Dublin Men Shoot Peer in London
Irish gunmen from Dublin kill Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson as he returns to 4 1 2 Eaton Place near Buckingham Palace. A police chase ends with two gunmen captured. one attempts suicide. Guards around key ministers doubled. Commons adjourns in respect. Wilson had advised using British troops in Ireland.
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London
Dublin
Sir Henry Wilson
Eaton Place
Victoria
Grosvenor Gardens
Buckingham Palace
Henry
Liverpool Street
Chase
James Connelly
James MacBrien
Lloyd George
Winston Churchill
Laming Worthington
House of Commons
Belfast
Lister
Pettigo
Belleck
James Craig
Ireland
Sinn Fein
Illinois lawmakers push bill to ban gland transplants
Chicago June 22. Representatives Thomas J. OGrady and Lawrence G. OBrien announce a bill to prohibit traffic in human glands. The measure would ban selling body parts and buying tissues or glands. OGrady says he will introduce the bill next January in the Illinois General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
General Assembly
Thomas J. O'Grady
Lawrence G. O'Brien
Ohio
Hey
O'Grady
Biy
Elkhorn Woman Ida VanAlst Dies After Brief Illness
Ida Marsh VanAlst of Elkhorn Nebraska died Thursday in an Omaha hospital after a brief illness. widow of Theodore VanAlst long prominent grain man she was born in 1834 in Pennsylvania and lived in Elkhorn for over 40 years. During World War I she led Red Cross knitting in Elkhorn and devoted herself to charity. She is survived by one sister Mrs Mary Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhorn
Ida Marsh VanAlst
Neb
Omaha
Theodore VanAlst
Pennsylvania
van Alst
Red Cross
Mary Quinn
Kosiba Held to District Court on 1500 Bond
Charles Kosiba, held in Columbus after Omaha arrest, faces district court on a complaint by Helen Jarecki of Duncan alleging he is the father of her unborn child. A proposed marriage was discussed but the case proceeded with a bond set at 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosiba
Columbus
Neb
Charles Kosiba
Omaha
Helen Jarecki
Duncan
Auxiliary Band Formed at Arapahoe Nebraska
An auxiliary band is organized with members who will begin training immediately with weekly practices. Mr Ruble plans to later merge the auxiliary into the regular band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arapahoe, Neb
Spea Neapee
Haster
Ruble
Shuman Declared GOP Congressional Candidate in Sixth District
William E. Shuman of North Platte is a Republican candidate for Congress in Nebraska's Sixth District. An erroneous Lincoln dispatch had listed him as a Democrat. A 40-year-old Nebraska native, he is a University of Nebraska law grad, attended Peru State Normal, has practiced law in North Platte since 194, and has served as city attorney for several small towns challenging telephone rate hikes. His platform calls for lower taxes, lower railroad rates, better farm product marketing, and a soldier bonus without tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FE. Shuman
North Platte
Conarets
Lincoln
Shuman
Mr. Shuman
The
State University Law College
Peru State Normal
King George Pays Honor to Taft in Royal Palace
London June 22 King George arranged a special ceremonial greeting for former president William Howard Taft at Buckingham Palace. Taft and his wife were received by the royal family before a private audience with Queen Mary and the prince of Wales, then moved to the throne room for formal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
George
United States
Supreme Court
Buckingham Palace
Taft
Harvey
Ing
Mr. Taft
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Washington
Weeks Seeks Light Wine and Beer Amendment
Secretary of War Weeks voiced support for modifying the prohibition law and indicated general sentiment favors amending the Volstead Act. He said the public wants beer and light wines and, if in Congress, he would aid them. He rejected Capper's demand for his resignation, noting Capper did not appoint him and that differing opinions are natural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Weeks
Congress
Senator Capper
Kansas
Ohio
Capper
South Dakota Farm Women Congress Opens in Sioux Falls
The South Dakota congress of farm women opened with 75 delegates and members present. Mrs. Fanny M. Klinck of Parksville Iowa, president of the National congress, attended and praised progress since her last visit. A round table discussion covered farm side lines like pin money, poultry raising, and hog breeding. Governor W H McMaster addressed the gathering this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Congress
Sioux Falls
W. H. McMaster
Wymore Girl Earns Smith College Highest Honor
Beatrice Neb June 22 Grace Marie Gafford daughter of Dr and Mrs C C Gafford Wy more Neb received the highest honor and degree Smith college Boston Mass during commencement exercises. She has made a remarkable record during her studies at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Smith College
Beatrice
Neb
Boston
Mass
Grace Marie Gafford
C. C. Gafford
Gafford
Attractions Concessions on The Omaha Bee Want Ad Page
July 4th engagements are highlighted on the Omaha Bee Want Ad page under Attractions. The ad urges quick, efficient contact for individuals seeking July events and attractions listed for public consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertes
Omaha Bee
Importers Attack Tariff Plan in Senate Showdown
In Washington on June 22 Senator Watson Republican Indiana delivered a heated speech accusing importers and big department stores of backing the tariff bill to protect profits. He cited foreign goods purchased by government agents, including a German rifle costing 90 cents, and an electric hair dryer bought for 3.57 and sold for 17.50, as evidence of price disparities. Democratic leaders Simmons and Jones challenged the figures, while interruptions slowed the display of articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Watson
Indiana
Simmons
New York
McCumber
North Dakota
Smith
South Carolina
Germany
Jones
New Mexico
Nator Watson
United States
Mr. Jones
Senator Watson
Kentucky
Senator Stanley
Mr. Stanley
Two Admitted to Bar at Wymore
Charles B. Pirie and Leonard Densmore of Wymore Nebraska passed the state bar examination in Lincoln and were admitted to practice in state and federal courts. Pirie, employed by the Burlington railroad, chairs the machinists grievance committee. Densmore, Wy more high school 1916 graduate, attended state university and Chicago School of Law where he won the Calahan prize. he will open a law office in Wymore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Neb
Charles B. Pirie
Leonard Densmore
Lincoln
Pirie
A. B. McCandless
Burlington Railroad
Machinists
Densmore
Wymore High School
The
State University
Chicago School of Law
Callahan
PrussiaVotes 1 Million Marks for Volga Famine Relief
The Prussian diet approved 1,000,000 marks for Russian famine relief focusing on Germans in the Volga region. It also urged the central government to seek international action to relieve the famine-stricken area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Volga
Wild Western Roundup to Be Staged at Hershey Nebraska
Hershey Nebraska hosts Wild Western roundup on June 21 22 and 24 with cowboys from across the country arriving for the first rodeo in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hersey Hershey
Neb
Hershey
Auto Races Highlight Wymore Fourth Celebrations
Wymore Nebraska hosts a July 4 celebration with varied sports and auto racing headlining. Herman Travernicht enters his Slim's Ford to challenge the official speed record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Neb
Herman Travernicht
Slim
Ford
Bank Sued By Comptroller Over Una Ndilla Nebraska Charter
Washington report states the comptroller of currency sues the First National Bank of Una dilla Nebraska with capital of 25000 to dissolve or reevaluate its charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of Currency
First National Bank of
Unadilla
Neb
British Aviation Plan Could End Navy's Washin gton Holiday
June 22 1922 London report says Lloyd George cabinet studies a monster aviation program to give Britain air supremacy, potentially nullifying naval arms limits. The plan, backed by Parliament and press, involves vast government expenditures and cooperation across war and admiralty ministries. Air ministry reps seek funds from colonies for airship lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Washington
Lloyd George
England
Great Britain
Air Ministry
Austen Chamberlain
House of Commons
Sir Laming Worthington Evans
Winston Churchill
Admiralty
Australia
India
Germany
Teutons
Alien Property Custodian Under Fire in Congress
Representative Woodruff of Michigan called for a congressional investigation into the Alien Property Custodian's office. He alleged the latest report shows a theft like shrinkage of nearly a quarter of a billion dollars and cited maladministration favoritism and excessive legal fees as factors. The resolution demands an impartial probe to determine causes and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of
House
Woodrun
Republican
Michigan
Siedeee Serne
Woodruff
Referendum of Code Would Cost $74,900
Secretary of State D M Amsberry stated that a mandamus to force a referendum on the administrative code bill at the November election would cost taxpayers about $74,900. He itemized expenses including $52,400 for pamphlet printing and 319,500 pamphlets mailed, plus $3,000 for postage and drayage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
D. M. Amsberry
Orville Jones
Amsberry
Capper Tincher Bill Put Aside in House Action
The House moved to consider the Capper Tincher bill amending the future trading act but quickly laid it aside for the appropriation bill. The vote stood 226 to 25 in favor of taking up the appropriation measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekington
Gasoline Alley Bachelor Walt Faces Matrimonial Plot
In Gasoline Alley Auntie Blossom plots to involve Bachelor Walt in marriage as Walt Doc and Skeezix return to The Bee for continued humor. The strip promises rapid developments and breezy cartoons from Artist King, page 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Gasoline Alley
Auntie Blossom
Doc
Skeezix
Bee
King
Gustafson Enters G. O. P. Senate Nomination
Charles H. Gustafson of Lincoln announces his Nebraska U S Senate candidacy. President of United States Grain Growers Inc, former Nebraska Cooperative Farmers’ Union leader, he plans no active campaign himself, relying on friends to run the effort. He previously served Saunders County and was 1913 Republican floor leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Gustafson
Lincoln
United States
Gustafson
Chicago
United States Grain Growers, Inc
Nebraska Co-Operative Farmers’ Union
Omaha
Saunders County
Lasker to Speak on Need of Ship Subsidy in Midwest
A. D. Lasker, chairman of the ship pitching board, plans a western tour to explain the ship subsidy bill and the merchant marine troubles. He may visit Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and the Dakotas and hopes to speak where opposition exists, possibly in Omaha if there is interest.
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Washington
Nebraska
Shipping Board
A. D. Lasker
Kansas
Iowa
Dakotas
Lasker
J. R. Howard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Mr. Lasker
Omaha
South Omaha Residents May Register Before Primary
South Omaha residents may register at city hall on June 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The county election office at the courthouse remains open until 9 p.m. July 1 for unregistered residents or those who recently moved or changed party. Registration before July 6 is required to be qualified for the primary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Court House
Genevan Civilian Charged With Four Liquor Violations
John Kempi was tried in county court in Geneva Nebraska on four liquor law violations. He was bound over to the next term of district court with bail set at 1000 dollars, which he posted to gain release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevan
Geneva, Neb
John Kempi
Heiliger Farm Sells for 47500 at Pillmouth Neb
The Heiliger farm of 400 acres, four miles west of Pillmouth Neb, sold to Henry F. Schroeder of Saline for 47500. This marks the biggest land deal in the area in some time. Heiliger has resided on the farm for over 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice, Neb
Heiliger
Pillmouth
Neb
Henry F. Schroeder
Saline
Labor Votes for Council of Defense
The American Federation of Labor proposes a Washington based labor defense council of lawyers to shield unions from suits arising from recent Supreme Court rulings. The plan includes constitutional amendments on union rights and a federal child labor law, with extensive campaigning planned. Delegates also resolve internal disputes and set elections for federation officers.
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Supreme Court
A. F. of L
Cincinnati
A P
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Labor Defense Council
Defense Council
Federation
Joseph A. Franklin
Boilermakers’ Union
Daniel Tobin
Teamsters Union
Banquet Honors Fort Meade Officers in Sturgis
Seventy five citizens of Sturgis entertained sixteen Fort Meade officers of the 147th field artillery SDNG at Presbyterian club rooms. Captains Jensen Campbell Dawes Brishbine Witty Majors Sweet Huntington and others spoke. A musical program followed with L D Milne and Mrs. James Wilson among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Meade
Sturgis
S. D
147Th Field Artillery
Presbyterian Club
Leslie Jensen
Maj
Sweet
Campbell
Lieut
Turner
Dawes Brishbine
Witty
Huntington
CD. Erskine
John Milek
Judge
Council approves one mill levy for Elk Band concerts
Plattsmouth Nebraska council approves a one mill levy to fund an amusement fund for open air concerts by the Elks band. The 23 piece group is directed by Mr Schuldff with weekly rehearsals during the past year in preparation for summer performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Neb
Elks’ Band
Schuldff
Woman Appointed Chief of Police in Martinsburg
Martinsburg W Va June 24 the city council named Miss Hattie Zepp a woman chief of police also called city sergeant She was a Republican and noted businesswoman and succeeds Oscar B Miller in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
Martinburg
W. Va
Hattie Zepp
Oscar B. Miller
Lassen Peak Erupts in Major 1915 Scale Event
A strong eruption at Lassen Peak in Plumas county California began at 8 pm and sends ashes 40 miles north and east. Smoke clouds visible for 40 miles as the eruption intensifies, reported from Susanville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassen Peak
Reno
Orthwest
Plumas County
California
Susanville
Cal
All-Day Service at Hill Springs Church
The Baptist church at Hilue Springs led by Richard Kellogg will hold all-day services with a basket dinner in Wonder park east and south of Wy more on Sunday June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymore
Neb
the Baptist Church
Hilue Springs
Richard Kellogg
Wonder Park
Sun Yat Sen Vanishes After Canton Captured
Sun Yat Sen, president without a republic, disappears after Canton’s capture. Chinese reports say his naval forces deserted him and he may be fleeing toward Shanghai by an undisclosed route. Wu Ting-fang reportedly declines the governor post in Kwangtung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China
A. P
Sun Yat Sen
Canton
Sun
Wu Ting- Fang
Washington
Kwangtung Province
Chen Chiung-Ming
Sun Yat- Sen
Pekin
United China Forces
Prince of Wales Returns Home From World Tour
London crowds greet the Prince of Wales on return from his third imperial world tour eight months after departure. King and Queen, and Princess Mary, welcome him at Buckingham Palace as 7,000 police maintain order. A family reception and banquet follow his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Prince of Wales
Paddington Station
Buckingham Palace
Mary
Alexandra
Candidates Asked to Go on Speaking Tour
An invitation from A. H. Byrum invites governor candidates Adam MecMuhen and Charles H. Randa to join Byrum in public forums. The appeal notes tax cuts as a shared aim but questions feasibility under current laws. It frames the race as McMullen and Randall defending code and budget laws versus Byrum opposing them, with meetings proposed in Omaha Lincoln Fremont Norfolk Grand Island Hastings Beatrice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Adam MecMuhen
Charles H. Randa
A. H. Byrum
McMullen
Randall
Byrum
Omaha
Fremont
Norfolk
Grand Island
Hastings
Beatrice
League of Nations considers frontiers between Hungary and neighbors
Geneva June 22 The ambassadors' council asks the league council to study rectifications of the Hungary Roumania and Hungary Jugoslavia frontiers as fixed by the Trianon treaty. The move follows treaty provisions for eventual changes by common agreement under league auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Geneva
Council of the
Ambassadors‘ Council
Hungary
Roumania
Jugo-Slavia
League
Columbus Farmers Pray for Rain in Nebraska
Farmers near Columbus urge rain as some crops suffer drought while wheat is rapidly ripening for harvest and may not need moisture. Corn and especially potatoes show signs of stress from the dry spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Death Toll in Mine War Reaches 27
Herrin Illinois June 22 Death toll in the disaster last night and today as 5000 striking miners attacked the Lester strip mine operated by imported workers may pass 40 but 27 are known dead. Eye witness accounts say many were shot after surrendering. three state guard companies stood by in readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
A. P
Lester
Waukegan
Carlos Black
Illinois
Ler Small
Col. Hunter
Williamson County
Cairo
Salem
Carbondale
Wheat in Need of Rain Says State Crop Bureau Head
Lincoln June 22 Federal statistician A E Anderson of the department of agriculture bureau of markets and crop estimates warned that continued heat and drought this week could cause Nebraska wheat to shrink. University of Nebraska farm officials reported no adverse wheat conditions yet but cautioned the situation could worsen if heat and drought persist into next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
A. E. Anderson
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Hoover Urges Dam for Imperial Valley Protection
Secretary Hoover urged prompt construction of a Boulder Canyon dam to protect Imperial Valley California from Colorado River floods. Speaking as chairman of the Colorado River Commission, he pressed Congress to act before the commission reports a full irrigation and power plan for other river locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Imperial Valley
Washington
Boulder Canyon
Cal
Colorado River
House Committee On Irrigation of
Colorado River Commission
Congress
Columbus Business Men Form Committee for German Relief Drive
A dozen Columbus business and professional men formed an executive committee to run a county wide drive for the American Friends Service Committee relief fund. Platte county’s quota to the $3,000,000 drive was outlined, aiming to aid destitute children in Germany and Austria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Neb
American Friends Service Committee
Germany
Austria
Platte County
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W. E. Shuman
G.O.P
Royal Palace
Unadilla Bank
British Aviation
Navy
Michigan House
U.S
U. S. Grain Growers
Labor
Council of Defense
Congressional
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Teamsters
Council
Elk Band
Cheyenne
Denver
Rapid City
Bigux City
Joseph O'Rourke
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