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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
El Paso reports a brutal rebel defeat near Cuatro Cienegas as 2,000 insurrectos under General Salazar were trapped in a canyon. About 800 killed or missing, with 500 survivors rejoining Orozco for further clashes.
Washington reports the house approved a joint resolution by 4 237 to 39 to amend for direct popular election of U S Senators. The bill already passed the senate and proceeds to the states for formal signing and proclamation. Bitter opposition from southern members shaped the debate.
In Papillion Nebraska rumors say Sheriff Grant Chase and Deputy Sam Arburthnot circulate a petition among property owners claiming residents are not prejudiced against Sheriff Hyers of Lincoln and Chief Briggs of South Omaha. The defense filed a petition seeking a fair trial and the case is set for May 2 before Judge Travis.
Mr. Hamilton sought presidential cooperation as of Memorial Day, with the request transmitted via Senator Clapp of Minnesota. The communication frames a bipartisan appeal around the holiday observance and national support.
In a fragmentary report, Republicans backed Pret Taft and Democrats backed Champ Clark, signaling a party split while election chances remained uncertain.
A report from Conejos Mexico describes twelve hours of brisk desert fighting about 300 miles south of the border. A 6000 rebel force under Orozco and a Federal corps under General Huerta clashed Sunday, the insurgents retreating with heavy casualties on both sides.
Omaha society for the prevention of crime proposes a bill to amend Nebraska marriage laws and present it at the next legislative session. It outlines changes aimed at tightening regulations surrounding marriages.
Heavy rains and high winds lash a 100 mile river section threatening levee breaks from Baton Rouge to New Roads. At Baton Rouge water tops the levee as workers rush to protect the city and four inches of rain fall at New Roads. Refugees fear further overflow as torres flood expands.
A message to the legislature expresses hope to halt the rise of divorce and reduce crime, outlining a policy goal and potential future actions.
Eleven contestants will join the team that has won the championship in a district league. The message notes the teame selection and the expected high level of competition within the seventy school league.
Washington reports C G Smith of the Department of Agriculture has traveled to Nebraska City to prepare for soil studies and related agricultural work as part of regional soil efforts.
A Chicago group pledges $1,000,000 to promote scientific farming in Illinois. The plan aims to place a country agriculturist in every county to study local conditions and propose improved farm management for higher yields.
Governor Harmon plans a statewide campaign swing to counter Colonel Bryan's criticisms. The itinerary aims to blunt the impact of Bryan's attacks and bolster Harmon’s political standing across Ohio.
Fragmentary text mentions a toe remain in China and unsettled conditions. air department guards and possible delays are implied. No clear event, dates, or named entities can be confirmed.
A reader testifies that after six weeks with Doan's Kidney Pills she became well and notes friends marvel at her recovery. The ad copy urges readers to remember the name and mentions Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo New York and a nationwide store presence.
A partial quotation describes a morning doctor visit with unclear speaker identity. The fragment references Kari and a reluctant reaction to sticking out the tongue, but the surrounding context is missing and ambiguous.
Fragments mention several products including cushions and remedies for infants, with references to Boston and political ideas. A stray line imagines a weather comment and a quip about a man preferring honest work over politics. The text is garbled and lacks a coherent event.
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