Compromise on Army Draft Bill and War Revenue Plan
The War Revenue bill aims to raise $1.8 billion with broad taxation, including per capita income taxes and higher duties. Senate and House conferees settle the draft provisions, setting ages 21 to 30, barring liquor from camps, boosting pay, and outlining exemptions. over 10 million may be liable with initial 500,000 recruits.
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Edward W. Pickard
House of Representatives
Ways and Means Committee
British Isles
Senate
House
Roosevelt Expeditionary Force
Germany
Great Britain
Enormous War Outlay Discussed in Commons
London. Andrew Bonar Law outlines war finance, reporting a new vote of credit totaling 2.5 billion dollars. He notes daily Allied expenditures of 37.25 million pounds, with Britain and dominions advancing 10 million daily from April to May. He cites lower British losses at Arras versus the Somme and greater enemy losses, while U‑boats take a toll. America's prompt support is praised and the credit is said to cover government needs until about August 1.
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Andrew Bonar Law
Commons
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Somme
Germany
United States
Law
Great Britain
Dominions
America
State House Gossip on War Effects and Homefront Efforts
Farmers will pay fall taxes to note war effects, grain assessments under review. Secretary Pool alerts county clerks to a new auto plates law for manufacturers and dealers. The orthopedic hospital and state home for dependent children will operate under single management. Greeley county pays old insane fund debt. final $400 received. Lincoln prepares a semi centennial with red white blue lighting and 50,000 flags. State council of defense elected officers in Neville’s office. meeting May 15 to advance work. Twenty convicts given paroles to aid farm work and food production. State Treasurer Hall buys 500 million dollars in liberty bonds with state funds.
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Secretary of State
Pool
Lincoln
State Council of Defense
Neville
Henry Richmond
State Board of Pardons
George E. Hall
Nebraska
Governor Neville Urges County Defense Councils Formation
Governor Keith Neville as chairman of the state council of defense calls for county councils of defense to cooperate with the state and national councils. He requests the creation of county councils each with at least five members to organize local defense efforts.
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Keith Neville
State Council of Defense
County Councils of Defense
State Council
National Council
Veterans invited to state encampment in Columbus
Invitations go to Spanish war veterans for the annual state encampment in Columbus May 16 to 18 held with the G A R reunion Colonel John G Maher department commander says speeches will be delivered by Governor Neville Chief Justice Morrissey and ex Senator Allen
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Columbus
John G.maher
Neville
Morrissey
Allen
Farm labor shortage hits state farmers hard
George E. Norman state labor commissioner and the state employment bureau report farmers struggle to find labor for spring crops. Since January 1 they have secured fewer than 250 men willing to work on farms, illustrating a pronounced statewide shortage.
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George E. Norman
State Employment Bureau
Seed Quality Emphasized as 1917 Law Takes Effect
Nebraska's seed bulletin urges sowers to know seed quality amid price rises. The 1917 seed law allows free testing by the state commissioner, requiring representative samples mailed with sender details to Lincoln. Dr. H W Orr receives leave to serve in London aiding disabled soldiers.
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Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Land added to railroad rights of way increases tax base
About 6 000 acres were added to railroad rights of way during the past year and will be included in the carriers’ property assessed for taxation. The increase represents nearly six percent growth in the right of way area.
State board orders reappraisal of land in fifty counties
The state board of educational lands and funds orders reappraisal of state land in all counties not reappraised since 1910. The action covers fifty counties, with most located in the northwestern region of the state.
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State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Alliance man named deputy state land commissioner
State Land Commissioner G L Shumway appointed John W. Thomas of Alliance as deputy state land commissioner to fill the vacancy caused by the death of G F Copper.
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G L Shumway
John W. Thomas
Alliance
G. F. Copper
Women Leave Nebraska for War Work in Large Numbers
More than six hundred University of Nebraska students have departed to undertake wartime assignments. Three of the leavers are women, with several more applying for leave of absence and many additional applications expected as papers are processed.
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University of Nebraska
Engberg
bunting as essential in baseball batting practice
The article cites John McGraw on bunting as the key to victory in championships. It notes that most players neglect daily bunting practice, preferring power hitting until a South training turn transforms doubtful bunt ers into skilled ones, as Willie Keeler and the Orioles show through disciplined morning sessions and a team batting average above .200.
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John McGraw
South
Oriole
Willie Keeler
Bunter
McGraw
Baltimore
Acknowledges He Is Wild Larry Cheney Star Pitches
Brooklyn pitcher Larry Cheney concedes he is wild and notes two games in five years with no walks. The spitballer recalls a 1912 game with Chicago and a 191 ? game with the Superbas, highlighting his best form when he stays aggressive.
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Larry Cheney
Brooklyn
Chicago
The
Superbas
Larry
Larry's Form Brightens As 1917 Season Opens
The text highlights Larry’s pitching prowess and wild style. It notes 105 bases on balls over 41 games last year, 15 wild pitches, 10 hit batsmen, but only 178 hits and 91 runs allowed. He won 18 of 30 games and is expected to improve in 1917 with early-season form.
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Larry
BasebalL Aid The Nap From Major General Wood
Major General Leonard Wood visited the Polo Grounds in New York for opening day and threw out the first ball. He later sat in a chair and dozed through a nap as the Yankees lost to the Boston Red Sox, his long work hours cited as the cause of fatigue.
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Leonard Wood
Polo Grounds
New York
Yankees
Boston Red Sox
Pirates Plan Under Option System With Browns Alliance
Pittsburgh baseball plans to place 15 players under option and develop them through a system formed by Branch Rickey for the St. Louis Browns. Scout William Neal outlines the alliance to recall players as needed.
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Pittsburgh
William Neal
Branch Rickey
St.Louis Browns
Roush Signs Two Year Contract With Cincinnati Club
Ed Roush becomes the latest player to secure a lengthy deal, agreeing to a two year contract with the Cincinnati club despite taboos on long term agreements. The multiyear pact covers more than one season and signals the team’s commitment to stability.
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Cincinnati
Ed Roush
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