German Police Put Down Rioters in Central Germany Fight
Berlin dispatches report communist rioters retreating in good order from Eisleben and Mansfeld while armed workers move from Halle toward the towns. Riots flare in Munich, Breslau, and Halle amid police crackdowns as authorities restore order in central Germany.
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Saxony
Mansfeld
Eisleben
Paris
Munich
Foreign Office
Breslau
Berlin
Hettstedt
Councils of Action
Bitterfield
Germany
Oberroebling
Prussian
Elsleben
Thra
Corn Products Plant Shuts Chicago Facility For Week
The Corn Products Refining company of Argo Til closed its Chicago plant for a week or longer due to temporary business depression. Plant superintendent F. M. Sayre cited the demand slump as the reason for the shutdown affecting about 2,000 workers.
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Marc
Corn Products Refining Company
Argo
Til
F. M. Sayre
Weeks vows to pursue Bergdoll despite limits
Secretary Weeks stated Washington intends to pursue Bergdoll in Germany despite any statute of limitations and possible extradition issues. He noted Brigadier General Allen has pressed German authorities to release Carl Neuf and Franz Zimmer before trial, reporting they are well treated in custody.
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Bergdoll
Weeks
Philadelphia
Germany
Great Britain
United States
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Carl Neuf
Franz Zimmer
Eberburch
Bergdolf
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Zimmer
Baden
War Department
Neaf
Arrests Clear Mail Theft Near Union Station Heist
Three men arrested and $384000 in stolen bonds recovered in a major mail truck robbery case at Union Station. Krienitzer, a bond salesman, is jailed on $15000 bond. Isa dore Goldberg and C A Jetree released on $1000 bonds. Bonds traced from a vacant Sheridan lot to Goldberg then Jetree before alerting James I Bennett & Co brokers.
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Chicago
Post Office
William Krletze
Woodrow Wilson Described Weak After Acute Indigestion
Washington reports describe former president Woodrow Wilson as a little weak following an acute indigestion attack. Surgeon Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson states he is otherwise recovering and in fair condition.
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Grayson
Washington
March
Wilson
Cary T. Grayson
State Capital News Items and Fiscal Moves
The governor's vote tally stands 70 to 20 as 17.73 passes. Lancaster county engineers face a 15 percent wage cut saving $20 000 yearly. Veterans back the language law language, while support grows for passage. Governor McKeivey signs the bread bill despite opposition and an appeal to veto. The state university regents restore fees to prior levels saving students about five dollars per semester. Insurance leaders push to enable state bonding after the bill clears the senate.
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Board of Regents of the State University
Senate approves bill to require full campaign expense reporting
The senate approved a measure Friday mandating candidates for office report all campaign expenses in full rather than partial disclosures as currently required.
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Senate
Tax revenue reform to overhaul assessment and collection
The proposed measure aims to radically change how taxes are assessed and collected, signaling significant shifts in revenue policy. It emphasizes new revenue sources and adjustments to current tax processes, with potential wide impact on taxpayers and local government budgets.
House rejects bill on lieutenant governor salary provision
The house refused to endorse the bill furnishing the lieutenant governor with the governor s salary when the governor is out of state or unable to perform duties.
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House
Governor McKelvie Signs Bail Insurance Bill With Emergency Clause
Governor McKelvie signed the bail insurance bill after it passed the house. The measure carries an emergency clause and must take effect in time for the assessors spring rounds.
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McKelvie
House
House adopts rule to compel absent members at own cost
The house approves a drastic rule allowing the sergeant at arms to bring in any member absent without permission when called, with the expense charged to the member. The measure imposes a financial penalty on nonattendance and enforces attendance by force if needed.
Lincoln paper dares citizens to name ten percent of laws to repeal
A Lincoln newspaper challenges readers to name ten percent of the laws currently on the books that should be repealed, arguing for a legislative session focused on repeal rather than new laws. The piece questions the widespread belief that session should primarily undo statutes.
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Lincoln
Debate shifts as anti-picketing bill advances
After a lengthy two day session the house moved the anti-picketing bill forward despite strong union labor opposition. The industrial court bill was swiftly killed. Meanwhile workers dig a large test hole on the state house lawn to simulate foundation weight for the new capitol.
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Althoit
State House
Senate debate on tax for cream buyers and exchanges
A senate debate discussed taxing cream buyers and moving picture exchanges as with grain elevators. The house rejected a conference committee decision on county judges salaries and assistants, and a new committee was appointed to confer with the senate committee.
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Senate
Senate haggles over new taxation law and ice cream bill
The senate spent much time last week debating the new taxation law and the house, less familiar, will likely spend more time. A heated fight over a bill cutting butter fat in ice cream saw Representative Williams oppose it, arguing benefits go to makers with little aid to others. The measures advanced by a close margin.
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Senate
House
Williams
Early adjournment talk lingers in state house
Debate continues with expectations of adjournment near early May as lawmakers tackle taxation, the cigarette bill, and a language bill. Lawmakers warn time will be consumed by torrid discussion with many measures likely to use up half a day or more if current mood remains combative.
Legislature Members Question Their Own Presence
Several lawmakers express doubt about attendance during a session with gaps in voting records and minutes. Some members challenge quorum status while others insist they were listed as present, complicating proceedings and triggering calls for clearer attendance logs.
Lawmaking Versus Constituents Opinions Guiding Voting
The text argues legislators should rely on their judgment while also weighing constituents’ views, to enact laws that reflect the general welfare rather than personal opinions or narrow interests. It emphasizes legislative independence balanced with consideration of others.
Sifting committee slows action on hundreds of bills
All bills not reported out by the sifting committee by 2 o'clock Monday were automatically killed. About two hundred bills remained with the sifters, and speculation grew on possible action. Some thought the committee might report the entire general file, though that seemed unlikely.
Snow presses for revised statutes bid proposals
George Snow advocates publishing the new revised statutes and amending the Mosley bill to require specifications for compiling and printing the book and to submit them to open competition rather than assigning the job to a single concern. He argues a printer understands what law is required.
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George Snow
Law targets hotel rate boosts during crowded events
The house approved a bill to bar hotel men from raising rates when crowds fill the town and the public is at their mercy. If passed into law, Lincoln and Omaha hoteliers could not cram multiple guests into a room during state fair or Ak-Sar-Ben week and charge full tariff per person.
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House
Lincoln
Omaha
Headlight bill advances amid safety concerns
The house discussed a bill on automobile headlights with opposition fearing a monopoly by lens makers and difficulty for owners to determine compliance. Despite disagreements, there was general agreement that safer lights were needed as the bill moved forward.
Committee investigates alleged use of funds for lobbying
The house appointed a committee to probe charges that members of the children's code commission used state funds to lobby for child welfare and movie bills. The commission denies the claims, but auditor vouchers suggest possible issues. The investigation's outcome is awaited with interest.
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The
House
Children’s Code Commission
Governor’s first veto stirs House over bill on
The governor sent his first veto triggering a brief reaction in the House as legislators consider the bill providing for its provisions.
Governor Proposes Partisan Appointments Bill
The governor explains a bill to fill vacancies requires appointees share the appointing party’s political faith. He argues the measure is no better than current law and unlikely to achieve the introducer’s intended objective.
Bill to unite Douglas and Sarpy counties seeks road funds
Lawmakers try again to merge Douglas and Sarpy counties to gain control of a $300,000 road fund for a paved road to Fort Crook. Critics fear the move would cut shares for other counties and risk Fort Crook’s future if the road is not built.
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Douglas
Sarpy
Sarpy County
Fort Crook
Legislature Ladies Banquet At Lincoln Hotel
The legislature left its heavy duties for an evening to dine with the Indies Legislative League a group of wives daughters and other female relatives of members The banquet at the Lincoln hotel featured the usual blend of wit and sentiment as speakers discussed the prospect of women taking seats in the legislative halls.
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Eisleben
Green
Oberroeblingen
Indies Legislative League
Lincoln Hotel
Legislative Hulls
Anderson proposes league with mainly women as Mrs Anderson serves
Speaker Anderson suggests letting Mrs Anderson serve in the legislature while he joins the league. He envisions a league still largely composed of women, outlining a plan that centers on female representation.
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Anderson
Joy Ride And Walk Ends In Car Upset Near Sidney
A group of nine youths in a four seat car rolled into a ditch east of Sidney after hitting sand on the road. The steering wheel jammed, a wheel broke, and the car overturned spilling its passengers. Only two were hurt, none seriously. A bystander assisted after seeing the spill but the teens arrived on their own power. Names withheld as requested.
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Sidney
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