Rioters Lynch Suspect As Omaha Court House Burns In Mob Violence
A massive mob seized William Brown after a nine hour standoff, dragging him from the county jail and lynching him at an electric pole on Harney Street. Mayor Ed P Smith was badly assaulted during the day's chaos as fires burned the treasury and court house. police were overwhelmed and troops were requested from Ft. Crook and Ft. Omaha.
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Ft. Crook
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Willim Brown
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Japan Invites China to Confer on Shantung Status
Tokyo plans to invite China to confer on the Shantung situation after ratifying the peace treaty. An official told AP that Japan cannot compel China to accept the invitation and would keep present Shantung conditions if China declines to negotiate.
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Japan
China
Shantung
Associated Press
Marines to Expand Pacific Fleet Base in San Diego
Brigadier General Joseph Pendleton is ordered to San Diego to establish the second marine corps advanced base headquarters. The San Diego force will grow from about 250 men to a full brigade with complete equipment including aviation and artillery, kept in readiness on the Pacific coast.
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Marine Corps
Pacific Coast
Pacific Fleet
Joseph Pendleton
San Diego
Take Up the Race Question in America
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America released a constructive program to protect Negroes from mob violence, improve their condition, and address racial troubles. The plan, formed with white and Black citizen representatives from across the country, urges frank confrontation of the inter racial danger.
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New York
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Proclamation Praises Fiuman Loyalists and Deserting Italians
Four Italian warships including Dante Alighieri are cited as part of the Fiuman navy in a proclamation by Gabriele d Annunzio praising their loyalty and valor. Allied forces withdrew from a harbor after their desertions, while General Garibaldi in Paris discusses settlement and U S President Wilson.
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Peppino) Garibaldi
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Rome
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Germans Move to Mexico Immigrate 30000 Germans to settle in Mexico
The German consul in Mexico reports officials plan to bring 30000 German immigrants to settle in Mexico soon. Officials say most are skilled workers and the move follows post armistice overtures. Large Mexican landowners reportedly ready to sell or form partnerships with German settlers.
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Washington
Mexico
Germany
Belgian Justice Rushes War Crimes Extraditions List
Belgium speeds up compiling the list of enemy subjects charged with war and international law violations. Extradition rights under the Versailles treaty must be exercised within one month after ratification. A royal decree commission, formed February 15, 1919, widens inquiries into German infringements.
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Brussels
Department of Justice
Belgium
Bread consumption rises as prices fall in mid year report
Americans eat more bread and less of higher priced foods as flour usage climbs by 3,000,000 barrels, a 15 percent rise from last year. Lard price drops from 35 cents wholesale two months ago to 22 cents, with edible oils also declining. Condensed and evaporated milks have not fallen as expected.
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New York
Chicago
Banks Sell Bonds in Bismarck Under Non Partisan Plan
Bank of North Dakota has sold at par three million dollars in bonds under the non partisan league program. Two million two hundred ninety thousand dollars are bank series 6 percent bonds and the balance real estate series 5 percent bonds. Sales were made to financial houses in New York and Chicago.
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Bank of North Dakota
Nonpartisan League
New York
Chicago
Villa Seeks Union of Rebels Across Mexico
A courier bound for San Antonio reports Villa aims to unite rebel leaders opposing Carranza. From Durango headquarters near the Durango Chihuahua line, Villa backs a union like General Angeles proposal. Manuel Pelaez the Cedilla brothers a southern leader Hernandez and General Gonzalez approve.
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Tex
Razicisco Villa
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Carranza
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Mexico
Manuel Pelaez
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Hernandez
Gonzelez
Could the British West Indies become U S territory
The London National News weighs a proposed transfer of the British West Indies to the United States as part payment of wartime debt. It catalogs islands from Bermuda to Trinidad, notes U S interests in Virgin Islands and economic leverage in the Caribbean, and highlights land reform and legal modernization as Americanization needs before any sale.
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Why Golf Links Name Origin Explained
The term links comes from Scottish land stretches with short grass between coast and water where early golf courses were built. As golf spread worldwide the name stayed though the original meaning was often overlooked. Scottish history of golf dates to 1457, with claims of earlier origins.
Simple Perfume Making Described by Scientific American
Fresh high scented blossoms are placed in an uncovered bow to capture their perfume as it escapes into the air. The article outlines a straightforward method to collect and reuse volatile floral aromas for fragrance creation.
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Scientific American
Perfume Preservation by Ice Salt Funnel Method
A historical note describes filling a glass funnel with crushed ice and salt mounted near a collector. Moisture from the room air forms with flower emanations, dripping into a receptacle. When mixed with equal parts pure alcohol, the flower perfume is preserved indefinitely.
Mahogany Trees Hidden in Dense Forests
Mahogany trees do not grow in clusters but occur scattered through forests and hidden in dense undergrowth, a fact noted in forestry observations.
Cuticura Ad Claims Skin Improvements
An advertisement urges readers to use Cuticura Ointment at rising and retiring then wash with Cuticura Soap and hot water. It promises improvements for poor complexions dandruff itching and red rough hands citing Ady as the source.
Quieted Noise Rules Spark Debate at Hewitt Meeting
Residents discuss the town ordinance on loud sounds as Jewiltt notes that even a silent alarm would violate the rules. The exchange highlights concerns about noise levels and enforcement in the community.
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Hewitt
Jewiltt
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