Sinn Fein Plot Charged In London Oil Yard Attack
London police charged Patrick Kenny in a Sinn Fein plot to destroy property at Vacuum Oil in Wandsworth. Fifteen civilians were found lurking in yards, a fight ensued with shots fired. Kenny arrested, others escaped amid elaborate preparations to ignite barrels of oil stored at the plant.
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London
Sinn Fein
Patrick Kenny
Vacuum Ll Company
Vacuum Oil Company
Wandsworth
Vacuum Company
Kenny
Ballina
County Mayo
Ireland
Winn Fein
God Save the King
iCentral
Sinn
O'Callaghan
Washington
Wilson
Iabor
Cork
Labor
Committee of 100
Davis
Irish Republic
State Department
Lander
America
Flight balloon inquiry opens. Daniels directs probe
Washington dispatch reports a court of inquiry convened today to investigate the loss of the war balloon. Lieuts Louis, Hinton, and Stephen Farrell were carried to the Hudson bay region. Secretary Daniels orders procedure for inquiry into the contract of balloon personnel while in air service.
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Washington
Jan
Paval Court of Inquiry
Louis
Walter Hinton
Stephen Farrell
Hudson Bay
Daniels
Avy Department
Robbery Reported As Diamonds Worth Fifty Thousand Taken
Pittsburgh police were told by Jacob Al of a New York firm and merchants that diamonds valued at $50,000 were stolen from his hotel room. Fifty rings and scarf pins vanished while the owner was absent from the room.
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Pittsburgh
Jacob al
New York
and Merchants
Con
Peret Resigns as France Faces Cabinet Crisis
Raoul Peret, president of the chamber of deputies, refused to form the cabinet after the resignation of the prior ministry. The Figaro suggested the only solution is to appoint Former President Poincarre as premier to direct policy, with a separate foreign minister. If not now, the paper warned, the crisis could force a change in three months.
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Paris
Raoul Peret
Chamber of Deputies
France
Millerand
M. Veret
The
Figaro
Poincarre
Langdon Death Awaits Quiz In Vladivostok
A Japanese sentry shot Lieut. W. H. Langdon at Vladivostok, Siberia, prompting an American naval court of inquiry appointed by Admiral Gleaves to investigate. Washington awaits the court findings and a Japanese government reply to a state department note seeking explanation and reparations.
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Washington
W. H. Langdon
Vladivostok
Siberia
Admiral Gleaves
Navy Department
Langdon
Manila
State Department
Pacific Fleet Loses Two Men Aboard At Sea
In the last 24 hours two Pacific fleet sailors are missing after going overboard from the U. S. Arkansas and the destroyer Stoddard. Edger Oscar Eostrom and Burton Maynar did not return, bodies not recovered. Mrs. Harding joins the D A R as member of the Capt. William Hendricks chapter in Ohio.
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U. S
New Mexico
Pacific Fleet
Edger Oscar Eostrom
U. 8
Arkansas
Burton Maynar
Stoddard
Mrs. Harding
D. A. R. Martoo
Warren
Harding
Capt
William Hendricks
Daughters of the American Revolution
House passes appropriation bill to Senate for $118 million
The legislative budget bill carrying about 118 million dollars was approved by the House and sent to the Senate. The measure covers the legislative executive and judiciary branches.
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Washington
Jan
House
Senate
Live Stock Prices at South Omaha Jan 26
Fat sheep and lambs sold readily with prices firm to higher. Best lambs topped at 10.80, ewes reach 6.25, yearlings to 8.00, feeding lambs 8.75 to 10.00. hogs steady to strong, bulk at 9.00 to 9.40 with top 9.55 for select bacon hogs. Cattle quotes range good to prime calves 9.00 to 10.50, common to fair up to 7.00, plus various beef grades and stockers quoted.
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Union Stock Yards
South Omaha
Aettle
Few and Far Between Quote on Direct Answers
A brief aphorism from the Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that some people give direct answers to simple questions while most prefer to make speeches, capturing a common social observation about communication styles.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Potter Forms Works with Soft Clay Idea
The saying notes a potter shapes as he wills, while a man achieves outcomes through his own deeds. The line echoes Hitopa deseos in reflecting personal agency and craft.
Legislative Budget and Bills Stir Nebraska News
State Capital News reports Representative Hascall backing the American Legion boxing bill while tax law changes are not expected until next year. S. F. 16S would permit Christian Science practice and exempt Scientists from quarantine. Ss. F. 126 would require county judges to be licensed attorneys except in small counties. S. F. 125 regulates dry cleaning establishments. Public sentiment praises anonymous circulars attacking Governor Mce Kelvicc. House and Senate expenses bills pass quickly. Agriculture favors changes to the blue sky law and directing automobile license funds to origin counties. H. R. 152 allows county boards to build or repair culverts or bridges under 5,000 without bids. Senator Dutton faces bad luck with bills. committees show little favor. Douglas County seeks more district judges. possible judicial district recasting under new constitution.
Assistance from other districts to aid overburdened judges
From various districts comes a proposal to call in external help when local judges face heavy workloads. The measure aims to relieve congestion and avoid higher costs, without increasing expenses.
Lawmakers Debate Voting Radius and Censorship Bills
Representative Luhenson backs a measure requiring polling places within one mile of precinct centers. The Gifford Byrum film bill faces committee review amid talk of replacing censorship. A push for compulsory school medical exams gains traction while a landlords rights bill stalls. Lake Rock residents protest movie censorship as war referendum bills fail. State groups rally for and against several proposals, with Hofftmeister’s referendum idea stalled pending war action.
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Luhenson
Clay County
Lake Rock
Soldier bonus bill aims to fund former soldiers
A three and a half million dollar tax to pay a veterans bonus is introduced by thirteen House members tied to the non partisan league. Rep Williams of Fillmore proposes a broader auto safety bill that would require proper equipment, affecting all dealers and preventing unsafely sold cars in the state.
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Williams
Fillmore County
Lawmakers weigh auto licensing amid Omaha governance debates
The piece notes Dougl as county and Lancaster delegations questioning state applicability to the metropolis and Lincoln. It highlights Dawes County Rep Snow’s auto mechanics licensing bill aimed at weeding out high priced, poor quality repair work and protecting owners from substandard service, with potential public uproar if enacted.
Nebraska House Bill Targets Noncitizens Real Estate Ownership
A house bill modeled on California law would bar noncitizens from owning Nebraska real estate, focusing on excluding Chinese and Japanese residents. The measure aims to prevent ownership by individuals not eligible for U S citizenship and highlights foreign nationals as the targeted groups.
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California
United States
Nebraska
Licensing and Regulation of Barbers Bill Passes
Representative Foster introduces a bill licensing barbers with a five dollar examination fee, reduced for current practitioners to one dollar, and a one dollar annual renewal. The joint-session rule to confirm governor appointments faces opposition for secrecy and potential expulsion of any disclosure.
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Foster
Banking Bill Strengthens State Laws with 25000 Capital Rule
The house banking committee quickly approved a bill to reinforce state banking laws. It sets a minimum capitalization of 25000, requires licenses for bankers and employees, and introduces further regulation of those who would be bankers.
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House Banking Committee
Representative Randall Proposes Dual Habitual Criminal Bills
Two bills by Representative Randall define habitual criminals with separate tracks. One targets felony repeat offenders, designating those convicted twice as habitual criminals and applying enhanced punishments. The second covers repeat violators of city or village ordinances, with a fourth violation carrying penitentiary time or a $200 to $500 fine.
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Randall
Bills to open primaries and abolish party circle debated
Bills to abolish the party circle and to throw the orimary wide open have been introduced or will be introduced soon. If one becomes law all names will be printed on one primary ballot and voters may pick from all parties. A liberal supply of fireworks may be expected when this bill comes up for debate.
Representative Osterman Bill Sparks Lincoln Highway Parallel Plan
The bill authorizes the state highway department to condemn railroad right of way for highway use along the Lincoln highway to run parallel with the Union Pacific. It could apply to other rail lines, creating direct routes and avoiding curvy, extensive road layouts. The savings in construction costs could reach millions.
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Osterman
Union Pacific Railway
State Highway Department
Union Pacific
Contest bill ousts contests with county fee and committee
A revived contest bill would require any contest proposer to pay a $1000 county clerk fee and to have the contest overseen by a three member committee. One member is chosen by the county judge and the committee would receive $5.00 per day each for their services.
Newspaper Bill Proposes Broad Voting Contest Coverage
A proposed bill threatens a fine of $1000 or three months in jail for neglecting duties on the job. Lawmakers suggest extending the measure to cover all voting contests and not just newspaper contests, though newspaper editors may resist if narrowed.
Bowton to Spend 200000 on Port Advertising Plan
Cities must keep up with modern publicity methods. Bowton endorses a plan by the city council to spend 200000 advertising the port's advantages, arguing municipalities behave like business concerns in competitive times to keep their share of business.
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Bowton
State Journal
Dissolution of Sidney Furniture Company
Legal notice states the partnership of Glenn J. VanGorder and Jack Dempsey in Sidney Nebraska is dissolved effective January 25, 1921. VanGorder assumes the firm’s indebtedness and will collect all accounts as sole owner, with Dempsey retiring from the business.
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Sidney Furniture Company
Glenn J. VanGorder
Jack Dempsey
Sidney
Nebraska
Harper Building
Glenn D. VanGorder
Glenn TD. van Gorder
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Paris Figaro
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