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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
2
Nebraska notes report Phillips pursuing hotel development as towns like Beatrice and Humboldt see new buildings. A Lang Canning plant rises at Beatrice while Sure Hatch Incubator files for a $100 000 capital stock. Deaths include Noah Meyer near Humboldt and farm worker Haney of Otoe county from small pox.
Rome reports the pope's condition stationary overnight with occasional sleep and general signs of improvement since Sunday. Doctors say recovery hinges on lasting improvement by July 21, while the pontiff joined Mass in the sick chamber with attendants nearby and a chapel entry opened for him.
Sixteen year old Mabel Mestyr and her eight year old sister left Auburn Nebraska taking a hired team. The pair traveled to Kansas after selling the team for fifteen dollars. Mabel was jailed in Nemaha county while her sister stayed with their father as authorities sought the livery outfit. The incident has prompted a statewide manhunt and sheriff’s pursuit with a governor’s requisition.
William Hosack of Superior Nebraska, about eighteen, grew suddenly insane after his dog vanished. He accused two friends of shooting the dog and attacked them when denied. He was sent to Nelson for evaluation and then to Lincoln as his condition worsened. His family can not explain the onset of his illness.
The body of William Rhea, hanged at the Nebraska penitentiary Friday, was buried at Wynka Cemetery as requested by relatives. Brief services were held by Rev. F. L. Wharton of St. Paul’s church and former chaplain Mr. Martin. A group around the grave sang Nearer My God to Thee.
George Mumford of Independence Kaw died from lockjaw after injuring a finger in a July 4 revolver accident. A blank cartridge discharge went untreated, and the condition worsened with lockjaw setting in on July 8, leading to his death within a day.
In Akron Ohio the national convention of the Young People's Christian Union elected officers with Louis Annin Ames of New York as president and Harry Adams Hersey of Boston as secretary and treasurer to follow.
State board reports smaller than expected apple yields due to late frost and scab damage in the northeast. Some eastern counties show Janet variety reviving, while most regions list meager percentages of an average crop with several towns forecasting total failure or near failure.
From Belle Fourche South Dakota July 12 dispatch reports at least one million pounds of wool to be handled this season with over twenty cars shipped east and warehouses full. Cattle are in excellent condition though green grass and rain delay solid market weight. A sheep inspector for Belle Fourche is sought and inspectors named for South Omaha Union Stock Yards Chicago with Missouri River association coordinating. Grasshopper threats loom as Montana hoppers move toward the area.
Corcoran officials disclose talks with J Pierpont Morgan and Washington leaders to create a national gallery. Morgan would donate his private paintings worth about 6 million dollars with a Morgan wing. Congress may create the national gallery aided by a 1 million dollar maintenance gift from a New York legislator. The Corcoran may join the national gallery under the original plan. Harriet Lane Johnstone bequest rejected due to costs. The total collection valued at not less than 50 thousand dollars net.
Foreign Flashes reports Bel and Service Colonel noting mischief by the Sixth Infantry regiment, which played a prominent part in the coup and drew attention to military involvement in the action.
Associate Justice David G. Brewer asserts lynching or burning a black person is murder in all degrees and predicts a public reaction that could drive new legislation or remedies. He spoke in Wisconsin on private business, noting extenuating circumstances may alter degree but principal participants face murder charges.
Omaha figures rich in politics and business, Richard S. Berlin, was discovered dead at 9 am in his office from gas leakage. He had planned to travel to Colorado to finalize a gold mine sale valued around 5000 dollars. Berlin served in Lincoln's legislature and as a member of the Iowa Nebraska boundary commission.
A blaze beginning in A. Durfee's livery stable during a thunderstorm wiped out seven businesses in Odell Nebraska including Charles Walker & Co lumber yard John Fyerbend general store Dr Woodward Henry Kasta rek furniture store. Loss about 35000 dollars with insurance partial. Seven horses and all vehicles destroyed. Fire protection was minimal and cause undetermined.
A Sunday afternoon hail storm near Osceola Polk County destroyed wheat oats and corn in northern and eastern fields. Winds raged a gale and darkness fell as hail two feet deep filled ravines. Town glass was shattered but homes sustained limited damage.
Marie Gibbons sixteen daughter of Judge W J Gibbons of Chicago drowned while bathing at Camp Lake near Kenosha Wisconsin Two brothers aged unknown tried to rescue her and nearly drowned themselves but survived.
The eleventh annual convention of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stand opened in Columbus with attendees from member groups. Delegates discussed industry standards and cooperative efforts across regions.
The 1903 Nebraska state fair runs September 4 to 11 with nine hog barns, two sheep barns, eight cattle barns and four horse barns planned. Contracts for new buildings and a band stand total over two thousand dollars, with $3,000 allotted for a ladies public comfort building. Secretary Furnas handles entries and county exhibits, while Simpkins oversees concession privileges. Nebraskans urged to attend and show loyalty by visiting the grounds during fair week.
The Souvenir of Talent for the Nebraska Epworth Assembly presents Epworth Lake Park as the Assembly site with pictures and notes on speakers such as Bishop Isaac W Joyce and Rev Sam Jones among others. Entertainers include Fred Emerson Brooks the Roney Boys Concert company and Karl Germaine. The Assembly runs August 5 13 with excursion rates to Lincoln from Nebraska and Kansas within two hundred miles.
General Culver reports from the War Department that the Nebraska National Guard passed inspection and will not hold two encampments this year. The guard will participate in fall maneuvers at Fort Riley or Fort Robinson in September, with all expenses paid by the government and equal instruction footing with the regular army. Krag Jorgensen rifles are expected to be issued before the maneuvers.
Minister Conger reports Wu Ting Fang, former Chinese minister to the United States, has been appointed second assistant in the foreign office. Conger notes the nominal clerical rank hides potential use of his broad experience if the foreign office desires.
Three men drowned near Pensacola Florida Monday when the Amelia Lyons a fishing smack from Mobile foundered in a squall. The victims were Seaman McVeigh Seaman William Ward and the cook of the smack.
Monday's report shows available cash con $229,569,996 minus gold $101,600, excluding the $150,000,000 in the division of redemption. The terse figures outline treasury liquidity and asset composition for the period.
A satirical reflection on parental and social trends mocks the idea of parenting as a modern ownership. The piece jokes about baby weights, changing fashion, and the Iowa stork lore, hinting at society’s fixation with children's status and appearances.
A New York case sees a mother sue after a fat baby allegedly ate a street car transfer, forcing a second fare payment. The stray line argues the case mocks fat babies as a legal issue.
A writer critiques modern churches losing grip on the people and advocates practical religion. He cites a wandering pastor who finds more mercy outside pews and argues that true religion is in deeds, not rituals, amid anecdotes about Roosevelt and a Massachusetts driver with a wooden leg.
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