Railroads Seek General Freight Rate Increases Across Regions
Eastern and western railroads petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for broad freight rate hikes likely from 10 to 15 percent, with a 15 percent target in the east. They argue net operating income losses from higher wages fuel and equipment costs justify suspension of rules to enable higher charges.
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Union News Service
Washington
East
Interstate Commerce Commission
Women in Naval Service Washington
Secretary Daniels orders naval commandants and recruiting offices to prepare for enlisting women in the actual naval service in emergencies. The judge advocate general allows enlistment under recruiting laws, with shore duty roles and coast defense work. Grades for stenographers clerks typists and similar posts. training in navy league camps recognized. another class includes radio telegraphy and other communications duties.
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Washington
Daniels
Judge Advocate General
Navy League
Navy
Government wardens crack down on migratory bird law violations
In Nebraska along the Platte river a corps of game wardens reports illegal shooting at Cozard Gothenburg and surrounding areas. United States District Inspector R P Holland says no arrests are made but informations are filed and kept valid for three years while the Supreme Court reviews the federal migratory bird law.
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Lexington
Neb
Platte River
Nebraska
Cozard
Gothenburg
United States
R. P. Holland
Atchison
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt to Attend Lincoln Nebras kas Jubilee
Theodore Roosevelt accepts invitation from the Lincoln Commercial Club to be the guest at Nebraska’s semi centennial celebration June 12 13 and 14. He will deliver the principal address at the event in Lincoln.
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Oyster Bay
Theodore” Roosevelt
Commercial Club of
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Theodore Roosevelt
Avery
H. M. Bushnell
New York
Wilson
Washington
Cattle Market Breaks Records With Cedar Rapids Load
In Omaha Nebraska hogs and cattle surged as Cedar Rapids Nebraska shipped two cars of cattle totaling 36 head and averaging 1507 pounds. Feeder cattle topped at 11 dollars and 85 cents above prior, lambs rose to 14.60 and western lambs hit 14.85, reflecting record high sales this month.
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Omaha
Neb
Cedar Rapids
Foreign Trade Drops in February Amid German Submarine War
American foreign trade fell about 190 million dollars in February the first month of Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare. The Commerce Department lists exports down 147,032,659 and imports down 42,239,675.
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Washington
Germany
Department of Commerce
Washington Reports Russian Co operation With Revolutionary Government
Ambassador Francis told the state department that the Russian army and navy fully co operated with the revolutionary government. Lincoln Nebraska Harvard university appeals for western history material including old newspapers pamphlets and manuscripts for permanent preservation in the Harvard Memorial library.
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Washington
Francis
State Department
Lincoln
Neb
United States
Harvard University
Nebraska
Harvard Memorial Library
Week's World Events Highlight From Washington to Russia
Review of global developments notes the US House approving land patent for Scottsbluff dry farming, Russia's regent Michael Alexandrovitch, unrest in Petrograd, and Britain moving to curb beer. Reports quote expects $40 million in tax revenue, Russia becoming republic, and China backing US submarine policy amid European war.
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Washington
Norris
Scottsbluff
The
State University
Wool clipping to peak prices amid Utah survey
A Utah survey reports fourteen million pounds of wool to be clipped this year with prices rising to record highs. A farm loan board estimate puts farm loans bonds at about 100 million dollars in the coming year based on applications received.
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Utah
Farm Loan Board
Broadening War Risk Insurance and Global Relief Efforts
Government risk bureau widens coverage to insure nearly all forms of contraband for European nations except arms. President Wilson proclaims April 26 as relief day for 1,000,000 Ruthenians Ukrainians. Red Cross collections await donations in Washington. Omaha Land Bank reports over 4 million in loan applications and $50,000 bond issue likely within weeks. Nebraska urged to observe pure food week. Canada to sell entire 1917 wheat crop to Britain as Dominion plans handling and transport. Camp Wilson troops face hookworm, officials say under control. Dentists urged to aid grading volunteers for military duties. Navy mobilization favored with presidential approval to activate reserves and release officers. Labor leaders offer nationwide support should war come.
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Wilson
American Red Cross
Washington
America
German Vessels Free to Depart or Remain in Case of War
The article states that German ships will not be seized and may choose to depart or stay in port if war breaks out. Officials emphasize that vessel status remains at the discretion of captains, with no immediate forceful action planned.
War Declaration Threats Free German Vessels
Western newspaper reports claim hundreds of thousands of tons of German merchant shipping could depart American harbors if the United States declares war. Under international law these ships could leave now with a nine month leeway to re fit and repair if paid in full, the Navy department told United Press.
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Western
Union News Service
Washington
United States
Germany
United Press
Navy Department
Capitol Advancements and Budget Bills Highlight Nebraska Legislature
State House reports show a controversial capstone bill authorizing a $700000 addition to the capitol and a special tax levy, passed by the lower house by a two to one margin with 67 votes. The federal aid road bill cleared 72 to 18, and a Civil War veterans fund of $20000 for Vicksburg observances sailed 85 to 1. Senate activity, though steady, produced 381 bills in 48 days with 112 advancing to the house, while the house moved 176 rolls with 21 passed by the senate. Summary contrasts indicate the senate moved at a faster pace than the house, with the two chambers overall approving a minority of their own measures.
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Union News ‘Service
Richmond
Nebraska
Vicksburg
Senate
House
Gus Beschorner
War declaration rumors swirl as Germany and America edge toward conflict
British officials anticipate a possible German declaration of war on the United States within days. Reports from Berlin and Amsterdam claim German officials warned U.S. newspaper men that war is expected within forty eight hours. The week could prove decisive, with Germany’s retreat on the western front and rumors of civil unrest at home. London notes President Wilson calling Congress to an extraordinary session in response to overt acts of war.
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London
Germany
America
Amsterdam
Berlin
Hindenburg
Gencae
Russia
Wilson
Rioting Rumors Surround Berlin Food Scarcity
Reuters reported rumors of serious riots in Berlin linked to food shortages. An Oldenzaal dispatch notes frontier regiments have been moved toward Berlin to maintain order amid the unrest.
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London
Reuters
Amsterdam
Berlin
Oldenzaal
Holland
Healdton Torpedoed Without Warning Off Holland
American consul reports the oil ship Healdton torpedoed by a submarine off Terschelling Holland. Twenty crewmen drowned. one died of injuries. The Standard Oil vessel was en route from Philadelphia to Rotterdam with oil cargo. A submarine was observed after the attack. Further details promised.
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Washington
Amsterdam
State Department
Healdton
Terschelling
Holland
Consul
Standard Oil
Healdron
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
Anti cigarette smoking bills advance in house file
A new anti cigarette measure H. R. 413 by Neff would prohibit smoking in hotel dining rooms restaurants and boarding houses and has been recommended for passage by the committee. Other bills include the Fults bill already passed restricting smoking in most public places and the Ollis bill penalizing county attorneys who refuse enforcement, plus another measure limiting juveniles from smoking with strict penalties.
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Neff
Fults
Ollis
Wilson calls Congress into extra session for war actions
President Wilson convokes Congress for April second to consider aggressive measures against Germany amid ongoing U boat attacks. A state of war is acknowledged as existing, with a possible formal declaration by Congress as the first action. If not asked, Congress may demand one.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Wilson Proclaims Special Session and War Outlook
The London morning papers lead with dispatches on U S war preparations and a Wilson proclamation calling Congress for a special session. The Daily Telegraph predicts the first week of April will mark U S recognition of a state of war with Germany.
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London
Wilson
Congress
Washington
New York
United States
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Washington Faces Possible War Over U S Merchant Ships
The United States confronts a looming war with Germany after Germany bombed three unarmed American merchant ships. Although armed neutrality lingered in theory, officials acknowledge the overt act has created a de facto state of war. The next move would be dispatching warships to patrol trans Atlantic lanes.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson weighs options on war and submarine threat
President Wilson considers all courses including arming merchant ships, calling a special session for April 16, or declaring war. Some officials say he already has power for war but would seek congressional approval.
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Wilson
Congress
Plan to adjourn legislature by April 10
The legislature aims to adjourn between April 6 and April 10, seeking a quick exit like recent years. Leaders plan to rush committee work, push bills through, and move to kill unacted house rolls within a week or ten days to finish before adjournment.
Nebraska House approves Norfolk insane hospital land purchase
By 51 to 16 the Nebraska House votes to buy 157 acres for the Norfolk insane hospital at 31,400 dollars, adding to the 400 acres it already owns, as a sound investment for inmate housing and state needs.
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Nebraska
Norfolk Insane Hospital
Federal Ownership Pushed by Lower House
The lower house supported government ownership of railroads by a clear majority, overturning its railroad committee’s decision to kill Beal resolution. The memorial to Congress, S. F. 167, passed in the Senate earlier, but the railroad committee recommended indefinite postponement.
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Railroad Committee
Beal
Congress
Senate
Railroads
Governor Orders Fire Equipment Cleaned and Tested
Governor Neville orders a state capital fire apparatus cleaning and testing. He inspects hose bobbins and water mains coated with dust and notes hose lines and chemical extinguishers have not been used for years.
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Neville
Western Soldiers Sought From Nebraska Guard
Adjutant General Phil Hall of the Nebraska national guard calls for establishing additional guard regiments in Nebraska under the federal defense act. He notes funding the western units is costly due to their distance from Lincoln.
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Nebraska
Phil Hall
Nebraska National Guard
Lincoln
Debate over real proposed changes in prohibition amendment
The Nebraska senate faced a delay as hundreds of amendments to H. R. 793 were filed led by Robertson of Holt. The drys objected to quick study and pushed to keep the bill as a special order this week while outlining changes including allowances for liquor on hand and home wine making, looser advertising rules, and protections for property owners.
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Nebraska Senate
Senate
Robertson
Holt
Nebras ka car costs total over thirteen million yearly
A secretary of state office estimate puts Nebraska’s annual car costs at more than 13 million dollars for ownership and upkeep. It cites 100,534 registered cars valued at about 70.87 million, 5.03 million in maintenance, 402.13 million miles driven, and 40.21 million gallons of gas used at 20 cents per gallon totaling 8.04 million dollars. A parade of all cars would stretch about 312 miles.
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Nebraska
Secretary of State
Governor issues message on Swanson fund refund
Governor Neville sends a special message to the legislature regarding why no refund has been paid into the state guaranteed fund from First State Savings bank of Superior. The report estimates about 78 percent may be returned, with about $42,000 of the $54,800 taken to pay depositors likely to be restored to the state fund.
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Neville
Swanson
First State Savings Bank of Superior
Edward Royse
Banking Board
C. W. Harvey
E. E. Emmett
State Bank Examiner
Governor urges Saline land sale bill correction
The lower house sends out the standing committee to validate Saline land sales in Lancaster County and fix defective titles. Governor Neville reports the defect is technical in nature due to narrow bill titles and urges passage of the corrective bill this session.
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Neville
Lancaster County
Legislature Plans Fees for Board Use and Expenditures
State Auditor Smith informs boards that the legislature intends to appropriate fees collected by them and designate expenditure purposes. A fixed salary outlay, traveling expenses, and a miscellaneous expenses allotment will be set from the collected fees.
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Smith
National Guard Adjutant General Readies 1600 Guardsmen
Adjutant General Phil Hall states the War Department wants near term readiness for grave international developments. He says the National Guard is prepared to deploy 1600 men within 48 hours and could increase to more with a week of notice.
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National Guard
Phil Hall
War Department
Department
General Hall
Legislature Advances Capitol East Wing Bill on Third Reading
In committee of the whole Tuesday afternoon the house voted 58 to 38 to move a bill to a third reading. The measure appropriates 0.67 of one mill to build a new east wing of the state capitol. A commission chosen and headed by the governor will adopt the final plan, and engrossment will take the bill to final passage with expected increased support.
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House
State Capitol
California Syrup of Figs Urged for Sick Children
A 19th century advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for feverish sick children. It claims the fruit laxative clears constipation, bile and undigested food, restoring health within hours. The copy urges mothers to check for coated tongues and buy a 50 cent bottle with printed directions for all ages.
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California
Ady
Insomnia cited as editor’s source of trouble
Fragmentary dialogue attributes creative insight to sleep and blunt criticism to insomnia. The line contrasts an author’s bright thoughts during rest with an editor’s harsh assessment, framing a clash over inspiration and discipline.
Cuticura Heals Eczema Ad Encourages Daily Use
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and hot water baths to treat eczema and scalp troubles. It advises drying and applying Cuticura Ointment and using Cuticura daily to prevent recurrence, offering free samples by mail with a book from Cuticura Dept. L Boston. Sold everywhere.
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Dept. L
Boston
Prospering in Real Estate for Dyer-So Higbee
Dyer-So Higbee enters real estate ventures and shows signs of progress. Ryer reports brisk activity with multiple lot developments under way, and a judge notes positive momentum in the market.
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Dyer
Higbee
Ryer
Fitting Applause for Miss Starley in Role
The remarks praise Miss Starley for her fitting performance in a role and for earning applause. Quotations emphasize she suits the part and is well suited to the duties.
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