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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
2
Milan dispatch notes Deputy Filippo Turati’s letter signals socialist stance on Italy’s war participation. In Rome a socialist faction plans a general strike if mobilization occurs, though many Italians doubt success. Railway workers pledge to stay at posts.
Four additional immigration inspectors are stationed along the Washington British Columbia border to curb the rush of aliens into the United States. Over the past week more than 100 aliens were captured after crossing the line and were returned to Canada. Wartime work suspensions reduce frontier labor needs, delaying timber and railroad projects in British Columbia.
In San Francisco a aviator Harry Christofferson tried to rescue four to six Italian crab fishermen from breakers. He dropped over a dozen life preservers but all aboard perished. A gasol line launch with no name, bearing an Italian flag, was towed ashore by a life saving crew.
An explosion in the basement hot water tank of the First Baptist church in Sioux Falls South Dakota hurled Pastor H R Best ten feet and caused interior wreckage. Some 500 to 600 people were put at risk as damage runs to several thousand dollars with only minor injuries reported.
Choye Goto, editor of Miyako Shin bun, warns in San Francisco that war with Japan is certain if China does not comply with Japanese demands. He states Japan prefers peace but will take arms if China refuses.
Yaqui Indians attacked a ranch owned by Americans Jones and Stevenson in the Yaqui valley near Guaymas. After a pitched battle several ranch peons were killed, and the Indians were driven off. Government dispatches fresh ammunition supplies to the Americans.
Unemployed workers from across the northwest are reported en route to Butte Montana drawn by expanded copper operations. Officials say there is already plenty of unskilled labor and room for newcomers is limited.
Bernecker announces that the Smith tax measure will raise more than 1.5 million dollars for the grand assessment roll. The plan targets property valuations and public revenue growth through revised assessment practices.
List of upcoming events across Nebraska including Scottsbluff track meet May 7 8 Fre mont Elks convention May 11 12 North Platte gun club May 18 19 20 Minden G A R encampment May 18 19 20 Lincoln Missouri Valley Tennis May 21 22 Omaha pharmaceutical association June 7 10 Broken Bow Sunday School June 15 16 17 Alliance Stockmen and Sheriff meeting June 16 17 18 Omaha Travel Protective association June 14 19 South Omaha Nebraska Eagles convention June 15 16 17.
Secretary O E Bernecker estimates the grand assessment roll will rise by over one and a half million due to abolishing mortgage deductions for banks capital stock. The change, effective this year, raises the tax base by about 7 500 000 overall and treats mortgage contracts as taxable property at all times. The article notes increased farm values, especially wheat, and a state railway commission directive on directory advertising by telephone companies to keep names legible.
The University of Nebraska dairy department has issued a circular outlining testing requirements for various dairy cattle breeds and the associated expenses. For more information contact the dairy department at University Farm Lincoln.
Dr. J. S. Anderson of Seward, appointed state veterinarian by Governor Morehead months ago to fill the vacancy after Rigin’s resignation, has been sworn in and assumed charge of the office.
State engineer Johnson visits Superior to oversee the start of construction on the new state aid bridge over the Repub river, marking a key milestone for regional infrastructure funding and progress.
A mass meeting in Gering for the Pathfinder canal project signals start of a $5 million effort to irrigate 107000 acres along the North Platte. About 5000 landowners attended, with Wyoming area secured and Nebraska up to 3000 acres signed. Officials say the canal will spur rail lines, factories, homes, and population growth. An initial $150000 and a following $800000 are budgeted for prestart and FY period.
The 1916 state press association gathering will be held on a special train touring western Nebraska. In Omaha last week editors adopted Editor Wood of the Gering Courier proposal. The executive committee oversees arrangements.
Ed Whitcomb of the Friend Journal receives the gold medal for 38 years in the newspaper business dating from 1877, recognizing the greatest continuous service among Nebraska publishers and staff.
Ada Newman a teacher in district No 22 hails a six year old pupil named Herbert Manes for mastering the third reader and performing intricate division problems with ease He is the son of Mrs Albert Rhode of the region.
Horace Bartholomew a bachelor homesteader was found dead in his bed at his lonely ranch house near North Platte with a bullet through his heart and a revolver in his right hand. Sheriff Salisbury reported the death is believed to be due to loneliness influencing his mind.
Hastings reports a 14 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Burr, was badly bruised when a farm disc swung free during a drive. The horses bolted and Burr was thrown in front of the cutting knives as the implement struck him.
North Platte residents urge paving while Hastings voters reject a 135000 school bond. Alliance prepares for the Nebraska T P A convention as Kearney to pave seven blocks. Craig bank work starts and Harvard Carnegie library work begins. Stanton editor Alfred Pont dies. Shubert sees 200 acres of orchards planted. Polk IOOF plans a 12000 building. Lincoln to host Nebraska Academy of Sciences meeting. Farmer Tom Burke killed by lightning near Big Springs. Kearney mayor vetoes pay raise for council and mayor. Debs to speak in North Platte June 2. Nebraska Eagles set June convention in South Omaha. Mrs Peters dies from gasoline stove fire. Auto licenses surge. Lincoln gas to cost 1 per thousand. 80000 mules readied for British army from Grand Island. Grand Island farmers report good corn. Crawford Kennedy backs 1916 Omaha convention. Mrs Mary Humphrey of Obert dies by hanging. Persinger’s steers killed by lightning, worth over 1000. Gothenburg library contract to Fauble of Grand Island for 10000. Fire destroys Chapman frame buildings and damages bank, total losses 16700. Deuel county courthouse work. cornerstone May 10. State league games in Norfolk Columbus Grand Island Kearney Hastings York Fairbury Beatrice. 200 delegates at Hastings post office clerks meeting next year. Longfellow Hastings features wax figure of John O Connor. Lincoln adjutant invited Aurora for 1916 G A R encampment. 200 women expected in Omaha for Lutheran Woman’s Missionary convention. Alliance accident injures Vern Lyon. leg torn off at knee.
The American Humane association appeals to clergymen to observe Sunday May 23 as Humane Sunday. It seeks protection for suffering children and animals. Dr William O Stillman of Albany will distribute literature to interested humane society supporters.
A visitor asks if the living skeleton and the fat lady fall in love. The manager answers yes and notes the couple is madly in love now. The exchange ends with a remark that their behavior is as queer as that of other people.
The judge notes that every dollar that came his way had a handle on it and questions how he built his wealth. The remark frames a portrait of a man who used every opportunity for gain.
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