Frank J Taylor for Congress platform and principles
Frank J Taylor, candidate for the Democratic nomination in Nebraska's Sixth District, outlines farm, tax, and banking reforms, favors reduced military spending and more resource development, supports deposits guarantees, and pledges responsive constituent service. He cites Wilson era policies and seeks fair treatment for all constituents.
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Nebraska
Democratic and Peoples
W. J. Bryan
Democratic and
Peoples Independent
Progressive Party
McKinley
Roosevelt
Wilson
Baltimore
Congress
Lincoln Nebr Bridle of Bridges and Roads Profiles
Bridge funds levied by Nebraska counties totaled 1 605 232 for 1913 while road funds expended reached 1 739 044 according to state assessment board data. Counties show varied mill levies from 0 to 7 and list totals for Adams Cass Douglas Holt Lancaster Lincoln Platte Richardson Seward and Washington among others. Bankers support irrigation and a new state national banking plan.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Assessment Board
Grant
Perkins
Phelps
Nance
Burt
Colfax
Cuming
Dakota
Holt
Howard
Knox
Madison
Nemaha
Stanton
Adams
Box Butte
Cass
OM Kits
Douglas
Dundy
Gage
Lancaster
Platte
Richardson
Seward
Washington
Seeking to Evade Bank Law in Nebraska
Secretary Rouse of the State Banking Board reports evidence that a party is writing to bankers across Nebraska proposing to evade the state banking law. The plan suggests issuing a 5 percent certificate and paying the remaining 1 percent in bulk for the year. The issue will be referred to the attorney general.
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Bankers Favor Irrigation
Holdrege
Neb
Nebraska Bankers’ Association
C. W. MacConaughy
Nebraska
Congress
F. A. Dean
J. W. Auld
Red Cloud
van Peterson
Curtis
Hastings
Lincoln
Rouse
State Banking Board
Haskell Challenges Ord Water Bond and Election Plans
Lincoln State Auditor Howan heard a protest by W. W. Haskell of Ord against $18 000 water extension bonds and $5 000 ligating bonds voted by Ord citizens. Haskell argued the city council lacked authority to call a special election by resolution without an ordinance authorizing it. Haskell, a local newspaper man, is said to be Ord’s wealthiest resident.
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Lincoln
Howan
W. W. Haskell
Ord
Elity
Haskell
Riis tribute and immigrant aid praised in local column
The piece extols Jacob Riis as a friend to the poor and immigrant, noting his broad sympathies and efforts to assist newcomers. It contrasts his work with accusations about La Follette's speech printing costs and mocks Prohibition era silliness observed in Tampico remarks.
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Jacob Riis
Homer
Riis
Hia
Riles
Denmark
Jacob Rife
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Frank J. Taylor
Sixth Congressional District
Ter
Navy
War Departments
Howard County
St. Paul
the Herald
A. L. Haecker
Nebraska State University
Texas
Union
L. W. Curtis
Alliance
Britt’s Garage
Mreterr
Eritrea
Vane
Lincoln Rug Factory
O Street
Lincoln, Nebraska
la Follette
Ism of
Taft’s Dental Rooms
Douglas St
Omaha, Nebr
Omaha Hide and Fur Co
Express
Jones Street
Omaha, Nebraska
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