Hickory factory landmark in O Neill torn down
O Neill Nebraska May 20 The once large hickory factory, first of its kind in the United States and later the world s largest plant, is being razed. Built on General O Neill s old homestead it stood near the Elkhorn river bottom lands. Hickory once rivaled beets in value and even filled European markets before coffee prices sank the industry.
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Despondent Woman in Omaha Attempts Suicide at Union Station
Effie Gary, 20, tried to drink poison after her lover G. E. Romar departed. Police officer stopped her, Romar helped revive her with the police surgeon, and she was returned home with Romar.
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Dahlman Named Acting U S Marshal for Nebraska
James C. Dahlman former Omaha mayor was sworn in at Lincoln as acting United States marshal to succeed the late Thomas J Flynn. He has been recommended for the vacancy and is anticipated to be appointed.
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James C. Dahlman
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Thomas J. Flynn
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Poles Repulsed by Red Armies in Major Assault
Official communiqué from Warsaw says five divisions attacked the Polish salient but were repulsed by the Red Army with heavy losses. Two Bolshevik planes bombed towns in Polesia. Moscow reports Tchitcherin protested to Millerand over French aid to the Poles and alleged French instructors training Polish forces.
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Warsaw
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France seeks unified rail system under new director general
Paris May 18 The government proposes a law to reorganize state railways and five concession systems. A director general will oversee a superior council to unify timetables standardize wages equipment rates and methods while each system retains autonomy under control. A common fund balances surpluses and deficits with state reimbursement within two years by rate increases if needed.
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McAdoo and Meredith Eyed as Possible VP Pair
Washington reports May discussions on Secretary Meredith as a vice presidential option, tied to the McAdoo boom. Friends of McAdoo push him as likely nominee with Meredith as a potential running mate.
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Meredith
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Absconding Messenger Believed Dead After Run With Funds
Boston reports say Oscar Jeaseman former messenger for Old Copely Trust Company vanished with $20,000 on January 14. Police learned of Pred Gordon's death in Wyoming from a telegraph description matching Jeaseman. Authorities conclude the case likely ends with his death.
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Oscar Jeaseman
Copely Trust Company
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Pred Gordon
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Morosco Wife Alleges $250000 Spent on Chorus Girl
Mrs Annie Morosco of Los Angeles files suits in New York Supreme Court claiming Oliver Morosco spent large sums including 250000 on a chorus girl Selma Paley and 60000 on another, seeking accounting of profits from Peg O My Heart and joint productions amid a tax of funds and alleged dissipation.
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Oliver Morosco
Sela Paley
Supreme Court
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Annie T. Morosco
Los Angeles
Mra. Moranco
Selma Paley
Laurette Taylor
Morocco
Manufacturers Enter Politics With Dual Conventions
About 6000 American manufacturers organized to hold parallel conventions in Chicago and San Francisco during major party events. They will debate a business platform, seek partial or full adoption by one or both parties, and urge public scrutiny of platform issues. Open to all attendees, the effort aims to influence policy while avoiding a new third party.
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National Association
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Stephens Boosts Woman Suffrage in California
Los Angeles May 21 Governor Stephens telegraphed Lydia Wickliffe Holmes to support that equal suffrage has improved government and morals in California. He rebutted claims that suffrage caused immorality and divorce and said politics are cleaner with women’s voting. If voted today it would carry by a wide margin.
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Goev
W. D. Stephens
Lydia Wickliffe Holmes
Louisiana Women's
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French and Germans Hold Secret Session at Paria Convention
French and German expert economists held a secret meeting at Paria to work on reparations and restitution issues. The session lasted all day with observers noting the peaceful tone and focused discussion. Oregon’s Orin Billott, the oldest visitor, attended along with U S book dealer Elliott in Denver.
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Ireland Gripped as General Macready Expands Troops
London May 18 General Sir Navil Macready orders a broad strengthening of occupation forces in Ireland. Over 10 000 more troops join 40 090 British soldiers on the island as reinforcements flood in. He returns to London to demand restore order while Ulster teeters and Sinn Fein argues government plans to garrison barracks and town halls. Disorder raises fears of quick moves if rioting persists.
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Divorces blamed on movies and intemperance by temperance committee
Washington reports that motion pictures tax laws and intemperance are seen as causes of rising divorces. The temperance committee urges a uniform marriage and divorce code and publishing marriage bans before ceremonies. The report cites 112 036 divorces in 1916 and calls for Bible-based marriage rules and remarriage limits.
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Forest Fires Menace Northern Minnesota
Duluth reports indicate fires again threaten forests to the north and northwest despite recent rain. State forestry commissioner William T. Cox confirms several locations face serious blazes and ongoing efforts are underway.
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Compensation Act Declared Unconstitutional for Maritime Injuries
Washington May 18 Supreme Court declares the 1917 Compensation Act unconstitutional as it applies to injuries of persons in maritime employment. The ruling limits the federal statute’s reach over seamen and related workers.
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Seized Kansas Sugar Stolen For Speculation Probe
Four carloads of sugar held on a sidetrack since April 1 were seized Sunday at Wellington and Emporia Kansas by deputy United States marshal for alleged speculation.
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Dramatic Carranza Fight Told From Mexico City to Rinconado
Dramatic accounts describe the last stand of deposed Mexican president Venustiano Carranza. Surrounded with water and provisions scarce, Carrancistas under General Murguia fought bravely, breaking through the ring and escaping to the mountains. Murguia’s bold charge and Carranza’s personal leadership stand out amid rumors of failed aid and cabinet separations.
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Venuztiano Carranza
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Vera Cruz
Obregon Sees Armies Withdrawn for Pan American Peace
General Obregon states in an exclusive interview that American troops should be drawn back from border lines and kept on guard at Atlantic and Pacific coasts. He pledges protection of American life and property, support for American capital, and Monroe Doctrine aligned foreign policy. He predicts a provisional president named by May 24 and a reinstatement of railways and telegraphs with banditry ending.
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Britain excludes U. S. oil men says Wilson
President Wilson told the Senate that Great Britain bars Americans and other foreigners from owning oil properties in crown dominions. The note mentions possible Mexican restrictions below the Rio Grande and recent amendments to the Mexican constitution limiting foreign ownership.
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Hitchcock Supporters Promise Fight at State Convention
Lincoln Neb May 18 The only signs tonight of a row in the republican state convention are over language in which Governor McKelvies code law will be endorsed and a possible effort to commit the entire delegation to the Chicago convention to Senator Johnson. Johnson is to have four delegates at large and eight of the 12 delegates, with the four remaining district delegates for General Wood. Most delegates were originally Wood men, so Johnson backers are not expected to mount a strong challenge to the lineup.
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Cummins Boosted by Leslie M Shaw Support in Iowa
Cedar Rapids Iowa May 18 Lavelle M Shaw former governor warned the Republican party that a Brookhart surge could topple Cummins and urged turnout. He said Cummins must win the primary despite bad roads delaying farmers and called Brookhart an outrage while urging Republicans to keep him from the Senate.
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Lavelle M. Shaw
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A. B Cummins
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Republican Party
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Tax On Cigarettes May Level Bonus Bill Revenue
United News Staff reports Washington May 18 the revised Soldiers bonus bill foes tax cigars and cigarettes to fund the bonus. Taxes on cigars under three pounds per thousand run 26 cents per thousand while cigarettes taxed at $1 per thousand. Roll Your Own may cut tobacco taxes to two cents per pound.
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United News
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Picture brides arrive from Japan despite ban
San Francisco May 18 Japanese officials say passports were granted before the ban. About 1650 prospective picture brides entered the United States aboard the Formula Maru today. Immigration Commissioner White will investigate circumstances surrounding their admission.
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High Waters Threaten Omaha Homes from Rising River
May 1 Omaha report says the Mississippi river is threatening about 60 homes in Omaha and South Omaha with floodwaters. Crests expected at 6 a.m. with waters subsiding soon after, as police boats evacuate families and crews brace to prevent further inundation. A high flow from the Platte and Missouri rivers worsens the crisis, flooding Florence lake area and blocks in East and North Omaha.
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Hughes Retained for Suffrage Ratification Campaign
Charles E. Hughes has been retained as counsel for the National Woman Suffrage Association campaign to ratify the suffrage amendment. The organization announced the hiring in New York on May 11.
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Chas. E. Hughes
National Women Suffrage Association
Banks Take Part In Plans To See Prices Normal
American business expects a return toward normal pricing as credit reform spreads from Washington through New York banks. Governors warn of continued credit rationing and unloading of stock to curb inflation, with essential industries favored for loans while nonessentials face tighter terms.
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United News
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Senate committee to probe presidential campaign expenditures
Washington May 21 The Senate committee on privileges and elections chaired by Dillingham of Vermont will meet tomorrow to appoint a sub committee to investigate presidential campaign expenditures The Borah regulation requiring the inquiry was adopted without debate The Bora conference has been postponed until July in Berlin report
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Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
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Carranza May Flee To America As Warships Hold Vera Cruz
May 21 1914 reports say American warships block Vera Cruz to seize former President Carranza if he resists. Carranza reportedly plans exile to New York via Panama with General Barrangan amid revolutionary pressure and warnings of flight.
Outbreak in Matewan Escalates with New Kills
In Matewan West Virginia three more people are reported dead amid renewed clashes between miners and Baldwin Felts detectives. Troops patrol the streets as authorities warn the danger of a wider uprising remains but remote.
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Glugks Plead Guilty in $5 Million Bord Theft Plot
New York on May 2 Joe Ghuck and his brother Irving Gilwek pleaded guilty to indictments in connection with a five million dollar border theft scheme. They face sentencing on May 28.
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Joe Ghuck
Irving Gilwek
Giants Manager Suspended Five Days by National League
New York Giants manager Me draw was suspended five days by NL president Heydier for "running" the umpires in Pittsburgh and Chicago.
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