Rail Executives Move Toward Sweeping Wage Cut Plan
Chicago hosts the American Association of Railroad Executives as it weighs wage reductions amid a 25 percent freight drop and rising operating costs. The group warns members to observe current pay rates and conditions pending orderly changes and plans to seek a meeting with the labor board to abrogate the national agreement. Attendees include leaders from the Pennsylvania lines Lehigh Valley Rock Island and other major railroads.
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Chicago
American Association of Railway Executives
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Railroad
United States Railroad Labor Board
Robert Binkerd
Thomass DeWitt Cuyler
Executives’ Association
Rat Labor Board
Labor Committee
Binkard
Rail Labor Board
Railroad Administration
W. FE. Atterbury
Pennsylvania Lines
E. E. Loomis
Lehigh Valley Railroad
M. L. Bell
Rock Island
American Association of Railroad
Steger Found mentally incompetent in probate court
George F. Steger once a millionaire and treasurer of Steger and Sons Piano Co was ruled mentally incompetent by a jury in Judge Horners probate court The verdict rested on his admission and two alienists who said he cannot grasp financial matters Conservator appointed Title and Trust Co for the estate and brother Chris G Steger for the personal estate
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Chicago
George F. Steger
Steger & Sons Piano ‘Company
Horner
Steger
Vorner
Chicago ‘Title and Trust Company
Chris G. Steger
Money Going to Waste as 60000 Checks Unclaimed by Reservists
Washington reports more than 60000 retainer pay checks for naval reservists remain unclaimed at the Navy department due to incorrect addresses. Many complaints allege failure to receive pay, traced to outdated contact details. All checks were mailed to the last address on file and returned by post authorities. In Williamson West Virginia former Mingo county judge James Ron seeks a pistol permit during the Mattewan trial of 21 men for Albert C. Pelts death.
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Washington
National Treasury
Navy
Department
Williamson
W. Va
James Ron
Mingo R County
Albert C. Pelts
Mattewan
Bailey
Nebraska House Fractures Over July Pardons and Licensure Bill
State Capital News reports Epperson's bill to end Fourth of July pardons passed the house without opposition. The senate favors passes for ministers and charitable workers per a recent bill. Every member introduced at least one bill. two introduced fifty and two introduced one each. A chiropractic bill sparked notable oratory. The education requirements for Nebraska licensing would be reduced if passed.
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Epperson
Senate
Nebraska
Osterman bill moves to condemn railroad right of way
The Osterman measure authorizing condemnation of railroad right of way for highway use has been reported out and is on track for passage. House backed three railroad full crew bills onto sidings, tearing up tracks to block revival. H. R. 478, by Speaker Anderson, fixes mailing voting flaws by preventing multi precinct mail voting under current law.
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Osterman
Anderson
Omaha to enter electric light business bill
The bill, an R. B. Howell measure, would authorize Omaha to operate an electric light service. Fireworks are expected when it reaches the floor as supporters anticipate lively debate and possible amendments.
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Omaha
R. B. Howell
Senate Considers Workmen’s Compensation Bill
The senate spends significant time on a bill drafted by the labor commissioner to correct inequalities in the present workmen’s compensation law.
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Senate
Legion Presses Norval Bill Repealing Liman Language Law
The American Legion shows active interest as a public hearing is set by the committee in charge of the bill. Legion representatives pledge attendance to oppose or support the measure depending on their stance.
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The
American Legion
Norval
Legion
House committee shapes jury service and banking bills
The house judiciary committee favors exempting women from jury duty and will file a minority report if the bill advances. A separate alien land ownership bill was killed in committee while the movie censorship measure gains attention. The banking bill passed the house easily, and tuition for country district high school pupils is fixed at three dollars weekly with potential litigation avoided.
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House Judiciary Committee
Senate committee probes state officers and marriage license proposal
The senate investigating panel questions all state officers to justify their payrolls and seeks to cut excess staff. A proposed law would require couples to apply for a marriage license fifteen days before the wedding with parental notice by registered mail. Neighboring states may gain marriages if this becomes law.
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Senate
Senate Grants Two Week Vacation to Barrows
Lieutenant Governor Barrows, commander of the Sons of Veterans, receives a two week furlough as the senate confirms. He will be in Philadelphia for Lincoln's birthday and deliver other addresses while visiting several state legislatures. A current bill would penalize teachers who terminate contracts improperly by risking loss of their certificates for the year. the House supports the measure.
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Barrows
Senate
The
Sons of Veterans
Philadelphia
Lincoln
House
Bond proposal would require auto owners to file $5,000
A house member urges a new requirement that every automobile owner post a $5,000 bond when obtaining a car license. The bond would protect injury victims and the secretary of state would accept service for lawsuits so injury claims could proceed without locating the owner.
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Secretary of State
Lobbyists Enroll at State Legislature Big Book Interest Grows
Thirty lobbyists are enrolled at the state legislator. Newspaper men estimate only about one in six who should register have called upon the secretary of state and added their names to the big book. Many visit to follow legislation they are specially interested in.
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Secretary of State
Germany seeks relief on vast war debt claim
The passage notes Germany’s insistence on reducing the enormous reparations expected to be paid to the Allies. It compares the tidy sum of fifty six billion dollars to the much larger potential claim of one hundred billion dollars Germany would have collected if it had won. The text questions whether the amount is feasible.
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Germany
State Journal Co Seeks Exclusive Nebraska Statutes Publication
The State Journal Company pushes a bill to gain exclusive rights to publish Nebraska statutes. Two other bills propose state publication. The Journal bill lacks a set sale price, risking strong opposition and a monopoly capable of fixing prices.
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The
State Journal Co
Journal Company
Lincoln hotel rates challenged by city travel opinion
The Lincoln Journal reports that Lincoln hotel room rates are lower than in any other city in the region except Sioux City. Travel industry sources say Lincoln hotels offer less value for money, noting a recent Lincoln hotel expose that explains why rooms fetch $2.50 a night though truly worth about $1.00.
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Lincoln Journal
Sioux City
Lincoln
Lincoln Hotel
Rural credit bill mirrors South Dakota law to aid farms
The Burlington pays £2300 per freight car now, versus $855 before the war. H. R. 423, sponsored by Lynn and others, creates a rural credit system modeled on a South Dakota framework. The funds will be loaned to purchase farms.
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Lynn
South Dakota
Barlington cuts deeper in force amid slow business
The Barlington reduced its working forces again, a move said to surpass prior cuts due to slow business. High rates are blamed for the downturn. Representative Williams of Fillmore county drafts a state flag bill with an unpaid commission to fill missing details and penalties for improper flag usage in advertising.
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Barlington
Williams
Fillmore County
State House Debates New Hail Insurance and Judge Salaries
Governor McKelvie aims to cover half hail claims with mid month funds and a new rate based hail bill. The legislature debates county judge salaries from 1000 to 5000 with cuts. officials would be personally responsible for deficits. A grain warehouse licensing bill advances with certificates negotiable and penalties for removal. Redistricting plans propose large judicial districts, six congressional seats, and dual representatives for several counties.
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McKelvie
Erick Johnson
Senate Committee On Agriculture
National Grain Growers Association
Douglas County
Congress
Legislature Deliberates on Large Bill Milieu and Committees Plan
A Monday night session was held to fit in all bills, though the total remains modest. Many bills cover single subjects, to be sorted by committees for thorough review, with the rest likely to be killed. The children's code commission introduced over fifty bills, revenue and taxation over a hundred, plus odd bills unlikely to pass beyond committees.
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Children’s Code Commission
Card of Thanks for Charles K. Stafford
Hearts full of gratitude thank friends and neighbors for help and comfort during the illness and after the death of our father Charles K. Stafford. Also grateful for the lovely floral offerings from THE CHILDREN.
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Charles K. Stafford
Kitchen floor material and care from USDA guidance
The USDA advises washable kitchen floor finishes over unfinished wood to ease cleaning. Maple, pine, Douglas fir, red spruce are suitable. linoleum offers durability and ease, while concrete and composition floors vary in wear. Avoid excessive scrubbing. use mats, soft brushes, and a dish mop to minimize labor and spread drops to protect surfaces.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Cheese Nut Meat Roll and Party Bean Dip Recipe
A vintage recipe snippet describes a cheese and bean roll baked until browned, flavored with onions and butter. It provides measurements for 14 pounds grated cheese or 1 cup cheese with walnuts, bread crumbs, onion, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper, plus a party variation using lima beans, cream cheese, and pimentos.
Food makes health and the wholesome diet test
The article argues that a child’s health and appearance reflect nutrition. Strong, well developed, energetic children indicate good food, while pale or ailing children with no disease may signal unsuitable diet. Mothers should assess food quality and seek improvements if medical evaluation finds no disease.
Five-day captivity ends in Gladys Witherell recovery
Mrs Gladys Witherell of Los Angeles recovers after five days held captive in a remote cabin while captors awaited ransom. Arthur W Carr and a cousin have begun life prison terms for the crime. Seven telephone operators tipped detectives and are to receive a $2000 reward.
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Gladys Witherell
Los Angeles
Arthur W. Carr
Twe Church Designatione Renaissance or Reformation
The term Protestant covers many churches including Protestant Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal. It arose during the Reformation in England and on the continent as a protest against Roman Catholicism. Today the name loses distinct significance as churches draw closer together.
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Protestant Episcopal
Methodist Episcopal
England
Brooklyn Eagle
Sidney Lumber Co Ad Promises Best Town Home
Do you want a good home in the best town on earth See us SIDNEY LUMBER CO.
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Sidney Lumber CO
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