Cleanup of Police in City of Seattle
Mrs Henry Landes acting mayor of Seattle amid the mayor's absence at the Democratic National Convention took charge of the police department. She appointed Capt Claude Bannick acting chief after dismissing William Severyne for failing to reform the force within 24 hours. Mayor Brown, still away, reportedly said Severyne is all right and will be restored upon his return.
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Seattle
Wash
Henry Landes
University of Washington
Edwin J. Brown
New York City
Landes
Claude B. Bannick
Bannick
William B. Severyne
Brown
Severyne
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AT VETERANS MEETING
Salt Lake City hosts the annual convention of the World War 1 disabled American Veterans as national officers report. The service star legion also met with officer reports. Tomorrow officers are elected and the 1925 convention city chosen with nominees including Mayor George Leach and W J OConnor.
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Salt Lake City
Aiilary
Service Star Legion
National Command
James A. McFarland
George Leach
Minneapol S
Reimer Extracted From Oil Well Near Town
A reimer nut used to loosen a drill in an oil well northwest of town was finally removed Tuesday after a month of efforts. The drill had been fast and attempts to free it had failed until now, with work continuing to resume drilling as soon as possible.
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Nehawka Enterprise
Autos Line Highways In Fine Shape After Rains
Despite rain the main highways remain in good condition with heavy auto traffic on the federal road toward the Kansas state line. A stretch to Murray drew long lines of lights at night, but some cars lacked front or rear illumination creating hazards for drivers.
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Kansas State Line
Murray
Owithut
Family Dinner at Fleming Home Draws 25 Relatives
Mr and Mrs Terrence Fleming hosted a large gathering of about 25 relatives at their south side home last Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Co E Heebner Mr and Mrs Markland Mrs M E Fleming Miss Imo Heebner Grandville Heebner Mr and Mrs Carl Wessel of Nehawka Mr and Mrs Jesse Westlake and two sons of Eagle Mr and Mrs George Heebner of Avoca Miss Olga Elgaard and M T Fleming and family of Plattsmouth.
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Terrence Fleming
Harvey Zepp Visits with Patrons in Omaha
Harvey Zepp of Omaha representing the Guarantee Fund Ins Co visited here yesterday with patrons and friends, highlighting activities and local ties.
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Harvey Zepp
Omaha
Ins. Co
Democratic platform outlined with Klan and League disputes
The Democratic platform committee adjourned after approving 32 planks while tabling those on the Ku Klux Klan and the League of Nations. The document accuses Republicans of inefficiency and corruption, pledges farm support and international cooperation, and promises strict enforcement of Prohibition.
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New York
Klu Klux Klan
League of Nations
Resolutions Committee
Republican Party
Senate
Veterans’ Bureau
Congress
Chicago
Coolidge
Mellon admits he had interest in distillery
New York, June 26. Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon testified in the trial of Gaston B. Means and Elmer W. Jarnecke for alleged prohibition violations. Mellon acknowledged prior ownership in the Overholt distillery, denied involvement after liquidation, and disputed forged whisky withdrawal claims. Jarnecke admitted writing letters urging liquor purchases with department protection claims. Means’ counsel argued for dismissal based on investigations.
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New York
Andrew Mellon
Secretary of the Treasury
Gaston B. Means
Department of Justice
Elmer W. Jarnecke
Means
Pittsburg
Mellon
Senate
Overholt Distillery Company
Thomas B. Felder
Mr. Mellon
Hiram C. Todd
Felder
Wolverton
Jarnecke
Todd
Samuel Schidt
Chicago
Schmidt
Senate Committee
Washington
Attorney General's Office
Test of Auto Brakes A Matter of Safety
Omaha launches public brake testing with a station issuing safety stickers to cars and trucks in proper working order. Defective brakes are sent for repair and reinspection to protect owners, travelers, and pedestrians statewide.
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Omaha
Lincoln
Friendly demonstration greets Carter Glass nomination
At the New York convention session this afternoon a warm reception greeted Senator Claude Swanson as he named his associate Senator Carter Glass for the presidency. Delegations from California New York Texas Pennsylvania Maryland Montana Oregon Washington Vermont and Georgia joined in a sincere friendly gesture without a large parade.
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New York
Claude Swanson
Carter Glass
United States
Local farm notes and family visits near Weeping Water
Alvo Department W. F. Bornemeier and family spent Friday in Lincoln on business. Simon Rehmeyer and wife visited Fred Rehmeyer near Weeping Water last Sunday. Bee hives keep Uncle P J Lynch busy with swarms hoped to yield fall revenue. Orris Foreman shelled and binned corn west of town last Friday. J D Foreman runs a large hatchery with many chicks in good condition. J W Kallmeyer returned from St Louis last Saturday and is handling business. W A Cook delivered last year’s corn to Elmwood elevator at good price. Free movies planned for Saturday feature The Hill Crest Mystery, shown outside or inside depending on weather. Henry J Miller’s new home near completion will be occupied by Lyle Miller who will share the nest. Arthur Dinges busy getting tractors ready for harvest, including ones for J M Manners and Earl Creamer.
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W. F. Bornemeier
Lincoln
Simon Rehmeyer
Fred Rehmeyer
P. J. Lynch
Orris Foreman
J. D. Foreman
J. W. Kallmeyer
St. Louis
W. A. Cook
Elmwood
Henry J. Miller
Lyle Miller
Arthur Dinges
J. M. Manners
Earl Creamer
Methodist Bible School party entertains the young men
The young ladies class hosted the young men at Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nickles home northeast of Alvo last Wednesday evening. The visitors praised the ladies as excellent entertainers and expressed intent for a return entertainment.
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Methodist Bible School
Martin Nickles
Alvo
Ford Clinic Attendee Teaches At Lincoln School
Arthur Dinges owner of Alvyo garage visited Lincoln last Wednesday to take part in a Ford Clinic. The school, run under Ford Motor Company auspices, provided instruction on Ford cars and tractors to better equip machinists for work on these machines.
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Ford
Arthur Dinges
Alvyo
Lincoln
Ford Motor Company
Weathering rains boosts farm optimism in June crops
Farmers report improving conditions despite continued rains. Corn, wheat, oats, hay, alfalfa, and clover show strong growth while strawberries gooseberries and cherries look promising. Raspberry and blackberry crops are just starting, keeping farmers and housewives busy with fieldwork and harvest preparations.
Transmission of Pictures Advances in Telephony and Wireless
The article notes a major advance in sending pictures over telephone and wireless networks. Northwestern Bell Telephone Co of Omaha reports successful reception and transmission of pictures with high quality, signaling a radical change for large press associations and future media use.
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Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Omaha
Acting Governor Declines To Enter State Gas Fight
Lincoln June 26 Lieutenant Governor Johnson acting governor arrived in Lincoln and said his presence did not seek to resolve the gasoline price dispute. Independent dealer M B Atkins urged a conference with dealers and proposed 15 cents as a fair price, two and a quarter cents below current Lincoln rates. State station sold 15 cents a gallon. retailers await instruction. no move to block state oil sales yet.
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Lincoln
Johnson
Hastings
Bryan
M. B. Atkins
Nebraska
Aitkins
State House
Governor Bryan Named At Democratic Convention Parade
Eugene O Sullivan of Omaha placed the name of Charles W. Bryan for president before the convention as New Jersey and Nebraska delegates contributed to a Nebraska backed demonstration. The procession featured band music and waving standards, with the roll call resuming after an extended parade through the hall.
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Eugene O'Sullivan
Omaha
Nebraska
New York
New Jersey
Silver Savas
Charles W. Bryan
Bryan
South Carolina
Montana
Georgia
Florida
Walsh
Earl Ireland Improves After Prolonged Illness
Word from Nebraska City reports Earl Ireland formerly of the city and longtime Plattsmouth resident, now in Colorado sanitarium care, showing improvement after severe health decline. Mrs. Ireland, who had traveled from Nebraska City, returns to Colorado to aid him as his condition worsened recently.
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Nebraska City
Earl Ireland
Plattsmouth
Journal
Earl
Colorado
Ireland
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