Tornado Toll Reported in Nebraska Towns
A May 15 report from Seward Nebraska states Didgt persons dead and another at McCool Junction after a tornado hit late yesterday. The cyclone moved from Gaston toward Seward and Omaha causing about fifty thousand dollars in property damage. Mayor Calder said the city can handle the situation as neighboring towns like Bee and Stapleton were reportedly wiped out but unconfirmed.
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United Press
Seward
Nebraska
McCool Junction
Gaston
McCool
Omaha
Calder
Bee
Stapleton
Knights of Columbus defend faith at Pine Bluff meeting
Arkansas Knights of Columbus convened in Pine Bluff electing officers and levying an assessment to fund the state convention. Delegates, including J H Tuohey and J H Vaughan, were named to the national gathering in Boston. A Publicity and Legislative Committee was formed to counter anti Catholic editorials while affirming religious liberty under the constitution.
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Ane Bluf
Puneil
Arkansas Knights Ofolumbus
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Tracsurer
Hotel Jefferson
Pine Bluff Council No
Fort Smith
Joan H. Toohey
Little Rock
L. Keating
Ft. Smith
J. Frank Franey
F. Knox Scull
Florence Donahue
J. M. Lucey
V. G
Knights of Columbus of Arkansas
K. Erwin
Louis Koers
F. Ginocchio
A. L. Burke
Jon H. Tuohey
J. H. Vaughan
Knights of Columbus
Water Commission approves bank loan for reservoir repairs
The Water Commission met in the Mayor's office on May 13 with members and bank representatives. They accepted a bank loan to plaster the East Mountain reservoir interior with waterproof cement and prepare the walls, plus shrubs removal and Bermuda grass sodding. The board instructed the engineer to draft specifications and bid for about one thousand meters of piping and meter boxes, and for setting and connecting them. Adjourned.
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Water Commission
B. F. Campbell
W. A. Cornwal
Isaac Coms
Albert Byrnes
W. H. Glads
H. Scar
East Mountain
Commission
Board of Water Commission
W. N. Gladson
Mother Jones Voices on West Virginia Strike Inquiry
The United States Senate heard from Mother Jones, famed miners' advocate, as she praised the Kern resolution amid debate on the West Virginia strike investigation. Her remarks referenced militant suffragette action and a provocative remark about progress.
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Washington
Jones
West Virginia
Senate
How old was Ann debated by Arkansas educators
In Little Rock on May 14 a grammar dispute rages over the sentence from an elegy. Superintendent Cook may take the matter to the Supreme Court as the Legislature is not in session. Teachers and grammar students weigh whether the subject is air or stillness with 76 professors and students responding 39 favoring stillness and 26 air.
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Little Rock
Department of Education
Ann
Cook
Supreme Court
Sesslon
Ray
Fayetteville School Election Plans May 17
The Annual School Election in the Fayetteville School District will be held at usual ward polling places on Saturday May 17. Voters elect two School Directors decide the school tax rate and vote on County Supervision of Schools. Polls open at nine o'clock by order of the Board of School Directors.
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Fayetteville
Vaudeville Ozark Tonight As Wilson Nominates Baugh U S Attorney
Washington May 15 United Press reports President Wilson nominated D Haynden Line Baugh as United States Attorney for the Eastern district of Oklahoma. The nomination aims to fill the key federal post as the Ozark region awaits the appointment.
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Wilson
Baugh
United Press
Washington
Wilon Nolnated
D. Haynden Line Baugh
United States
Eastern District of
Oklahoma
Underwood Thro We Down The Gauntlet
In Washington May 15 Congress debates tariff revision. Mondell accuses threats to manufacturers over wage cuts and says a federal investigation will be pressed if the bill harms legitimate business. Underwood warns industries of potential investigations and vows to rectify any injury.
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United Press
Washington
Redfield
House
Representative Mondell
Mondell
Undlewood
Japanese Hope for Friendly Solution to Alien Land Bill
Japanese officials report negotiations with the United States over the anti alien land bill are progressing satisfactorily. A semi official statement from the foreign office says they expect a friendly permanent solution to the difficulties.
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Torio
Japan
United States
Foreign Office
Will Sign It Says Johnson
Sacramento May 15 Gov Johnson has until June 16 to sign the Webb bill and is expected to sign before tomorrow night unless referred to the people. If approved it becomes effective August 10. The Dramatic Club of the University will stage two one act comedies at the U of A Chapel on Thursday May 22 titled How the Vote was Won and The Proposal under Difficulties.
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Sacramento
Gov. Johnson
Webb
Tomorow
U.of A
May Thought Sparks Park Bench Controversy
A brief, quirky note notes a plan to paint a park area but jokes about painting a bench. mentions a monthly rate and references Try The Dally. The fragment hints at a local column or advertisement with playful wording and pacing.
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A May
Martial law considered in London amid suffrage unrest
May 15 London dispatch reports a new bomb found at the National Gallery grounds and the Home Office weighs partial martial law as militancy grows. Five hundred detectives pursue the campaign while several women are arrested for Hastings riot where suffragists were rough handled by opponents. A receiver is appointed for Patrick Lawrence over unpaid trial costs after his conspiracy conviction.
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Py United Press
London
National Galery
Home Office
Hastings
Antis
Patrick Lawrence
Japanese anti alien land bill tied to Johnson message
Washington report notes the anti alien land ownership bill by Governor Johnson may be signed soon linked to Johnson's message to Bryan. The State Department has no action planned until Bryan returns from New York. Officials say real moves depend on the bill being signed and local perceptions may shift after the message reaches Tokyo.
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Washrington
Johnson
Bryan
Tomorow
State Department
New York
Department
Charge Dhe
Tokio
Must Be Reckless excerpt prompts bold romance tone
The Ozark program Must Be Reckless features dialogue on bravado with lines about women and fearlessness. A chappie declares a man must be reckless around women and implies kissing without doubt. An ad invites readers to try The Dally for 35 cents per month.
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Chappie
Wade
Fulton County Property Tax Study Looks at 50 Percent Valuation
The Arkansas Tax Commission informs Fulton County Judge J W Carrol that county property is assessed above most counties but still below 50 percent of full value. Citing 1910 1911 1912 figures the commission says a 50 percent valuation would boost assessed value by about 500000 and improve county finances.
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Litle Rock
Arkansas Tax Commission
J. W. Carrol
Fulton County
Commission
Futrell authorizes emergency funds to save state militia
Acting Governor Futrell said he would issue warrants from the emergency fund to support the state militia. He argued the militia’s support is an emergency, and he may draw on such funds for any purpose he deems emergency.
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Litle Rock
Futrell
County School Supervision on May 7 in Washington County
Electors in Washington County vote May 7 on County Supervision of Schools a move described as a turning point for educational progress. Supporters call it a business proposition bringing organization accountability and better use of public funds with oversight of teachers licensing school money and property.
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Washington County
Importation of Strike Breakers Sparks Cincinnati Turmoil
Cincinnati May 15 The Cincinnati Traction Company plans to hire several hundred strike breakers to operate cars on all lines. Unions hold meetings to consider a sympathetic strike if militia is called. A mines meeting and a 20 000 union parade are planned as support for the strikers.
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United Press
Cincinati
Cincinnati Traction Company
Physicians Face Arkansas Board Over Advertising Cure Claims
In Little Rock on May 15 three Arkansas physicians are tried by the state medical board for violating strict advertising rules that forbid claims of special ability to heal chronic or incurable diseases. A fourth case targets chronic mebrity. Licenses may be revoked if violations are found.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Youths Rob Turf Exchange in Tulsa Robbery
Two masked youths robbed the Turf Exchange gambling hall in Tulsa at midnight, escaping with 2500 dollars from a crowded room of about 200 men. Police pursue leads as details emerge.
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Tulsa
Okla
Red Cross Offering Assistance for Nebraska Tornado Victims
Washington May 15 The Red Cross offered aid to the Nebraska tornado victims. Emma Boardman announced funds were sent to Beward and Omaha relief forces may be redeployed if needed. Telegraph Director Meenkel of Columbia coordinated the effort through the Chicago bureau and Omaha agents.
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Washigton
Red Cross
Nebraska
Emma Boardman
Beward
Omaha
Meenkel
Columbia
Chica Bureau
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