Two Die in Italy Shipyard Clash as Troops Intervene
In Monfalcone near Trieste, a clash between communists and extreme nationalists at a social plant led to two deaths and about 15 injuries. Troops were deployed and workers withdrew as Red guards retreated. the scene later quieted per Rome reports via Epoca.
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London
Mone
Italy
Rome
Central News
Epoca
Trieste
Monfalcone
Social- Met
I Lavoratore
Moonshine Raid Destroys Stills in Newport Tennessee
A flying squad of 18 officers from five states raided Newport and nearby areas, destroying 16 moonshine stills, 20 000 gallons of beer, and whisky stock. The operation, led by C C Palmer, moved from Knoxville to Newport then Cosby, with arrests of many bootleggers and confiscation of 200 fermenters buried just beneath the surface.
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Newport
Tenn
Ron
C. C. Palmer
Gate City
Knoxville
Newport En Sroute
Cosby
All-American Co-Operative Congress Eyes Bold Reforms
Resolutions favor direct marketing from producers to consumers and cooperative banks and credit unions were presented for adoption at the All-American Co-Operative congress. Benjamin C. Marsh urged government operation of railroads, stricter meat-packing controls, higher taxes, banking reform, and ending universal military training to save the nation about six billion dollars annually.
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Cleveland
All-American
Co-Operative Congress
Benjamin C. Marsh
Washington
People’s Reconstruction League
Congress
Warrantless Raid Illegal, Says Federal Judge in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati, Judge John W. Peck ruled a warrantless entry into a private garage by prohibition agents unlawful. He stated the right against unreasonable searches extends beyond dwellings to garages and shops and requires a proper magistrate issued warrant.
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Cincinnati
United States District Court
John W. Peck
Peck
PARDONED MEN FACE NEW MURDER TRIALS IN NEW MEXICO
Fifteen Mexicans pardoned last November by Governor Larrazolo for murder related to the Villa raid on Columbus have been moved to Deming to await trial on additional murder indictments. The remaining member of the party was sent to Deming earlier.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Senate Votes On Tax, Probate, Hog Cholera Bills In Capital
State capital news reports the senate rejected a poll tax pay requirement for women, killed a county judge led bill on probate notice publications, moved a hog cholera bill to general file, and approved a grain storage bill with negotiable certificates. only one vote opposed.
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Senate
Senate passes Christian Science bill on quarantine observers
The bill clears the senate but does not exempt Scientist practitioners from quarantine observance. It also applies to others who heal similarly to the Scientists.
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Senate
Bill grants two year mayor and city official terms
A house bill provides two year terms for mayor clerk treasurer and engineer in cities with 1000 to 5000 population. It carries an emergency clause and takes effect immediately if senate and governor approve. Senate opposes Senator Norval's repeal of the Siman language law, favoring strengthening it. Over a hundred spectators attended the hearing.
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House
Senate
Norval
Petitions Pour In for Movie Censorship Bill Passage
Petitions continue to come in supporting the proposed movie censorship bill while many newspapers statewide oppose it, likely due to provisions that would censor advertising.
Senate set to revisit Omaha electric bill clash
Another fight over the Omaha electric light bill is expected when it comes up in the senate. The senate bill mirrors house roll No. 1, previously killed in the house. House opponents feel confident they can kill it if the senate passes it.
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Omaha
Senate
House
Senate bill fixes salaries for small town officials
Senate file 71 passed sets salaries for city and village officials. Trustees and councilmen receive 50 dollars per year, clerks 300, attorneys 400, marshals 75 dollars per month, and street commissioners 4 dollars per day not to exceed 600 dollars per year.
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Senate
Senate bill targets rape with life term and harsh penalties
A senate bill would impose life imprisonment for rape and from ten to thirty years for improper relations with girls aged 15 to 16. A companion house bill seeks a constitutional amendment to bar pardons or paroles for forcible rape convicts.
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Senate
House
Senate ends commission for supreme court under new law
The senate decides there is no further use for a supreme court commission. A constitutional provision allows the supreme court to sit in two sections and district judges may assist. officials deem the commission unnecessary.
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Senate
Supreme Court
Welfare bills on general file may push passage of others
A member urges releasing the entire list before action to prevent using any favorable bill as a club to push through additional measures. The concern is that approval of one bill could be leveraged to secure passage of others.
Senate Keeps 30 Cent Hourly Pay for Election Boards
The house passed a bill granting 50 cents per hour but the senate restored 30 cents and removed the 5 daily payment for city election board members, aligning them with the broader rate. The house concurred with the senate changes.
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House
Senate
Mellor bill fails to reorganize state fair board
The house rejected Mellor’s measure to dissolve the current state board of agriculture and create a sole state fair board with changes to its structure. Mellor fought to move the bill to the general file, but opponents prevailed.
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Mellor
State Fair Board
State Board of Agriculture
Legislature Moves Toward Steady Work on Bills
The house and senate settle into steady business with daily progress as committees kill many bills, reducing on floor consideration. Bills reported out generally move easily, though occasionally one sparks sharp debate and strong oratory.
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House
Senate
Bill to let second class cities hire a competent engineer
The house debated a bill allowing second class cities to employ a competent engineer on special occasions. The introducer argued that while city engineers are elective, many cities cannot secure an engineer skilled for all needs and that the state auditor refused to register bonds for improvements due to inadequate plans. Mr. Epperson.
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Epperson
House approves bill opener over opposition to Foster’s ad ban
The house backed Mr Jeary after opposing the measure. The judiciary committee quickly killed Foster’s pure advertising bill. It would have restricted truthfulness in ads but aimed to curb utility rate hikes, a target newspapers call crooked advertising.
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House Judiciary Committee
Foster
Osterman bill seeks permanent Union Pacific right of way
The Osterman bill passed the house to condemn Union Pacific right of way for public use. Leases of the right of way for road use yield $5 per county yearly for fifty years, after which land reverts and improvements transfer to the company. The measure aims to grant permanent ownership and potential rent increases.
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Osterman
Union Pacific
Senate backs bill to regulate bank openings and fund
The senate approved H. R. 193 granting the banking department power to limit banks in the state. Banks organized since April 1919 must contribute 4 percent of their capital stock to the guaranty fund.
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Senate
Banking Department
House approves bill toughening daylight bank robbery penalties
The bill increases penalties for daylight bank robberies and distinguishes between cases using threats or intimidation and those where the bank is deserted during the attempted robbery.
Nebraskans debate contract limits on public works
Contractors in Nebraska face tighter scrutiny if a bill already cleared the senate is enacted, threatening deficits for projects that exceed contract amounts and placing risk on firms handling public work.
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Nebraska
House
Senate
Lawmakers Weigh Early Spring Recess for March 1
Both houses consider a vacation starting March 1 to allow members to return home amid the usual rush of business. A joint committee is appointed to act on the proposal.
Curtis Agricultural School Bill Tossed Out
The bill to abolish the Curtis agricultural school was killed. The state has heavy investment at Curtis and residents want expansion through dormitories. Some believed the cheapest fix was to scrap the school.
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Curtis
Language Bill Rewritten to Expand Siman Law Protections
The Norval language bill has been worked over in committee until its introducer hardly knows it. As written it strengthens the Siman law and, due to the Emerald incident, adds protection around the use of the English language.
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Emerald
Nebraska press association promise stirs reporter dinner bet
The Nebraska Press association representative vows to buy dinner for reporters if all his bills pass. He jokes that each killed bill costs a pie, and the reporters say they support the press association, with humor at the reporters tables.
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Nebraska Press Association
Press Association
Plan To Take A Vacation Shot Down By Members
The proposed three day vacation plan was rejected. A majority favors staying on the job until completion despite potential effects on members private affairs.
Senate file 24 passes first newspaper bill
Senate file 24 by Dutton requires township treasurers in counties under township organization to publish itemized statements of receipts and expenditures. It passes the Senate, marking the first newspaper bill approved. Three other bills that would harm papers have been killed.
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Senate
Dutton
Lynn Rural Credit Bill Reported Out By House Finance Committee
The house finance committee reported out the Lynn rural credit bill with a recommendation that it be approved as introduced. The action signals committee support though full legislative consideration remains forthcoming.
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House Finance Committee
Lynn
Rural credit bill sets pay for officers and funds
The bill creates a rural credit commissioner with a 5000 dollar annual salary plus expenses a treasurer at 2000 dollars per year and expenses and a vice president at 10 dollars a day and expenses no secretary is provided an appropriation of 200000 dollars is included in the measure.
Gifford Byrum bill on secretary salaries defeated in committee
The Gifford-Byrum bill to cut code secretaries salaries to 3500 per year was shelved in committee of the whole by a 57 to 34 vote. If farmers alone voted, the motion to kill would have fallen 25 to 9, showing farmers favor a state expense cut.
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House
Child Welfare Committee Likely to Report Movie Censorship Bill
Indications point to a committee report endorsing a censorship bill with strong public support. The Gifford Byrum proposal gains favor for addressing broader concerns beyond the film industry.
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Child Welfare Committee
Gifford-Byrum
Legislature Roils On Ballot and Party Line Bills
The McFarland bill is favored by movie people. A house committee killed the open primary bill and the removal of the party circle from the ballot. A bill to end the nonpartisan ballot was reported out restoring judges and county and state superintendent to party tickets. A four year term for state officers was killed by the committee.
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House
Bill to cut state officer salaries to constitutional limits
A bill to fix salaries of state officers below constitutional limits was laid on general file after a lengthy debate. Further action may spark more contention as some members oppose reducing justice pay to governor levels. The bill envisions across the board reductions including the governor.
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Supreme Court
House bill denying Japanese the right to own real estate
A legislative measure was discussed to bar Japanese nationals from owning real estate, reflecting 20th century discriminatory policy debates. The text notes the bill’s aim to restrict land ownership by nationality, signaling broader segregationist trends of the period.
Debate on bill to restrict aliens ends in vote
The measure passed 60 to 29 amid vigorous debate. Some members warned it would complicate the government’s handling of the Japanese question, while others supported the bill praising immigrant industry and thrift. Speaker Anderson urged action to avoid future reservation living for descendants.
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Anderson
Difference noted in Pilgrim stamps as 40 percent more saliva
An Eaton Herald quip notes the contrast between old postage stamps and the new Pilgrim issue, asserting the latter require about 40 percent more saliva to affix. It reflects a humorous take on stamp novelty and usability.
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Eaton Herald
Special sale on box chocolates at Rexall Store Saturday
Sidney Lumber Co reports a special sale on boxed chocolates at the Rexall Store this Saturday. The notice mentions customer interest and invites inquiries. No further details or prices are provided.
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Rexall
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