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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1908
Page
6
A miscellany notes tariffs, lemon shipments, cremation costs, sea skills, egg labeling, beauty myths, saving advice, population density, a New York jail case, king Alfonso photography ban, amateur photographers racing to snap, black diamonds from Bahia Brazil, and their use in rock drilling with rising value.
The king relaxes on a hotel piazza in Biarritz using six rocking chairs and cigars as he sits with his feet up on two chairs. It notes he brought half a dozen American chairs for his stay and savors a six dollar cigar.
A plaster cast of the diplodocus from the Carnegie museum in Pittsburg will be sent to the emperor of Germany. The note assures his majesty that the local stories of Pittsburg spirits do not claim the snakes are as large as this 16 by 70 foot dinosaur.
A noted Hungarian doctor claims most modern ailments stem from sitting. He advises clerks and typists to stand while working and recline fully on the floor for a few minutes every two hours to improve health and add vigor to business life.
A Dutch doctor calls hypnotic suggestion the best cure for all ills. Many agree it helps imaginative disorders, but real illnesses require serious and real treatment for sufferers themselves.
The piece notes widespread discussion on methods for raising a child including mental suggestion and vibrations and cites the saying Spare the rod and spoil the child as a likely prevailing view.
The text notes Muslims show kindness to animals by religious prohibition, yet insult by calling a Moslem a dog is considered harsher. It also adds a note that The Swiss Family Robinson is barred at the Turkish customs due to its dog named Turk, illustrating cultural sensitivities.
The verb dun traces to John Dun a Lincoln bailiff in Henry VII’s era. It became proverbial to say a creditor must don him for slow pay as Dun chased debtors.
The Northwestern Railway reports dramatic increases in assessment values for bridges and depots across Nebraska from 1907 to 1908. Bridges in Dodge, Knox, and Douglas counties show marked jumps, while overall mileage remains constant at 1,065.3 miles. Depots and warehouses also surge, lifting county valuations nationwide.
Governor Sheldon issues a proclamation aligning Nebraska cattle quarantine with federal rules. It covers removal of federal quarantine from several eastern counties on May 1 1908 and imposes strict movement and inspection controls across the state to prevent scabies spread.
The Territorial Pioneers' association executive committee met at the state historical society to plan a mid summer gathering around the state fair. Milford was favored for a picnic style celebration if arrangements permit, with invitations extended to Omaha and Lincoln.
Burlington railroad workers at Wymore discharged for drinking two more. The action brings to twelve the total let go for the same cause, with more expected to follow.
The new pension bill, already passed by both houses, will boost widow and dependent pensions for Civil War and earlier veterans. Beneficiaries will receive 12 dollars monthly, with increases for existing draws and removal of the dependent limit, except those who married veterans after June 27, 1890. The measure aims to raise the rolls by about 12 million dollars annually.
John N Baldwin general solicitor of the Union Pacific Railroad died at his Omaha home from Brights disease. Born in Council Bluffs Iowa fifty years ago he was a son of Judge Cabel Baldwin former Iowa supreme court chief justice. Baldwin served twelve years with the railroad's legal department and two years as general solicitor after graduating from Iowa University and its law school. An eminent orator and Nebraska political figure his illness confined him to bed ten days before his death.
Thousands view the fire wreckage in Chelsea Mass as a new body is recovered, possibly Captain Benjamin Knowles, bringing total fatalities to twelve. Relief committees report 13,000 homeless with 10,000 needing long term aid and essential household equipment, requiring at least $400,000. current relief funds exceed $200,000 and grow.
Dr. Frederick H. Miller, Omaha electrical engineer, demonstrated a wireless controlled electric truck at Union Pacific shops. The motor is started and stopped from a central wireless station and several electricians examined the device, noting new features.
Clerk Robert Smith of Douglas County district court appeals to the Supreme Court from a district court order directing journal entries. He refused to proceed until the required fees were paid.
4600 sailors and Marines enjoyed a day of boxing, barbecues, baseball and wild west shows in Los Angeles. Two grand banquets capped the visit. one for petty officers at the largest cafe and another for admirals at Hotel Alexandria, with speeches by Mayor Harper and Governor Gilette. Rear Admiral Thomas led the welcome, while Rear Admiral Evans was absent due to illness.
The House Banking and Currency Committee voted to table Vreeland’s substitute for the Aldrich bill and to report favorably Fowler’s currency commission bill. Vreeland, a banker, urged action but warned no imminent panic, recounting his bank’s bonds during the recent downturn.
Lawyer James G. Graham of Newburg filed for an order with Justice Morschauser at White Plains to allow Harry K. Thaw to sign a formal habeas corpus writ. The court granted the order and Thaw would be brought before a justice for a sanity determination once he files the application.
Governor Deneen grants a reprieve to Herman Billek sentenced to hang in Chicago next Friday. Board cites false testimony at trial. if courts take no further action, Billek’s execution is rescheduled for June 12.
Bankers and miners on Seward peninsula Alaska anticipate the largest spring production in state history, with estimates near three million dollars. Reports from multiple camps describe unusually rich dumps from winter work and a new tin find at Brooks mountain hailed as highly promising.
A Russian lieutenant Masloff and a sergeant were executed by court martial for leading the attack on the guardhouse and detention prison at Krasnoyarsk. The assault began last January and fight between revolutionaries and guards continued for days with several deaths.
Edwin Storey cashier at Citizens Bank of Bélieville Wisconsin is charged with embezzling 23355 dollars. He pleaded not guilty and bail was set at 10000 dollars.
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