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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
8
A feature on desirable brides from the New York Weekly, describing women valued for household skill, loyalty, neat dress, adaptability, unselfishness, and thoughtful conversation. It profiles the type of wife sought by smart suitors, emphasizing practical and moral qualities.
The Belgian chamber special commission voted nine to seven not to interfere with the king's budget control for the Congo colony. The Boston Transcript argues Belgium and its people bear responsibility for Leopold's misgovernment and exploitation of millions of Africans. It notes a sizable minority opposes Congo Free State's praised commercialism and blemished reputation.
The president of the State Agricultural College of North Carolina urges students to replace hazing with man to man fighting in the open. Encounters now feature 60 to 75 men per side, causing broken noses and many black eyes, but the Indianapolis Star says it is far better than crowd attacks. He calls it American to avoid sneaking or underhand methods.
The world’s most valuable opal will be displayed in Vienna’s imperial cabinet. Another famed opal worn by Empress Josephine, called the Burning of Troy, belongs to the marchioness of Hutte. The origins of the opal’s luck lore vary, with roots in Greek eye symbolism and literary links to misfortune in Sir Walter Scott’s Anne of Geierstein.
A female worker discharged after 35 years at a major Rhode Island plant received strong union support from about 5,000 employees across genders. The union mobilized to secure a fair hearing, highlighting women's growing role in industry and labor rights.
Nebraskan returns from November 1907 show Supreme Judges results with unclear figures due to OCR errors. The fragment hints at vote tallies and percentages but lacks full names, places, or outcomes. Further readable text needed for precise summary.
Auditor Searles reports the six month decline from June 1 to December 1 with warrants outstanding easing from $1,605,986.01 to $1,475,170.81. The one mill retirement fund tax reduces floating debt and may erase it by the next legislature. The booklet covers funds office expenses and fee collections.
The railway commission directed Attorney General Thompson to sue the Nebraska Telephone company for giving Burlington Lincoln employees a 20 percent lower rate than other patrons for long distance service. The attorney general had ruled that selling $120 long distance coupon tickets for $100 violated anti discrimination laws. The company wished to discontinue coupon tickets and asked if sale was legal. the attorney general answered it was not.
Warden A D Beemer reports six months ending November 30 shows penitentiary labor nearly covers salaries and maintenance. Convicts earned 18 156 99 by contract work and 9 007 54 from repairs and improvements, totaling 27 164 59 against 27 696 33 spent. Net per capita cost is 48 69 with unadjusted claims and farm value omitted.
V B Nethaway murdered his wife on a Union Pacific train in Norfolk Nebraska and then blew out his own brains near the business district. A rumor claims he also shot another woman. He was a hide buyer. The couple’s quarrel had kept them apart. a daughter survives. Mrs. Nethaway had lived in Lincoln.
Harry Gilmore of Omaha died Wednesday afternoon at his home. Born September 6, 1841 in Cayuga County New York he began as a Steamboat cabin boy before shifting to railroads. He rose from train boy on the Iron Mountain road to conductor with Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific and later became yardmaster and division superintendent.
The six month cost of the Nebraska City school for the blind totaled 7447.84 dollars with a per capita of 137.91 dollars. Major outlays included 5934.31 for repairs and expansions new fire escape. An addition to the main building cost 3701 dollars and repairs 1433.31 plus 800 for the fire escape. Of 1905 appropriations 7063 dollars lapsed to the treasury. The institution rented two acres and spent 11 dollars on rent and seed while yielding 57.50 dollars in vegetables. The broom shop sold 85.52 dollars worth of brooms from 58 dollars in machinery value.
The Missouri Pacific will undergo a final inspection of its Nebraska tracks this week on a company furnished motor car. The trip aims to rescind the slow speed order issued after a safety finding. The company has pursued repairs and improvements since the recommendation.
Horace Kuwitzky family of Nebraska City narrowly escaped death after a gas leak from a hard coal stove asphyxiated five children Minnie Ethel Stenna Clyde and Harry. Minnie woke and cried for help as the others collapsed. parents rescued them and a doctor revived the group. Two children remained ill in bed.
The six month cost for the Deaf and Dumb Institute shows per capita totals of 84.24 with officer salaries 30.28 per capita and wages 13.87 per capita. Total officer salaries 5420 wages 2483.65 and maintenance 7171.15. Repairs 1122.24. Farm products used valued at 596.65. Overall expenditure excluding repairs 1579.60.
State Treasurer Brian certifies a temporary school fund of 264000 plus to be apportioned among counties for districts. Last December the amount was about 12 743 less. The state superintendent has 20 days to certify county payments and receipts will be mailed before warrants are issued, likely after year’s start.
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