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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
2
The governor says no need to call an extra legislative session to consider a bank deposit guaranty bill, despite Omaha backers urging action and offering $2,000 to fund a special session. He notes the regular session is sufficient and questions the urgency.
Wenzel Oliverius, a well known West Point citizen, died January 20 after a trimming accident. He fell from a large bottom wood tree in front of the residence of C. W. Sass, striking his head and suffering a brain concussion. He was forty years old and unmarried.
The Nebraska railroads shipped 14.916.600 bushels of wheat and 20.199.600 bushels of oats and other grain products in July through October. State and interstate car totals are broken down by destination and product, with November shipments described as fair. Rate Clerk VG Powell compiled the figures.
A new standpipe test preceded a blaze at Bradshaw schoolhouse triggered by a furnace explosion. The town hall hose was dragged to the scene by the newly organized department, heavy water pressure controlled the fire, but interior damage was considerable.
The state auditor's office insurance department received 16556.52 in fees during January. The first quarter is very busy and most fees come in this period. Funds are paid directly to the state treasury by the responsible parties.
During a trap shooting event at Cozad, Kent Vaser was accidentally shot and killed by Harry Hess. Vaser received two small pellets, one in the eye and one in the temple, with both entering the brain, according to the report.
Vose, a young widower at Beaver City, was pelted with eggs by two married women and a young woman of their party. The women allege he insulted the last speaker. Vose denies any improper conduct and says damages will be sought.
A Nebraska life insurance ad promotes The Midwest Life at 1007 O Street Lincoln. It invites readers to write the home office for particulars on new low cost policies now issued.
A long, promotional note extols alfalfa Nebraska as one of the greatest fertilizers and forage plants. It highlights drought and cold resistance, deep roots, multi year yields, and multiple cuttings per season with potential yields of two to three tons, advising sowing 20 to 25 pounds per acre and careful harvesting practices.
Charles H. Kipp junior member of Kerr Kipp Co Hastings wholesale house killed himself while his wife watched. He had been despondent for some time overwork blamed on health, though associates say finances were not a worry.
Officials in Saunders County open market purchases with no bids from advertised tenders. Jos Dokill buys 130 acres near Wahoo from T Walin for 115 dollars per acre, with land split by a creek.
At the annual meeting of stockholders in Lincoln Nebraska on January 28 officers were elected President Alten W Field Vice President and Manager E A Becker Secretary P F Zimmer Treasurer Jno Farter Mer C Sanford Director J A Frawley Director.
Food Commissioner Johnson sets deadline for dealers to dispose of baking powder packages containing prizes by April 1. Earlier ruling exempting baking powder from the law was reversed, leading to the grace period for completion of disposal.
Nebraska’s State Veterinarian McKim is sending letters to gather details on cattle herds. He aims to learn how many animals in each herd are afflicted with mange and track cattle origins and shipments.
A dispatch reports King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz Philippe killed yesterday in Lisbon by gunmen hidden with carbines. Queen Amelie and Prince Emanuel wounded. royal guards killed two attackers. The family had been traveling from Villa Vicosa toward the palace amid heightened security after a prior plot to topple the monarchy.
Portugal declares Prince Manuel II king after the king and crown prince are shot in public. Franco remains in control as uprisings loom but the monarchy endures with the boy king, Manuel II, vowing to preserve order and curb violence. Lisbon mourns while Oporto rumors a republic appear unconfirmed.
Carlos I of Portugal born September 23 1863 was son of King Louis and Queen Maria Pia. He married Marie Amelie on May 22 1886 and became king October 19 1889. The regime faced a constitutional crisis after May 11 dissolution of parliament with protests by state councillors. He was a cultured monarch noted for music art and sport, loved hunting at Villa Viçosa, and adored Queen Amelie renowned as Europe’s most beautiful queen.
North Dakota attorney general issues an opinion to the state penitentiary warden ruling the indeterminate sentence law unconstitutional. The ruling states that for prisoners sentenced under the law the maximum term must stand unless a pardon board commutes.
In Paris the death of King Carlos and Prince Luiz Philippe shocks Europe. Lestor Magalhies Lima, a republican and Portuguese Mason, accuses Premier Franco of fomenting discord and blaming anarchists, saying the dictatorship risks revolution or a possible calm if Franco retires.
A small group of Kansas lawmakers met in Topeka on Saturday and adopted a resolution to adjourn until 5 PM Tuesday February 4. The plan is to reconvene and attempt to override the governor's veto of the bank insurance law. The governor has vetoed the bill.
The Missouri Pacific railroad case challenging the eight hour telegraph law passed by the last legislature is set for hearing in the Missouri Supreme Court on April 14. Originating in Johnson County Judge Bradley sustained a demurrer to an information on the ground that the law was invalid.
Roosevelts defenders attacks on powerful trusts and stock manipulation, urging reenactment of employers liability law and new anti fiduciary measures. He blames wealth-led campaigns and press for undermining honest law enforcement, while warning against unchecked corporate power and urging federal action to curb abuses.
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