Wilson aide nomination seen for St. Louis man Breckenridge Long
Western Newspaper Union notes Breckenridge Long of St. Louis is likely to be nominated by President Wilson as assistant secretary of state to replace John D. Osborne who recently resigned. The item also mentions food price concerns and various federal tax changes taking effect with the new year.
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Washington Breckenridge Long
St. Louis
Wilson
John 1d. Osborne
Wyoming
United States
Mexico
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Bank of England
London
Bank of France
Paris
Europe
Japan
China
Australia
Treasury faces 1918 deficit and tariff review plan
President Wilson and congressional leaders tentatively back a bond issue to cover the June 30 1918 treasury shortfall estimated at about 180 million dollars. Treasury officials and Congress debate restoring tariffs on wool rubber and coffee and raising sugar duties to avert next year’s deficit.
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Wilson
Congress
Treasury
Treasury Department
Railroads and unions end talks on eight hour dispute
Conference between railroad representatives and the four brotherhoods of railway employees broke off abruptly as it became clear no agreement could be reached on the eight hour controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Supreme Court
Conference Committee of Railway Managers
Brotherhoods of Railway
Judge Lamm to Sign Petition Contesting Governor Election
Jefferson City Missouri Judge Henry Lamm of Sedalia announced he would sign the petition being drawn to contest the election of Governor elect Frederick Gerdner. The move highlights Republican contest efforts in the governor race and involves party figures from Missouri.
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Jefferson City
Henry Lamm
Sedalia
Frederick Gerdner
Banks' Resources Rise by Billions in Two Years
Comptroller Williams reports national bank resources have increased by over 4 billion dollars in the last two years, now totaling 15.52 billion. Gold imports last week push this year’s total to 684.7 million, the largest yearly inflow. British treasury imports for the week amount to 53.6 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Williams
Governor Neville Inaugurated Promises Prohibition Drive
Keith Neville was sworn in as Nebraska governor in a subdued ceremony. He urged 13 measures including a strict prohibition law, four year terms for county officers, a state welfare board, shorter ballots, irrigation expansion, road and capital projects, and education improvements. Former Gov Morehead urged economy, banking safeguards, and stronger state consolidations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Neville
Nebraska
Morehead
Neville
Prohibition Debate Grows Over Drastic State Laws
Nebraska Supreme Court upholds Bartos 1909 law mandating telephone instruments in public railroad and telegraph offices when ordered by the railway commission. Missouri Pacific challenged after refusing to install a depot telephone. Lancaster district court issued a mandamus, affirmed by the supreme court.
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Supreme Court of
Nebraska
Bartos
Express and Telegraph Companies
State Railway Commission
Sion
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Panama
Railway Commission
District Court of
Lancaster County
Supreme Court
Tower Court
W. B. Rose
Nebraska Adjutant General Moves to Free Space for Legislature
Adjutant General P. L. Hall says the Nebraska national guard will relocate from the third floor of the state house to downtown offices to free room for the legislative reference library during the upcoming legislative session. He has not chosen exact quarters but has several options under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Hall
Nebraska National Guard
General Hall
State House
Legislative
Governor Neville Certifies Hitchcock Election Victory
The first official act by Governor Keith Neville was to sign the certificate of election for U. S. Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock. The document had been held over until the new administration as a special favor. The senator and the new governor were closely associated through the bitter campaign and the November election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Neville
U. S
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Rural life conference set at Lincoln state farm
The next rural life conference will be held at the state farm in Lincoln from June 4 to 15. The event gathers farmers and extension agents for workshops demonstrations and talks on farm practices and rural living.
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Rural Life
State Farm
Lincoln
State Treasurer Hall to Turn Over Funds in Bonded Trust Assets
State Treasurer G. H. Hall, who seeks re election, will turn over about 1.6 million dollars in cash and 9.9 million dollars in bonds held in state trust funds. Only 233.68 dollars is on hand, the rest in depository banks at 3 percent interest or as warrants and bonds counted as cash. Hall holds 139,047 university warrants 225,947 normal school fund warrants and 89,700 in bonds the state has contracted to buy.
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Sion
Oregon
G. H. Hall
Hall
United States
Omaha
Rhose
J. S. Smith
C. A.smith
John Bolecy
C. M. Thompson
J. P. Shircliff
Saulx Center
Minn
R. B. Burwinkle
Des Moines
Iowa
W. Hinkley
Brayton
S. D
Albert A. Hastings
Silver Creek
Neb
Charles W. West
Lincoln
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Kansas City
Calvin
Union Pacific
Grand Island
North Platte
Speaker George Jackson Re-elected as Nebraska House Chief
The Democratic caucus re elected George Jackson of Nuckolls county on the fourth ballot to serve again as speaker. George W. Potts of Pawnee county was nominated by acclamation to continue as chief clerk amid a legislative opening. The article also outlines Nebraska inheritance tax brackets and a reform bid for minor offenses and a custodial farm funded by a $100,000 appropriation from the Lincoln social service club.
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George W. Potts
Pawnee County
House of Representatives
House
Bryan
George Jackson
Nuckolls County
Nebraska
Lincoln Social Service Club
Roses Presented for Governor Morehead and New Executive
Two large bouquets of American Beauty roses sat on the governor's desk as Gov. J. H. Morehead and the incoming executive Keith Nevi1le returned from the inauguration. The flowers were tokens of remembrance from the governor's office staff.
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J. H. Morehead
Keith Neville
Secretary Pool Opens 1917 Legislature With Gavel Fall
In the old speaker’s chair Secretary of State Charles W. Pool convenes the 1917 House. At noon the gavel rang, a sizeable gallery crowd watched, and Rev. T. D. Davis gave the opening prayer as the new chaplain.
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Charles W. Pool
T. D. Davis
Nebraska Historical Society elects secretary search committee
President John L Webster of the Nebraska Historical Society appoints a three member committee to vet applicants and pick one to become secretary. G. W. Wattles of Omaha leads the panel with assistants George W. Hansen of Fairbury and Attorney General Willis E. Reed. Several names have been discussed, including State Superintendent Thomas whose term ends soon.
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John L Webster
The
Nebraska. Historical Society
G. W. Wattles
Omaha
George W. Hansen
Fairbury
Willis E. Reed
Thomas
State biennial fund balance and non tax revenue mentioned
The legislature provided 9 849 718 for the biennium with 2 000 000 from non treasury sources. Fees and sales by state departments and institutions formed the non tax revenue portion. On December 1 the total funds stood at 2 739 217, leaving four months of expenditures or one sixth of the biennium to be met.
Lincoln and Nebraska events calendar 1917
A lengthy list of January and February 1917 events across Nebraska includes meetings of the State Improved Live Stock Association, Agriculture Annual Meeting, Nebraska Association of Fair Managers, and the Nebraska Volunteer Firemen convention in Auburn. Other items note exhibitions, automotives groups, and multiple city upgrades plus rail and road developments and notable local incidents.
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Lincoln
Linncoln
Nebraska ‘ Association of Fair Managers
Nebraska
Auburn
Norfolk
Nebraska League of Municipalities
Hastings
Nebraska Retail - Lumber Dealers’ Association
Omaha
York
Oaks Impoverish Soil Causes Olive Tree Die Off
An Italian investigator studied olive tree failures beside oaks and concluded soil impoverishment by oaks, not transmission of any infection, is the cause. The finding emphasizes soil health impacts on olive cultivation near oak stands.
Twenty Five Years of Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Endorsement
A 1916 testimonial by Druggist C. M. Cobb of Lincoln Nebraska promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a superior kidney liver and bladder medicine. He urges readers to prove its benefits via a sample bottle and booklet, noting available regular bottle sizes at drug stores.
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South 10Th Street
Lincoln
Ned
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dodo Comparison Reflects Decline in Turkey Population
A statistician warns the turkey population has dropped sharply since the last census and may become as scarce as the dodo in coming years.
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Turkey
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Ad Promotes Skin Care
For itching and burn skin conditions including eczemas rashes and dandruff Cuticura Soap and Ointment are promoted as effective. The ad claims daily use helps prevent distressing conditions and offers free sample by mail via Cuticura Dept L Boston with postcard address, sold everywhere.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
How Gallieni Cut Infant Mortality
When Gallieni became governor general of Madagascar in the early nineties he tackled unsanitary conditions and high infant death rates. He trained native midwives, opened maternity hospitals, regulated marriages and restricted divorce. He exempted fathers of five children from tax and taxed bachelors, earning the French Academy of Medicine honors.
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Gallieni
General Gallieni
Madagascar
French Academy of Medicine
Wilson’s second term eyed for Washington improvements
The article reports President Wilson plans to improve Washington with ambitious projects. It mentions the Great Falls electric power development and the creation of a new, magnificent public park as elements of his program.
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United States
Washington
Wilson
Great Falls
A Phrase on Applause and Encore Misread by Men
A reflective line suggests men confuse small applause with an actual encore. The remark contrasts perceived affirmation with the deeper demand for lasting recognition.
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Western Newspaper Union News Service
Public Service
Dan V. Stephens
Federal Trade Commission
National Guard
War Department
Guard
National Defense Act
Germany
Bureau of Labor Statistics
United States Marshal’s Office
United Packing Company of
South Wales
Deutschland
Italy
Wireton
McAlester
Oklo
New York State
James B. McNamara
San Quentin
Los Angeles Times
Thomas W. Lawson
Clark
House Rules Committee
Representative Wood
Wall Street
N. J. Spillman
Bureau of Farm Management
Department of Agriculture
H. Halderson
Newman Grove
Nebraska City
Naval Observatory
American Astronomical Society
St. Fardinand de Halifax
Megantic County
Quebec
Texas
Fort Crook
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Philadelphia
Univ.1
Union Stock Yards Company
South Omaha
Chicago
Norris A. Huse
Norfolk Daily News
Hotel Fontenelle
Huse
New York City
American Press Association
Miller
Hartington Library
J. C. Smith
Hartington
Smith
HE. M. von Saggern
West Point Republican
James C. Elliott
von Saggern
West Point Volksblatt
Elliott
Cuming County
Ronald Shoemaker
Walter Apfel
Northwestern
Gage County
Board of Supervisors
Union Pacific Railroad
Levi D. Phipps
Masonic Lodge of
Tekamaha
Seward
Beatrice Coal
Madison County Farmers’ Association
Table Rock
Presbyterian Church of
Aurora
State Bar Association
Corcoran
Leslie
Good
Wahoo
Paine
Clark Drug Company
Fremont
Skidmore
Ewing
Hastings Y. M. GC. A
J. C. Elliott
West Point
Omaha Grain Exchange
Red Cloud
W. T Auld
Corn Exchange Bank
Nemaha County
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Grand Island Brewing Company
Beatrice
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
Platte River
Yutan
Douglas and
Saunders
Chadron
Madison
Lancaster
Hostetter
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