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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
2
Washington reports Germany plans to dispatch a warship to Mexico have drawn broad notice from officials. No official word reached the U S government yet, and President Wilson was informed only through press dispatches. The move aligns with European practice of casing vessels off the Mexican coast during Mexico's internal strife.
London reports the Carmania and other liners aided the burning Volturno. Wireless signaling and Captain Barr's oil plan saved many aboard. casualties appear high as crew lost while attempting to launch boats before rescuers arrived. Most officers survived.
Washington reports that the national conservation congress will form state organizations under its direction for the first time. The plan aims to accelerate nationwide activity by these state bodies before the congress fifth session in Washington on November 18 19 and 20.
At North Platte Nebraska the land registration booths closed at 8 p m after a busy midnight opening. 4049 people registered with 300 to 600 applicants arriving by train and Union Pacific adding special cars. Many came by car from distances up to 800 miles and attendees included women and several African Americans.
One hundred fifty children at Monmouth Park school were vaccinated after a smallpox case appeared in a pupil’s family. The school rooms are fumigated and exposure to Clifton Hill pupils prompted efforts to vaccinate them as well.
Los Angeles county supervisors authorize appointing a public defender to represent the poor. The officer will defend indigent prisoners and end the prior practice of bench appointments for defense.
Mexico City reports President Huerta defended the arrest of 110 chamber of deputies members, saying they were revolutionists representing Carranza sentiment in the capital. He asserts the action was necessary to quell revolutionary influence.
President Wilson states he does not favor a recess for congress now and seeks uninterrupted consideration of the pending currency bill. He urged immediate action and continued deliberation on the measure.
Dramatic reports recount a Titanic scale wireless update on the Voloa rescue after 531 lives were saved from a burning ship. Panamanian authorities blow a massive dike near the canal to widen the Atlantic Pacific barrier while sparing the railroad trestle. Three victims are reported in a Nebraska tornado. Registration begins for Fort Niobrara land opening.
Senate sessions report Hoke Smith opposition to any delay of the currency bill amid banking committee testimony by country bankers. Wilson nominates Hawaii attorney and several postmasters. Executive nominations considered. adjourned 5 54 p m to noon Thursday. House notes Hobson speech defending absence from Alabama campaign. Underwood replies on senate candidacy. Adjourned at age 58 to noon Tuesday.
The Senate did not meet on Saturday, plans to reconvene Monday after a recess. Senator Hoke Smith canvassed sentiment on delaying to November 15 as currency committee heard Illinois bankers. The House passed an urgent deficiency bill with amendments needing further Senate action, adjourned at 6 48 p m until noon.
The Senate did not convene while the Banking Committee continued hearings on an administration currency bill. The House reassembled without a quorum and approved a two hour debate under unanimous consent on the urgent deficiency bill.
At midnight Sunday Judge James W. Witten announced the Fort Niobrara land opening proceedings are ready with notaries to take acknowledgments. Frank L. Wood and Clarence G. Fisher echoed the announcements as the crowd began filing affidavits led by Hazel Graham of Valentine as the first registrant and J. B. Hunsaker of Alliance as the second.
A Thursday storm in central and north central Nebraska left three dead in Chambers near O'Neill and injured several others at Chambers Broken Bow Sargent and Lodi. Farms and livestock suffered extensive losses as a southwest to northeast tornado cut a six mile swath through Chambers.
The Senate Banking committee continued to hear President Vanderlip of National City Bank of New York. Adjourned at 2 37 o clock to noon. The House Representative Michael Conry of New York approved as member of the Ways and Means committee succeeding Francis Burton Harrison. Adjourned at 4 17 p m to noon Friday.
About 2 000 khaki clad cavalrymen from Virginia hills rode into Washington to pass in review before President Wilson and foreign military attaches. The event highlighted a major advance in cavalry tactics and marked the strongest regular mounted force seen in Washington since the Civil War era.
Washington reports exports of 21.0 million dozen eggs in fiscal 1913, a surge from earlier decades. The bureau shows 20,409,390 dozen eggs valued at 4,391,653 dollars and yolks and canned eggs at 67,354 dollars, totaling over 21 million dozen and about 4.5 million dollars in value for 1918.
Lincoln Nebraska Saturday Nebraska battled Kansas Aggies for two quarters before pulling away to win 24 to 6. Coach Stiehm relied on trusted players, avoiding untested substitutions as the defense held in the fourth period.
Timothy L Woodruff former lieutenant governor of New York state died here Sunday night after being stricken with paralysis while addressing a Progressive party rally. He was fifty five years old.
Athletics defeat the New York Giants at Shibe Park 6 to 1 in the fourth game of the series. About 20,000 fans endured a tense stretch before the contest was clinched, creating lasting memories of the late rally.
In Lincoln on Thursday Governor John H. Morehead joined inmates from the state penitentiary and two life terriers to work the Lincoln to asylum road. He labored alongside the workers, using a plow and shovels, shedding dignity for gritty effort in the heat.
American missionary Rev. George Holm and Norwegian Rev. Herman Fauske with his wife and child were freed from bandits near Yang in Peking. Captives had been held for ransom. Government troops surrounded Tsao Yang and repelled a bandit breakout.
Laredo Texans General Alverez and his staff with 125 federal soldiers were executed in Torréon Mexico under orders of General Francisco Villa, according to reliable sources.
Yian Shi Kai was inducted Friday as the first president of the Chinese republic. The inaugural service was marked by eastern brilliancy with throngs of distinguished Chinese and foreign officials, diplomats, and military officers in the Tai-Ho palace interior where Ming and Ching emperors were once crowned.
An advertising notice claims Danderine eliminates dandruff and hair shedding within minutes and, after weeks of use, yields new hair growth. It touts improved hair fullness, luster, and softness, urging a 25 cent bottle to prove the claims.
A woman recalls springs and summers and harsh seasons while a "young man" contemplates winning her. She shows around twenty rings and challenges him to guess her birthday, revealing it is February 29. He never calls again.
LeRoy C. O'Brien reports nine months of disfiguring facial pimples described as seed warts. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, he states the face began to heal in ten days and is now clear with no scar. Sample and product details are provided.
The passage depicts a household squabble about manners and jealousy as Mrs. Mudge refuses to let her husband use the telephone claiming the phrase Hello, Central! sounds too familiar. The exchange captures domestic tensions over etiquette and control.
A popular figure articulates the view that steadiness includes accepting boredom at times. The comment highlights a tolerance for routine moments as part of a broader character trait.
The Nashville Equal Suffrage League announces by letter to Emmeline Pankhurst's agent that the local organization will not sponsor or endorse her visit here next month.
Army engineering officers in Sioux City investigate illnesses among river men and towns using Missouri river water. They consider a formal inquiry into possible cholera killed hogs dumped at night into the stream by nearby farmers, seeking a department level investigation.
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