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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
6
Final estimates set in Washington show production of soil and animal products in 1918 valued around 3.395 billion dollars. The report notes aviators potentially lost their lives in the Pacific theater amid this broader wartime production context.
Horace Kearney and companion were lost at sea near Redondo and later towed to Santa Monica as rescuers pressed on. In Morill there was a high turnout in a non-partisan primary to fill the postmaster role vacated by W. L. Minor with 361 voters over 21 casting ballots. The tally lists Do. C. Craig 201 votes, T. W. Glum 61, C. F. Cooke 39, Hathaway 30, M. Russell 25, M. Davis 6.
The Nebraska Travelers association, a group of traveling salesmen, asks for mail to be distributed on Sunday. They note current practice delivers to hotels while travelers want box delivery in their home towns, citing Lincoln and some offices as already doing so.
Kansas City report by Father W Dalton notes 400 marriages from 17 000 letters received worldwide over a year. About 75 percent came from women, with most letters from female correspondents.
The Nebraska farm women’s annual congress will convene January 22 and 23 at the state farm woman’s building in Lincoln. Lectures cover water supply, labor saving devices, textiles and home garden improvements with speakers L W Chase Alice Loomis Dunmah and Miss Davis. Delegates are urged from farmers institutes and women’s auxiliaries. Mrs Frances D Keefe presides and Miss Jennie Craig serves as secretary.
The Philadelphia based league expands its dissolution plan amid a rising cost of living. Officials announce intensified measures and public outreach to curb inflation and protect consumers. Community groups, merchants, and civic leaders rally behind the initiative.
The Elgin board of trade and the American Creamery Butter Manufacturers face a civil suit under the Sherman law. Attorney General Wilkerson accuses a conspiracy to fix butter prices benefiting big firms and cold storage, harming farmers and consumers. Plenipotentiaries gather on peace talks in London amid Balkan mediation signals and Greek armtstice discussions.
An international phytogeographic excursion in America is being planned for August and September 1913. A group of scientists will visit Lincoln and other locales on a tour of the country to make investigations in interesting localities, announced to Dean Bessey of the university.
San Francisco reports State Senator Sanford plans to reintroduce his anti Japanese alien land bill after the legislature convenes in January. The measure would bar Japanese ownership of American real estate, a topic that sparked international tension in previous sessions.
The Missouri river, famed for its flooding, has reemerged an eighty acre farm it submerged years ago between Auburn and Peru. After sixteen years hidden by river waters, the land is restored to its original owner and the settlement resumes quieter life along the riverfront.
Wahoo, Nebraska Chief of Police Briggs, charged with killing Roy Blunt in Sarpy County last March, was acquitted by a district court jury after a brief deliberation. The same opinion at the courthouse suggests Sheriff Hyers of Lancaster will have the charges against him dropped.
A lone gunman robbed Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Thompson in the heart of Kearney's residence district last week. The thief took valuables but a wallet dropped by Mr. Thompson on the sidewalk was recovered later.
In Philadelphia the housekeepers league reports success in cutting living costs by selling "selected" storage eggs at reduced prices from a higher rate. They plan to broaden activities with further offers priced to 20 cents a dozen cheaper than previous retailer rates.
A fragmented report notes an event on Frank's farm near a rural area, with limited readable details about what occurred and who was involved.
Lincoln hosts Imperial Potentate of North America Jack Cunningham received by about four hundred people at Shriners event in Lincoln.
The fragment notes a sum in the thousands of dollars tied to a power outage or related event. Names, dates, or locations are not readable, but the item indicates a significant financial amount connected to a loss or incident.
An authentic estimate places Bulgarian casualties in the Balkan war around 70 000 with about 16 000 killed outright.
The Senate met at 11 a m and selected Gallinger and Bacon as acting presidents pro tempore. Hearst likely first witness in campaign contributions probe. liquor bill debate. impeachment trial of Judge Archbald resumed at 1 30 p m. House noon session focused on unanimous consent bills and a four year term constitutional amendment proposal for Congress. District investigations of DC insurance office and firms discussed. $400000 appropriated for Denver federal building. Adjournments noted.
Senate agrees to meet Monday to consider the Shepard Kenyon dry state bill. House closes its impeachment trial case against Judge Archbold. Agricultural committee reports favorably on Lever education extension bill. adjourned 4 34 p m. House rules to take up Burnett immigration bill opposed illiteracy clause. Mott Shepard amendments to newspaper publicity law virtually repealed. Sulzer resigns effective December 31.
The Senate reguined consideration of an omnibus clause bill and adopted resolutions for a holiday recess from December 19 to January 2. A resolution approved Lincoln Memorial Commission plans for a $2,000,000 memorial. Adjourned at 6 10 p.m. The House considered private pension legislation and heard a report on a Peruvian district investigation. Representative Kahn urged $500,000 for a San Francisco marine hospital and Oldfield proposed patent fee system changes.
In Washington a heated clash in the House between supporters and opponents of restrictive immigration measures continues into next week. A vote on the Dill bill is expected, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over immigrants' literacy requirements and eligibility.
New York report notes sixty little travelers in need of homes, detailing a program to place each pet with families. Authorities emphasize adoption through local shelters and rescue groups, highlighting temperament and care requirements for each animal.
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