Political House List Shows 215 Democrats 215 Republicans
An advance tally of next house members lists 215 Democrats to 215 Republicans with one Progressive one Prohibitionist one Socialist and one Independent. The Mexican-American joint commission ends after months of talks without an accord and recommends dispatch of Ambassador Fletcher and withdrawal of U S troops from Chihuahua.
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Union News Service
Washington
House of Representatives
South Kimball
Mexico
United States
Lane
J. St. Mott
George Gray
Wilson
Fletcher
Chihuahua
Springfield petition urges severance from Germany over Belgian deportations
A Springfield mass petition with 15,281 names asks the federal government to sever relations with Germany unless Belgian deportations stop. The state department forwards the petition to President Wilson as calls for action rise nationwide.
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Springfield
Mass
Germany
State Department
Wilson
Austrian war loan reaches record subscriptions
The fifth Austrian loan shows 4.4128 billion crowns subscribed with about 300 million still outstanding. It is noted as the largest yet raised in Austria. A German raider has sunk Entente ships in the south Atlantic with 15 confirmed kills and 237 survivors landed at Pernambuco. 450 men reportedly missing. Concerns rise over safety of American colonists in Chihuahua and natives allied with Pershing’s troops after withdrawal. A proposal urged the United States to demand Carranza protectors. On Emperor William’s 58th birthday, January 27, Emperor Charles, King Ferdinand, and the Turkish heir apparent plan to Berlin to issue a manifesto blaming the Entente for continuing the war.
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Austria
South Atlantic
Pernambuco
Chihuahua
Persiing
White House
United States
Carranza
London Lexchange Telegraph Company
Williams
Charles
Austria-Hungary
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Berin
Buffalo Bill Dies at Eightieth in Washington Home
Nation mourns as Admiral Dewey dies while Buffalo Bill is laid to rest with ceremonies from Denver to Lookout Mountain. Events touch stock probes, irrigation plans, and a 15 to 8 Northwestern victory over Minnesota in a multi topic night.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Navy Department
Nebraska state board of agriculture elects new officers
W R Melor, longtime secretary, is defeated for reelection asNebraska state board of agriculture meets at the state farm. Danielson of Osceola succeeds him as secretary while Otis Wolcott McArdle Sass Caley and two others are elected to director and officer roles. Gregory neutrally reflects the board’s revised leadership.
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Unio
R. Melor
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
State Farm
R. Danielson
Osceola
J A Otls
Ord
R M Wolcott
Central City
J F McArdle
Omaha
Jacob Sass
Chalco
Metlor
Danielson
E. R. Purcell
George Jackson
Nelson
Charles Graff
Bancroft
W. C. Caley
Creighton
Students oppose compulsory university drill pushing for voluntary policy
A pacifist student group vows to block mandatory drill at the university. Led by Anton H Jensen and C A Sorenson, they seek a legislative ban or a public vote via initiative. Omahan organizers Manfred Luliefors and Wahlfred Jacobsen join Jensen as key members.
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C. A. Sorenson
Legislative References Bureau
Anton H Jensen
Blair
Jensen
Manfred Luliefors
Wahlfred Jacobsen
Omaha
Washington Senate seeks no answer on separate reply
Senator Shafroth pleads for constitutional amendment. Reports from Rio Janeiro note no authentic information on the unidentified German raider roaming the south Atlantic for over a month. Vessels at risk include the 8,000 ton Ortega with paths traced between Pernambuco St Vincent and the danger zone.
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Union News Service
Rio Janeiro
Bexcept
Pernambuco
South Atlantic
Famara
Ortega
St. Vincent
Amend Corrupt Practices Act Push by Representative Lloyd C Thomas
Representative Lloyd C Thomas of Box Butte and Sheridan counties proposes an amendment to the Corrupt Practices Act to curb advertising spending by candidates. The article notes current law excludes personal expenses and travel from reportable costs but limits campaign advertising, highlighting a five inch ad in state newspapers could cost about 500 dollars. Also mentioned are the opening of the sixteenth annual week of organized agriculture at the university farm and Sheridan county farmers arriving in Lincoln for sessions, with details on transport and turnout.
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Lloyd C. Thomas
Box Butte
Sheridan
Thomas
Sheridan County
Lincoln
Rushville
Condense the Ballot proposal in Nebraska Senate
Senator James W. Hammond of Furnas will introduce a bill to shorten the presidential ballot. The measure keeps electors and presidential and vice presidential candidates but presents them in a condensed form.
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Nebraska
James W. Hammond
Furnas
Cambridge
Neb
Clarion
Gosper
Phelps
Harlan
Senate
Nebraska Adjutant General Seeks Guard Budget Increases
Adjutant General Phil Uall mails a biennial report from Fort Crook to Lincoln lawmakers urging a large state militia funding package. The request covers salaries, armory needs, orderly care, and programs including rifle practice and aviation to align with federal defense requirements.
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Phil Uall
Nebraska National Guard
Fort Crook
Lincoln
Oder
National Guard
National Goard
Shafroth Pushes Treaty Tribunal Amendment
Senator Shafroth urges the Senate Judiciary Committee to back a constitutional amendment enabling treaties that submit disputes to international tribunals and authorize support for military efforts to enforce their decrees. Crosby, an enforced peace proponent, says the tribunal may emerge though not during the current war.
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Washington, DC
Shaffroth
Senate Judiciary Committee
United States
International Tribunal
Shafroth
Congress
Oscar S Crosby
Cooperation urged for Nebraska farmers distribution problem
Prof. C. W. Pugsiey of the extension service told about 350 farmers at the Corn Improvers session at the state farm that distribution is the key issue. He urged individual farmer and community support and said solutions require cooperation rather than purely personal efforts.
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Nebraska
Corn Improvers’ Association
State Farm
C. W. Pugsiey
Extension Service
Opening Attendance Sets New Record At University Farm Event
Record crowds Monday and Tuesday marked the opening of Organ ized Agriculture Week at the university farm with 800 to 1,000 visitors Tuesday morning and 400 to 500 at the Nebraska Corn Improvers' Association session in the Plant Industry building. Overflow filled the corridor.
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University Farm
Nebraska Corn Improvers’ Association
Plant Industry
Mayfield Confirmed for Nebraska State Board Seat
The Nebraska Senate confirmed Governor Neville's nomination of Eugene O Mayfield of Omaha to succeed Judge Howard Kennedy on the state board of control. The vote was 12 to 20 with one absent, and a deferred-action motion failed. The final confirmation passed 30 to 2.
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Senate
Neville
Eugene O Mayfield
Omaha
Howard Kennedy
State Board of Control
Sandall
York
Britain endorses world league idea as US weighs next move
Washington officials welcome Britain's tone in a supplemental note to President Wilson on peace though no formal reply or next steps are decided. UK references international sanction behind treaties, while German sources insist Germany would not join a peace league if heavily damaged after the war.
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Wilson
Washington, DC
Great Britain
World League For Peace
United States
Germany
Dairy building at university farm dedicated in Nebras ka
The modern dairy building on the university farm campus, completed at a cost of $200,000, was formally dedicated Wednesday night with regents, Chancellor Avery, and faculty in attendance as several hundred Nebraskans joined the organized agriculture sessions.
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University Farm
University
Hancellor Avery
Greater Effort for Victory
London The Times military correspondent argues the war lengthens due to the doomed peace move and says the allies must intensify efforts to win. He notes Germany began expanding its manpower and munitions supply a month ago without waiting for a peace reply.
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London
the Times
Germany
Amended Dry Federation Bill Introduced in Senate
The amended dry federation bill drafted by W. H. Thompsons committee was introduced in the senate Wednesday morning under Beal Chappell and Sandall names. It aims to move to Beals prohibition committee with other dry measures and to be disposed of by the committee. The bill permits equor consumption in the home within limits and reduces some duties of state druggists.
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W. H. Thompson
Senate
Beal
Chappell
Sandall
Fish for the Bill of Fare in Nebraska Annual Plan
State Fish Commissioner OBrien urges stocking shallow and marshy Nebraska waters with German carp to cut costs. He suggests more crappies and yellow bullheads instead of pursuing bass and fancy breeds, arguing affordability overrides sport. Governor Neville's annual report reflects the idea.
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O’brien
Neville
Nebraska
Porterhouse
Women’s Military Training Encampment Opens April 16
The second annual national service school encampment for women begins April 16 at Chevy Chase, a suburb, lasting about six weeks. It mirrors last summer’s program and is led by the navy league’s woman’s section.
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Washington
National Service School
Chevy Chase
Woman's Section
Navy League
United States Takes Over Danish West Indies
Sovereignty over the Danish West Indies passes to the United States after half a century of talks. Ratifications of the purchase treaty by Secretary Lansing and Danish Minister Brun exchange, with a flag-raising to occur after the $25,000,000 price is paid. Interim administration stays with the Danish governor until funds are appropriated.
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United States
M.cook
White River
Washington
Danish West Indies
Lansing
Brun
Congress
Allies reply to Wilson note demands redraw of Europe
The entente explains to Ambassador Spring-Rice and the state department that peace under current terms is impossible. They justify demands for Turkey expelled from Europe, return of Alsace Lorraine to France, Italia irredenta to Italy, and other territorial changes outlined in their program.
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Washington
Entente
Spring-Rice
State Department
Wilson
Turkey
Europe
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Italia
Italy
Woman Overcomes Illness With Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs M D Johnston of Richmond Indiana describes two years of weakness making stairs painful. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she gained strength moved to a new house, did garden work cement building and raised poultry. She endorses the product and seeks publication to help others.
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Richmond
Ind
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
M. D. Johnston
Route D
Box 190
Danderine Ad Claims Hair Beautifying Power
An advertisement promises quick hair cleansing and lasting improvement. It claims Danderine softens, lightens, and adds abundant hair while stopping dandruff and itching, with visible new growth after weeks of use and a 25 cent bottle price.
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Knowlton
Adv
Hardly the Place
A veteran warns a youth about the brutal realities of trench life. The exchange underscores danger and disillusionment faced by soldiers during wartime.
A Word of Love Day for the Honeymoon Stay
A light hearted note suggests daily words of love to sustain a honeymoon mood. The idea centers on romantic encouragement and lasting affection within a new marriage.
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