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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
2
The piece notes urgent calls from China’s Minister of Finance to accelerate money matters as election returns trickle in from Sunday’s contests. Officials report incomplete results even from key provinces, with Guadalaajara and Toluca elections described as orderly.
Dawson New Mexico reports the Stag Canon Fuel Co mine wreck, with 201 bodies recovered and 62 more expected in coming days. Normal conditions are returning as work resumes at Mine No 4.
At a meeting with European bankers the Chinese minister of finance urged an early uniform currency and withdrawal of debased notes. Bankers called the scheme practical and satisfactory and expect currency loans to begin in installments to meet government needs.
The International Dry Farming congress and the International Congress of Farm Women began a four day convention in Tulsa Oklahoma on Monday Delegates from the west and southwest Canada and other foreign countries attended The program opened with remarks by W R Motherwell Saskatchewan minister of agriculture Governor Cruce welcomed visitors and responses were given by Dr John A Wildsoe of Utah Agricultural College and George Brown Saskatchewan lieutenant governor
Secretary Shahan reports to Governor Morehead on Nebraska State Penitentiary conditions. He commends Warden Fenton's management and recommends establishing a reformatory for separate confinement of men not hardened to crime.
Governor Morehead proclaims November 7 as fire day in Nebraska. The Fire Commissioner’s office urges all public private and parochial schools to hold fire prevention exercises that day. A school textbook on fire safety was distributed by the fire commission.
Berlin reports the honorary committee of Germans in shipping and trading fields has adopted a resolution urging the government to provide funds for a German pavilion at the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco in 1915.
A bolt of lightning struck a moving Sixth cavalry column between Texas City and Galveston in Galveston Texas killing Privates Monroe and Zimmar of company L and Private Morris of company B. Several horses were killed and many troopers were shocked though unhurt.
Roosevelt leaves Rio de Janeiro Sunday night bound for the interior after completing stay in Brazil with Col Roosevelt dispatched for Sen Rocha action and travel notes indicating a swift movement into the interior of Brazil.
Registrations for land drawing closed with 76,618. Fewer than 80,000 voters likely cast ballots in Mexico, raising doubt about a legal presidential choice after Huerta. No official tally yet and widespread doubt on Congress declaring the election valid.
In North Platte registrations ended at midnight with 30 959 total. the final registrant was Max Vongoetz of the city. In Broken Bow a booth total of 30 089 was recorded. last registrant was Miss Byrd Mack, Fayeteville Indiana, a newspaper woman.
Washington D C veterans including volunteers and regulars may obtain commemorative badges for service in front campaigns. The mint superintendent will issue badges on adjutant general authorization, covering those who served in the regular army since January 11 1905 and volunteers in civil war Spanish American Philippine Chinese and Cuban campaigns. The adjutant general will verify records and authorize badge sales to applicants.
Santo Domingo plans announced to send the bones of Christopher Columbus now in the cathedral to the Panama Pacific Exposition in San Francisco as part of the Dominican Republic exhibit.
Washington reports that spirits filled candies such as rum balls brandy balls and mint lozenges will be taxed as luxuries under new dealer levies. The move targets nee ter candies and other confections containing alcohol as part of broader tax measures.
Bronze statue to Indian figure planned for Keokuk Iowa on the river site. Early remarks indicate a commemorative sculpture to honor Native American heritage and local history in the river city.
The Stag Canon mine explosion after 8 o clock Friday night leads to a death toll of 268. Rescue efforts falter as two life saving crew members die and many miners remain trapped. Four hours into the crisis, Dawson New Mexico reports reveal grim details and ongoing search for survivors.
Clarence Clawson received a 15 year term in the state penitentiary from Judge Hurd after a Saline county jury found him guilty of the August 2 murder of Ross McKinzie. A defense motion for a new trial was overruled. Clawson showed little reaction to the sentence.
The Senate met at noon and discussed currency reform in executive session. It passed the Kenyon bill to end the capital's segregated district by injunction following the Des Moines plan. The House met at noon and adjourned at 12 40 to noon Tuesday. It ordered 100000 copies printed of income tax regulations and incorporated President Wilson's Philadelphia speech in the Congressional record.
The Senate was not in session and meets Monday. The Banking committee continued hearings. The House transacted no business and adjourned at 12 37 p.m. to noon.
The Senate met at noon under an agreement to vote on the seaman's bill. Banking committee continued, hearings passed seamen's servitude bill with LaFoliette amendments. Considered nominations in executive session. Adjourned at 4:52 p.m. to noon. The House met at noon and adjourned at 12:48 p.m. without transacting business to noon Friday.
The Senate, presided by Senator Ashurst in the VP and Pro Tempore's absence, adjourned at 6 35 p m until noon Thursday after deferring the seamen service bill. The House met at noon and adjourned at 12 35 p m to Thursday without business transacted.
Positive knowledge now shows that none of the 284 miners caught in the Stag Canon mine No 2 explosion last Wednesday survive. Helmet men explored the workings and confirm bodies lurk beneath debris. Two helmet men died aiding a possible life, while 23 workers were saved. Government mine rescue experts call the blast the greatest violence in U.S. history and third in loss of life.
The United States plans to inform foreign governments that any interference in Mexican affairs will be deemed unfriendly. President Wilson Secretary Bryan and Counsellor Moore discussed the proclamation to the world as part of the ongoing Mexican policy.
Laurence Duke 801 Brodie Duke tobacco manufacturer was arraigned in superior court for manslaughter and given until next Wednesday to plead. He allegedly drove an automobile while intoxicated and ran down two men, causing their deaths.
Wilber Nebraska jury returns verdict in State of Nebraska v Clarence Clawson for murder of Ross McKinzey in Wilber on August 2. Verdict of second degree murder delivered at 1 30 Friday morning after hours of deliberation following trial starting earlier in day.
Iowa overwhelmed the Northwestern football team at Evanston, rolling to a 78 to 6 victory. Iowa backs gained yards at will while penalties kept the score from being higher.
The National Education Association plans its next convention in St Paul Minnesota from July 4 to July 11 1914. The decision was announced by the executive committee of the association's board of trustees after a meeting here to select a convention site.
The steamer West Kusten left Vasa in a gale and ran on a reef hours later. All but one aboard perish with one diver rescued. the tragedy occurs along the Gulf of Bothnia.
In Lincoln on November 7 suffrage forces gather to campaign for a constitutional amendment enfranchising Nebraska women. Leaders portray the event as the most important in state movement history.
English syndicate closes negotiations for purchase of extensive coal land and mining property in West River districts with disclosures of involved companies.
The 14th national conference of church leaders publicly backed prohibition in a united statement. The ecofocal stance reflects broad church support across denominations urging adherence to temperance measures nationwide.
Detroit reader Mrs James G LeCLEAR credits Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of neuralgic and nervous pains. She says the remedy revived her and she urges women with female troubles to try the medicine. A Philadelphia reader also endorses Lydia E Pinkham's product.
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