Happenings of the Past Week Across the Nation
National broadcasts summarize actions from Washington on food supply, anti trust probes, and postal rates. President Wilson directs investigations into rising food prices by the Federal Trade Commission and Agriculture Department. Senate considers compulsory military training for men aged 19 to 26 starting 1918. Aero Club of America seeks $50 million for air readiness, including 3,000 planes and $20 million in grounds.
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Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Agriculture
United States
Aero Club of America
Washington
IMC Orders Agents To Stop Booking On American Line
The International Mercantile Marine issued instructions to agents nationwide to cease booking passengers on American line ships. Armed Mexicans believed to be Villa followers crossed into New Mexico near Hachita, captured three Mormon men and several ranch hands along with livestock.
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International Mercantile Marine
Hachita, N. M
National defense moves loom across a wide front
President Wilson may seek a 200000 appropriation forfood price study by the FTC and Agriculture Department. Veterans urge governors to census National Guard sentiment on universal service. Navy plans 26000 new enlistments as peacetime strength targets rise. Military training for youths and a large female enrollment are announced for defense. Fort Leavenworth bans liquor at the officers club amid prohibition pressure. Germany’s food crisis worsens with staples scarce and long bakery lines. A Rock Island train crash injures over thirty, with several may die. Nebraska gears up for war troop plans. Pershing’s forces praised as top fighters. Britain asks reduced meat and sugar consumption. A Utah interpreter proposes 10000 Navaho Indians for border protection. Oregon faces a salmon shortage as eastern demand pulls stock. War buildup could lift manpower to 87000, with volunteers possible. Cuba calls 18-45 year olds for a 90-day militia tour. Rumor of Gomez revolt surfaces near Camaguey. The United Daughters of the Confederacy offer 100000 members to Wilson in crisis.
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North Platte Valley Highway Association
Mitchell
Bridgeport
Bayard
Mainatare
Gering
Scottsbluff
Morrill
Torrington
Wyo
North Platte Valley
North Platte
Wendover
Wye
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Herman Rosbaugh
Hershey
Herman, Jr
Kosbaugh
South Platte River
Webster County
Omaha Structural Steel Bridge Company
State Hospital
Louis Kamerad
Alice Parkes
Ord
State Penitentiary
Linesla
Kamerad
St. Paul
Fremont Commercial Club
American Potash Company
Alliance
Joe Stecher
Dodge
Charlie Peters
Papillion
Omaha
Stecher
Mary Irene Berry
Aurora
Columbus
McGerr
Table Rock
York County
York
Multistate World War Era Dispatches From The Front
Reports detail hundreds missing after the Japanese steamer Hankaka ran aground near Chefoo during a heavy snowstorm with many feared dead. Other items include currents on travel routes if Americans leave Germany through Switzerland and Spain, arrests of Petrograd workers, Belgium relief withdrawals, Villa warnings in Juarez, a Romanian note on German internment, and Germany’s Sussex pledge condition for U.S. submarine talks.
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Hankaka
Chefoo
Government warns press to curb panic in tense international climate
The administration has sued to stop warning the press and public that could embarrass the government amid a fragile international situation. Officials urge calm and orderly conduct to avoid panic.
Senate Endorses Diplomatic Breach With Germany
Congress moves to overtime sessions after Senate approval of the breach with Germany last week. Emergency measures are discussed as strained international relations persist and urgent business is addressed.
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Germany
Senate
Congress
Red Cross mobilizes hospital force for army aid
Officials in Washington expect a rapid mobilization of a hospital force sufficient for a million men after hostilities begin. A call to 300000 high school boys urges immediate enrollment for military training. William P. G. Harding says future tariff revisions may be needed after the European war ends.
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Red Cross
Washington
William P. G. Harding
Federal Reserve Board
Pittsburg
Chamber of Commerce
New Anti Cigaret Bill Advances In Lower House
One of three anti cigarette measures reaches third reading with minimal debate and small opposition. H R 248 by Representative Fults aims to ban smoking in public venues including passenger coaches street cars public autos churches courthouses schools hotels restaurants shops and depots.
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Union News Service
Representative Fults
Smoking ban extended to public places in new ordinance
The measure expands the ban to box cars livery stables blacksmith shops garages and basements. Any person over eighteen found guilty faces a fine of 1 to 25 or up to ten days in county jail. The age limit was raised from sixteen to eighteen and owners of public places are prohibited from allowing smoking.
State penitentiary eyed for new wagon boxes and poultry crates plant
A legislative committee investigates turning the state prison into a self supporting industry by making wagon boxes and poultry crates. Warden Fenton supports the plan as a $36 000 appropriation seeks equipment and working capital for a prison broom making plant long operated under private contract that is withdrawing its machinery to Lincoln.
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State Penitentiary
Fenton
Lincoln
Blind Relief Bill Referred Back for Reconsideration
Partial consideration was given to the Mills bill authorizing county boards to furnish financial relief for blind persons not exceeding 300 dollars per year each. Mr Lehdigh said the measure would bankrupt Otoe county where many sightless people need aid due to the state school for the blind there. He urged state funds instead. The bill was referred back to the committee on miscellaneous subjects.
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Lehdigh
Otoe County
Legislature Approves Craddock Bill Restricting School Vendors
The house passes H. R. 115 prohibiting public school teachers superintendents and high school principals from acting as agents or financiers for school book or supply firms. Violations carry loss of employment.
Irrigation School Bill Held Back in Nebraska Legislature
The Stearns bill creating a Scottsbluff irrigation school tied to the university experiment station was sent back for third reading after no debate. Chairman Rieschick of the finance committee then moved to not concur in the report, effectively sending the measure back for further action. Rieschick opposes funding for the proposed school.
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Stearns
Scottsbluff
University Agricultural Experiment Station
Rieschick
Finance Committee
Rural school bills advance to general file in house committee
The Taylor bill to levy 2 mills for rural school support and the Otis bill enabling county redistricting for rural districts and a 15 mill county levy advance to the general file. A state bulletin notes 1916 Nebraska seed imports had many dead red clover seeds and low forage value rape varieties.
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House Committee On Education
Taylor
Otis
Nebraska
State Board of Agriculture
State Pure Food Commission
United States Department of Agriculture
Turkestan
Middle West
Car shortage blamed for Nebraska wheat loss
Railway Commissioner W. G. Taylor told a House committee that 30 to 35 percent of Nebraska wheat remains unmoved due to a boxcar shortage. He urged interstate shipping rules and cited a shipper with 60,000 bushels stalled at one car per week, risking $12,000 as wheat fell 20 cents. He noted 24,000 box cars were missing from Nebraska lines.
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Congress
Nebraska
W. G. Taylor
Mittee
House of Represent Tives
Washington, D. C
Taylor
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nebraska Land Proofs and School Book Commission Proposal
The table lists Nebraska land office proof figures and taxable entries for 1917. A proposed state school book commission would employ a secretary at 3000 dollars yearly, aim to print or publish books for all public schools, with a 134500 dollar appropriation and possible inclusion in a rural-education levy.
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Nebraska
Smith
School Book Commission
State of Nebraska
Auten
House Committee On Education
Taylor
Kansas
Nebraska university to form student council by semester end
Chancellor Avery proposes a new student council to promote temperance and integrity. A committee will draft the plan for faculty and student approval, outlining duties in examinations, funds, student functions, health, and efficiency.
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Nebraska University
Avery
Behrens Anten measure tied to convict-made goods
The Behrens Anten measure requiring convict-made goods from other states to be labeled when entering Nebraska was laid over after Mr. Peterson suggested it might illegally interfere with interstate commerce. Introducers plan an amendment to remove this objection.
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Nebraska
Peterson
Tuition claim for state dependent children pupils
A claim of 210.75 was filed with the state legislature by L. Frisbie, superintendent of University Place schools, for tuition of 25 children from the state home for dependent children during 1915 and 1916. The pupils were charged 75 cents a week. the home is supervised by the state board of control.
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Frisbie
University Place
State Board of Control
Nebraska traders bill to end trading stamps dies in committee
The Nebraska federation of retailers backed a bill to outlaw trading stamps and premiums by a $5,000 license on any merchant using them. Hostetler of Buffalo pushed the measure, but the bill was defeated 48 to 30 after a lengthy fight in the house committee of the whole.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
Nebraska Federation of Retailers
House
Hostetler
Buffalo
County Attorney May Hire Special Counsel in Bootleg Case
Chief Justice A J Morrissey upholds Wayne district court ruling against Siemon Goemann convicting him of selling liquor without a license. The county attorney sought appointment of A R Davis as special counsel though the defense claimed Davis had previously handled multiple Goemann cases and conviction raise prejudice concerns.
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A. J. Morrissey
Wayne District Court
Siemon Goemann
A. R. Davis
Goemann
Coming Events and Local Developments Across Nebraska
A roundup of forthcoming fairs shows and meetings across Nebraska and nearby states from February 26 to March 28 including the Omaha Auto Show Lincoln First Auto Show Mid West Cement Show and Convention and State Basketball Tournament List of community projects such as new clubhouses libraries auditoriums park land and road improvements plus notable incidents like fires train wrecks and wartime civic efforts across cities including Omaha Lincoln North Platte Fremont Beatrice York Gering and more.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Odd Fellows
North Platte
Fremont
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Gresham
Madison County
Alvina L. Luebke
American Surety Company
Pierce
Frank James
Wymore
John S. Jones
Gering Community League
A Friend's Advice Helps Louisville Woman Avoid Surgery
Mrs Nellie Fishback of 1521 Christy Ave Louisville credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing years of female troubles headaches and nervousness After four years she regained health and even delivered an eight pound baby girl The ad urges readers to write for free advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Louisville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nellie Fishback
Christy Ave
Dia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn, Ass
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Quarters of the Globe
Senate Military Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Underwood
Veterans of the National Guard
Naval Militia of
New York
National Guard
Navy
Department
Fort Leavenworth
War Department
Officers’ Club
Rock Island
Rocky Mountain Limited
Walnut
Adjutant General's Office
Phil Hall
British Food Ministry
C. L. Christensen
Monticello
Utah
Simon Bamberger
Oregon
Menocal
Jose Miguel Gomez
Camaguey
Quinones
The
United Daughters of the Confedeacy
Cordelia Powell Odenheimer
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Switzerland
Spain
Denmark
Central Military and Industrial Committee
Petrograd
Russia
American” Commission For Relief
Belgium
Juarez
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
Paris
Portugese
American Defense Society
Ante
Gigaret Law
State House
Denis H. Crosvln
O'Neill Frontier
No. of No. Land Office of Alliance
Acresee
Broken Bow
North Platte Ee
O'Neill
Indian Agency
Santee
Macy
Winnebago Agency
Pete
Elgin Community Club
Nebraska Retail Hardware Dealers Association
Fred Pelx
Blue Hill
Cliff Crooks
Fairbury
Nebraska Retailers’ Association
J. H. Knowles
Grosiotler
Shelton
Gitty Council
West Point
Beatrice
Swift & Co
London
Lincoln Pool Halls
Lincoln City
Federal Farm Loan
Omaha Bank
Platte River
Kearney
O. E., Green
Genoa
South Omaha
St. Mary’s Catholic
Tihen
Plattsmouth
Hall County
Robert Watson
Grand Island
Plymouth Rocks
German Military Society
Falls City
Community Club of
Geneva
Creighton
St. Joseph
Ponca
Red Cloud
W. T Auld
Gorn Exchange Bank
Alliance Commercial Club
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Canada
State Lumbermen’s Association
Fifth
Fort Crook
Paul
Carter
Carters
Nebraska National Insurance Company
Entalog
Carl Ferris Nursery CO
Bridge
Hampton, Lows
Skinner
Skinner Mfg. Co
Nebr
Adv
J. W. Mulhall
Sioux City
California
Dean
Isaac W. Brown
Ravenna
Neb
Doan
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo,n. Y
Watson E. Coleman
Pens Laawyer
Washlegion
Advice Co
Highaetron
Svt
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