Campaign to block use of patented bitulithic paving
A coalition of seven Douglas county civic groups launched a campaign to prohibit bitulithic paving on the Lincoln highway from Valley to the Dodge county line. They will protest to the federal road bureau over Allied Contractors Inc. and seek a court injunction if needed.
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Lincoln Highway
Dodge County
Joint Roads Commiittee
Federal Road Bureau
Washington
Allied Contractors, Inc
W. B. Cheek
Joint Committee
Douglas County
Cheek
Milwaukee seeks approval to issue equipment trust certificates
The Milwaukee Railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue and sell 8,085,000 dollars in equipment trust certificates to finance new equipment.
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Milwaukee
Washington
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Iron Tonic Promises Youthful Vitality
A newspaper ad touts Nuxated Iron claiming dramatic results in six weeks. It features a testimonial about brighter lips and cheeks and feeling ten years younger, with a two week trial and money back guarantee. Firms listed include Berton Drug Co and Sherman & McConnell with other local druggists named.
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Berton Drug Co
Sherman & McConnell
Haines Drug Co
Merritt Drug Co
Green Drug Co
Prominent Mason Frank Stevenson Buried in Columbus
The Columbus community honors Frank Stevenson, a lifelong Mason and former leader in Knights Templar, local Orient chapters, and Lebanon Lodge A F and A M. Born September 1859 in Morris New York he moved to Nebraska in 1879 and later managed the Lincoln Pure Butter company. He left a wife Alida Inlay and four daughters and a son.
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Columbus, Neb
Frank Stevenson
Columbus
Columbus Cemetery
Knights Templar
Mir
Stevenson
Orient
Rosal
Whic
Nebraska- Iowa Creamery Company
Lincoln Pure Butter Company
Fremont
Alida Inlay
Western Bar Association Holds Meeting in Lexington
The Western Bar association held its annual meeting in Lexington Nebraska with about 50 lawyers from the 7th and 17th judicial districts present. Chief Justice Morrissey and Justice Dean attended from the supreme court.
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Lexington
Neb
Western Bar Association
District Court Room
Morrissey
Justice Dean
Supreme Court
W. V. Hoagland
North Platte
Lincoln
W. A. Stewart
Dale P. Stough
Grand Island
Pee Pal
B. H. Paine
Ogallala
H. A. Dane
L. A. Devoe
C. L. Baskins
Robert Beatty
D. P. Moulds
E. A. Cook
Lincoln Women Frightened After Auto Strikes Live Wire
Five women in a touring car escaped injury but suffered a severe fright when their vehicle ran over a live wire during a storm near the state capitol. The South Fourteenth Street line cable fell, leaving the car in darkness until Carmen helped move the car off the cable after a blinding flash and loss of lights.
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Lincoln
State Capitol
South Fourteenth Street
Carmen
Falls City Launches $75,000 Paving Project
Falls City Neb requires paving two districts at about 75000 dollars. Contract awarded to M R Anmerman of Wichita Kansas. Project covers near 30000 square yards. Council to decide oil asphalt or Trinidad Lake asphalt option.
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Falls City
Neb
M. R. Anmerman
Wichita
Kan
Trinidad Lake
105 Miners Arrested in W V Strike Action
Elkins West Virginia June 28 authorities arrested 105 striking miners and sympathizers at Thomas as they tried to deter workers from entering the pits.
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Elkins
W. Va
Thomas
Wu endorses federal system for United China
Gen Wu Pei Fu backs a federal republic modeled on the United States with Pekin as central capital. Provinces would retain state-like autonomy, while national parliament sets provincial autonomy terms by August 1. Support comes from southern leaders Chen Chiung Ming and Sun Yat Sen followers, and Beijing officials educated in America.
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Pekin
A. Pei
Wu Pei-Fu
China
Chen Ching -Ming
United States of America
United States of China
Gen. Wu
Chang Tso- Lin
Li Yuan-Hung
Yunnan
Hunan
Weichow
Szechuan
Kwangtung
America
Sun Yat-Sen
Chen Chiung-Ming
Sun
Canton
Wellington Koo
W. W. Yen
Wang Chung-Hui
United States
Washington
Pure Bred Shorthorns Bring High Prices at Market
Fred Wardeman of Wisner visited the stockyards with 15 head of fine Shorthorn steers averaging 1,165 pounds. They sold for $9.50 per hundred, near the market top. Wardeman specializes in purebred stock, claiming they consistently bring top prices.
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Fred Wardeman
Wisner
Wurdeman
Packard Twin Six Delivers at $4250 with Equipment
A Packard Twin Six priced at $4250 delivered and equipped, highlighting a complete car package. The sale notes full equipment included and delivery terms.
President Calls Coal Operators to Capital
Green Bay coal dock operators in Wisconsin received confidential telegrams from Cleveland operators requesting a conference with President Harding and John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers. They express confidence a settlement is possible if meetings are arranged, representing about 20 million tons annual output across Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Green Bay
Wis
Cleveland
Harding Andohn L. Lewis
Uinted Mine Workers of America
Plam
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Mine Steam Shoveler Slain After Ignoring Union Order
St. Clairsville Ohio June 28 John H Major a steam shovel operator was shot to death during an alleged attack by striking miners on an automobile in which he was riding with two companions He was described as an employee of the Catherine Coal company though this was later disputed by reports.
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St. Clairsville, O
John H. Major
Catherine Coal Company
Miner Fatally Shot at Union Coal Strip Mine
Uniontown report states Major was shot while en route to Union Coal Stripping Co near Lafferty. He allegedly ignored a mine union official's order to stop work on a steam shovel, claiming financial interest in the mine. Clyde Major, his nephew, and Clark Story were wounded. all residents of Hendersonville.
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Uniontown
Major
Union Coal Stripping Company
Lafferty
Union Coal Company
Mine Union
Clyde Major
Clark Story
Hendrysbure
Annual call for labor issued by Falls City
From Richardson county harvest fields the Falls City Chamber of Commerce reports recruiting 51 harvest hands by Saturday. Secretary Ronald Kingsley has secured an order for 40 men for Weeping Water, reflecting strong labor demand in the area.
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Falls City
Neb
Richardson County
Alleged Check Forger Arrested in Salt Lake City
Arthur Smucker, sought by Sheriff Miller for passing checks totaling about 150 dollars to York merchants, was arrested in Salt Lake City. Smucker formerly worked as a salesman for York's army store.
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York
York, Neb
Arthur Smucker
Miller
Salt Lake City
Smucker
Army
Dawes Demonstrates Government Economy Through Reform
Dawes argues economy in government is possible noting a large surplus and reduced expenses. He cites a $900 million fall in executive and independent department spending due to centralized control and retrenchment across 43 departments and establishments.
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Dawes
Paye (Inc
Omaha Stock Yards Praised by Massachusetts Packer
Robert F. Armstrong from Wall River Massachusetts visited the Omaha stock yards and packing plants. He praised the facilities as large and well arranged and said conditions in the east meat trade were satisfactory though a railroad strike could impact the industry.
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Omaha
Massachusetts
Robert F. Armstrong
Wall River
Mass
Cudahy Company
Armstrong
South
Supreme Court Orders Insurance Policy Paid
The Nebraska supreme court affirmed a $1,000 judgment against Midwest Life Insurance Co. in Lancaster County. Eva J. Marti filed suit over a policy taken by her husband Albert J. Marti, who died a month after paying the year's premium. The insurer contended Marti was demented and had falsely answered application questions.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Supreme Court
Lancaster County
Midwest Life Insurance Company
Eva J. Marti
Marti
Albert J. Marti
Alliance Plans Largest Fourth of July Celebration
Alliance will stage its biggest Fourth of July program in town history. Committees have arranged events from morning through night with funds raised by the Chamber of Commerce to cover all expenses. The downtown streets will be roped off for the morning program and afternoon events will be at the fair grounds.
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Alliance
Nev
Chamber of Commerce
Paraded Children Promote Red Cross Play Program
A junior Red Cross parade drew about 200 children, many in costumes, some on ponies and others in cars, to promote the new supervised play program it sponsors.
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Red Cross
Marriages at Beatrice Beatrice June 28
Frank Schuster of Minnesota and Miss Mary Vitek of Virginia wed at St Joseph Church with Rev Father Bickert officiating. Marriage licenses issued to Edward M Chapman 45 and Theress Marie Woodlock 45 of Wy more and John Peter Menberg 27 of Seneca Kan and Pear Marie Rudolph 25 of Wymore.
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Beatrice Beatrice
Frank Schuster
Minnesota
Mary Vitek
Virginia
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Father Bickert
Edward M. Chapman
Theress Marie Woodlock
Wymore
John Peter Menberg
Seneca
Kan
Pear
Marie Rudolph
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Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
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Livestock Exchange
Allied Contractors
United China
Panama
Freling & Steinle
Farnam
Choupson Delben & Co
Nainsook
Longcloth
Lisle
Richelieu
Stretton
Globe
Kayser
Merode
Junior Lewis
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