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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
6
A Sunday tornado devastated Regina Sask sending death toll from fifty to one hundred with property losses around ten million dollars. The city's telephone and telegraph system were destroyed except for one line. A special train carried doctors nurses and repair crews to aid the disaster zone.
After eight days on the road and only one hour sleep, E. H. Spicer, alleged forger and fugitive, arrived in Shelton at 3 30 PM aboard the Union Pacific westbound limited No 13. He avoided recognition and went straight to his home where his wife and a few friends awaited.
Washington tariff boards ceased to operate after Congress refused further funding. Five members led by Chairman Henry C. Emery informed the president at the White House that their advisory work included leather industry costs, Louisiana sugar cultivation, and leather and silk schedules.
Fred Mansfield known as "Pritz" at the Lindell hotel was found unconscious in his bed Saturday morning and died shortly after noon as he was being moved to St. Elizabeth's hospital. A half filled vial of powdered substance uncorked was found on his bedroom table and is believed to have caused his death.
Authorities in Chihuahua Mexico alert to prevent disorder if defeat occurs. Citizens asked to gather in one place under the supervision of the American consul who will oversee the situation.
Baton Rouge officials report Louisiana's legislature approved the income tax amendment to the U S Constitution. The action formalizes support at the state level for the federal change.
George James on his McLeansboro farm found a jetter blown from Bush HL during a devastating April cyclone. The letter, postmarked Pittsburg Pa August 11 1911, bears a savings bank return yard.
A miniature hurricane swept over Long Island Sound on Saturday during the New Rochelle Yacht Club regatta. Three racing yachts capsized as the wind spent its force, disrupting the event.
A New York report outlines a civil action seeking one million dollars from Charlies W Morse claiming a missed payment. The case details and parties involved are summarized from the available readable text.
A formal complaint was filed over an assault on Mr Hourigoutehi the Japanese charge d affaires in Mexico City. The incident surfaced as officials noted the action in the federal district and the public was urged to stay alert.
Erwin Spicer, fugitive cashier of the Shelton bank, allegedly used about 33 000 in proceeds from forgeries to acquire a controlling bank stake, erect a fine bank building, furnish a home, and invest elsewhere, despite losses estimated under 10 000 to J. H. Spicer, father of the accused. Bank Examiner Nechelson and Hastings President D. M. Ball report the findings.
Sports editors Sandy Griswold of Omaha and Robert Edgreen of New York along with Omaha enthusiast F C Hurley and his chauffeur drove to Las Vegas for the Johnson Flynn fight. The car sank in Stanley lake near Brighton in fifteen feet of water. All four escaped to shore and walked nineteen miles to Denver arriving hatless and coatless, with their garments at the lake bottom.
The Aldrich Wing of the main building in Kearney was dedicated with ceremonies on Friday. A public reception followed, attended by over 8,000 people, with Governor Aldrich, the state board of education, presidents of Nebraska state normals, and the local school faculty in the receiving line.
London reports a general campaign of destruction by suffragettes began with smashed windows at the central post office and the Reform Club in Manchester. London branch offices and sites in Sitchin and Letchworth were also damaged as arrests followed.
Juror J H Leavitt fell ill with what appeared to be appendicitis delaying the Clarence Darrow trial in Los Angeles. He received medical care overnight as proceedings paused in the afternoon session.
Three men hauled away from the Bryan sidewalk on Thursday night creating a break of more than one hundred feet in the walk. authorities investigate the incident and seek witnesses.
Parkersburg West Virginia reports Drury B Badgley a wealthy farmer of Plessant Hill near town was attacked by a swarm of bees that settled in his hair and beard stinging him to death. The incident also mentions Bybee of Brighton and Meston serving in the Fifth Infantry from May 1847.
The Senate agreed to confer with the House on the legislative appropriation bill to fund salaries and mileage for Congress and the president. The action aims to prevent a government funding gap after July 1, while the president’s veto is anticipated over the commerce court abolition provision.
President Gomez received a dispatch from General Monteaguedo in Oriente reporting that rebel leader General Estenez was killed and his body at Songá. Colonel Consuegra sought a special train to transport the body to Santiago as authorities hail the end of the insurrection and expect captures or surrenders of minor leaders within days.
Shelton National Bank of Kearney, led by President Ball, filed a district court attachment against Erwin H. Spicer, the bank’s absconding cashier, for 26000 with 13 shares of stock at 115 each seized. Also notes Toulon Roane Fire injuring three seamen on the Jules Michelette off Hyeres and an official inquiry into the two explosions. In Portland, mayor and police officials indicted by the grand jury for extortion and related acts.
Ten thousand women gathered in London in a display honoring Queen Alexandra. Many prominent women and several duchesses wore white, creating a striking procession of white outfits and attire.
A 19th century notice warns that spit and cough droplets travel 25 to 100 feet in quiet rooms as invisible mist. The piece notes the public health risk and calls careless coughing, sneezing, and spitting unsanitary. It references a humorous exchange about dresses and a lawyer character in a separate Exchange item.
A visitor overhears a Missouri town scene as a colored girl jokes about Caesar and freedom in a bustling, defiant exchange. The remark reflects resilience amid oppression and hints at the toils of history and identity during the era described.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a husband and wife discuss what constitutes a star. The wife questions whether the star is a sky star or a stage star, noting the financial implications. The husband stumbles over the question, hinting at money and fame. The brief piece uses light banter to explore expectations of stardom.
Newlyweds travel northern Missouri along a hill laden road. She laments the numerous hills and the man jokes that there are either too many hills or not enough.
A humorous exchange compares the terms pomme de terre and potato. The joke notes a price difference of about two dollars, highlighting linguistic quirks in a playful jab at naming.
A sharp social quip notes that many sober young men may be labeled as a gay old boy, reflecting attitudes toward identity and behavior in a concise editorial aside.
A reader describes stomach trouble and fatigue while drinking coffee and how a grocer’s wife advised Postum. She switches beverages hoping for better health, noting concern over her husband’s reaction and the lingering coffee habit.
A young man announces plans to marry Miss Ethel after meeting her at a Fifth Avenue reception. The father consults his index and orders a 4:30 wedding time to fit his own engagement, effectively approving the match.
The St. Louis Times notes a cheerful winter truth that no one profits from announcing crop ruin, framing it as a humane irony of seasonal reporting.
Fragmentary notes from an 19th century column hint at the application of Carbolactive by I W Colates RS Arts. The text appears as an OCR fragment with unclear context and missing dates.
A skilled woman demonstrates timing to unleash a briny flow method, securing a decisive win in a controlled WK setting. Her precise activation shifts the outcome and highlights mastery of the tactic.
Fragmentary note hints at inner conflict about marriage and certainty. The speaker contemplates fate and divine knowledge, suggesting a belief that angels understand personal readiness better than the self. The text preserves a lyrical, introspective tone with enigmatic clarity.
The note appears as a garbled health tip advising a nightly routine to improve complexion. It mentions a product or method named Garfield Tes Vurifice and recommends drinking something before bed.
A pithy maxim on salesmanship notes that optimism drives sellers to pursue offers and convince others to buy. The quote frames buyers and sellers as linked by belief in opportunity.
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