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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1911
Page
6
A collection of brief, quirky items from 1915 era newspapers. Topics span Harvard rumors, a physician’s confession of mass killings, crab supplies, dangers of powder magazines, language via eyes, taxi rides to cure blues, upcoming events in 1915, Stoughton Wisconsin boasting a giant steel ski hill, the Manhattan Bridge’s status, a Texas author found, and a young American heir’s marriage to near royalty.
A Scranton, Pennsylvania man rejects a $1000 lien offer amid expectations that egg price reductions are temporary. The story notes the price drop may be short lived and reflects local economic concerns.
A historical note argues melons would better preserve peace if built to be safer for those who operate them, suggesting concerns about operator risk and safety standards.
Commentary praises the phrase Inclosed find check as a promising candidate for the most beautiful line in English. It reflects on formality and archaic spelling while noting the potential charm of a courteous financial request.
A fragment notes aviators becoming more grounded and abandoning air travel, while a remark questions marriage as a leveling force for the common man, reflecting social attitudes toward mobility and domestic life.
In a riot in a French town the rioters filled the streets with champagne. The scene was unusually spirited and lively as revelers surged through the streets amid the uproar.
New York cab and taxi owners petition the city council for permission to reduce fares by 25 percent. The remark notes living in an age of wonders as context.
A contemporary note proclaims that rapid inventions save time and promise an up to date year lasting twice as long as the old style. The Telegraph tone suggests progress and efficiency through new technology.
The passage envisions rapid global travel noting a journey around the world in a little over a month and speculates the century ending pace could shrink to a week per circumnavigation. It reflects early enthusiasm for aviation progress and global mobility.
At St. Luke's Episcopal vestry meeting in Kearney an agreement was reached to purchase Charles B. Finch's city residence, fully furnished, for Bishop George A. Beecher who accepted and will move in by April 8.
An investigation under the state Conservation congress led Dr Condra to report commercial gas value in a shale south of Fairbury. The shale is believed to yield about 6,000 feet of gas per ton and the solid matter may be usable in Portland cement production.
The Kerns family of Nebraska City fell seriously ill after eating canned sweet potatoes served at dinner. A physician diagnosed ptomaine poisoning, and the incident was reported as a household food poisoning case.
Harry Kerlin a young Northwestern fireman is severely burned at his home after a steam pipe burst on a freight engine at Loretto. He was blown from the engine cab and fell beside a fence at the railroad right of way.
Journal items note Stromsburg laboring under a shortage of vacant residences. E S Davis named postmaster at North Platte. New dry cleaning plant announced in Stromsburg alongside school and church notices. Several local figures change posts and move, including M Barr as Hastings superintendent, Rev W W Tait to Tecumseh, and William Parker resigning from Hastings Y M C A board.
The united democratic house caucus prompted Speaker Kuhn to appoint a house sifting committee. Members include First District Gerdes Richard son and Potts Pawnee. Second District Liver Douglas McArdie Douglas. Third District Regan Platte Lawrence Dodge. Fourth District Eggenberger Fillmore Murphy Saline. Fifth District Taylor Hitchcock Link Hall. Sixth District Fries Howard Bailey Buffalo. Republicans-at-large Eager Lancaster Baker Hatler Blair.
The initiative and referendum bill sits with a conference committee after the senate refused to concur in house amendments. The panel will focus on one key feature: the size of the majority required to carry both statutory enactments and constitutional amendments, a provision that passed the house with radical support.
A discussion on required voting thresholds for constitutional amendments. Conservatives push for higher limits, suggesting 40 percent for statutory enactments and 45 percent for constitutional amendments, while some argue for a 35 percent baseline.
The mayor attends a Board of Control meeting on a Tuesday with two main goals. He has long wished to visit, to press for action and to advance his preferred measures.
The investigation did not uncover evidence to support the governor's charges. City Clerk Dan Butler specifically and fully exonerated in the inquiry, while irregularities in the election were discovered.
The Skiles initiative and referendum bill as amended by the house passed unanimously, going through without a negative vote.
A bill was introduced by Senator Ollis at the request of the Bell Telephone Company to address regulatory or administrative matters affecting the company.
The senate approved the Taylor-Doles stockyards legislation by a 20 to 12 vote. It now moves to the governor for final action.
President Taft returns from Augusta with Mrs Taft and Secretary Norton and plans an early message to Congress resubmitting the Canadian reciprocity agreement He aims to have leaders of both parties confer on a special session agenda seeking quick approval of reciprocity and the tariff board bill He suggests deferring tariff revisions to the regular December session The Mexican situation dominates discussions with Senor De la Barra and General Wood cabinet meetings follow including War Secretary Dickinson noting the Texas California army division shows readiness
Reports from state capitals show twenty six states have favorable action in joint legislatures. Vermont Rhode Island and Utah refused ratification this year while New Hampshire acted in only one chamber. Sixteen states have not yet acted including Maine Massachusetts Pennsylvania and New Jersey with Louisiana and others pending.
The postal savings bank system has been more successful than expected, with reports noting robust takeup and consumer trust amid modest deposits and growing usage across early adopters.
The report notes that influences at work in Mexico aim to bring changes this week following the arrival in Mexico City of Senet Joe. The text suggests foreign policy activity and potential shifts tied to the visitor’s presence.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a fixture in that country with rav ages scarcely heard of except in terse statements. The text mentions elderly figures and a quiet scene, lacking clear dates or names, suggesting a local, historical reference.
The New York report notes a claim that eighty percent of a population is American, prompting discussion among officials and analysts about national identity and citizenship implications. Authorities consider demographic data, rezoning, and social integration factors influencing the unofficial statistic.
A patient recalls severe grippe leading to lingering throat trouble and tonsil concerns. After eighteen months of worsening symptoms a doctor advised removal, a bottle of Peruna finally brought relief, with continued use leading to recovery.
X, a performer visiting her sick mother in Vermont, rode a fast hired car along rough roads. The driver asked her if she wore false teeth, citing the jolting ride as a reason to remove them before the journey worsened.
The excerpt shows Puck remarking on Joey’s confident declaration and playful manner. It highlights a character dynamic where bold speech meets self aware humor in a light sports or theater crowd setting.
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