World War Era Summary of Global Events
A weekly review highlights price fixing proposals for railways in Washington and a $400 million ally loan in June, totaling over $1 billion. War tax projections rise to $1.46 billion. Mediation measures for labor disputes are proposed, and National Guard recruitment remains steady. Global food production expands with more cereal acreage, and a centralized Allied purchasing plan is contemplated for efficiency.
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National Defense Council
Subcommittee On Mediation and Conciliation
World events and home front notes from the era
A collection of items reports German plots to stir Filipino revolt in Manila and actions related to the war effort including federal measures. It notes presidential travel plans for a Lincoln celebration June 12 to 14 and a deadly fire in Yonezawa Japan. It mentions Pershing leading American forces against Germans and a bill extending ICC power over freight cars. It covers food survey funding, enforcement against draft agitation, and officer candidate trains. Also German airship raids, a deadly tornado near Wichita, and a destroyed Nevada mine district linked to a plot, with investigation notes.
Native representative in British cabinet urged for India
Reports note India seeks a native representative in the British cabinet. Portugal endures war induced privations. Belgium deportees remain in Germany despite Emperor William’s promise. Aliens not subjects may enlist in the regular army. Washington group pledges $60,000 to restore Noyon. Montreal protests conscription with a large open air meeting led by Mayor Martin. Russia calls for a general congress of soldiers and workers delegates on June 4. British transport Transylvania torpedoed May 4 with 29 officers and 373 other ranks lost along with the captain and crew. Solingen women collect hair for munition belting and felt use.
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Montreal
Martin
Transylvania
Mediterranean
Lieut. S. Brenell
Wide range of wartime measures reported in 1917 era briefing
The article details conscription fears among Mexicans returning to Mexico, exemptions and house to house drives by Boy Scouts, and large war budget passage. It notes Red Cross membership gains, press censorship guidelines, and religious Society of Friends voting on admitting new members. It also outlines registration and exemption boards and the jury wheel system for selecting draftees.
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Boy Scouts of America
Liberty Loan
Colin N. Livingstone
Religious Society of Friends
New York
Demand for Peace Reliance in Small Farmer Meat Supply
Stockholm reports Hungarian socialist delegates call for immediate peace with no annexations or indemnities and full restoration of occupied territories. They urge restoration of Belgium, Serbia by the belligerents and propose Alsace Lorraine settlement between France and Germany. The note also mentions a farm to meat supply link and Cossack support for a temporary government.
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Union News Service
Stockholm
Belgium
Germany
Serbia
Alsace-Lorraine
France
Cossacks Back Temporary Government in Ural Convention
In Petrograd and the Ural district a convention declared full support for the temporary government. The appeal urged all Russians to unite, warning that internal disorganization invites enemy influence, and stressed that the army must act on the allied front to aid the cause.
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Petrograd Cossacks
Ural
Free Russia
Senator Castleman Pushes Federal Ban on Immature Livestock
General John B. Castleman of Louisville, president of the American saddle horse breeders association, urged federal legislation to prohibit marketing immature livestock. He proposed using the welfare clause or expanding interstate commerce powers to stop shipments. He warned rising population and shrinking range make 6,000,000 small farmers key to meat supply and called for cheaper food and better animals.
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Louisville
John B. Castleman
American Saddle Horse Breeders’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Castleman
United States
Tornado Drops Four in Mineral Point Missouri
A Missouri tornado hit Mineral Point Washington county on a Wednesday. Four people are dead and more than twenty injured. Eighteen were sent to De Soto by special train including two Catholic priests and two elderly men likely to die. Very few structures remain standing in the 560 population town.
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St. Louis
Mineral Point
Washington County
Missouri
de Soto
Belva Lockwood Dies at 86 in Washington D C
Belva A B Lockwood famed as first woman admitted to the Supreme Court bar a suffrage pioneer and lone female presidential candidate died in Washington after a long illness aged 86 years
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Washington
Belva
A B. Lockwood
Supreme Court
United States
Veterans invited to Lincoln jubilee parade
The civil war veterans' committee for Nebraska's golden jubilee at this place from June 12 asks state veterans to attend and participate. They are promised a place of honor in the June 14 parade.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Carloads of Eggs Found in Denver Cold Storage
James R. Noland secretary of state reports one hundred carloads totaling about 14 400 000 eggs stored in Denver warehouses with more plants awaiting inspection. He criticizes current egg prices and notes cars have been moved between market and storage to keep one hundred carloads on hand.
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Denver
James R. Noland
Mr. Noland
Flood risk as rivers overflow in Nebraska and Colorado
State Engineer George Johnson warns that the North Platte River in Nebraska and the Laramie and South Platte in Wyoming and Colorado are overflowing while the Loup in Nebraska runs full to its banks. He fears the Platte eastward will flood as waters converge, risking lowland inundation. Also reports alleged threats to Liberty Loan subscriptions across Nebraska, with the state defense council promising strict action and no leniency for those opposing the loan.
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George Johnson
North Platte
Laramie
Wyoming
South Platte
Colorado
Loup
Nebraska
Pathfinder
Neb
Mr. Johnson
Platte River
Plate
Columbus
Johnson
Platte
Liberty Loan
Nebraska Council of Defense
Robert M Joyce
League
Nebraska border service medals chosen for Nebraska Guard
The state selects a two part medal for 1700 Nebraska National Guard members who served on the Mexican border last year. A metal bar carries the words Mexican Border Service and a circular badge features an eagle and shield with From the State of Nebraska and Nebraska National Guard around the edge.
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Nebraska National Guard
State of Nebraska
Summer Military Drill Set At State University
A six day a week drill at 7 p m during the summer term will be led by Ordnance Sergeant Allen acting commandant unless he is called to government service. If that occurs Professor Frankforter will assume command. Credit for one semester of drill may be granted to regular participants and Lincoln area students are urged to assist. Cadets with prior drill experience may be commissioned, at least as corporals, gaining training and leadership in drilling others.
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The
State University
Allen
Frankforter
State Farm
Lincoln
Nebraska
P. L. Hall
Neville
State Institutions Report Inmate Total Drops in April
The April reports from fifteen state institutions to the board of control show 4,969 inmates total at month end, down twenty from March. Earlier, the state wards peaked at 6,001 about two months ago, with a usual summer decline expected.
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Board of Control
Nebraska lawmakers refer Capital National loss to three lawyers
A special legislative committee investigating Nebraska’s losses from the old Capital National Bank met and referred the case to its three lawyers. Senator Sandall Senator Neal and Representative Fults will report at a June 12 meeting.
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Nebraska
Old Capital National Bank
Sandall and Neal
Fults
Nebraska office backs new income tax schedule
Deputy Revenue Collector Hildebrand of Lincoln says Nebraska will comply with the government law and meet the new income tax schedule. He notes many inquiries at revenue offices and that Nebraskans are ready to bear the tax for larger national revenue.
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United States Senate
Nebraska
Hildebrand
Lincoln
University athletics board reelects Reed for 1917 season
The university athletic board re elected Guy E. Reed assistant director and financial agent of athletics until the end of the 1917 football season. Regents direct after September 1 1917 the board must cover all expenses from gate admissions and cannot use tax funds for university support.
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The
University Athletic Board
Guy E. Reed
State bank deposits rise in Nebraska amid war labor shifts
Nebraska deposits in state banks exceed 25 million, with total cash in banks over 200 million, a 4 percent rise from last year. The wartime labor shift sees women filling roles as men enlist, while a 9 hour workday law for women faces possible non enforcement in necessary cases, per Governor Neville.
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Union News Service
Nebraska
T. T. Tooley
Nebraska Banking Board
Nebraska farmer leader to lobby against price fixing
J. W. Shorthill, secretary of the Nebraska farmers grain and livestock association, travels to Washington to oppose proposed federal controls on prices for grain livestock and other farm products. He represents Nebraska and ten western states including Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma and Colorado.
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Congress
Federal Trade Commission
J. W. Shorthill
Nebraska Farmers’ Grain and Livestock Association
Washington
Shorthill
Nebraska
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Nebraska veterans unlikely to join Vicksburg peace celebration
The article notes probable failure of Nebraska civil war veterans to travel to Vicksburg for the October peace celebration despite a $20,000 state appropriation. It suggests the event may be canceled or limited to locals, as railroads cannot arrange special trains or extra equipment for crowds.
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Vicksburg
Nebraska
Secretary of State in St Louis for plate business
Secretary of State Pool travels to St Louis to work with the plate manufacturer on a new order including dealer plates. The public is informed that the letter L on Nebraska plates indicates the original plate has been lost and must be replaced.
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Redfield
Pool
St. Louis
Nebraska
Pound to Deliver Nebraska Commencement Address
Dean Roscoe Pound of Harvard Law announces acceptance of Nebraska's invitation to speak at the June 12 commencement. He replaces General John J. Pershing, canceled after orders to France. Pound is a leading national legal authority and a celebrated Nebraska alumnus.
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Roscoe Pound
Harvard University College of Law
Law College
Nebraska University
Avery
John J. Pershing
France
Dean Pound
Nebraska
Prohibition Enforcement Funds Slow to Expand
A $50,000 legislative appropriation for enforcing the prohibition law is only partly spent. As of May only about $400 has been used, with $100 drawn for May. Warrants cover stamps $72.24 printing $164.60 form preparation $35 and office supplies $32.15. Most activity has involved druggist permits with thirty-five issued last Saturday.
Freckles Vanish with Ethine Double Strength Remedy
An advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. Apply a tile nightly and morning, with guaranteed money back if no improvement. Small quantities, usually one ounce, claim to clear skin and brighten complexion.
Tammany S 128 Years Old in Union History
The piece recounts Tammany's founding by William Mooney in New York on May 12 1789 as the secret St. Tammany Society later named the Columbian order. It notes 13 tribes totems halls on Fourteenth Street and parish-arena politics with Burr and Jefferson, and explains the origin of the name from Indian chief Tamanend.
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Wiskinski
Tammany Hall
Fourteenth Street
Tammany
Aaron Burr
New York
Thomas Jefferson
Tamanend
New Britain Township
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
America
Too Much to Too Much Health Culture Quote
Oscar Schleif criticizes excess in daily life in Health Culture. The author highlights overindulgence in eating, spending, talking, and activities, urging moderation and restraint.
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Oscar Schleif
Financial flurry explained by a bill collector at the door
A father explains to his son that a financial flurry occurs when a bill collector comes and the mother cannot find her purse. The exchange shows a humorous home scene describing money worries and embarrassment. The line reflects a period voice and a simple domestic misunderstanding.
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Pather
Tender Hearts Don’t Mind Potatoes Eyes
A humorous exchange highlights a farmer’s daughter who refuses to cut potato eyes, cherishing kindness over harsh tasks. Her remark underscores a compassionate stance in rural life.
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