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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1907
Page
6
Early returns from the eastern region show a fall off from Letton's 23 218 majority two years ago while western counties report Reese ahead by 919 in 67 counties. Partial results from 23 remaining counties are unlikely to change these relative figures significantly.
A letter from an anonymous Nebraska City resident commends Food Commissioner Johnson for enforcing dairy laws, noting milk fat tests. Inspector Berkhoff collected sixty samples of milk ice cream cream and meat with high averages. milk 3.9 percent versus 3 and ice cream 17.4 percent versus 14. Sweet cream 20.6 percent and meat 18 percent.
At Fremont a switch engine struck a carriage carrying Thomas Hicks, Ada Hicks, Jennie Hicks, Mrs. Harry Hicks, William Edwards, and a two year old, badly shaking or seriously injuring all. The vehicle was demolished and the injured were taken to the hospital. Jennie Hicks was near death.
Richard Bash ten year old son of Mrs Geneva Bash of 85 East Eighth street Fremont accidentally shot himself with a small rifle while hunting on the bridge island in the Platte River. He sat to eat lunch when the rifle discharged. He reached the wagon road and flagged down two ladies in a buggy who transported him to Fremont and to a physician.
Commissioner Ryder writes to architects stressing Nebraska fire escape law compliance. He notes many escapes lack proper material and workmanship and urges architects to ensure lawful construction for buildings they plan. Owners face trouble if escapes lack his approval. adherence is essential.
H M DeWitt of Denver visited Kearney to assess a site for a creamery and arranged to lease a cement stone building on Fifth avenue from W H Roe. He ordered immediate completion and said machinery for a modern creamery plant would be installed and ready to operate early next year.
Thomas Finigan, an employee at the Nebraska City steam laundry, was caught in fast revolving machinery. His clothing was stripped from his body as he was whirled around a shaft about forty times before the engine could be stopped. He suffered serious bruises but no broken bones and will remain in bed for some time.
At a recent convocation in Peru six hundred students pledged to stop hiding library reference books and to influence others to stop the practice, agreeing to use resources openly and support access for all students.
George D. Bennett secretary of the state board of taxation is appointed by the governor as Nebraska delegate to a state and local taxation conference in Columbus Ohio from November 12 to 15. Professor G W Langworthy Taylor of the state university will attend and read a paper.
A rear fire at Haler's meat market in Ogalalla started the blaze. Four business houses burned including Davidson drug store and Martley's restaurant. Loss estimated at $10,000 with partial insurance coverage.
Henry Reimer a Russian wheat raiser near Jansen in Jefferson county reports a forty five bushels yield of wheat from ten acres on his farm near Jansen. This average is based on drill measure when the ground was seeded.
Mrs Elizabeth Eberly seven ty three years old was found dead in her bed in Arborville. The report notes the death occurred at her residence with no further details available at this time.
The board of railroad commissioners will likely begin hearings on November 19 to consider a new maximum freight rate schedule the board plans to implement.
Washington reports that Secretary Taft may visit England on his return from Asia if invited by King Edward. British officials press for a day in London or a stop in England to meet leading public figures, hoping Taft will sail from an English port rather than Berlin to Cherbourg.
In Creole Case 18 A, T M Laborde argued for a jury of Creoles in a forgery appeal. The Louisiana Supreme Court did not recognize Creoles as a distinct class for jury rights, rejecting the counsel's position despite local demographics showing a Creole majority in Laborde’s parish.
Democratic leaders from both houses plan to petition Governor Stokes to call a special session to order a statewide recount of the November 5 governor’s race. The decision followed a closed conference at the Continental Hotel in Newark attended by Republicans, Democrats, independents and others from across New Jersey.
A major blaze swept the port of Iquique Chile on November 9 becoming the largest since 1882. It burned seven and a half blocks, destroying mostly poor dwellings and leaving at least two thousand people homeless with losses over one million dollars.
B A Morrow a 46 year old retired shoe merchant from Philadelphia and a recent Atlantic City resident vanished after taking about $3000 from his purse. He left October 31 for New York to attend a business engagement and his wife fears foul play.
A Peoria report chronicles a half hour severe snowfall blanketing the city. Large flakes fell amid midwinter fury as the thermometer dropped below freezing and officials forecast cold weather for Monday.
The annual report of Secretary Taft to Congress will include coast artillery construction and other work estimates totaling 5,525,920 dollars for the 1909 fiscal year.
A November 10 dispatch reports a first season snow event in Omaha and much of the state with a steady fall lasting about an hour.
A hotel fire in the Hotel Garde New Haven Conn on the fifth floor of the north wing killed at least five people and injured several others. Four suffocated in the servants quarters while one man fell to his death from a rope used as a fire escape. Isaac Livic the day porter died. The dead include Isaac Levic John Usab Jacob Dubin and an unnamed Polish man. H G Ackerman a New York drummer was among the injured.
Official notice from Spokane Washington states the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will ship 1,000,000 in gold and currency to Spokane to cover monthly payrolls for construction crews in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Employees in Montana and South Dakota will be paid in currency and gold, freeing 2,000,000 monthly in four states. Northern Pacific and Great Northern will also ship money to Spokane for November payrolls, with Hill lines possibly raising over 4,000,000 if they join.
Governor Magoon issues a decree offering 5,000,000 in cash from the treasury to Cuban banks at 6 percent to aid agricultural and other industries. Loans remain until July 19, 1919, with applications accepted through November 30. Funds are to be used solely to assist and promote Cuban industries.
Rear Admiral Evans commander of the Atlantic fleet met with naval officers Monday to review details of transferring the fleet to the Pacific. President planned to depart Washington aboard the Mayflower to Hamp ton Roads and has invited Secretary Metcalf and Admirals Dewey Brownson and Cowles as guests.
A Sunday night fire gutted the business portion of Worland Wyoming starting in a grocery store. The town lacked protection and the blaze consumed all buildings on the main thoroughfare. Estimated losses exceed 106000 dollars.
The state of Georgia files a claim against the federal government for use and occupation of the Western and Atlantic railway after the Civil War totaling 600 756 dollars. The case will be pressed for adjudication and settlement at the upcoming session of Congress if possible.
A German company now conducts wireless telephone calls from Nauen to destinations fifty to sixty miles away. An executive stated conversations have been clear and precise in quality.
Belgian Congo commissioners report completion of a bill annexing the Congo to Belgium. The draft preserves the crown domain and will be submitted to the chamber in a few days.
New York banks defend efforts to meet currency needs of country correspondents and depositors. They report depleting reserves and large shipments to banks in San Antonio Galveston Memphis Mobile Atlanta and other southern points. Banks say western sources misrepresented their actions and are rediscounting heavily to cover drafts.
The Bank of England boosted its discount rate from 6 to 7 percent the highest since 1873. France raised from 3 to 4 percent and fixed loan rates at 4 percent. Belgium moved from 5 to 6 percent, and Germany’s Reichsbank, led by Dr Koch, lifted to 7 percent. These moves show Europe guarding against New York demand for gold.
The Lusitania, already holder of a fastest Atlantic crossing, set new marks including a 618 knot best day run and an average over 600 knots per day. Her latest voyage covered 2 781 miles at 24.25 knots hourly, finishing in four days nineteen hours fifty two minutes, beating the prior record by one hour twelve minutes.
An unknown cause sparked a November blaze that destroyed Northern elevator A in Wisconsin, with about six hundred of grain stored. The structure, owned by Great Northern and leased to A D Grain of Duluth, connected to Grand Republi ca Tower avenue and several facilities including the Great Dredge and Superior Storage companies.
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