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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
2
Meadoo reports the crop relief fund has allocated 46 500 000 to date as part of ongoing assistance to agriculture. The update highlights steady disbursements and continued supplier support across farming regions.
Secretary McAdoo announced an $80 million federal deposit in western and southern national banks to aid crop movement. Nebraska’s share is part of a $46.5 million total, with $24.7 million to western banks and $21.8 million to southern banks. Funds to be deposited in fall and repaid by next April, with Nebraska apportionment likely via Lincoln and Omaha clearing houses.
Washington reports the Huerta government’s dilatory stance gives U S officials hope for concessions to American peace proposals in Mexico but signals a likely end to negotiations by Wednesday when President Wilson plans to address Congress outlining policy toward Mexico. A 24 hour postponement followed a message from Senor Gamboa and John Lind, Wilson’s envoy.
Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad workers 45000 gain averted strike as an arbitration committee of eight to be named within fifteen days resolves working condition disputes.
In San Francisco early returns show about a three to one vote in favor of bonds totaling 1.5 million dollars to extend the municipal street railway system, a move in competition with the privately owned United Railroads of San Francisco.
Mrs Myrtle Neff died and husband Harry Neff along with two boarders in her home became ill from ptomaine poisoning traced to eating chicken dumplings in St Louis Missouri.
Washington Aug 26 In response to Chicago bankers criticism the administration’s banking plan faces a tighter house stance and stronger endorsement. Democratic currency committee members expect passage with minimal changes while Owen signals open hearings in the senate to gather banker views on reserve reductions and impacts on loans.
Suicidal leap from the Masonic temple claimed painter Henry Korthagen on State street. Jack London’s new stone castle parts were destroyed at his ranch in Sonoma County. The hydroplane round Britain flight was postponed due to weather. About 300 Interurban workers struck in Indianapolis, with 50 to 60 out per company reports. Red Donahue, former star pitcher, died at 41 in Philadelphia after a long illness.
Albany rumors revive claim Senator Stilwell confessed to Governor Sulzer implicating five senators and several Tammany figures. Officials, including Judge Arnold, seek indictments against Charles Murphy Aaron Levy and James Frawley amid Sulzer impeachment tensions and alleged coercion of Republican foes to back Tammany.
At Moultrie Georgia on August 26 fifty armed white men attacked a Black settlement in Mitchell. They dynamited two brick stores and a two story frame building and engaged in a over hour long public safety contest. Casualty numbers were unknown. Mob angry after incident involving a white boy named John Davis and a Black merchant.
Harry K. Thaw, in Sherbrooke amid a court arraignment delay, reconciled with Canadian lawyers over publicity for his case and said he plans to handle statements to the press himself. He faces possible deportation to Vermont after immigration detention. Governor la Force dismissed escape rumors as unfounded.
Former National Association of Manufacturers lobbyist Mulhall testified before the House lobby investigating committee that Representative McDermott of Illinois warned him of a forthcoming eight hour law amendment to the sundry civil bill in 1930. He cited McDermott as the source via McMichael. Mills confirmed Mulhall’s claim that Mulhall lent $500 to the estate of former Indiana Representative James F. Watson.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Simmons said the tariff bill could pass the Senate by September 5 and be finished by the conference committee and signed by President Wilson by September 16. He noted only unforeseen delays or debate could derail the timetable.
Wilson's special envoy John Lind returns to Washington after a sudden Mexico mission end. He notes no talk of Mexico reversing its stance and reports embassy staffing and possible next moves. Deputy aid William Bayard Hale accompanies him while rumors swirl of a provisional president and military reshuffles. A separate report confirms the killings on Michoacan ranch and the capture of rebel chief Candido Navarro in San Luis Potosi.
Elgin August 27 officials of the Elgin Butterine company had seen the plant they bought for repairs when it suddenly caught fire and burned to the ground within three hours.
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