Immigration Exclusion Date Backed by President and Congress
President Coolidge and congressional leaders clash over the effective date of the Japanese exclusion provision. The White House wants March 1, 1926, as the date and favors delaying beyond July 1 to allow a diplomatic arrangement with Japan. Steps were taken to oppose acceptance of the conference report and push floor fights in both chambers.
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Washington
Senate
House
Coolidge
Japan
Congress
Congress to override Coolidge veto on Burgum pension bill
Senator Bursum announced that congress has votes to override the veto and make the Burgum omnibus pension bill law. He said more than two thirds of members in both houses favor passing it and will call up the veto message for a vote soon.
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Washington
Congress
President Coolidge
Bursum
Senate
House
Senate attack on veterans bureau by Senator Oddie
Senator Oddie of Nevada, on the special committee probing the bureau under Director Forbes, charged the veterans bureau with erroneous policy, improper organization and personnel, and continued defective administration, saying it had inflicted inhuman treatment on veterans.
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Washington
Veterans’ Bureau
Senate
Oddie Nevada
Bureau
Forbes
Heal Break in Methodist Church Unites Northern and Southern Branches
In Springfield Muoss the northern and southern branches of the Methodist church, divided since the Civil War, vote to unite. The overwhelming majority, 882 in favor and 13 against, forms a single church with about 7,000,000 members. Northern branch 4,500,000. southern branch 2,500,000.
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Springfield
Muoss
Methodist Church
Grand Army of the Republic parade in Fremont
The 48th annual encampment of the Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic drew a large turnout despite cold wind. The marching groups included patriotic organizations and schoolchildren, led by the G A R veterans known as the boys of 61. In New York, actress Kate Claxton longtime star of The Two Orphans died suddenly at home from cerebral hemorrhage.
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Mammoth
Fremont
Neb
Nebraska Order of the Grand Army of the Republic
New York
Kate Claxton
Lovfise
Cuban Government Buys Arms From War Department
The Cuban government has purchased arms and ammunition from the United States War Department valued at about $200,000. Two sales were made, each for $100,000, the official announcement states.
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Washington
War Department
Air Mail Service to Start Again This Summer
Denver reports cross country air mail will resume as soon as congress funds are available. Post Office Department plans to begin July 1. In Christiania, the storthing committee favors renaming the capital to Oste.
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Denver
Colo
Congress
Post Office Department
Christiania
Constitutional Committee of the Storthing
Oste
Milling Industry Study Shows Bread Prices Fell Less Than Wheat
Federal Trade Commission reports wheat prices in 1919 to 1922 dropped 50 to 55 percent while flour fell 33 to 43 percent, yet bread averaged only about a 2 percent decline. In Manila earthquakes numbered 118 since September 1, per weather bureau records.
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Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Manila
Philippine Archipelago
Weather Bureau
Chicago Records 86 Slayings in First 91 Days of 1924
Chicago crime commission reports eighty six homicides in the first ninety one days of 1924. It calls for closer cooperation among police coroner prosecutor and courts to curb the rising murder toll.
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Chicago
Chicago Crime Commission
Striking Miners Return to Work in Midwest Coal Fields
Kansas City reports the nationwide strike of about 40 000 coal miners in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas has been settled and workers have returned to their jobs.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Nebraska News Notes In Brief
York plans an old fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Various Nebraska groups meet in Omaha in May and June for galas and conventions including the State Electric Light association and Women’s State Golf tournament. Corn planting expands in Callaway county while Oakland mill rebuild plans proceed for 35,000. Blair voters consider a 25,000 upgrade for the municipal light and water plant. Bellevue marks 114th anniversary with jubilee. Syracuse seniors present The Hotten Tot. Mrs. Henry Howell suffers injuries from a runaway. one leg amputated. Beaver City to erect a 100,000 school building after bids. Day old chicks shipped to routes within 72 hours. live birds not mailed. A fire destroys a barn and granary on Otto Lische farm near Arlington. Watermelon acreage expands in Plate and Loup counties. roasting ears and sweet corn rise. Chinch bugs threaten corn statewide. Albion schools’ L. J. Surface suffers nervous breakdown. to rest in Kansas City. Nebraska business mood improves. Slaughter by electrocution to begin at Swift & Co South Omaha plant. Omaha hosts first large rodeo May 20–25 with rail excursion rates. Monuments planned for Furnas and Red Willow immigrants drowned in 1885. Weast ern Barge Line approved to issue 13,000 more stock for Missouri river freight. Fire destroys George Riggs’ farm buildings near Shubert. Gaiety theater lobby robbery nets 200–300 dollars. Falls City police judge to serve two more years. Chadron city garage fire destroys 31 autos, loss over 35,000. Fire wipes out grazing land in eastern Garfield and western Wheeler counties.
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York
State Electric Light Association
Omaha
Yeomen of the Realm of Nebraska
Women’s Benefit Association of the Knights of the Maccabees
Callaway County
Oakland
Blair
Bellevue
Syracuse High School
Hottentot
Henry Howell
Stella
Beaver City
Board of Education
Otto Lische
Arlington
Plate
Loup County
L. J. Surface
Albion City
Kansas City
Fremont
Norfolk
Nebraska
South Omaha
Swift & Co
American Legion
Legion Committee
Furnas
Red Willow
Richardson Canon
Cambridge
Martley
Missouri
Decatur
Macy
Sioux City
State Railway Commission
George Riggs
Shubert
Gaiety Theater
E. J. Johnson
Falls City
J. D. Spragins
Chadron City
Garfield
Wheeler County
Farm Women Lift Mortgage Through Egg and Butter Trade
In mortgage stricken western North Dakota county farmers rely on egg and butter checks to cover living costs and mortgage payments. Observations show hens, roosters, and feed practices vary, with women adapting poultry and dairy efforts to sustain households and avoid mortgage strain.
Wide Variance Stown in Potato Costs
The U S Department of Agriculture reports wind as the main driver of cost variation in potato farming across Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan New York and Manitoba. The study shows yields above 130 bushels per acre cost about 72 cents per bushel, while yields below 70 bushels averaged 149 cents. Across 461 farms costs ranged from 30 cents to 2 45 per bushel, with most under 1 per bushel.
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States Departmentoof Agriculture
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michi New York
Mirine
State Tightens Control on Dairy Cattle Shipments
Nebraska agriculture secretary announces stricter rules on importing breeding and dairy cattle. All shipments must carry health certificates signed by two qualified veterinarians and notification sent to the state department immediately. Aimed at blocking inferior or diseased stock and protecting farmers from fraud by unscrupulous sellers.
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State Agricultural Department
Shumway
Nebraska Department of Agriculture
Department
Dairyman's Society
Plate glass windshields and doors advertised for Hahler Garage
The Telegraph promotes plate glass windshields and doors installed at Hahler Garage. The ad highlights durable plate glass products for windshields and Se dan doors, inviting customers to visit the shop for installation and service.
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Hahler Garage
Country Club Directors and Officers Listed
Country Club roster names J T McIntosh as resident and lists Dr M E Pettibone as Vice President Earl R Kratz as Secretary with a board including J A Bentley M W Dimery R P Kepler A J Jorgenson Paul L Martin J L McIntosh R P Oberfelder A E Phelps and Dr R E Roche.
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J. T. McIntosh
M. E. Pettibone
Earl R. Kratz
J. A. Bentley
M. W. Dimery
R. P. Kepler
A. J. Jorgenson
Paul L. Martin
J. L. McIntosh
R. P. Oberfelder
A. E. Phelps
R. E. Roche
A. K. Greenlee
HB. L. Uptegrove
J. W. Johnson
Movement of Mexican Laborers To Beets Grows This Season
Mexican families are moving from Denver and Lincoln to sugar beet fields across western Nebraska. Dealers report ample supply for all growers as companies push to bring labor in on time. Better housing in top beet regions may lure workers back and retain them through winter, with Lincoln remaining a winter hub.
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Bridgeport
Denver
Scottsbluff
Lincoln
Nebraska
Z.incoln
J.incoln
Sugar Company
American Legion Officers Listed and Meeting Details
The post names Carl Ledbetter as Commander with B W Bonham and Carl Hutchison as Vice Commanders Roy Walker as Adjutant Frank Schroeder as Finance Officer Ralph Pierce as Publicity Officer and Charles March as Sergeant at Arms Regular meetings are held on the third Tuesday night each month at Odd Fellow Hall.
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Carl Ledbetter
B. W. Bonham
Carl Hutchison
Roy Walker
Frank Schroeder
Ralph Pierce
Charles March
Odd Fellow
Local Names Listed in Historic Notice
BE. L. Oyde. Paul L. Martin. B. W. Bonham. Wm. Winders. W. R. Weeden. Marius Christensen.
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BE. L. Oyde
Paul L. Martin
B. W. Bonham
Wm. Winders
W. R. Weeden
Marius Christensen
Auctioneer Attacks County Attorney in Gering Altercation
Gering auctioneer B. C. Boyd punched and bit County Attorney Wm. H. Heiss during a Wednesday afternoon incident last week. Heiss raised his hands to ward off the blows and suffered bleeding from his fingers as Boyd attacked with marked ferocity.
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B. C. Boyd
Gering
Wm. H. Heiss
Gerling
Mr. Heiss
Boyd
Burlington Route Timetable Fragments Halted Notes
Fragmentary OCR outlines train numbers and generic departure notes from Burlington Route schedules. Mentions No 302 and No 301 services with unclear times, and a reference to No 802 stopping at Alliance only, leaving the reader with incomplete timetable details and stray place names.
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Burlington
Soute
Aliianece
Quieting Title Suit In Gurley Nebraska Real Estate
Henry J. Raymond sues Adam Nichol and others seeking a decree quieting title to Lot Three in Block Four Original Town of Gurley Nebraska and to declare no lien or interest by defendants. Respondents must answer by June 2, 1924. Dated April 24, 1924.
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Adam Nichol
Gurley
Nebraska
Henry J. Raymond
Notice of first meeting of creditors Farmers Union Co-Operative Grain
The Farmers Union Co-Operative Grain and Stock Association of Lodgepole Cheyenne County Nebraska was adjudicated bankrupt. A first meeting of creditors will be held May 26 1924 at 10 o clock A M at the Referee Walter W Hoagland office in North Platte Nebraska to prove claims appoint a trustee and examine the bankrupt.
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District Court
HHS United States
District OF Nebraska
North Platte
Farmers Union Co- Operative Grain and Stock Association
Farmers Union Co-Operative Grain and Stock Association
Lodgepole
Cheyenne County
Walter W. Hoagland
North Whntte
Lincoln County
Nebraska
Walter V. Hoagland
Sheriff Sale Notice in Cheyenne Nebraska
Notice of sheriff sale under a Nebraska district court order against Peters Trust Company and others for $588.57, on real estate SE quarter of section 27, township 14, range 51 Cheyenne County. Auction set for May 19, 1924 at 10 a.m. at county courthouse. Dated April 15, 1924. Kepler Kratz Slaney law firm. Economy Paint Mills ad and Geneva Nebraska paint price list follow.
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District Court of
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Peters Trust Company
Nels Steel
Hannah
Steel
George Thompson
Chark Brown
C.K Brown
Brown
John Doe
Renal
Cheyenne County
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Oddle
Vwortgage Ley
North Dakota
The
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Chamber of Commerce
WM. H. Simms
U. P
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Los Angeles
Portland
Sherife
J. W. McDaniel
Nebr
Kepler &Kratz
Slaney
Geneva
Quaker Inn
Charles H. Gardner
L. A. Donahoe
Stubt-Hink Bidg
Joseph Oberfelder
United States
J. RB. Tayloe, MD
Larsen
Cheyenne County Abstract Company
Bonham Brothers Co, Inc
Modern Methoda
B. W. Bonham Embalmer Shire
R. BE. Roche
Grubt-Hink Bidg
Rees
Ray E. Witham
Beewitts
Sidney
Nahraske
Frank A. Barger
Osteopathic
Sidney, Nebraska
Drs. H. E. and
Harry L. Mantor
Sakte
Osborn Building
H. E. Mantor
M. D
Hi. L. Mantor
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