Wilson Death Casts Shadow Across Nation In 1924 Review
Edward W. Pickard surveys the national mood after Woodrow Wilson's death, noting half staff tributes, private funeral at the Washington home, and a solemn national moment as the body lay in state. He covers reactions abroad, the German and Italian stances, and the ceremony at Mount St. Albans. The piece also touches on oil lease testimony and political fallout surrounding Doheny and McAdoo, plus Lloyd George's controversial claim about a Wilson Clemenceau pact and ongoing Mexico revolts.
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Italy
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Berlin
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Coolidge
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Bathlishem
Slarding
Monay
Woodrow Wilson
Freeman
Wilton
Sergeant Witchey
Third Cavalry
Arlington
Denby Defence Sparks Senate Bid for Resignation
The senate reconvened after a three day break and renewed calls from Democrats and insurgent Republicans for Secretary of the Navy Denby to resign. Denby defended his actions on oil leases, saying navy reserve lands were being drained by private wells and citing reports from officials and experts.
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Denby
Ofl
Congress
Gover
Clinton Smith Murder Case Recalled in Nebraska
A former Bridgeport man Clinton Smith was convicted of murder in a love triangle plot near Mullen Nebraska. He received a 30 year penitentiary sentence for killing John W Smith by hitting him with a pitchfork handle and driving a wagon over him after plotting to remove the husband. The pair initially reported an accident but confessed after neighbors questioned them.
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Mullen
Nebraska
Clinton Smith
John W. Smith
Smith
Omaha Dulties
Bridgeport
Paddle Her With A Barrel Stave Case In Alliance Times Herald
A meek husband appeals to Judge Tash for advice on managing a wife who won’t wake early, prepare breakfast, or keep the baby clean. He tearfully laments his hard work at home as the judge remarks the man is to be pitied.
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Tash
Alliance Times-Herald
Russian council of commissars elects new head after Lenin
Lexis I. Rykov was elected head of the Russian council of commissars to succeed the late Lenin. Rumors of a split in the soviet government grow as reports claim a large part of the army under Trotzky rebels and may move on Moscow with the spring thaw in April. Rebels are said to cooperate with Ukrainian troops planning terror and a slaughter of Jews in southwest Russia.
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Lenin
Trotzky
I i
Moscow
Russia
Tax bill ready for report with 28 percent income cut
The house ways and means committee adopts the Mellon surtax plan and normal rates, approving a 28 percent reduction in individual income taxes for 1924 on 1923 incomes. Jewelry tax remains 5 percent but exempts items under 40 dollars, and watches under 60 dollars.
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House
Ways and Means
Wheat Aid Conference Proposes Multi Million Support Plan
President Coolidge leads a wheat region conference that backs a $10,000,000 lending corporation to aid banks and farmers, a Norbeck Burtner bill for a $50,000,000 loan fund, extended War Finance Corporation support through year end, and potential tariff rise from 40 to 45 cents per bushel pending tariff commission approval. E. W. Decker and C. G. Jaffray named as managers of the proposed corporation.
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Coolidge
Northwest
Norbeck-Burtnem
Secretary of Agriculture
War Finance Corporation
E. W. Decker
Minneapolis
C. G. Jaffray
Soc Line
Unwritten law told to “boss” husband in domestic advice
Fragmentary text depicts a harsh claim that a husband may use violence to compel his wife to wake and fetch breakfast. It asserts the unwritten rule that a man is the boss at home as long as he does not abuse the privilege, urging use of a barrel stave if the wife refuses.
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Lloyd George
Woodrow Wilson
Clemenceau
Rhineland
Wilson
Versaillea
Andre Tardieu
Tardieu
Chamber of Deputies
M. Clemenceau
Mr. Wilson
Paris
Versalilles
Lony
Oshkosh Ships Honey to Scottsbluff for Hospital
The first freight shipment of Oshkosh honey was sent Monday to the West Nebraska M. F. Hospital in Scottsbluff. The retail value is $35.00, reflecting Oshkosh's diversified crops.
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Oshkosh
Conservatory
West Nebraska
M. F. Hospital
Scottsbluff
Diversity of crops steadies income for the community
The author argues that a region should avoid being dependent on a single crop. By growing multiple crops, the area gains steadier yearly income and reduces total loss if one crop fails.
Cream Parcel Post Service Reaches Inland Towns
In support of the dairy cow project the post office department announces cream may be shipped by parcel post to inland towns not on rail lines served by star routes from railroad points. Cans must be clean and tightly closed with standard cream cans acceptable. perishable goods require immediate care.
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Post Office Department
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