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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1927
Page
2
Washington reports tax reductions totaling 290 008 600 with 65 million over administration goals. Three amendments passed amid protests as 245 members supported the bill and 151 opposed. Dems split with 24 voting against, including several party members and a former labor ally.
Four prominent sam agents in New York deny bribery claims while asserting integrity. The statement asserts the authenticity of documents and is backed by William Randolph Hearst.
President Coolidge appointed Henry Stimson of New York as governor of the Philippines to succeed the late Major General Leonard Wood. Stimson served as the President's envoy to Nicaragua last spring.
Oklahoma City report states Gov Henry Johnston faces impeachment after a secret legislative session indicting him and Chief Justice Fred Branson. Senate set December 28 for trial. guard troops and militia are deployed to the statehouse amid the crisis.
Twenty two grain freighters are tied up at Sault Ste. Marie due to an impregnable ice barrier. The flotilla carries about seven million dollars worth of grain bound for Buffalo with two ships trapped in the Neebish channels. Marine men note it is a historic first to see a fleet held by ice.
A terse report notes that the break in age-old relations is now conceded as ended. Details remain sparse, but officials cite restored dialogue and a pledge to move forward. The piece emphasizes the historical weight of reconciliation efforts and ongoing commitments.
A 27 year old Nebraska youth, Wilbur Thacker, was shot in the right chest by an accidentally discharged gun while Beers and Thacker rested on a rural road west of Nebraska. The incident occurred as the pair, who had been hunting, were returning home and Beers’ weapon discharged. County Agent Douthit has been dealing with Webster County farmers on financial matters.
Nebraska reports several cases of tularemia known as rabbit disease in wild rabbits. L O Vose highlights human risk from skin wounds while handling rabbits. No cure beyond rest. disease can transmit via skin cuts or contact with infected animal blood or arthropod exposure.
Western Newspaper Union announces a management shift with E D Shirey moving from Omaha to Atlanta as branch manager. G S Foxworthy will take over Omaha, after leading the Omaha branch and earlier serving in Lincoln, San Francisco, and as a general office representative in the West.
Board of supervisors favors graveling the Sunrise Highway from Seward to the D L D junction and asks Eight Shack 353 Bushers to study the project. In Franklin 4 hours yielded 363 bushels of corn by eight Yelken sons, started at 7 15 a m and finished by 11 15 a m. one 16 year old was among the workers.
A large blaze damaged the D. B. Laird store and C. C. Erickson building in Hastings. The Holstein response quickly arrived after the second alarm. the pool hall area suffered, and total losses reached about 20,000 dollars, largely insured.
A massive fire at Hospice St Charles in Quebec City killed many children and left rescue workers to search through rubble. Funeral services and a mass were held as officials fear up to 50 bodies may be recovered. Rose Gaudreault, an eighteen year old helper, saved six children before dying. The blaze began before midnight and engulfed the building despite rapid firefighting from local crews and volunteers. In total 371 residents were at the hostel with 30 Good Shepherd sisters among the dead or injured. The scene drew crowds as firelight illuminated the district and morgue scenes drew public attention. Investigations look into ventilation and top-floor failures.
A Washington brief reports the postmaster general could enter contracts for air transportation of mails to foreign possessions under a bill. The measure, introduced by Representative McClintick of Oklahoma, drew remarks from Senator Moses (Rep. N. H.) and involved Saratoga in discussion.
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