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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
2
The regular session opens after a brief formal transition from the old session. The Senate works through the day and begins debate on the Hetch Hetchy water rights bill for San Francisco. Democrats defer the currency bill plan to give Republicans time to study it.
Fifteen new lawsuits filed in U S district court name American Sugar Refining company as defendant in civil anti trust proceedings under the Sherman act. Louisiana cane growers sugar dealers and manufacturers seek damages near 29 million dollars claiming monopoly power and market manipulation harmed petitioners.
General Francisco Villa announces that northern states including Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas will fall under rebel control within two weeks. Rebels will unite at Guadalajara before marching on Mexico City to extend constitutionalist authority southward.
Ralph Lopes, sought by five peace officers and a fellow countryman, may be dead in the Utah Apex mine or planning a dash for liberty. Sheriffs from seven counties and numerous deputies guard tunnel mouths with searchlights in a tense manhunt.
George Dosse a 27 year old cattleman from Valentine Nebraska lost 320 dollars in cash a five dollar gold watch and a large check to con men who used the panel game after arriving in Chicago They targeted him at the Modern hotel 410 State street after bringing three carloads of cattle into the city Saturday.
In St Louis Missouri Mrs Doxey Whitney faces trial for bigamy after the case was postponed to a critical point. Prosecutor Arthur V Lashly said she may not live weeks and will appear in court on a stretcher as the case is called for the fourteenth time.
A University of Nebraska alumnus who previously starred for Nebraska and spent time in North Platte will begin his new duties immediately.
Washington reports the end of the longest extraordinary session and the start of the regular session. Democratic leaders and President Wilson kept the special session from a formal finish while two major issues, tariff revision and currency reform, dominated the year's work.
Washington reports that the Underwood tariff law took effect on Monday introducing the free raw wool clause home to exemption from duty for wool from sheep and camel hair plus related wool wastes and products. The January first start date sets new rates on wool manufactures under the act.
Santa Fe New Mexico reports that for the first time in thirteen years the state cannot pay salaries in full. The end of the fiscal year left salaries at 70 percent with no guarantee of full payment due to tax and assessment litigation causing a financial crisis across departments.
The Omaha Household Economics Department may launch an egg boycott similar to New York’s Housewives league. Mrs. F. J. Burnett, head of the department, plans to bring the matter to the next meeting. Fresh eggs fetch about 60 cents a dozen, the highest since 1895, with second choices at 45 cents and storage eggs at 85 and 30 cents.
Kansas City report states Dr. W. T. Elam of St. Joseph is released on $10,000 bond after shooting and killing W. Pugam Cramer of Chicago. The case centers on Elam a wealthy physician and the fatal confrontation.
Schenectady New York mill and power plant strike leaves more than a thousand Electric Company employees idle. City confronts an industrial crisis as labor actions disrupt operations across facilities.
Provisional President Huerta summoned managers of the Bank of London and Mexico and the National Bank to discuss funding needed to meet 801,000 pesos in gold interest due December 1 on the National railways. E N Brown, head of National Railways, traveled to New York to arrange the funds. Foreclosure rights hinge on Mexican court action if December payments fail.
Delegates from states converge on the capital for a week long suffrage convention with visits to President Wilson hearings before Congress and speeches by Jane Addams Anna Howard Shaw Helen Robinson and Carrie Chapman Catt among others plus representation from NAWSA NCWSA Congressional Union WPU and Men’s League for Suffrage.
The Senate met at 10 am and finished the extra session agenda, confirming delayed nominations and noting about 100 unacted items. Senator Weeks proposed curbing transport of military forces to Panama on American ships. Leaders postponed lobby inquiry until the currency bill passes. The second session of the sixty third Congress began after a noon recess as Congress notified the President of its session. The House also opened at noon, Representative Henry filing a Sherman law amendment, with adjournment to noon Tuesday.
Mrs Charlies Anspaugh of Noble Co Indiana writes that Peruna saved her life and helped her recover from being run down and miserable. The note notes Peruna Tablets as an alternative for those who object to liquid medicines and mentions a Free Peruna Lucky Day Almanac for 1914 available from druggists.
The Senate confirmed L. E. Pinkham as governor of Hawaii by a close vote. Henry M. Pinell to Russia was left to the regular session. A joint session with the House to hear President Wilson reads his message was set for Tuesday at 1 p m. George W Loft Jacob Cantor and Calvin D Paige were sworn in as representatives. The session adjourned to noon Monday. A political comment and a family dialogue follow.
Wednesday sessions closed at 4 40 p m with a Democratic party conference on the currency bill. House actions included Representative Britten introducing a resolution for an investigation of navy contracts for Australian beef and Representative Charles P Coady of Maryland sworn in to replace the late Konig, with adjournment at 12 16 p m until noon.
Official dispatches in Washington describe the Mexican situation as routine with real danger seen in oil district wells and pipelines. Naval officers say a small army could protect the wells and lines twenty five miles inland, while lifting a cap could ignite and spray oil toward the coast.
A striking likeness of President Wilson appears in silk attire, showcased in Washington. The portrait captures the public figure in an unusual garment that draws attention for its bold fashion statement and historical curiosity.
The Senate met at noon and resumed debate on the currency bill. A Democratic conference for consideration of the currency bill was set for 11 oclock Wednesday morning. Nominations were considered in executive session. The Senate adjourned at 651 p m to 2 p m The House was not in session and meets.
Ottawa dispatch to the Montreal Herald reports the Canadian government will soon establish a commission to inquire into the high cost of living. The proposal is under consideration and aims to address rising prices affecting Canadians.
An assailant attempted to kill Governor Chi Kuang Lang of Canton, the second such act within a fortnight. Police reinforcement was reported as authorities prepared for anticipated developments.
Tommy new to the country fished the creek with Luke the hired man. They returned late with three airborne but tiny fish and no catch, blaming their luck rather than effort.
New York sociologist Frederic H Robinson defends The Guilty Man play against pornographic misperceptions. He notes audience fears resemble a choked library moment as a spectator awkwardly asks for David Harum, prompting a hushed exchange about the show.
A wife narrates her shift from coffee to Postum after worsening sleep and breathing issues. She credits a physician with removing coffee and notes Postum’s coffee like taste. Weeks later her husband also agrees to try Postum, signaling a household change.
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