Conant Appointed to Manila Law Professorship
Professor E B Conant of the University College of Law receives a professorship at the College of Law of the University of the Philippines and will leave for Manila in May. He will remain connected with Lincoln this year on leave. Mr and Mrs Conant plan to sail from San Francisco around May 6. The Manila law college opened in 1911 with 154 students last year. Judge C S Lobinger, a former Nebraska attorney, serves on the faculty.
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Nebraska
Schuyler Man Robbed in Chicago
Word reached Schuyler that Burt Bowie of this city was held up and severely beaten in Chicago last week near his boarding place. Bowie is a student at a Chicago dental college. Two years ago his father was killed in a harvest field near Schuyler by an unknown cause.
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Schuyler
Chicago
Schuyler, Neb
Burt Bowie
Omaha Tap Rate Battle Persists Despite Protests
Omaha extends 16 percent grain rate cancellation to gulf ports through December 31 despite objections from Chicago board of trade and Minneapolis chamber of commerce. Interstate Commerce Commission announces extension.
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Omaha
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gulf Ports
Candidates for secretary of the senate grow crowded
J Reid Green of Lincoln leads a list of hopefuls for secretary of the senate with several others already declaring. Pawnee resident Clyde Barnard ex-Representative Jones of Clay County and Bass of Troken Bow are among the announced contenders.
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Senate
J. Reid Green
Lincoln
Clyde Barnard
Pawnee
Jones
Clay County
Bass
Troken Bow
Revival Meetings with Evan Whiston at Christian Church
A large audience welcomed Evan Whiston of Lincoln at the first revival meeting. The evangelists, under the state board, promise nightly 7:30 starts, one hour length, with Mrs Whiston assisting in music. Tonight’s talk is Spiritual Blindness. Sunday covers Lordship of Christ and Certainties. new hymnals add appeal. all invited.
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Whiston
Lincoln
Christian Church
Sidney
Evangelst
State Board
Christ
Christmas gift guide urges simple, thoughtful giving
The note cautions against overindulgence in holiday gifts in 1915. It suggests simple, meaningful tokens like a small centerpiece rather than an excessive spread of plates and doilies. Preserves a practical, frugal holiday spirit and friendship-focused giving.
Tuberculosis Day Proclaimed By State Superintendent
School districts are urged to dedicate a day for tuberculosis awareness and instruction on prevention. California woman Miss Marie Gerber from Bawteile reports quick relief from a severe cold and lung soreness after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, a product advertised in the notice.
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California
Chamberlain
Marie Gerber
Bawteile
Cal
All
Dealerc
Nebraska School for the Blind sees seven graduates in biennium
A biennial report to the governor from the superintendent notes seven graduates over two years. The facility reports overall good condition, five new cement porches replacing old wood, a new heating plant, added fire escapes, and other minor improvements for inmate comfort.
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School For the Blind
Nebraska City
Health marriage certificates urged by Illinois women's clubs
Amid applause a resolution called for a state law requiring health guaranties for marriage licenses. Founders include Mrs August Belmont and Miss Anne Morgan, who also helped launch The Society for the Prevention of Useless Giving to end costly exchanges during Christmas for those who cannot afford it.
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August Belmont
Anne Morgan
New York
Society For the Prevention of
Roosevelt’s Keynote Praises Early Progressive Contributors
Colonel Roosevelt opened the Progressive party conference in Chicago thanking contributors who funded the launch. He singled out William Flinn Frank A Munsey George W Ferkins and S Bird for their “disinterested” support and stated he would not need an investigation to learn of their help.
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Progressive Party
Chicago
William Flinn
Pennsylvegia
Frank A. Munsey
George W. Ferkins
S. Bird
International Livestock Expo Opens in Chicago
The global livestock exposition opened in Chicago as a recall movement formed against Los Angeles Mayor Alexander. Key figures include Dr. William Waugh Smith of Randolph-Macon and Unitarian Rev. Dr. Robert Collyer who died at ninety. Kansas certified Governor Hodges. Peace Sunday planned for Dec 5. Kellerman wed Sullivan in Danbury. War Secretary Stimson visited Key West en route to Washington.
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Los Angeles
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James R. Sullivan
Danbury
Conn
Robert Collyer
New York
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Illinois Woman’s College
J. G. Strawn
Jacksonville
Manuel Garza Aldane
San Antonio
United States
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Panama
Washington
Key West
Fla
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Navy
Solons Select Their Seats in Coming Nebraska Session
Lincoln December 11 The two large delegations in the house Douglas and Lancaster counties will sit opposite sides of representative hall next session. Twelve seats remain unspoken in both chambers. In the senate Hale of Madison Hummels of Webster Robertson of Holt and Reynolds of Dawes have not chosen. In the house eight seats uncalled for Kauffman Guatin Banka Fox Pilger Nichols Sindelar Jones remain unclaimed No 13 is vacant.
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State Auditor Proposes End to New York Fiscal Agency
State Auditor Barton will urge a reform in his report to end the New York fiscal agency for Nebraska bonds. All Nebraska issued bonds would be paid directly to the state treasurer, eliminating payments to the Kountze agency and boosting circulation in Nebraska banks. A similar bill passed the lower house two years ago but died in the senate.
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New York
Nebraska
Kountze
Senate
Nebraska Boys Corn Clubs crown season records shift
In Omaha on December 11, samples for Union Stock Yards prizes show Paul Kruse of Ulysses now posted the top state yield at a little over 118 bushels per acre, surpassing Elton Stone of Jyons who had held 102 bushels. Jesse Correll of Cambridge follows with 109 bushels, as competition arrives at South Omaha offices. Mrs. Robert Goelet of New York died in Paris on December 5 at her Paris residence.
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Elton Stone
Jyons
Paul Kruse
Ulysses
Jesse Correll
Cambridge
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