League delays German membership in Geneva showdown
The League of Nations halted Germany's election to the council until September after Brasilia refused a permanent German seat without reciprocity. Briand and Chamberlain faced major pressure at home as France and Britain weighed strategic risks, with Locarno ties and German accession on hold amid political tension across Europe. Meanwhile a St Patrick's Day scare near the Prince of Wales and Prime Minister Baldwin sparked alarms but caused no damage.
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Edward W. Pickard
League of Nations Assembly
Germany
League
Afranzo Mello Franco
Brazil
Austen Chamberlain
League of Nations
Europe
Geneva
England
Bristol
France
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Briand
Briand Mvuet
Luther
Foregin Minster Streseemann
Prince of Wales
Stanley Baldwin
St. Patrick’s Day
London
Cecil
Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Miosis
Aiscblevens Prairks
Porter bill funds embassies in foreign capitals
The House passed the Porter bill by a suspension of the rules, authorizing a $10,000,000 appropriation for embassy and consular buildings. Expenditures are capped at $2,000,000 yearly for five years under a building commission including three House members and State Department representatives. The aim is to concentrate all government activities in one building abroad.
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LCE
House of Representatives
Budget Bureau
State Department
House and Representatives
MidWest manufacturers rally against Gooding bill
Manufacturers in the Middle West press to block the Gooding bill which would prevent the Interstate Commerce Commission from rescinding its ruling on cheaper long haul rail rates to Pacific coast cities. Shippers argue loss of low rates would hurt Midwest competitiveness against Atlantic rivals and water routes via the Panama Canal. Opponents say the commission’s stance could strengthen legislative opposition and prompt industries to move toward water-accessible locations near Chicago.
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Congress
Middle West Pointe
Pacific Coast
Mid-West
Atlantic Seaboard
Panama Canal
Chicago
Commission
First American officer hanged in peacetime details emerge
ECOND LIEUT. JOHN S. THOMP SON of the United States army was hanged for the murder of his seventeen year old fiancée Audrey Bar Mgh in Manila on April 5 1925. He claimed he could not marry due to insufficient salary after being engaged to Miss Bar Mgh. The case marks the first execution of a U S officer in peacetime. The fiancé stepdaughter of Capt. Hamilton P. Calmes medical corps. The text notes the tragedy and key relationships.
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Econd
John S. Thompson
United States Army
Thompson
Audrey Bar Mgh
Manila
Hamilton P. Calmes
Medical Corps
Sunny Side Social Activity Headlines
Sunny Side district residents report visits and gatherings. Mrs. Joel Wickard aided at Wil Frerichs home while Mrs. Walter Wassum visited John Theis. Art Rathbun family spent time at George Fullerton home. Theis called on E A Johnson. Henry Thurow started fifth grade. Rathbuns hosted Sunday dinner with A W H Rathbun. Arnold and Will Thurow’s parents arrived for an indefinite visit. Welping Nand society meets with Johnson and Rexroth families visiting Theis home. HernBloom family moved in and plan butchering. Neighbors attended Weyerts literary event. Rathbun and HernBloom households connected.
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Joel Wickard
Wil Frerichs
Mrs. Frerichs
Walter Wassum
John Theis
Art Rathbun
George Fullerton
Theis
E. A. Johson
Henry Thurow
T. F. Rathbun
A. W H. Rathbun
Arnold
Will Thurow
Welping Nand Society
Will Johnson
E. A. Johnson
Ray Rexroth
Morris
Wallace
Wv. W. Wise
Fanly
Charles Rathbun
Arnold Thurow
Albert Weigers
Clyde
Irene
Fledy Weigers
Weyerts
E. A. Johnson and
H. Linde
Dalton community notes at a glance
A Dalton gathering saw a Ladies Aid meet at Mrs. Clough’s home with quilts tied for Mrs. Herman Mintken and meals served for the Mintken family after a fire. A declamatory contest yielded winners including Joseph Marrin and Emma Morrow. The poultry special train attracted crowds, and 200 dined at the Ladies Community club. Vera Ross was home ill. Door prizes awarded at Heizer store. shirts won by Albert, Blome, and Reinmuth.
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Ladies Aid
Fred Selfer
Clara Ewing
Florence Blome
Bridgeport
Talking Roosters
Ladies Community Club
Vera Ross
Alliance
Ralph Scherer
Heizer
Albert Albert
Henry Blome
W. H. Reinmuth
Free City Mail Delivery Project Sparks Gering Debate
The Minatare Free Press notes Gering citizens discussed a free city delivery service. Support cites recent sidewalk improvements enabling the program and predicts it would spur further sidewalk construction, extending service only to areas with such improvements.
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Minatare Free Press
Windshield and Door Glass Installed at Hahler Garage
Plate glass for windshields and sedan doors was installed at Hahler Garage. The job emphasizes durable glazing and precision fitting for sedan models. Customers are invited to inspect the updated glass installations at the shop location.
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Hahler Garage
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