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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1911
Page
2
A dam break on the Bayless Pulp and Paper site unleashed 500 million gallons of floodwater that swept the town of Austin and nearby Costello. Reported deaths exceed 150 with wreckage destroying every structure. Gas mains ruptured fueled fires as residents were trapped.
Nebraska soldiers at Camp Mickey faced a retreat order as rain swelled the flag ropes. The delay prevented lowering Old Glory, so the flag would keep waving while clouds remained.
A federal jury in Enid Oklahoma convicted J J Beall and Frank G of conspiracy to prevent Negroes from voting in the 1910 congressional election. The verdict upholds the federal challenge to the Oklahoma grandfather clause barring certain voters from participation.
A special venire of 125 possible jurors for the McNamara brothers dynamite case is to be drawn in Los Angeles. The veniremen were kept secret and will commence on October 11.
Washington reports Secretary Wilson's return after a western tour and notes deaths of former Vermont Governor Fletcher D. Proctor. Russian premier Kokovsoff confirmed. Rosebud Pine Ridge land opening names set. Extradition for General Pryce denied. Prohibition candidate Turney seeks 1912 nomination. Italy-Turkey tensions, Wright plane exhibit arrives in D.C. Historic and local incidents from across nations headlined.
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Nebraska Experiment Station announces a $15,000 appropriation to produce hog cholera serum under the Animal Pathology Department. Serum cost and dosing guidance are given, with distribution by the express office and urgent telegraph requests recommended for availability and speed.
Governors Aldrich Harmer and Hadley led a conference on ways to curb federal judges, exploring state first pass rates, direct appeals to the U S Supreme Court, and abolishing inferior federal courts. They spoke of unity beyond party lines and praised the 60 million Americans they represent as they return to Nebraska with a reception of native blossoms.
Dr. John T. Hay longtime superintendent of the Hospital for the Insane died of heart disease after a two day illness. He was confined to his bed at the state institution he led Governor Aldrich has announced.
Governor Aldrich heard in Glenwood about a warrant issued for a woman on charges linked to harming two sons of her first husband. The governor commented on the case after the hearing.
Governor Aldrich said he would not attend the La Follette progressive conference in Chicago on October 16 and would take no active part in the presidential campaign. He added the matter is for the people under the new primary law and he would not repudiate La Follette while avoiding steps to influence Taft sentiment.
Burlington railroad faces about fifty suits seeking changes of venue in district court amid flood damage litigation. State official appraises ten acres near the State School for the Deaf at Omaha at 11000 dollars amid a 12500 dollar legislature appropriation. Superintendent Crabtree urges county superintendents to allow teacher attendance at the state teachers association without salary loss and to back anti cigarette enforcement and farmers institutes.
General John C. Hartigan, former adjutant general of the Nebraska National Guard, has been placed on the guard retired list at his own request. The retirement order was issued by Adjutant General Ernest H. Phelps.
Secretary of State Wait announces that corporation occupation tax receipts since March total 60 870 with 1 570 from penalties. The report highlights overall collections and penalty portion under the occupation tax law.
An exchange features Fegan and Hagan debating a supposed rule about removing a coat and a bat. The dialogue frames a challenge to compliance with a customary or sporting constraint.
Anna Maria Pickering’s Memoirs recount a Yorkshire tale about human nature and simple living. An elderly couple claims fifty years of marriage with no quarrel, prompting a witty response about verses and variety from the wife.
In the exchange Watson asks who hosts the party in the troubled neighborhood. Sherlock notes the family is dead broke and owes many, framing pessimism as a method to deny life’s basic facts.
A woman recalls removing tea and coffee due to health issues and adopting Postum. She reports lasting relief from nervous attacks and insomnia, regained appetite, and renewed energy after three daily servings, expressing lasting satisfaction with the product.
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