The Bee Publishing Company notices and circulation details
A historical notice lists the Bee Publishing Company staff including Ellmer Brewer as general manager and Elmer S. Rood as circulation manager. It notes republication rights for dispatches and provides circulation figures for Omaha daily and Sunday editions, along with notary attestation and advertising office contacts.
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Omaha Live
Brewer
Elmer
Rood
Mae
W. H. Quivey
Owahs Bae
Mee
BEE
Fuchange
Lanti
Atte Editorial Department
Atlantic
Tih and Farnam Co Mutts
Scott St
South Side
B. Tith
New York
Fifth Avenue
Washington
Chicago
Steger
Paris
France
T. Honore
Cloture Debate Sparks Tariff Bill Talk in Washington
Washington discusses the need for closing debate on the tariff bill. Critics warn against filibuster and “talking to death” while supporters insist cloture prevents endless delay. Proponents cite risk of paralysis without limits on debate.
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Washington
Philippine Independence Question and U S Policy
A parliamentary mission seeks independence for the Philippines now in the United States. President Harding’s answer to avoid urging Congress to grant autonomy is noted, but a permanent U S decision seems likely later. The piece weighs self governance against strategic interests and public sentiment.
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Philippines
United States
Harding
Congress
Europe
Philippine Independence
William Rockefeller Remembered Amid Ethical Reflections
The piece cites Ida Tarbell on William Rockefeller as open hearted and story telling yet quiet in public. It contrasts his retiring image with his brother John D. Rockefeller and quotes Tarbell on ethics and fair play in commerce.
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William Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
Ida Tarbell
John
Miss Tarbell
Standard Oil Company
Nebraska to wage war on barberry shrub threat
Nebraska allocates thirty thousand dollars for a farm to farm eradication campaign led by twenty eight University of Nebraska botanists. The effort targets the European barberry blamed for grain rust and spreads across fields as a public health pest.
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Nebraska
University of Nebraska
United
America
Longfellow
Barberry Bushes Targeted in Nebraska Wheat Rust Crusade
Twenty eight university crusaders gather to combat stem rust by eradicating barberry bushes, citing critical infection sources as they take the field in Nebraska on July 1.
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Nebraska
Wisdom Inning: International Institute Of Politics Meets At Williams
Public figures from at least five countries join about 400 American politicians officials and scholars at Williams College for the second annual Institute of Politics. Bernard Baruch funds the event to exchange views on Central America Russia China Japan Canada Europe and global issues with lectures and round table discussions.
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America
Army
Navy
Institute of Politics
Williams College
Bernard M. Baruchin
Congress of Thinkers
Central America
Russia
China
Japan
Canada
Europe
Good Roads Through Ages Show Road Building Nots A Modern Fad
The piece discusses ancient road systems in Egypt Babylon and Peru and notes that Romans Egyptians and Incas used durable materials like asphalt cement and brick. It compares historic road networks to modern federal highways built since 1921 and reflects on enduring transportation needs and materials across civilizations.
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England
Herodotus
Egypt
Babylon
Nebuchadnezzar
Peru
Ecuador
Britain
Princeton Class of 1912 graduates show strong earnings
Ten years after graduation from Princeton, the 1912 class reports an average income of 6750 dollars per year. The highest income noted is 50000 dollars for a manufacturer and the lowest 3525 dollars for a teacher, suggesting strong earning capacity for college men at age 32.
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Princeton University
New York World
Princeton
Water on the land drives irrigation push in three counties
Citizens in Phelps Kearney and Adams counties push a supplemental irrigation project. A Norris Andrews joint resolution seeks a Interior Department feasibility exam shortly. A moisture reserve would aid a large Platte-south district and help drought protection statewide.
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Phelps
Kearney
Adams
Norris
Andrews
Department of the Interior
Platte
Mon roe Falls Town Lacks Officials in Ohio
A town named Mon roe Falls in Ohio has no candidates for mayor, constable, or any other official posts. The piece notes that in the Buckeye state even the presidency would attract far less interest.
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Nebraska
Monroe Falls
Buckeye
Secretary Mellon Faces Job Race as Political Pressure Grows
The Secretary of the Treasury Mellon may gain popularity by resisting politicians' push to distribute jobs to men who lack civilian employment options, amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Lord Named Director of the Budget Succeeding Dawes
General H. M. Lord is appointed to head the budget, replacing General Dawes. The change prompts reflection that public service would benefit from longer tenures for capable leaders like Dawes.
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H. M. Lord
Dawes
Yaps, treaties, and votes spark federal spending talk
The column surveys aviation’s navy cost of 6 837 000 in the appropriation bill, notes Prince Hirohito’s treaty move, and mentions a Massachusetts senate bid by Joseph Walker. It also cites Sweden’s August 27 prohibition vote and Maine Minnesota primary victories for regular Republicans.
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Navy
Settle Coal Strike Now Demand for National Action
The message urges government intervention as states struggle with coal strikes. It calls for federal steps to prevent bloodshed and to resolve the controversy, so coal digging can resume for fall and winter use.
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National
Government action urged to secure coal supply nationwide
Edger Howard calls for immediate government seizure of all coal mines to end shortages as winter nears. He condemns mine owners who use gunmen to disrupt sheriffs and police, demanding operators be jailed before breakfast.
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Edger Howard
Nebraska
Coul
Nationalization of coal mines urged to avert conflict
A public appeal argues for nationalizing coal mines to avoid a clash between starving miners and owners. It calls for a commission to standardize mine capacity, living conditions, wages, costs, and freight rates, ensuring fair profits and steady supply for consumers.
Government operation of coal mines urged in emergency
Robert Rice argues that in an emergency the government should run coal mines to protect the public and support price fixing to prevent consumer exploitation. He links this stance to legislation to block price gouging and safeguard households.
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Robert Rice
Public utilities stance by I, IT Sutherland
Sutherland argues individuals should develop and run public utilities where practical. He says government may must step in to safeguard public rights and that no unions or capitalists should block commerce to the detriment of the people.
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Sutherland
State arbitration urged to settle strikes and share profits
Government of the people calls for state arbitration to control strikes and address labor disputes. Emphasizes using this power as a tool of justice and urges capital and labor to share gains and profits proportionally.
Government urged to convene talks as strikes threaten massacres
The speaker argues that when strikes turn murderous the government must act. Both miners and operators should accept the president’s invitation to a conference, where an agreement to end hostilities and settle differences by arbitration may be reached.
Government action urged to settle coal strike
H. J. Whitacre argues the government must step in to resolve the coal strike. He warns early action can prevent material and human loss and predicts that ongoing miner operator friction may force government control or operation of mines, possibly through a compromise of differences in the near term.
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H. J. Whitacre
Government ownership urged to end coal strike
The Greeley Citizen advocates government involvement in the coal strike to resolve longstanding tensions between operators and miners and safeguard public interests through ownership.
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Greeley
Government control urged over mines to reach terms
E. L. Barker argues that unless mine owners and miners reach an early agreement, it would be prudent for the government to place the mines under government control until satisfactory operating terms can be agreed upon.
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Pender Republic
E. L. Barker
Genn Cramer Calls for Government Action in Coal Strike
Cramer argues the coal strike harms public interest and urges government action. He supports locating responsible parties and pursuing criminal proceedings if arbitration fails. He lauds the Kansas industrial court as a positive development.
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Genn Cramer
Congress
Kansas Industrial Court
Government duty to protect public from strikes and coal disruption
Robert G. Douglas argues that preserving public safety requires government protection against strikes walkouts and closed shops in coal production. He contends the military arm should be used as a last resort to insure protection.
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Robert G. Douglas
Government should act in coal strike now, says J D Stone
J D Stone urges immediate government action as violence and murder at mines escalate in the coal strike. He condemns lawlessness and calls for a peaceful settlement, arguing government intervention is needed to end the bloodshed.
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Hartington Herald
J. D. Stone
Government should intervene to end coal mine strike
Citizens urge government action to prevent mine closures and freezing deaths. Proposals include state ownership of coal mines, valuation-based operator payments, living-wage miners, and maintaining national supply while stamping out civil strife. Public voices favor swift, authoritative action.
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J. M. Wiurnham
United States
Naa
Decisive steps urged to end coal strike and curb violence
Lou W. Frazier calls for government intervention if the coal strike persists. He denounces the Herrin murders as a blot on civilization and urges drastic action against operators miners robbers and retailers. He favors immediate machine gun readiness for temporary results over investigations.
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Lou W. Frazier
Herrin
Quip Exchange and Mirth From Daily Chats
A collage of light exchanges and anecdotes from readers and columnists. Jokes touch on neighbors, misheard remarks, and everyday misunderstandings, from a bored lookalike named Guasy to mistaken motherly praise and a witty waiter in a lobster joke.
Hot Words on Ireland in The Bee Letter Box
W J McCrann condemns the murder of Field Marshal Bir Meory Wilson as a foul crime and notes Ireland’s fight for self rule amid British dominance. He attacks parliament’s power, calls for Ireland to be one nation under one government, and honors the young men who sacrificed for their country.
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Omaha
the Tee
Bir Meory Wilson
Ireland
England
Carson
Wilson
Crade
Victor
Lincoln
W. J. M'Crann
Reader questions spiritualism versus Christian teaching
Omaha letter quotes Bible verses to challenge spiritualist claims. The writer argues Christ and spirits align with scripture and cites First Corinthians and First John verses, asserting true guidance comes from God and ministers as heavenly beings.
Spiritualism debate letter from Burwell Neb June 21
To the Editor of The Bee a Burwell resident expresses interest in an article on A Spiritualist Speaks. The writer congratulates the remark that Common sense is not yet ready to accept spiritualism and encloses Bible tracts arguing Spiritism as prophecy and warnings about deceiving spirits and false teachers.
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Omaha
the Bee
Tenmplin
Raymond
Oliver Lodge
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Spiritualists
W. E. Zwellern
Burwell
Neb
The
Bee
Bible Translation Notes and Names Mentioned
Fragmentary text cites Weymouth translations and references to Jowie Cliriat and MINS, V. HAAB. Mentions 1 Timothy 454 and 2 6, with general claim of having Bible on one’s side and beat wishes. No clear event or date.
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Jowie Cliriat
Weymouth
V. Haab
Pardons and Public Leniency Stir Omaha Debate
In Omaha on June 24 readers debate the power of state officials to pardon. Critics argue some pardons undermine prison discipline while supporters say many pardoned individuals reform and become law-abiding citizens. A correspondent urges accountability for those who influence pardons and questions denying upright citizenship to all.
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Omaha
Hee
J.C
The World Moves On A Letter From Omaha
A reader laments social change from corsets and mustaches to modern fashions and new occupations. He notes shifts in cigarette use debt jails schooling sports careers and political power, concluding with the line The world moves on. Henry Funkley signs the letter.
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Omaha
The
Bee
United States
Aladdin
Henry Funkley
Christian Science at an Orphanage Near Spokane
A Bee telegraph item reports the Hutton settlement orphanage near Spokane Washington dismissing its entire medical staff due to Christian Science treatment. The founder allowed nonsectarian care with healing choices, caring for 75 children, two of whom pursued Christian Science, with no interference from medical doctors already serving. Mr Hutton announced replacement physicians will be called in.
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Christian Science
Omaha
The
Bee
Hutton Settlement
Spokane
Wash
Conelsta
Hutton
Jin
Newspaper quality and education in 19th century reading
A letter to The Wee Journal argues against using modern newspapers in classrooms citing concerns over language, grammar, and readability. It urges newspapers to print correctly and to educate the public without undermining schooling. The author claims newspapers should be a public educational aid, not a source of poorly written material.
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Omaha
Celine
Fragmentary Detroit Journal chat on a lynching misperception
A brief dialog from the Detroit Journal hints at a lynching misunderstanding and a traffic officer scene. The exchange names Vedal and Serand Ceprelia while noting the lack of clarity about the lynching's reason.
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Detroit Journal
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