Omaha cyclone witness from Scottsbluff banker
A L Bowen of the First National Bank of Scottsbluff gave an Omaha cyclone account from in hotel lobby to battleground streets. He described fires, wreckage, missing relatives, martial law, and crowds as he toured the disaster zone with Fred Wright, noting the shocking destruction and eerie calm amid the ruins.
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Western Nebraska
Omaha
A. L. Bowen
First National Bank of
Scottsbluff
Bowen
Fred Wright
Paxton
Herald
Nebraska
Farnam Street
Mr. Wright
40Th
Farnam
Omaha Tornado Relief Rapidly Reshapes City
After the April tornado the Citizens Relief Committee sprang into action delivering relief within 48 hours. By April 5 over 5000 volunteers organized in districts began cleanup and repair, with 573 of 1777 damaged homes started within a week. Restoration aims to return each sufferer to stability and rebuild Omaha into a model of swift recovery.
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Omaha
Neb
Citiizens Relief Committee
West
Omaha Extends Thanks to Generous Nebraska Citizens
Omaha through its Citizens Relief Committee thanks the people of Nebraska for prompt aid after the tornado. Tenders of assistance came from Nebraska cities and individuals, and Omaha pledges to respond if needed. Also, no changes are planned for the Nebraska Press Association annual meeting despite the tornado.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Citizens Relef Committee
Neb
Nebraska Press Association
Tornado Plane Exhibit Draws Thousands in Omaha Display
W M Robinson of Orkin Brothers in Omaha reports a rare tornado relic on display at the store windows. A 2x4 driven through the end of a piano in Fred Stevens’s home at 38th and Chicago damaged the piano but the piece remained neatly embedded. Robinson bought the piano Friday and plans to ship it to Alliance for exhibit. about sixty planes were repaired at the Omaha shop from the same tornado district.
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W. M. Robinson
Orkin Brothers
Omaha
Fred Stevens
38Th
Chicago
Wilch
Robinson
Alliance
Okin Brothers
Herald prints 18 laundry slips for Alliance laundry
The Herald's job department produced a good sized batch of laundry slips for the Alliance Laundry this week. A total of 18 slips were printed in one job. Alliance businessmen know The Herald is the place to go for quick and proper job printing.
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Herald
Alliance Steam Lannery
Alliance
The
Omaha Film Palace Wrecked After Storm
A damaged image shows the Diamond moving picture theater wreckage in Omaha after a storm. The toll was high with many lives feared lost and several bodies delayed in recovery for days due to debris and hazardous conditions.
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Diamond Moving Picture Theater
Omaha
Tariff Overhaul Urges Curb on Privilege and Free Trade Drive
President Wilson calls Congress into extraordinary session to urge tariff changes aimed at lighter burdens for the people and a freer, more competitive economy. He argues abolishing privileged exemptions will prevent monopoly and spur foreign trade, industry, and overall national prosperity. The message sets up banking and currency reform for later.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Lew Bose
Pete Joss
Quickep
Oscar Nwa
Mikes
Woodrow Wilson
White House
Budget Tariff Legislation and a Possible Extra Session
The article discusses an upcoming extra session and a tentative tariff measure. It notes Democratic calls for reform versus Republican rule and mentions plans to address currency, income tax, Philippine independence, and Panama question after tariff actions. It also covers debate over an inheritance tax and revenue needs.
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Laine
Ways and Means Committee
Wnp
Congress
Philippine
Panama
Cyriath
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Lake Street
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Citizens Relief Committee
T. J. Mahoney
Co. C. Rosewater
Sec'y
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Strange Relic of
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American Proag Association
North Twentieth Street
Boulevard
Omaha Moving Picture Show
Armerican Press Association
Islewild Hall
Tile Gulldins
Wilson
Democratic Party
Toitrie Aed Commercial Fife
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