Capitol Gossip Probe Ordered by Nebraska Legislature
The Nebraska legislature votes to probe the capitol building scandal. A three member committee will cooperate with a hire committee the senate hopes the house will appoint. Senate members Wiltse Kroh and Purcell named to the senate panel. the house committee awaiting Speaker Mather’s appointment.
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Lincoln
Nebr
House
Senate
Capitol
Mather
Fred Johnson
Wiltse and Kroh
R. Purcell
Custer
Capitol Commission
Wiltse
Richardson
Kroh
Keith
Germany ready to propose final reparations settlement plan
London reports Germany prepared to draft a final settlement plan for reparations contingent on allied attention. The plan would include a material guarantee by German industrialists and would be released only if Berlin is assured serious examination, after past proposals were dismissed in London and Paris.
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London
Germany
Daily Telegraph
Bergnoaun
Paris
Supreme Court Battles Over Minimum Wage Laws
Washington federal and state minimum wage statutes for women and children faced Supreme Court challenges. The cases stem from a federal District of Columbia act, with California Kansas New York Oregon Washington and Wisconsin joining as friends of the court to file briefs and participate in oral argument.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
District of Columbia
California
Kansas
New York
Oregon
Wisconsin
Allies Suggest Reimbursement Of Occupation Costs
Paris reports that Allies proposed reimbursing the United States for 241 million dollars spent on the army of occupation when Germany resumes reparations payments. The plan was to be conveyed to Washington by Eliot Wadsworth, the U S representative in negotiations. French British and Italian delegates joined in the suggestion, the official statement said.
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Paris
aAllies
America
Germany
Washington
Eliot Wadsworth
United States
Mail Robber Killed by Clerk on UP Train
An unidentified man was shot and killed by a mail clerk on a Union Pacific train at Summit, ten miles west of Omaha. Post Office Inspector W M Coble said the suspect was surprised tampering with mail in a storage car.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Summit
Post Office
W. M Coble
Bishop Tuttle in Critical Condition at 86
The Right Rev Daniel S Tuttle 86 presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in the United States is reported seriously ill with grippe after several days illness He is said to be the oldest Episcopal bishop in the world His diocese is Missouri
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Bishop Tuttle
St. Louis
Daniel S. Tuttle
Episcopal Church
United States
Grippe
Missouri
Vienna Promulgates Turnover and Luxury Taxes
Vienna has enacted a business turnover tax of one percent and a luxury tax of twelve percent, with plans to double the luxury tax in 1924. The measures reflect fiscal tightening and revenue initiatives by the government.
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Vienna
Ruhr Mines to Open March 15 With Polish Labor
Berlin correspondents report from Ruhr sources that French authorities plan to start operating all coal mines on March 15 using Polish labor. The information comes as tensions rise over control of the region and workforce arrangements amid occupation dynamics.
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WIII
Berlin
Ruhr
Ancient tombs found on Guam by U S S Thompson
Commander Joseph C Thompson of the medical corps United States Navy reports finding tombs on Guam believed to be of Polynesian kings. The discovery suggests ages rivaling that of early Egyptian tombs and could illuminate pre modern Pacific history. The report notes the island location and official naval identification of the excavations.
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San Francisco
Tetenkhamun
Joseph C. Thompson
Medical Corps
Guam
Quiet Citizen Voice Sparks Bridgeport Debate
A letter to the News Blade rebukes a previous Bridgeport column calling the town in a mire of sleepy indifference. The writer argues openness to local issues strengthens civic health and compares indifference to cancer, urging the paper to expose problems and push for development. Nearby notes report social visits and Monday discussions among Maple Grove residents.
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Bridgeport
News-Blade
Missouri
Nebraska
Times
Maple Grove Community Notes from Local Visitations
Maple Grove residents report visits among neighbors including Albin Olson at F A Johnsons Wednesday afternoon and Ed Miles with family at Ruhter’s. The Farmers Union met at Sharman’s Thursday but attendance was low due to the secretary’s illness. next gathering planned at Ed Miles’ on April 12.
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Nels Johnson
Maple Grove
Albert Johnson
Arthur
Andrew Johnson
Fred Nelson
C. Junker's
R. C. Ruhter
F. Christensen’s
Albin Olson
F. A. Johnson
Ed Miles
Farmers Union
W. T. Sharman
Harrison Gangish
W. Y. Miles
Barger
Kilburn
Local Bungalow Work Advances as Community Notes Roll In
South Colton reports rapid progress on a new bungalow in Colton while neighbors recount arrivals, small misfortunes, and local business activity. Novak sale draws attendees despite brisk wind. Cabe brothers return from Bridgeport trip. various repairs and relocations noted. A well at John Brauer place hits 197 feet amid quicksand trouble. Local 657 hosts a jokingly mistaken home gathering with southern hospitality. Poultry thriving, eggs and chicks rising, and music store offers free saxophone instruction with purchases.
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Colton
Novak
J. E. Cabe
Bridgeport
A. A. Wilt
Chas. Deaver
Eric Brauer
N. E. Wood
Sidney
Leonard Cabe
J. H. Wendte
Leonard Hulslander
Capler Place
Ignatz Meick Place
M. J. Hulslander
Clay” Laaker
Cheyenne County
John Brauer
T. E. Cabe
Cabe
Snowy cheer warms Antelope Divide amid blizzard woes
A deep snowstorm brought hearty moisture to fields while drifting created hard winter conditions. Cold night followed the storm as farmers prep spring work and avoid new machinery purchases. Flu cases rise slightly with several families recovering. Local social notes recall Mrs. Madden's birthday and a family gathering despite the storm.
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Frank Hazlitt
J. W. Bertramson
E. M. Nelson
Mads [Larson
J. H. Madden
Edson Madden
Sidney
Charlie Herboldsheimer
Rhode Island
Joe Jaritzma
Telegraph Adverts Boost Both Sides in Revenue Push
Local business urges advertisers to place ads in The Telegraph claiming mutual financial benefit. The appeal stresses that ad revenue supports ongoing reporting while readers gain targeted promotions.
Pleasant Valley Play And Community Notices In Crook
In White Cove Valley a sequence of social events and chores unfolds from Monday to Friday. Neighbors met for services and gatherings, with Mr and Mrs McDonnell and KE Loudy attending Irae Kilne’s funeral in Sidney. A literary program is planned for March 23 with a free lunch, followed by a Pleasant Valley play in Crook on March 30 with 20 and 30 cent admission.
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Melvin
Danny Gross
John McDonnell
Hilliard Marshall
Crook
KE. F. Loudy
Sidney
Gross Boys
Roy English
Thurry Reeves
Harry Reeves
Carl Bevins
Williard Marshall
Haley Smith
H. H. Marshal
Loudy
Pleasant Valley
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Telegraph
Barker Clothes Shop
White Cove Valley
Hanna
Lipton’s
Lipton
Ryron
Swift’s
George A. Bolducacher
Burgess Music Store
Victor
Brunswick Records
Victrolas Gulbranson Pianos
Brunswicks Sheet Music
P. O
Chamber of Commerce
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