Curfew Stirs Town as Night Falls Early
In a Western town residents debate a new ordinance ordering young people home by nine. The measure follows a trend of curfews to curb indiscretions as daylight shortens and evenings grow earlier.
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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
6
In a Western town residents debate a new ordinance ordering young people home by nine. The measure follows a trend of curfews to curb indiscretions as daylight shortens and evenings grow earlier.
A Gotham ex-multi-millionaire, once king of Wall Street who won and lost two fortunes, now earns a salary. The piece notes the volatility of speculation and contrasts his fate with others who do not land salary jobs after losses.
A New York man files for divorce claiming his wife subjects him to cruel treatment by serving either raw or burned steak. The case mirrors a club recipe blessing to “Feed the brute” as a contemptuous view of men.
The mathematical tripos results name Selig Brodetsky, a Russian Jewish student, as a top candidate for the senior wranglership at Cambridge. He is bracketed with Mr. Ibbotson of Pembroke for the coveted bine riband of mathematics as his father sought asylum in England from oppression.
The Postal Progress League secretary envisions a time when rural delivery reaches the sources and provides electric power for mechanical work and freight, stimulating imagination about future infrastructure developments.
Pennsylvania Railroad mechanics have fitted 17 locomotives in the Pittsburgh yards with hose and pumping gear to operate as fire engines. A signaling system has been set up to call the engines when needed.
According to Richard Croker it is money which seems to be they provide the as with a living not only in the hotels, but in Raisieda.5 none Annexch people for ag As soon as an Egyp it to ask for .
A historic note traces the name back to Oliver Bas ballads and the tradition that flourished around them. The lineage highlights folk poetry shaping local naming customs and cultural memory.
New York reports indicate Taft leading in national elections with forecasts of at least 100000 to 150000 vote plurality in the state. Governor Hughes appears reelected, with early returns suggesting a sizable Republican edge across 1036 of 3036 districts outside Greater New York.
National Chairman Hitchcock sent congratulatory messages to Taft and Sherman after early returns. He claimed Governor Hughes was elected New York governor. Hitchcock declined further comment, saying the people spoke and he would withhold formal statements. Mack said he would wait on results from Ohio Indiana Illinois and other western states before commenting.
In Cincinnati on election night William H Taft and Mrs Taft hosted relatives and friends at their Pike Street mansion. Judge Taft expressed confidence in victory while awaiting Ohio results. A telegraphic room linked to national Republican HQ and AP wire fed updates as returns came in.
Lincoln November 4 All indications show Bryan leading in Nebraska with Shallenberger close. Lancaster reports a landslide loss while Douglas County declines exceed expectations. Republicans await further returns fearing a possible statewide defeat though early figures suggest a safe plurality for Bryan.
Early precinct returns show Taft and Bryan leading in mixed measures with McKinley also prominent. The data indicates Bryan gains in several precincts, averaging about 8 points, while governor results reflect 66 precincts reporting with varying margins.
A signed petition by William Randolph Hearst asks to move his $600,000 libel suit from Omaha Nebraska state court to federal court. The petition contends that since parties reside in different states the case cannot stay in state court. The move hinges on whether removal to federal court is permissible and signals Hearst’s belief in success.
Prince and Princess de Sagan return to Paris and reopen the pink and white palace on Avenue Malakoff where Anna Gould once lived as conte de Castellane. The house is unchanged except for the husband. The couple spent autumn at the Touraine and their Castellane children visit daily from Tours.
A major blaze in Savannah New York 20 miles west of Syracuse in Wayne County started at 3 am Tuesday sweeping the business district. Twenty three buildings were burned including two hotels the opera house the post office two telegraph offices four stores a warehouse and three residences with losses estimated at 150 009 dollars.
No blockade of Venezuelan ports has been ordered and no definite action will be taken until the government receives President Castro's reply to the second Dutch note. Holland is prepared for any naval demonstration, including a blockade if circumstances demand.
D B Cook constable from Mulkey reports a fatal quarrel left two men dead at a rural scene. Investigators cordon the area and await autopsy results as neighbors recall the dispute. Further details and names are pending official releases.
A farmers institute and colt show took place in Admire Kas on Tuesday with speakers Prof Kendall and Crabtree from the state agricultural college.
Mrs Tyng, a prolific traveler in both the new and old worlds, died in Columbus Georgia on Tuesday after giving lectures on the Holy Grail. The well known lecturer and author made an impact with her explorations and distinctive talks.
Early returns show Fairview losing the contest as results trail behind expectations. The report notes confidence in victory from New York observers but results suggest defeat.
William J. Bryan faces defeat as early returns show heavy Taft gains and a lost empire state. He reviews New York Ohio and Indiana tallies, chats with reporters in his library, then prepares to retire without issuing a statement.
Lincoln and Lancaster County shift to Bryan as Taft trails in unofficial returns. Lincoln city shows Bryan ahead by about 837 votes, with Taft at 4,170 and Bryan at 6,007, while Governor Sheldon’s lead may be narrowed as results come in.
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