks aid for Mrs Nancy Hutchison and her son in the penitentiary for murder.
In a past Atchison case a wife sought divorce after a day of domestic work that left her exhausted. She prepared a feast of bread, pies, cake, custard and more, only to hear her husband quip about cold supper. The shock of the reaction led to the court action.
The speaker notes they drink an extra cup of coffee to stay alert when Gerald arrives. Geraldine is also mentioned as sharing the habit, indicating a routine of morning or social visits with caffeine use.
A reflective line notes that sincerity can redeem faults in a devoted kiss, turning flaws into a beauty surpassing innocence. The sentiment elevates honesty as a moral force shaping perception of virtue and desire.
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