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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
6
A garter snake found in a chicken’s craw and reports of public notices mix with fables of revolution and political musings. The disjointed OCR recalls scattered anecdotes from crime to science and a note on Jamestown anniversary forecasts.
The Dominion of Canada directly negotiates with France in a treaty arranged by Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Although the British government concludes the treaty, this move signals an important advance in Canadian governmental power and independence in foreign affairs.
A wire report details a lifeless body found in a wood shed after a retiree from Serifites Nebraska hanged himself there. The article also covers a transfer track proposal for York by the Commercial Club and a dispute involving the Nebraska Telephone Company and Burlington over discrimination and passes. A separate item reports Mrs. W H Barnhart shooting her husband in Norfolk, with his wounds not life threatening.
The annual Nebraska State Historical Society meeting will be held January 12 and 14 in the Temple building in Lincoln. The Nebraska Territorial Pioneers Association, allied with the historical society, will meet January 14 afternoon. Secretary CS Paine announced plans are elaborate with a ready program and upcoming distribution to members.
A court blocked an attempt to drain land by shortening ditches under an 1881 act. The owner of the land opposed the proposal, citing lack of consent from landowners affected, and the decision enforces the need for proper authorization before drainage works.
Chief Deputy Gene Warden Carter says Fort Niobrara in northeast Nebraska could be preserved as a forest and game preserve. The tract covers fifty square miles, is well timbered and has a lake. Estimated expenditure stands around $1,000, with a proposed transfer to state control or independent operation to maximize use.
A sneak thief stole a Christmas dinner from a delivery wagon on Christmas Eve. The thief broke into a coach box on the street car to rob it and removed lamp oil to start a fire.
On Christmas day a shooting at a ranch eighteen miles from Haigier left Allen severely beaten. Ned Barrett, father in law of Allen's son, was connected to a family reunion at the younger Allen's home. A major melee ensued and Barrett was killed in the ensuing exchange.
A Crete jail fire freed one prisoner and frightened two others. Three inmates held for drunkenness included the arsonist who set a mattress blaze. Firefighters responded as bars opened, Milford escaped but was recaptured. The brick jail suffered damage. third fire of the year.
Mrs Fach Mastin, wife of a liveryman at Bernolda in Mileacant, reportedly died by hanging herself from a tree on the family homestead after months of illness. She had been treated at Lincoln hospital without relief and was brought back.
Papillion village marshal arrested Harry Jones after he attempted to kill his wife. The marshal, with a livery stable proprietor, drove Jones to see his wife in the country where Jones drew a firearm and was seized by the marshal.
York College at York Nebraska ends its fall session in its 18th year with higher attendance than any comparable period and students showing strong academic progress as the term closes.
Illinois governor enforces a requisition to extradite Bud Brooks, wanted for burglary in Tilmois. Brooks, who was on parole, violated terms and is in custody in Omaha after arrest.
In Gage county the town of Filley operates three grain elevators with a total capacity of 130000 bushels.
The text reports on Thomas Po Worrall a Nebraska grain merchant linked to revealing evidence used against the grain trust. It outlines alleged plots, payments, and legal actions surrounding the trust and its impact on farmers, with names and places implied in a fragmented OCR passage.
Governor Sparks said he will issue the proclamation and date to convene a special session within about two weeks. Roosevelt requested the meeting and a beaker may be stationed at Goldfield as part of the arrangements. County Commissioner Rosenthal of Goldfield refuses to resign despite the governor’s request.
Report notes what is called the biggest rabbit drive in the northwest set for January across Wide Hollow Washington with ranchers and orchardists from multiple areas joining hunts to exterminate thousands of jackrabbits that damage apple trees. Spokespersons say participants will originate from Pampicoa and Nebpil as crews converge in Gist and Canyon areas for the drive.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a pending trial and related political debate. References include a May trial, a congressman’s Portland speech, tariff proposals, and Canadian export concerns tied to Western federation and paper prices. The text is garbled but centers on legal action, political rhetoric, and economic disputes over tariffs.
Readable fragments describe a sequence of seismic events centered on Laibach with mentions of Mexico Colombe and Kingston Jamaica. Observations note long lasting movement extending over about two hours and ten minutes and reference instruments recording the quake series.
During the second phase of the Thaw trial, women reporters and family members will be barred from the courtroom. Judge Dowlings notes seating limits have reduced capacity since the initial trial and emphasizes the aim to limit attendance to male spectators. uncertainty remains about enforcing the restriction.
Pascal Bertonneau of Paris demonstrated a telepittography device before the French post master general and investigators that can work with wireless or wired telegraphy. He transmitted the postmaster general’s likeness across the hall and claims distance does not hinder the image transfer, suggesting photos could be sent between New York and Paris.
In eastern Faulkner county near Volonia Henry Bryant a 15 year old shot and killed Oscar Veckord 26. John Bryant the father collapsed and died of heart failure after the incident MecCord and wife were dinner guests at the parents home during the shooting McCord allegedly struck Mrs Bryant and the elder Bryant grabbed a shotgun but was prevented from using it before the boy fired.
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