Railroads Seek General Freight Rate Hikes Across East
Eastern railways petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for a broad 10 to 15 percent freight rate increase, with a proposed 15 percent rise in routes carrying heavy traffic. They argue wage, fuel, material and capital costs have surged, forcing urgent rate adjustments to restore financial health.
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Women in Naval Service Move Toward Shore Roles
Secretary Daniels orders naval commandants and recruit offices to prepare for enlisting women in the actual naval service in emergencies. The judge advocate general allows enlistment under recruiting laws. Women would serve ashore in coast defense, with grades for stenographers clerks and typists, and may also work in radio telegraphy and communications. Training in navy league camps will be recognized in selection.
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Washington
Daniels
Judge Advocate General
Navy League
Navy
Government game wardens enforce migratory bird law in Nebraska
A squad of federal game wardens polices the Platte river area in Nebraska with several illegal shooting cases recorded at Cozard Gothenburg and nearby sites. United States District Inspector R P Holland Atchison notes no arrests but files regular informations valid for three years, held for Supreme Court action on the federal migratory bird law.
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Lexington
Neb
Platte River
Nebraska
Cozard
Gothenburg
United States
R. P. Holland
Atchison
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt to Speak at Lincoln Nebraska Jubilee
Theodore Roosevelt accepts invitation from the Commercial club of Lincoln to attend the Nebraska semi centennial celebration June 12 to 14. He will deliver the principal address at the event marking Nebraska’s admission to the union.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Nebraska
Avery
H. M. Bushnell
New York
Wilson
Washington
Cattle Car Record and Lamb Prices Rise in Omaha Market
In Omaha Nebraska two Cedar Rapids cars carried thirty six head of cattle averaging 1507 pounds setting a market record. Feeder cattle topped at 11 dollars a hundredweight, up five cents from prior peak. Lambs for shearing show super quality gains from 14.40 to 14.60 and western lambs sell at 10 cents above the prior high of 14.85.
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Omaha
Cedar Rapids
Foreign Trade Falls in February Amid U-Boat War
American foreign trade dropped about 190 million dollars in February as Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare began. Exports declined by 147,032,659 dollars and imports by 42,239,675 dollars, per the Department of Commerce.
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Washington
Germany
Department of Commerce
Washington Says Russia Quietly Cooperating With Government
Ambassador Francis reported to the State Department that the Russian army and navy are fully cooperating with the revolutionary government, signaling unity in the new regime.
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Washington
Revolutionary Government
Francis
State Department
Petrograd
Land grant for Scottsbluff dry farming project funded
The Norris bill passes authorizing patenting of 500 acres near Scottsbluff to the state university for dry farming experiments. The article notes broader policy shifts with the Adams eight hour law upheld and large projected tax receipts from income and internal revenue.
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Western
Union News Service
Washington
House
Scottsbluff
The
State University
Government expands war risk insurance scope to contraband
The War Risk Insurance Bureau to insure most forms of contraband for European countries except arms and ammunition. President Wilson proclaims April 26 as a relief day for 1,000,000 Ruthenians Ukrainians in dire need of food clothing and shelter with contributions to the American Red Cross. Omaha loans: over 4 million applied for at the Federal Land Bank. first bonds of 50 000 issued soon and expected to be absorbed within 100 miles of Omaha. Nebraska observes pure food week March 25 to 31. Canada’s 1917 wheat crop sale under negotiation by the British. Dominion to buy from farmers and manage transport. Hookworm outbreak among troops at Camp Wilson San Antonio prompts eradication measures. under control. National Security League seeks dentists to certify defective teeth volunteers for military duty.
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Wilson
American Red Cross
Washington
Omaha Federal Land Bank
Omaha
England Says President's Action a Turning Point in World History
Washington reports that Germany will not take certain ships. US law may allow exit with clean intent and full compensation if war with Germany occurs. London suggests war within days. Berlin unrest and food shortages spark rumors of riots as Russia mobilizes.
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London
Reuters
Amsterdam
Berlin
Oldenzaal
Molland
Healdton Sunk by Submarine Off Terschelling
American Consul at Amsterdam reports the steamer Healdton sunk by a submarine 25 miles north of Terschelling Holland. Twenty crewmen drowned and one died of injuries. The vessel, Standard Oil Healdton, was en route from Philadelphia to Rotterdam with oil cargo and was torpedoed without warning. A submarine was seen after the attack. More details to follow.
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Machin
Amsterdam
State Department
Healdton
Terschelling
Holland
Consul Dispatch
Standard Oil
Healdron
Philadelphia
Rotterdam
Wilson calls Congress into extra session on April second
President Wilson orders an extra session of Congress for April second to consider aggressive measures against Germany. He cites U boats attacks on American ships and the possible declaration of war as imminent outcomes, with Congress poised to act.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
London News Beside War Proclamation Expect U S War
The Morning papers report Wilson's special session call and U S warlike prep in Washington and New York dispatches. The Daily Telegraph alone comments that the first week of April will mark U S recognition of a state of war with Germany.
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London
Wilson
Congress
Washington
New York
United States
Daily Telegraph
Germany
United States Faces War Question Over German Attacks
Washington weighs war with Germany after three unarmed American merchant ships are destroyed. Officials acknowledge Germany committed the overt act, ending armed neutrality in effect and signaling a move toward war. Navy plans to deploy warships to patrol trans Atlantic lanes against submarines.
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Santa Rosalia
Lower California
Germany
United States
Washington
Officers Elected for Coming Year Plan Show and Entertainment
Local organization announces new officers for the coming year and outlines plans for a fall show and entertainment event. The slate features several key members and signals a focus on community engagement and fundraising activities.
Annual Bowling Tour in Fremont and State Meetings Elsewhere
The notice lists the Annual State Bowling Tournament in Fremont from April 9 to 14, the Missouri Valley Chiropractors Association meeting in Omaha from April 21 to 22, and the Annual Convention of the State Association of Elks in Lincoln from April 26 to 27.
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Missouri Valley Chiropractors’ Association
Omaha
State Association of Elks
Lincoln
State Sportsmen’s Association
Nebraska Potato Improvement Association Formed
Nebraska potato growers from across the state met to promote cooperation in production, transport, distribution, and utilization. An alliance named the Nebraska Potato Improvement Association was formed with Link Davis as president and RF Howard as secretary treasurer. Directors include C S Mank, A S Layhart, CC Parish, Atois Schafer, L Wilcox, and W W Burr. Next meeting planned in Alliance with a potato show and entertainment.
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RF. Howard
Lincoln
C. S. Mank
Chadron
A S. Layeart
Emingford
CC. Parish
Atois Schafer
Nenzel
L. Wilcox
W. W. Burr
Lincoln Alliance
Nebraska
Beef Prices Soar In South Omaha Market Update
The South Omaha beef market shows rising prices with steers reaching up to 12.10 per 100 pounds on March 15 from a mixed load, marking the highest price on the local market. Monthly top prices from 1916 through March 1917 climbed, highlighting a sustained advance since mid year with notable gains into 1917.
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South Omaha
Marely
York Votes New High School Plan
In York an election approved spending 225000 dollars to construct a central high school to replace the fire damaged building and add two new ward schools. The measure carried by an overwhelming majority.
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York
New High School
Central High
Ideal Place to Farm in Western Nebraska
R A Lovelace an assistant immigration agent for Burlington says a western Nebraska farm can be paid for in a few years by excess crops. He recommends the region as ideal for homeseekers noting that hundreds of farms were paid for with a single crop in 1915 and 1916 and land today is advertised for first crop.
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Omaha
Nebraska
R. A. Lovelace
Burlington
Butler Cattle Shipment Sets Record Price at South Omaha
A Butler county shipment sent from Butler to South Omaha last week sold for 12.40 dollars per hundredweight, the highest price yet for cattle in the region and highlighting the county as a prime cattle-raising area.
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Butler
David City
Butler County
South Omaha
University Day in Omaha Planned by Nebraska Students
Nebraska students will visit Omaha for their annual University Day in Omaha on May 4th. The event gathers campus attendees and local participants for a day of university activities in the city.
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Omaha
University of Nebraska
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Easy Relief
An advertisement touts Freezone as a cheap remedy to remove corns and calluses. A Cincinnati inventor credits quick drying action that shrivels the corn without skin irritation and allows it to be lifted away with fingers.
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Cincinnati
Adv
Dieting by Compulsion Joke in Modern Times
A satirical quip contrasts dieting with food barons guiding waist measures. The corpulent speaker says dieting is unnecessary as the barons handle it, reflecting humor about excess and control over diet trends.
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