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Newspaper
The Jefferson County Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
6
Local Nebraska newspaper notes Jefferson County records and publisher Frank T. Pearce in Diller with brief notices and listings.
State's Attorney Deneen of Chicago pursues 24 million dollars from about 3,000 firms that failed to file annual statements with the secretary of state as required by corporate law. If successful, the funds could vastly boost public improvements beyond typical tax revenues.
The article contrasts English road work with American practices. It describes a road-mender living in a cottage assigned to a section, using a harrow to fix surfaces and remove litter. An inspector oversees each county division and a road committee manages all roads year round.
The article notes Russia's agreement to arbitrate damages from seized American sealers eight years ago. England and Canada settle the Alaskan boundary, while Germany and England show interest in Samoan affairs. It suggests a surprise move by a power, but the U.S. remains willing to negotiate on grievances and future interests while avoiding close entanglements.
An English railway engineer proposes a buffer car filled with springs to absorb heavy shocks and prevent telescoping. Paired cars would follow and precede the baggage car to split impact from front or rear, minimizing damage to passenger cars. Married in haste in Pittsburgh: Harvey Barber and Hattie Allen wed in Alderman Watson’s office after quick planning amid Barber’s coal delivery.
In southern Ohio a grocer who opposed liquor sales to youths faced threats from a saloonkeepers delegation. He calmly replied that he sells groceries, not principles, turning a humble trader into a moral hero in the eyes of readers.
The Syren notes Britain trails Germany in vessels over 10,000 tons with eleven versus twenty-three. The United States has four, France eight thousand nine hundred, and Norway three thousand two hundred seventy seven as the largest ships. Britain, however, leads in speed with thirty one ships at twenty knots or more, while Belgium, the United States, Germany, Holland, France, and Russia trail.
Foreign coal in Shanghai sells for about 1 dollar per ton, a rare benchmark in China's energy market, reflecting persistent price softness for imported fuel.
Over twelve million acres of the Sahara are reported transformed into fertile soil with the help of artesian wells. This engineering feat expands agricultural potential across a vast desert region.
A Baltimore and Ohio brakeman used his brains to avert disaster when a passenger train neared two derailed cars. Days later engineer John Hagerty, oiling his engine at Connellsville, cited by quick action, prevented a collision and saved ten to a dozen lives. The company awarded Hagerty a gold watch and chain for devotion to duty and timely action.
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