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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
2
Democratic leaders rally for approval as anti-free wool and anti-free sugar factions falter. Key votes defeated amendments, with Catron Penrose lines holding against wool duties and the sugar issue shaping the outcome. Senators Ransdell and Thornton noted as likely Republican approves on sugar.
Demonstrations in Tokyo escalate with window smashing and tramcar wrecking. Premier Yamamoto told political delegations the government will not mobilize and will handle the China issue firmly. Reports say Chiyo Koike may replace Moritari Abe as director of the foreign office political bureau.
After a two and a half hour inquest at Havelock the coroner's jury finds George Dimer Jr died from a twenty two caliber rifle shot by John Rys and John Rys died from a shot fired from the same gun possibly by himself or George Dimer.
Decomposed bodies of two boys found in a pasture near Havelock amid a disaster leaving thousands homeless after a fire in Hot Springs. Authorities investigate possible links between the incidents and immigration routes. Identified victims and local relief efforts are reported as relief camps open for displaced residents.
Washington officials report the United States consul service will provide first class transportation to Americans wishing to leave troubled areas. Refugees will reimburse the government later if able and convenient. The move aims to prevent lingering in danger zones and follows Huerta’s stance on aiding refugee departures.
Thousands of Hot Springs residents face homelessness after a raging fire that swept through sixty blocks, destroying much of the city and damaging vast property.
Lincoln Neb state fair ends Friday night with the smallest six day attendance since 1909 when 83 138 visited. This year 166 964 admissions were counted over six days, a shortfall of 39 778 from the prior year.
Police discovered multiple corpses in Pivelock as investigators searched for clues in the unexplained deaths. Authorities have not released names or a possible motive, and the scene is being treated as a homicide inquiry with forensics on site.
Falls City reports two long separated brothers, George and Fred Schmelzel, meeting on the street. Fred, living in Fairbanks Alaska, returned for surgery and had been in Humboldt area after leaving in 1883. George Schmelzel had resided in the city for over forty years.
Great anger in Maple Grove south of York as unknown breakers entered the school house and held a beer drinking bout. Directors vow to identify the offenders and punish the gross abuse of the building.
The committee fixing a reception and banquet for the new depot opening chooses September 12 as the event time. Burlington officers are expected to attend along with others from across the county and state.
The Westlichen Krieger Bund held its eighth annual Kriegerfest at West Point. The event concluded with the prize for best flag awarded to the top entrants.
The Senate opened with a tariff bill discussion and a prospect of passage before adjournment. The administration currency measure is delayed by the majority, with a report expected Tuesday, and the urgent deficiency bill was postponed until Tuesday. A committee probes the West Virginia mine strike, and Bishop Donahue was heard. The House met at 11 a m and adjourned 6 10 p m with plans to resume Tuesday.
The Senate considered an agricultural extension bill by Senator Smith of Georgia and resumed debate on the tariff bill. Banking and finance committees heard bankers on currency and countervailing duties were dropped from the tariff bill. West Virginia coal operators testified to a strike investigation panel. A 32 to 37 vote defeated an amendment to create a tariff commission. The Senate held a night session. The House resumed work on the urgent deficiency bill as the lobby committee heard James A. testifying. A modified agricultural bill was introduced. Sessions adjourned at 3 15 p m until 11 a m Monday.
Friday session saw the senate in session at 2 p m resume debate on the tariff bill. West Virginia mine operators continued testimony before the strike investigating committee. The currency revision committee heard opinions on the currency bill. President sent in nominations Joseph E Willard as ambassador to Spain and John Ewing as minister to Honduras. Adjourned at 6 31 to 10 a m Saturday. House Banking committee favored reporting the administration currency bill on Monday. West Virginia coal strike committee continued hearings as M M Mulhall testified before lobby adjourned at 6 35 a m until noon. Democrats caucused on patronage.
Thursday session adjourned at 6 50 p m after weeks introduced a resolution to defer final action regarding Portugal and the appointment of Charles J Vopicka as minister to Balkan states.
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