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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
2
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved reductions in express rates that will cost carriers about 26 million dollars annually, roughly 16 percent of gross revenue, with changes to parcel rates noting unchanged short distance 100 pound limits and lower rates for longer distances and small parcels.
President Wilson formally accepts Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson's resignation effective October 14 and names former Governor John Lind of Minnesota as personal representative to Mexico. Lind, a friend of Bryan, is not accredited to the Huerta government and would become ambassador when a stable Mexican government is in place.
The national encampment of Woodmen of the World ended Saturday with awards in drill contests. Adjutant General John T. Yates praised the parade for military conduct. Major General Yates and Col. George Mather announced winners: first prize company M First Nebraska. second prize company L Fifty-second Arkansas. third prize company D Thirty-eighth Illinois.
Fremont Nebraska reports a case of ptomaine poisoning affecting Mrse James Rudolph and three children, with details of the family illness and the local response ongoing.
The Senate news notes Senator Myers of Montana defending the tariff bill and opposing Cummins’ bill to punish impersonation of public men. Senator Townsend denies talking with Martin M. Mulhal. Nominations were considered in executive session. Adjournment set for 7 06 p m and to reconvene Tuesday.
The Senate discussed parcel post rates and a 1 cent postage plan and resumed tariff bill work on wood and pulp. Senator Walsh of Montana endorsed the tariff measure while the president withdrew a treasurer registrar nominee and named Gaber Parker. The relations committee neared abandoning Nicaragua protectorate talks and asked Bryar for a new treaty without that feature. Senator Hughes proposed a minister or consul eligibility rule for lawyers of good standing. The House was not in session and would meet at noon Tuesday, adjourned at 6 30 p m until Monday noon.
The Senate resumed its general debate on the tariff bill while Senator Gronna continued his attack. The lobby committee kept cross examining Martin M. Mulhall as Senator Catron resisted free wool and woolen manufacturing reductions. A subcommittee discussed Smith futures cotton bill but postponed further debate. A committee reported favorably on separate legations to Paraguay and Uruguay and their elevation.
The article notes tensions in Canton amid mutiny fears and reports from Washington on Huerta not resigning with Urrutia opposing foreign interference. It also mentions the tariff bill debate, with few responses from manufacturers and La Follette criticizing limited replies to the Senate finance committee.
Clawson of Lincoln was arrested in Wilber charged with murder after confessing to slashing the victim's throat. The body lay near a dance hall where he spent the evening drinking and flirting with maudlin women during the three day street car festival. An inquest was held over the victim's body.
Washington reports late developments focus on preventing agitation over the revolution. The federal and constitutionalist leaders are said to be heeding U S wishes to protect foreigners and their property, with officials hopeful influential Mexicans can broker peace.
A reception in Washington at the home of W. Metcalf, a Treasury official, honored the Metcalfes. The event noted the host’s official capacity and described the gathering as a daylong occasion near the Treasury.
Lincoln reports a policing plan for the state fair grounds using Nebraska guardsmen rather than local citizens. Adjutant General Hall and Secretary Mellor have arranged that three men from each company serve. General Hall will be the chief of police with staff captains and majors directing the force, while an aeronautic squad from Fremont may assist in exhibition duties.
Adjutant General Hall issues special orders urging national guard members to conduct themselves so the territory they pass through will welcome their presence. The orders forbid ball cartridges and require commanding officers to rigorously prevent any use of such ammunition.
Central City July 3 relatives report Joseph Trainor 19 left home to celebrate the Fourth elsewhere and has not been heard from since. He departed on an eastbound train and is described as 5 feet 9 inches, gray suit, hat, with three large scars on the back of his neck.
Incomplete fragment notes sponge work by two teams from Paris City and Mra Maust. Content confirms a wet sponge task but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
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