Former county treasurer bound over on shortage charges
Themis county official Hellman was bound over to district court on charges of permitting a county fund shortage while in office. A $5,900 shortage surfaced that summer, covered by friends, and a later shortage of over $7,000 was found. After a courthouse fire in October, Hellman resigned and moved to Lusk.
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Thedfo Neh
Hellman
Distriet
Themis
Apell
Friends of Mellen
Lusk
Wye
Forging Names Ties Nebraska Notes and Mortgage
Valentine Nebraska reports a case involving Sluette formerly of Neneel charged with forging Anton Buech of Nenzel’s name on a mortgage for 2000 dollars and four notes worth 600 dollars each. The mortgage was notarized by a public notary unfamiliar with the parties. Bittle previously faced cattle shipping charges in Omaha but avoided penalties by enlisting in the army.
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Valentine
Sluette
Neneel
Anton Buech
Nenzel
Nettle
Stusch
Bittle
Omaha
Prohibition Agents Find Mash on Nebraska Farm
Prohibition agents reported four bootlegged stills located on the Goldie Mowers farm in Auburn Nebraska. They found 16 barrels of corn mash which Mowers claimed was hog feed. no still was recovered, and agents accepted his account.
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Auburn
Neb
Mureh
Nebraska
Goldie Mowers
Prohibition
Bowers
Auburn divorce awards cash and items to Mrs Chu min
In Auburn Nebraska on March 6 special session a divorce granted to Mrs Charlotte Chumin from Henry Chumin awarded alimony totaling 650 dollars along with a sewing machine a phonograph and 50 hens as part of the settlement noted in the local report.
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Auburn, Neb
Charlotte Chumin
Henry Chumiun
Ishssin's Mikak Recovered Weds Ishssin's Mikak Recovered
Tiloom eld Neb March 4 Special Willa Hage and Miss Katie Peitsmoler wed at Westside Lutheran church The young man Magget shot by a would be assassin December 4 while calling on Miss Peitsmoler The shotgun blast penetrated his skull with 22 bullets in the brain He is recovering though burdened by brain injuries Mike Supik admitted firing the shot and later repudiated the confession
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Tiloom
Eld
Neb
Willa Hage
Katie Peitsmoler
Westside Lutheran Church
Magget
Aliss Peitsmoler
Mevere
Mike Supik
Iso Catc
Cashier Disappears as Blair Bank Keeps Open
Secretary Hart and I H Claridge of Blair bank reported the cashier disappeared Sunday afternoon. An investigation showed the bank’s condition remained sound. Claridge, sole manager, broke down under strain and left. a postcard indicated he was in Iowa. The bank continued business as usual under state supervision.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
JFP
State Banking Board
Hue
Blair
Lowa
Poorcuey Hart
Aioe
Tarrileon Child Death From Poison Inside Home
A 15 year old, Lyon, mixed stegeonine in water and drank it dying within an hour. Parents were prostrated and offered no explanation. The tragedy occurred in Tarrileon Neb on March 4 with the doctor arriving to pronounce life extinct. Wichita Kan considers fireproof roofing ordinance for new or existing structures.
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Tarrileon
Neb
Olong
Lyon
Koy
Wichita
Kan
Believed Fatal Farmer Death Not Accident Involved Truck Crash
Cmalu Nebraska March 4. A local jury finds the death of Patrick Metsharry a non accident in the overturning and burning of a truck. The wealthy citizen died when the vehicle overturned and burned, with clothing and debris scattered nearby. The finding is reported after a week of investigation and testimony.
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Cmalu
Neb
Creeley
Sorence
Patrick Metsharry
Kyljoe Teat Messarry
Packing House Employes To Hold Conference
Cramba Neb March 4 Packing morn employes from every pack ioe bovee counte r at the United Beatey are espected to attetad a conference nest Wedneslay. The plan of the pack ere We discentiowe log contracts with Ue workmen will be discussed a bill now being considered in red mii provides Oe at fom and astinia wall provive from alpoke tom of their Looks.
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Crnba
Neb
United Beatey
Mii
Fom
Astinia
Municipal year changes shift to January start
Pierre March 6 special report notes revamping of municipal procedure to begin years on January 1 instead of September 1. Bills passed by both legislative bodies apply to the current calendar year, with a special appropriation in September to carry through to the next year and reports to follow the new basis.
Wools Sold From Farm Bureau Pools At Bearish Prices
Chicago reports indicate about 15 percent of farm bureau pooled wools sold at conservative values. Affected by imported foreign wools, activity in domestic wool markets remained subdued. Some 6,000,000 pounds from pools across Ohio Michigan North Dakota Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota South Dakota Indiana and Kansas sold at 20 to 28 cents for quarter blood up to 33 to 40 cents for finer grades.
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Huron
S. D
Chicago
Farm Bureau
Ohio
Michigan
North Dakota
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Indiana
Kansas
Dell Rapids Votes to Retain Aldermanic Government
In Dell Rapids South Dakota the aldermanic form was kept by a 63 vote majority after a low turnout of about 150 ballots. All wards supported the aldermanic system, with around 43 women voters participating, continuing a 191% history since the city discarded the commission plan earlier.
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Dell Rapids
Voghe
Mexico Bitter Over Wilson Retires
Mexico City reports express bitterness toward President Wilson and hope Harding will end U S hostility. Editorials slam Wilson as Mexico's worst enemy and a White House dictator type, while Vierling’s inauguration is deemed crucial for a clear Mexican policy forthcoming. Senator Fail’s Interior role and Fletcher’s undersecretary status noted as to Mexico relations.
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Mexico City
Wilson
Harding
United States
Mexico
Excelsior
Interior Department
Henry F. Fletcher
Senador
Mexican Rail Strike Polarizes Mexican politics
Mexico City reports indicate the nationwide railroad strike stemmed largely from political aims. In concurrent unrest, revolutionary actions led to the arrest of former war and marine under-secretary Francisco Urquiso and General Tejada, with rumors linking Francisco Murguin to Chihuahua and Oaxaca tensions.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Francisco Urquiso
War and Marine
Geners Tejada
Carranza
Francisco Murguin
Chihuahua
Oaxaca
Child Wanders From Home and Is Drowned
North Platte Neb March 4 Special. Chyro the 4 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sukino Japanese laborers wandered from home at night and was drowned in the irrigation ditch west of North Platte. Body found next morning.
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North Platte
Neb
Chyro
Bsukino
Irrigu- Hon
Bright and fair morning promises ideal inaugural weather
In Washington on a clear sky morning the inaugural ceremonies began with bright sunshine and promise of good weather. The air was chilly with light browses sweeping the streets as the thermometer read 34 degrees and began to rise.
Sioux county land values rise sharply in census counts
Orange City March 6 Sioux county farms show valued land and buildings at 57.69 million in 1910 rising to 159.78 million in 1920, a 102.25 million increase or 177.7 percent. Farms grew from 2715 to 2801, with white farmers operating all. Ownership shifted, acres improved remained high, and crop yields show higher corn and oat production over the decade.
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Orange City
Sioux County
Woodbury
Monona
Onla
Day
Parents seek return of three children from Iowa Children's Home
Charles and Bessie Lieske of Sheldon Iowa sue in Polk County district court for the surrender of their three small children who were taken two years ago by authorities as unable to care for them. The amended petition replaces the 1920 filing and now directly demands the society surrender the children.
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Des Moines
Charles
Bessie Lieske
Sheldon
du Ming
Polk County
Iowa Children's Home Society
Society
Woman Held on Murder Charge in Des Moines Case
In Des Moines March 6 Mrs H W Rowley was rearrested on murder charges after Sheriff Robb said she caused the death of a farmer's wife from peritonitis following one of her illegal operations on women and girls.
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Des Moines
H. W. Rowley
Robb
Graves indicted in DeVault shooting case in Polk County
Des Moines reports Alexander Graves, held a year for the fatal shooting of Clarence DeVault, has been indicted by the Polk County grand jury after discovering DeVault with Mrs Graves. Graves remains at large as previous juries failed to indict him.
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Des Moines
Alexander Graves
Clarence DeVault
DeVault
Morrell plant strike over wages and hours in Ottumwa
About 1,000 John Morrell & Co workers in Ottumwa halted work on Thursday accusing the plant of wage, overtime, and hours violations. Roughly 200 men stayed on in the departments to continue operations.
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Ottumwa. In
John Morrell & Co
No Cause for Typhus Panic Says Medical Journal
The American Medical Association Journal urges calm over imported typhus cases and warns against hysteria or sensationalism. It asserts no current epidemic risk in New York City or State, but cautions that alarmist statements by officials could provoke unnecessary fear and panic.
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American Medical Association Journal
New York City
New York State
Union
Cadet Letter Darkens Life and Wary Wages Mentioned
A cadet of the Royal Irish Constabulary writes to his mother calling life the hardest yet, noting $25 a day and a will. He cites compensation for deaths and injuries among auxiliary forces, with relatives of killed officers receiving up to £12,000. A Cleveland Main Dealer report quotes a stern citizen asked to calm troubles, the official wanting orders to delay an express train near Mim Grove due to a pastor’s whistle.
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Hoyal Sriah Constabulary
Hiia
Auxiliary Forces
Royal Irish
Cleveland
Mitroad
Stern
Express
Mim Grove
Ellen
Wealthy landowner commits suicide in Cherokee County
Cherokee, La March 4 Special. Jobo Campbell a Bilver township landowner in Cherokee County hanged himself at his home this morning. Details are scarce but temporary insanity is suspected as he faced no financial worries. He leaves several sons serving in the World War. He was brother to James Campbell a Cherokee traveling salesman.
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Cherokee, la
Jobo Campbell
Bilver Townsehip
Cherokee County
Campbell
James Campbell
London Promoter Seeks Dempsey Carpentier Fight
New York March 2 Tex Rickard received a cablegram from George McDonald promoter of the Olympia in London offering to stage the proposed Dempsey Carpentier fight. McDonald guaranteed a purse of $750 000 and gave Rickard the picture rights. Rickard will consider the London offer along with a competing Montreal syndicate offer guaranteeing $700 000.
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New York
Tex Rickard
George McDonald
Olympia
London
McDonald
Rickard
Montreal
Senators Sing Swan Song Ahead of Friday’s Session
In Congress the Senate continued a filibuster against the navy bill while conferees on the army bill prepared to report on army size. Senators retiring Friday plan all night sessions to deliver their swan songs. The House moves to consider the army conference report and various small bills.
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House
Montenegrins Declare Holy War on Serbia
Washington reports a formal demand by Dr. 38 Grouitch, Serbian minister, that Montenegro has declared a holy war on Serbia. Dispatches from London noted fighting in Montenegro against Serbian troops near Aviona.
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Washington
Grouitch
Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and
Serbia
London
Montenegro
Aviona
Lecturers and Their Public From the New York Post
The piece notes critics like Carme view lectures as tedious for inquisitive readers, while President Lowell explains falling Lowell Institute attendance. It argues people prefer published works and other media over repeated hall visits, suggesting extension classes as deeper learning. A France paralegal shortage and a rise in absinthe-like alcohol prices are also mentioned, with four brands on the market.
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Carme
Lowell
Lowell Institute
Carlyle
Heroes
Thackeray
France
Ita
Russians Suppress Revolt in Petrograd and Moscow
London reports say the Russian Soviet government forces have crushed the revolt in Petrograd and Moscow. Ceel B. Harmsworth, under-secretary for foreign affairs, stated this in the House of Commons today.
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London
Petrograd
Moscow
Ceel B. Harmsworth
House of Commons
Jotla on Wheels May Roll Along Mimour Roads
Jotla on wheels could soon appear beside Mimour roads as Klute prison wardens are asked to provide six prisoners each for a period while road works proceed.
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Jotla
Klute
Wifmala
British Ships Arrive in San Diego on 12,000 Mile Voyage
The cruiser Aurora and destroyers Patriot and Parthian of the British navy arrived in San Diego on the return leg of a 12,000 mile voyage from Davenport England begun last September. A national salute was fired by the Aurora as she entered port amid the flotilla.
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San Diego
Cal
Davenport
England
Aurora
Patriot
Parthian
Aquicalt
B.C
En” Hener
Hardings At Tea With Wilson In White House Visit
President elect and Mrs. Harding visited President Wilson at the White House. The hardings arrived in a White House car with secret service escort, were greeted by L H Hoover, and spent about twenty minutes in the red parlor. Mrs. Wilson led the conversation as Harding wore a cut-away and top hat, with Miss Margaret Wilson briefly joining.
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Washington
Mre. Hardny
White House
Wilson
Secret Service
Mr. Harding
L H. Hoover
Hardings
Margaret Wilson
Money rolling in to Harding s party
Washington reports the Republican National Committee facing a large campaign deficit but collecting funds to liquidate it. Chairman Will Hays said money was rolling in steadily after a meeting. Southern representation deferred to the next meeting as a large inauguration attendance occurred. Cabinet officers Hays Weeks and Daugherty attended, with invitations from Minneapolis and San Francisco for the next national convention.
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Washington
Repubean National Committee
Will H. Hays
Mr. Hays
John W. Weeks
Harry M. Daugherty
Mrs Garland Marries Hale, Socialist Lawyer
New York notes that Mrs Marie Tudor Garland widow of James A Garland and mother of Charles H Garland has wed Swinburn Hale a socialist lawyer of New York on March 1 in Paris via announcement by Hale's partner Wallace Nelles. This is Hale's second marriage and Garland's third.
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New York
Marie Tudor Garland
James A. Garland
Boston
Charles H. Garland
Buzzard’s Bay
Mass
America
Swinburn Hale
Paris
Wallace Nelles
Hale
Hale's Second Marriage and Mrs. Garland
Beatrice Forbes-Robertson
Johnstone Forbes-Robertson
Britain Ready to Talk Peace with Ireland
London March 4 The British government is willing to meet an authorized Irish deputation to discuss conditions for restoring peace in Ireland. Prime Minister Lloyd George said in the House of Commons that involvement of persons directly connected with murder would be ruled out.
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London
Ireland
Lioyd George
House of Commons
Foch Forgets Tea With King At Buckingham Palace
London March 4 Special The king waited for Marshal Foch and French Premier Briand arranged a meeting for Tuesday. Foch forgot the engagement due to preoccupation with grave conference matters and sent an equerry to explain after half an hour had passed.
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London
Marshal Och
Buckingham Palace
Marshaal Foch
M. Briand
Shimmy originator Beutron Palmer weds pianist in Iowa
United News reports Davenport marriage of Beutron Palmer alias Hew Palmer, originator of the shimmy, to Al Siegel of New York. Palmer gives age as 2? Siegel 23. match occurred Thursday night. line notes unclear ages and details. Separate item mentions January government living expenses at $16,000,000, covering Washington.
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United News
Davenport
Mias Beutron
Hew
United States
Cove Washington
Banks Still Trust Boys Say Chicago Bankers
Chicago bankers defended youth honesty after William Daton, an 18 year old Northern Trust clerk, stole 772000 in bonds. H O Emomda, vice president, insisted the theft did not shake faith in young men or the bank's system. The remarks echoed a belief that honesty is not a matter of age.
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Chicago
William Daton
Northern Trust Cmpany
H. O. Eimomda
Guid
Rail unions threaten nationwide wage strike within 60 days
Chicago March 4 unions threaten the worst railroad strike in history within 60 days unless wage cuts of 25 to 60 percent are accepted. Leaders from 16 unions discuss actions, court rulings, and potential general conferences as carriers resist board decisions.
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Chicago
W. W. Atterbury
Brotherhoods
Hey
Atlanta
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
Georgia
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Railrroad Department
Rairoad Boar
Frank P. Walsh
Rail Amona
New York
Railroad Labor Board
Board ‘ 46
Ag-Artain
Transportation Act
United
Labor Board
Erie
New York Central
Lackawinna
Fast Beng
Boston's "Dry Tiger" Remains Hidden From Jury
A federal grand jury probing bribes of over 1 million dollars involving Willem J. McCarthy, New England prohibition chief nicknamed “Boston's Dry Tiger,” adjourned subject to call. The panel found no evidence bribes were offered and used all efforts to compel McCarthy to testify, with subpoena servers continuing the search for him.
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Boston
Federal Grand Jury
Willem J. McCarthy
New England
Grand
McCarthy
Farmer shoots self in head near Brotland farm
Anton Quinlana a 45 year old farmer five miles west of Brotland M D shot himself through the right temple with a revolver. He was found unconscious near the barn and rushed to a Tyndall hospital where surgeons say he may live. Financial worries are cited as a motive.
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Tyndall
House Favors Onor To Unknown Soldier
The House last night adopted a war department resolution directing the return from France of an unidentified soldier’s body and its interment with suitable ceremonies in Arlington Cemetery. The vote reflected broad support for honoring the unknown fallen with full military observance.
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HOUSE
Washington
War Department
France
Arlington Cemetery
French Warships To Join British In North Sea
Toulon says naval port commander orders hastening of superdreadnaughts to sea for join with British squadron after Paris terms. London reports Germany given until Monday noon to accept allied conditions or face occupation of Duisburg Duesseldorf and Ruhr area and new allied tax and Rhine customs boundary. Germany protests, noting alleged breaches of Versailles and coal delivery terms. German reply due Monday noon.
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Toulon
France
Paris
North Sea
London
Germany
Supreme Allied Council
Duisbu
Duesseldorf
Ruhrart
Ruhr
Essen
Rhine
Lloyd George
Walter Simons
Syd Georges Ba
Simons
Germana
Marion Beckett Cleared In Alienation Trial
New York March 4 Marion HL Beckett was found not guilty of alienating the affections of Edouard Steichen, husband of artist Clara Smith Steichen. The $200000 case ended after ten minutes of deliberation, following four days of sensational testimony. Isadora Duncan was mentioned in the proceedings as a former family acquaintance.
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New York
Marion HL. Beckett
Clara Smith
Steichen
Edouard
Isadora Duncan
Colonel Thaw Weds Mrs Priest Divorcee
In Coronado San Diego March 4 Colonel William Thaw American ace and Lafayette Escadrille commander married Mrs Marjorie Everett Priest an attractive divorcee who recently came from St Louis The couple left after the ceremony to drive to Pittsburgh afterward
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San Diego
Cal
Wiliam Thaw
Lafayette
Passage of Wilson From Public Life
London March 4 The Pall Mall Gazette comments on President Wilson retirement calling him once the greatest figure who fades from public life with little esteem. It notes his effort and honor despite failure and predicts vindication of his policy as the League of Nations proves its value.
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London
Wilson
The
Pall Mall Gazette
League of Nations
Unearth Big Plot For Stealing Automobiles
Detroit police disclosed a broad scheme to defraud Ford Motor Company by stealing 22 cars in transit shipments. The $15,000 value vehicles were recovered, with two men arrested and connections traced between a ring and company employees.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Motor Company
Wee
Ambassador Davis Honored in Britain Unity Plea
London on March 4 reports Ambassador Davis being honored as he joins British officials in urging stronger ties between Great Britain and allied nations. The event emphasized unity and mutual understanding amid ongoing global tensions and diplomatic efforts.
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London
Great Britain
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