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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1915
Page
2
The German dispute over the Arabic case shifts toward a less acute phase. Officials split on sending the matter to The Hague. Some fear arbitration of US positions could broaden submarine action and require fact by fact arbitration in every instance.
The anecdote recalls Lawrence Hutton’s joke about a server Maggie who forgets the salt. A stepladder and pantry scene leads Maggie to examine the table and salt, after which she never forgets again.
A brief observation notes that Christians increasingly express joy and engage in lively activities at summer conferences hosted by student Young associations, indicating a shift toward more energetic religious practice.
A lighthearted note about a new flat featuring a folding stove and a built in piano. The speaker adds Amy has special features to show off the quirky home upgrade.
The phrase asks for a fast path to advancement while jokingly replying with a mule pat pun. It reflects a humorous exchange about success methods and streetwise sayings.
A fragment mentions coffee as a forceful presence with repeated emphasis and a harsh, defiant tone. The text invokes strong imagery of dominance and energy, but the surrounding context is unclear.
Rio Grande patrols by line cavalry keep watch as President urges ongoing friendly relations. Separately, the Anglo French commission arrives in New York to discuss Britain and France war bills and American munitions credit, meeting J P Morgan and about 100 financiers before formal loan negotiations begin.
Ambassador Penfield in Vienna informed the Austro-Hungarian government that Constantin Dumba is no longer acceptable as envoy to the United States and should be recalled. Secretary Lansing announced the action following Dumba's intercepted letters alleging interference in U S war plans and plant handicapping.
Nearly 2 000 residents from Torreon Chihuahua City and nearby areas reached Juárez on a single twenty two coach train. About 100 foreigners and many others could not board due to lack of space. Food famine and fear of violence between Villa and Carranza forces drove the border exodus.
Washington plans for two new battleships authorized by the last congress have been signed by Secretary Daniels. They will be the largest and most powerful warships for the American navy with twelve 14 inch rifles each. The article notes safeguards against torpedoes and mentions a device developed by navy experts, though details are withheld.
The Nebraska Manufacturers' association occupied an entire building at the fair showcasing goods made in Nebraska. From spark plugs to the most expensive garments, the display included live demonstrations of manufacture and finished products, eye opening to Nebraskans visiting the exhibit.
The United States requests the recall of Austro Hungarian ambassador Dr Dumba over confirmed plots to hinder munitions manufacture and use of an American as a secret courier for enemy lines. President Wilson instructed the Vienna envoy to inform Vienna of the decision and to express a wish for continued friendly relations.
The Nebraska state fair of 1915 set attendance records surpassing all prior years by over 13 000. Exhibits and races drew high praise with a world record tied and another broken according to judges.
Plan to meet exporters favored by Angi French finance officials insists on a loan without collateral. A German day gathering in Baltimore denounces a plot to seize sav ings deposits for war aims, with copies sent to Wilson and Lansing. New York reports the Anglo French commission plans a 1 billion dollar collateral free loan to fund wheat cotton meat and munitions in the United States.
New York reports the Anglo French financial commission may hold talks with chief US exporters of grain and commodities to smooth a large credit loan plan for Britain and France and possibly Russia and Italy. Earlier plans focused on bankers. now shippers' input is valued though no firm procedures exist.
California Congressman H. Randall, a former railway clerk, told the United Association of Post Office Clerks in Los Angeles that railroads defrauded the government over mail handling payments. He asserted the government has been robbed of hundreds of millions by overcharges and frauds by the railways.
Cavalry patrolled the Rio Grande banks at Progreso cross ing near Brownsville Texas as Carranza forces entrenched opposite the American shore. They warned they would fire on any intruders while pledging not to target American soldiers. The lower river area showed heavy troop presence and cautious peace efforts amid border tensions. In London, an air raid on England’s east coast killed ten and wounded forty eight.
A Nebraska census by 14 year old Jack Whittel counted ninety different automobile makes at the fairgrounds. He observed 2 189 cars passing by four o’clock with Over Grm leading small car makers by about six hundred in possession or popularity.
Berlin reports say German peace terms circulated in the United States are declared a fantastic invention. A semi official bulletin from the American association of commerce and trade notes German steamship lines are inactive except for irregular trade with Scandinavia, while ships continue construction programs.
Gustav Stahl, a German reservist, testified he saw four guns aboard the Lusitania before its last voyage but then confessed the affidavit was false and pleaded guilty to perjury.
Washington former Secretary of State Bryan's eldest daughter, married to Captain Reginald Owen of the British army, plans to travel to Egypt to be near her husband who has been promoted to inspection duty between Turkey and Egypt. Meanwhile in Ireland, mysterious cards circulate calling for funds to fight conscription, aiming to spark a revolution regardless of conscription status.
Delegates from the Committee of One Hundred to Make Nebraska Dry in 1916 gathered to plan a dry convention in Omaha. The article lists casualties from an air raid and outlines the political push toward Prohibition in the state era.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a clash involving canning workers and firms including Wold & Co and warp era labor actions. Limited legible details mention strikes and workplace disruptions affecting production.
Billy Sunday spoke in a forenoon sermon introduced by former Secretary of State Bryan who praised his message and influence.
A carpenter 40 was shot and dan- is reported in Lincoln. Details are sparse in the fragmented OCR item.
A lifeguard recounts a difficult rescue as the swimmer and guard both survive. The swimmer thanks the lifeguard and asks for a bathing cap, while a bystander comments on the war, remarking that everyone has a fighting chance.
A debu tante asks Mr Gayboy to teach new dance steps while the stingy man frets about charity. He quips that he recognizes new moves by sight, not instruction, revealing a social moment over propriety and generosity.
A London Chronicle note recalls a vivid moment from Michael Mail's Under the Greenwood Tree. The speaker, amid a meal at the Three Choughs in Casterbridge, contrasts Beecham's dislike of music at meals with a vivid memory of a brass band. The band's six eight rhythm made the eater chew along, linking dining and tune in a memorable moment.
A lady asks the charge for a few hours with a horse and buggy. The liveryman quotes two dollars for the first hour and one dollar for each additional hour. She plans to use it for two extra hours without the first hour.
A brief aphorism notes that progress speeds when individuals refuse to wait, implying impatience drives action and efficiency across tasks. It emphasizes proactive attitudes and self motivation as keys to quicker outcomes.
A reflective line notes that too many people turn sour as they age like cider. The image contrasts aging with bitterness, implying character shifts over time.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis schedules meetings in Indianapolis El Paso Columbia Springfield and Albany. The Mississippi Valley Tuberculosis Conference gathers Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota Kansas Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota Montana Wyoming Colorado from September 29 to October 1. The El Paso Southwestern Health Conference runs September 27 to October 1 covering Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona California Nevada Utah and Colorado.
A playful exchange contrasts a wife who speaks four languages with a husband who speaks only one. The banter hints that kissing can lead to marriage, illustrating how language and affection influence relationships.
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