Happenings of the Past Week Reflect Global Events
A synthesis of world and national news outlines a looming congress deadline for revenue and war measures as Germany relief efforts and food price pressures shape policy. Rail shortages and a shifting export picture frame a tense domestic scene with prohibition talks and peace demonstrations noted amid diplomatic notes from The Hague and Washington.
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New York
Emergency Peace Federation
Washington
Congress
White House
Ja Follette
Nebraska oil inspection law voided by supreme court
The Nebraska oil inspection law’s 10 cent a barrel fee was struck down as a revenue measure, not a police power, invalidating the fee. The court upheld most findings, and a writ blocks collection while authorizes continued inspection, with Governor Keith Neville and deputy Otto Murschel enforcing without a fee. The legislature plans to amend the fee to six cents.
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Nebraska
Supreme Court
Arthur Mullen
Loses
Standard Oil
Keith Neville
Food and Oil Commissioner
Otto Murschel
Governor Defends Banking Board and Taxation Reform
Governor Neville counters floor statements by saying the guaranty fund remains secure unless bank numbers rise or stringency returns. He notes eight banks operated outside board guidance six weeks ago, with two corrected and others under examiners, and requests an extra examiner. The Mattes tax bill passing Senate committee aims at taxing hidden estates with a 50 percent penalty for evasion. The State Board buys irrigation bonds for Chimney Rock and Alliance districts, first-ever irrigation bond purchases, in Morrill county near Baynard with district real estate valued over 300000.
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Banking Board
Neville
State Board of Educational Lands and Funds
Althd
Chimney Rock
Alliance Irrigation District
Baynard
Morrill County
Levy Increase Sought to Raise School Funds
Senate bill moves to upper house calendar proposing raising the maximum school levy from 35 to 50 mills to offset liquor license revenue losses and rising school operating costs. Several related measures remain pending on the same subject.
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Senate
Automobile use climbs in Nebraska with 100000 in 1916
The Nebraska survey reports more than 100 000 automobiles in use in 1916 an increase of 413947 over the previous year. The state senate narrowly voted to amend the bank guaranty law to allow unused guaranty funds to return to banks liquidating. Governor Neville watched as committee approved a procedure to auction state funds every two years impacting guaranty protections.
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State Senate
Adams
Dawes
Neville
Gfe
Will Be Chairman of Board Eugene O Mayfield Chosen
Eugene O Mayfield selected to succeed Judge Howard Kennedy as chairman of the state board of control and will assume the post March 1. His four month service fills the remaining portion of Kennedy term, making him the member with the earliest partial term. Kennedy has held the chair for the past year and a half.
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Eugene O. Mayfield
Howard Kennedy
State Board of Control
Mr Mayfield
Cronin Bill Advances on Bond Cancellations and Hearings
The Fidelity Bond Measure requires bond cancellation with written reasons and twenty days notice, plus a hearing before the Insurance Board on demand. Cronin argues arbitrary cancellations tarnish reputations and this bill helps protect honest individuals. The Dafoe Taylor bill would create a state printing commission to standardize state office supply contracts and establish pay for a state printing commissioner and a stenographer.
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Cronin
Insurance Board
Dafoe-Taylor
State Printing Commission
J. F. Webster
St. Paul
Prohibition Bill Passage and Chicago Rail Crisis
The Chicago board of trade warns of a grain bottleneck with 40 million bushels ready in Chicago and up to 75 million in country elevators held up by congestion. J P Griffin says the Interstate Commerce Commission and railroads are overwhelmed and seeks swift action, possibly placing power in a wartime style dictatorial body to relieve the shortage.
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Union News Service
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Wilson
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
J P Griffin
Commission
Griffin
Prohibition Measure Passes House Forbids Liquor Imports
The House approved by four to one a Senate bill to bar liquor imports into prohibition states, extending bone dry territory to about one third of the United States. Supporters hailed the step as sweeping and possible only short of a national ban, while critics warned of a reaction. The vote prompted cheers and slogans from members across the chamber.
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Union News Service
Congress
Nebraska
Washington
House
Senate
Wilson
United States
Bank earnings in 1916 set record high for U S banks
Washington reports that national banks posted the largest earnings since the system began. Comptroller Williams cites calendar year gross earnings at 600 million dollars and net earnings of 170 million, with six months of 1916 earning at a 629 million rate gross and 185 million net.
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Washington
United States Banking System
Williams
Comptroller
Wind wrecks aeroplanes at Columbus First aero squadron
A severe wind storm wrecked three aeroplanes valued at 13 000 dollars each and demolished a newly built hangar at the First aero squadron camp in Columbus New Mexico. One soldier was seriously injured by flying debris.
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Columbus
N. M
Wyoming Legislature Funds Cody Statue in Cheyenne
The lower Wyoming house passed a senate bill to appropriate 5000 dollars for a statue of Colonel W. F. Cody to stand in Cody. In El Paso, Major General Pershing notified the war department he has assumed command of the southern border department, succeeding General Funston. Pershing will command until a permanent successor is named.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Senate
W. F. Cody
el Passo
Pershing
War Department
Southern Department
Funston
Baker
California Syrup of Figs Promises Quick Constipation Relief
An old era advertisement touts a fruit laxative as harmless and effective for children. It claims a coated tongue signals dosage and promises relief within hours, recommending a 50 cent bottle with directions for all ages. It also notes Emperor Charles of Austria enjoys horse racing.
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California
Emperor Charles of Austria
Reliable Remedy Restores Kidneys
For years druggists have noted Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root remarkable record as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. It is a physician s prescription strengthening medicine used in private practice. It helps the kidneys liver and bladder do the work nature intends. Swamp Root has stood the test of years and is sold by all druggists on its merit. Send ten cents for a sample bottle to Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton N Y mentioning this paper. American gloves are in demand in Cuba.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
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