Past Life Reveals as Construction Camp Scandal
J Montague Smith once cashier of the Lawrenceville bank is suspected of past embezzlement as he hides under the name John Smith at an irrigation dam project in Timanyoni county. Detectives unravel schemes by real estate agents and Eastern buyers threatening the dam venture as finances strain the Timanyoni Ditch Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Montague Smith
Lawrenceville
John Smith
Lawrenceville Bank and ‘Rust Company
Verda Stichlander
Watrous Dunham
Smith
Dunham
Rocky Mountains
Burdell
Lunnigan
Dexter Baldwin
Timanyoni County
Pete Simm
Perkins
Baldwin
Williams
Timanyont Ditch Company
Brewster
United States Reclamation
Moters
Timanyoni Park
Buck Gardner
Man Bolling
Littlecreek
Maxwell
Missouri
Kinzie
Crawford Stanton
Stanton
Billy Starbuck
Starbuck
Timanyen Gulches
United States
Escalante
Eastern Colonization Company
Congress
Bartley
Frascati’s
Brewster Delmonico
Timanyoni Company
Land and Irrigation Trust
Timanyoni
Brewster Office
Scotts Bluff
Morrill
Lane
Government Reclamation Department
Douglas County
Fitzgerald
Board of Equalization
Ailing town fights for a doctor as water rights loom
A tense scene unfolds with colonels and engineers debating water access, stock control, and corruption. Smith, Williams, and Bartley weigh a future where bankruptcy looms, lawsuits drain funds, and a trusted fighter may guide them through corporate battles.
Williams presses Smith to reveal past and pace of work
Williams questions the upstart Smith about his origins and previous jobs after noting his 15 percent savings and strong performance. Smith quietly asks for his time check, prompting Williams to infer the man may quit rather than reveal his full record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceville Cotillon Club
Camp Bulles
Williams
Smith
Read Opportunities Bring Hope and Fear to John Smith
John Smith faces a conflict between seeking new chances and the fear of being detected. The text hints at major developments arriving in the next installment, signaling turning points and heightened suspense for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
A Scotchman and Irishman Holiday Heist Tale
A frugal Scotsman and a spendthrift Irishman travel together. The Scotsman hides his money with a daily allowance cap. By locking money in the Irishman’s pocket nightly, the thief learns the cash was always returned each morning, revealing the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy
Pat
No Draft in Hamilton County Announcement
Governor Neville states Hamilton County has already furnished more men for the military than the selective draft law required. No drafting will occur here. The county has voluntary enlistments and reserve officer applications exceeding its quota set by the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville
Hamilton County
Regular Army
Navy
Guard
Hamilton
War Department
Curious Port of Spain Ball for Masters by Servants
In Port of Spain Trinidad the town holds a grand annual ball hosted by the black servants for their masters and mistresses. The Princes building hosts two decorated halls with the best island band and a champagne supper. Etiquette is strict with strict precedence order.
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Port
Spain
Trinidad
Princes Building
Fleet to Adopt Conscription
Switzerland led Europe with universal military service. Founders framed deserters as devoid of honor and ordered destruction of their house. A conscript could hire a substitute if ill or unable to serve. Early confedration provisions protected wounded soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
On to Destruction
A witty epigraph notes a woman and a tornado moving with unstoppable force, suggesting a bold, unstoppable duo and a sense of dramatic departure and consequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Nebraska Draft Quota Sets 5 185 Men for Army
Nebraska establishes a state draft quota of 5 185 men to be furnished for the army. The move aligns with nationwide mobilization efforts as federal authorities coordinate manpower needs and local boards select eligible registrants for service.
State quota figures released for the national army
County by county quotas announced by the governor's office require the state to provide 5,185 men. Lincoln must supply 221, Lancaster 115 outside Lincoln, Omaha 1,181, and Douglas outside Omaha 128. Other county totals follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Union News Service
National Army
Lincoln
Lancaster County
Omaha
Douglas County
Nebraska lobbyists face penalties for failing to report
Two dozen men and four women who enrolled as lobbyists during the last session have not filed required reports within sixty days after adjournment. Secretary Pool has certified the names to the attorney general. The state seeks prosecution under the anti-lobby law, with penalties ranging from up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine to lesser penalties at the court's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Secretary of State
Pool
Attorney General’s Office
Legal Department
Lable
Nebraska defense council urged to curb I W W activities
The Nebraska state council of defense cannot now suppress demonstrations by alleged I W W members. A naval reserve recruiting officer from North Platte appealed for relief from an I W W menace, a request discussed by the council of defense amid claims the town was overrun by the I W W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska State Council of Defense
Nebraska
Industrial Workers of the World
Naval Reserve
North Platte
Neb
I. W. W. Menace
Council of Defense
Nebraska Appoints Officers to Sixth Regiment Brigade
Governor Keith Neville announced promotions and appointments after returning from Washington. General George H. Harries of Omaha was named brigadier general and Adjutant General Phil L. Hall Jr. was named colonel of the Sixth Nebraska regiment. John P. Madgett of Hastings to be adjutant of the Sixth. A full list of officers for the three Nebraska regiments forming a possible brigade was in preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keith Neville
George H. Harries
Omaha
Phil L. Hall, Jr
Nebraska
John P. Madgett
Hastings
Nebraska Supreme Court Reappoints Three for Two-Year Terms
The Nebraska supreme court reappoints W. C. Parriott F. O. McGirr and Grant G. Martin for two more years starting September 15 under a legislature act extending the commission's life. Originally named by Governor Morehead the court ratified those picks two years ago. The new law places appointment solely in the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Supreme Court Commission
W. C. Parriott
F. O. McGirr
Grant G. Martin
Morehead
Supreme Court
Fairs Association Offers Help for Food Conservation Drive
At a Washington meeting of the American Association of Fairs and Expositions a resolution offered the association to work through fairs for conserving food and promoting agricultural production and livestock. The offer was accepted and a campaign of education via fairs is planned. Twenty one states were represented with Secretary Danielson of the Nebraska state board of agriculture in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Fairs and Expositions
Washington
Danielson
Nebraska
Nebraska church purge and wartime notices across the state
In Omaha a meeting of twenty seven pastors and nine Lutheran branches purges charges of disloyalty from the Nebraska defense council. A judge in Friend rules the mothers' pension law unconstitutional, with an appeal planned. Reports cover murders, draft totals, Red Cross fundraising, library grants, tornado damage, and local developments from Scottsbluff to Fremont.
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Lutheran Church of America
Church
Nebraska Defense Council
Omaha
America
Gutherans
Nebraska
Brown
Friend
Charles F. Barth
Supreme Court
A. B. Cole
A. V. Grammer
Lincoln
Lulu Voght
St. Paul
Cole
Grammer
Hamilton County
Uncle Sam
War Department
Order of Eagles
United Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church
Blair
State Council of Defense
Lutheran Church
Samuel Parker
Chase County
Fremont
National Power Farming Demonstration Association
Dodge County
Nebraska Defense League
Alva Davies
Polk County
Platte River
Havens
Osceola
Butterfield Company of
Norfolk
South Omaha
Red Cross
The
Cross War Council
War Fund
Alliance
Antelope
Beatrice
Bridgeport
Broken Bow
Buffalo
Cambridge
Central City
Chadron
Creighton
Gran
Hastings
Hilah
Imperial
Ney
Madison
McCook
Nebraska City
Neligh
North Platte
Plattsmouth
Scottsbluff
Stanton
Tekamah
Thedford
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George
Ates
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Jefferson
Howard
Adams Ee Ewes
Johnson
Antelope Ate
Arthur
Kearney
Keith Ee
Banner
Blaine
Kimball
Keya Paha
Boone
Knox
Dundy
Tet Valley
Hamilton Ane
Harlan
Manuel Ramirz
Tom Broz
Howells
Lexington
Ord
Harvey Parks
Charles Burdie
Weaver Borden
Burchard Times
F. A. Cox
Nebraska National Guard
Great Western Alfalfa Milling Company
Denver
Paul Sutton
Steve Maloney
Falls City
Iowa
Union Pacific
Jeffers
Western Railroad
Chicago
Gage County
Europe
United States Department of Agriculture
Sloan
Nebraska State Historical Society
Daniel Freeman
Federal Land Bank
William J. Bryan
Red Cross Fund
Seward County
Home Guard
Cortland
Aurora
Board of Education
B. B. Ridgeley
Pickrell
Poland
Yankton
Laurel
West Point
Wayne
Coleridge
Hartington
Fordyce
Cedar County
C. E. Miller
Omana Hig
Fremont Commercial Club
Havana
Cuba
Griswold
Lin
Peyeas
Julian
Nemaha County
F Cr. Mesnet
Bank of Julian
Boy Scouts of
Elgin
Sy Scout
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