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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
2
General Trevino was wounded in the shoulder during a night assault by Villa followers on Chihualhua. Townspeople aided defenders as Trevino recaptured public buildings and forces routed the attackers. Captured rebels face court martial. Obregon sent congratulatory notes.
Chicago police and city detectives arrested eight alleged blackmailers in a raid on the Tyson apartments. The suspects, eight men and three women, are held in county jail in default of bail. They face charges related to extorting at least fifteen prominent figures in Boston Philadelphia Chicago and New York through threats of exposure.
Seth Low died at his Bedford Hills summer home after a long illness. He had been twice mayor of Brooklyn, once mayor of New York, and for 11 years president of Columbia University. He was a prominent public figure in New York life and led a mercantile house before presidency.
Vague OCR fragment notes the burial of Wilson's sister in what is described as quiet rites. No additional names, places, or dates are readable from the text.
London reports Joffre’s forces extend gains north and south of the Somme after capturing Hourvavesnes and pushing 600 yards beyond the Bapaume Peronbe highway. Over 2,300 prisoners taken with new advance on Combles from the north and trench system south of Prize farm. German counterattacks repulsed as fighting resumes between Combles and the Somme.
President Wilson reviewed state by state campaign reports at Asbury Park and mapped plans for two months. Postmaster General Burleson and Secretary McAdoo joined in discussions with Secretary Tumulty. Oregon Washington Utah and California were highlighted as strong Democratic prospects. Wilson will drive to Princeton New Jersey on September 26 to vote in the Democratic primaries.
Chicago reports two grade crossing crashes on Sunday. At Lake Forest a Milwaukee Electric crossing collision left Joseph Walsh and three family members dead and others injured. Nearby near Jamison, an additional fatal and multiple injuries occurred among five travelers.
A fiery blaze aboard the Congress, a Pacific Coast Steamship steel steamer, forced a dramatic harbor dash from 60 miles off Marshfield. Passengers, 170 crew, were rescued by dredge Col PS Michie and Tillamook as the vessel neared shore. The fire started in the steerage hold around three PM.
Eastern railroads held their regular monthly session in New York where the eight hour law was the key topic. Leaders expect no hasty action against the regulation and anticipate no real move until after the law takes effect January 1, 1937.
In a formal note to Ambassador Guthrie Japan tells the U S state department that the new Russo Japanese treaty does not repeal prior conventions and that Tokyo has not entertained any plan to depart from its policy on China’s integrity and the open door.
Brig. Gen. Henry G. Sharpe of New York visits the New York Navy Yard as part of a U.S. military activity. Reports indicate broad testing and readiness operations underway in Washington on September 19.
Statewide news notes record the largest registered university enrollment in Nebraska, with detailed registration efforts led by deans and faculty. Reports summarize a massive 10 000 troops review at Camp Lamoille, a commendation from General Parker, and ongoing troop training as a prelude to potential active service. Also listed are prize results for Nebraska ode music, railway commission staff training in St Louis, and prison school staffing changes.
The Rev John F Poucher of Trinity Methodist Omaha visits furloughed troops in Omaha noting 17 or 18 year olds proving iron wills and unselfish devotion The border push has sharpened their resolve and readiness. The rest of the item covers bond questions grain on hand and a series of official notices and examinations including a state bar recommendation for Fred James Schroeder and a livestock commission funding dispute with Northern Serum Company.
A string of dated sounding quips about engineering panic, gender norms, gardening gains, and the joke of a henpecked husband. The fragmentary text reads like newspaper filler or a humorous column, preserving quirky phrases without a clear narrative or context.
An immense fountain pen said to be the largest ever made for practical use was finished in New Orleans. The silver instrument holds two ounces of ink, measures ten inches with the cap and eight without, and weighs about four ounces.
New York physician Dr. Sauer argues true strength comes from proper food and iron in a form easily absorbed like nitrated iron. He claims many people improve dyspepsia liver and nervous issues within ten to fourteen days after starting iron, noting older reduced iron forms are less effective.
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