Zeppelin Raid Over England Leaves Heavy Casualties
The April 4 air raid over the northeast coast of England caused 16 to 18 deaths and about 100 injuries. Eight houses were demolished and a polishing shop burned. A Zeppelin, designated T-16, was shot down near the Kent coast after air/sea battles with British planes. Seventeen German crewmen were captured, including their commander.
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Eixtee
England
Jared
Presse Bureau
Brandon
KR. F. C
Admiralty
Eastern Counties
Kent
Dr James B Angell Dies at 87 Buried in Ann Arbor
Dr James Burritt Angell former president emeritus of the University of Michigan dies at his home in Ann Arbor after a prolonged illness. He is survived by two sons Alexis Angell and James A Angell and a daughter Mrs A C McLoughlin of Chicago. Funeral arrangements set in Ann Arbor.
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Emeritue
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Mich
James Burritt
Angel
Alexis
James A. Angell
A.C. McLoughlin
Chicago
Sachs Kills Himself Shocked Officials Probe
Local reports indicate that a man identified as Sachs took his own life. Authorities launched a preliminary inquiry, with detectives examining circumstances surrounding the incident and possible motives. No further details available pending official statements.
Seized ship at sea and piracy aboard Matoppo
The British steamer Matoppo reached Lewes Delaware with a dramatic piracy tale. German stowaway Ernest Schuler seized control of the ship using two revolvers and claimed bombs were placed aboard while terrorizing crew and forcing the captain into a cabin. He was arrested after being put ashore near Rehoboth Bay. The Matoppo carried war munitions for Russia and had departed Sandy Hook for Vladivostok when Schuler’s actions unfolded.
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Lewes
Del
Matoppo
Russia
Ernest Schuler
Sandy Hook
Vladivostok
New York
Schuler
Schdler
Rehoboth Bay
Delaware
Chain of Aero Relays Enables Light Load Flights
A complete chain of aviation relays from the American border to the front is at field headquarters. The relay enables planes to travel with fairly light loads from station to station.
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Feld
Telegraphic Notes Sues semeesh 0beas 40 apne of Soe pressure
A telegraphic note reports a legal action by Sues against Semeesh over pressure from a union reader group. The item notes 40 apne of pressure and references Soe, with minimal readable details.
Caranta Troops Cooperating With American Forces
Fragmented report notes Caranta troops cooperating with American forces in operations near Villa. An engagement on March 9 is mentioned, with claims of Colonel Cane and Colonel Dodd involved and rumors of Manuel Beco killed. Officials believe Caranta columns are active with U S forces.
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Carranssroope
Villa
Cane
War Department
Perehine
Geerters
Deveseh Cano
Manuel Beco
Dodd
Ville
Directors Held Liable for Bank Losses in Supreme Court Ruling
The Cap ital National Bank of Lincoln directors were held personally liable for funds deposited, in a case before Justice Hughes. The U S Supreme Court reversed the Nebraska Supreme Court and upheld a district court verdict for Jones National Bank of Sewart, Bank of Staplehurst, Utica Bank, and others, involving $68 622. The court found false statements about the bank's condition and that directors approved the reports.
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Washington
Capital National Bank of Lincoln
TPR
Hare
Supreme Court
Hughes
Nebraska Supreme Court
District Court
Jones National Bank of Sewart
Bank of Staplehurst
Utica Bank
Thomas Bailey
C. E. Yates
D. BE. Thompson
Mamer
Justice Hughes
Best Hogs Will Be Shown at Ak-Sar-Ben Event
October 2 to 7 the National Swine Association presides with W M McPadden of Chicago and Ooty SiTeAgements spotlighting prize hogs. Omaha hosts an ideal show at Union Stock Yards as buyers from across the country attend the event. Bank clearings in Omaha reached over 114 million in March with a 31 percent rise, marking a record for the city. Two boys found 900 in gold certificates during a bank move, underscoring historical cash holdings and an earlier 1904 cash item of 1000 remained unfound.
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Cleveland, O
Lake Shore
Amherst. C
Amherst
Bed
Sec
Fiest
W. M. McPadden
Chicago
National Swine Association
Oty
Union Stock Yards Company
Omaha
United States
Nebraske
Pigeon Hole
Marquette
First National Bank
George H. Fartey
George Farley
Nebraska Banks Guard Guaranty Power and School Accredits
State banking official urges stronger power to limit bank charters amid rapid chartering. Nebraska lists sixty seven accredited high schools with nine new additions Alma Madison Nelson North Bend Osceola Kidney Stromeburg West Point York academy and noted colleges including Creighton Doane Hastings Wesleyan Kearney and Nebraska University.
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Nebraska
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Alma
Madison
Nelson
North Bend
Osceola
Kidney
Stromeburg
West Point
York Academy
College of Berab Arte
Creighton University
Doane
Hastings
Nebraska Wesleyan
Kearney
Port State Hormon Schools
University of Nebraska
Albion
Alliance
Ashland
Auborn
Aurora
Beatrice
Benson
Blair
Broken Bow
Central City
Fairmont
Palle City
Franklin Academy
Fremont
Friend
Fullerton
Geneva
Gothenburg
Grandleland
Harvard
Hastings Academy
Minden
Nebraska City
Norfolk
North Platte
Academy
Seclusion for Instructors in Rural School Districts
The interior department plans a bulletin on teachers homes in rural districts. Communities would build cottages near school houses to attract teachers. The program targets about 206000 rural districts and 16 million country children in towns under 2500 population.
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New York
Farmboners
Save & Tecent
Dduread of Education
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Education
United States
Northwestern Railway to Builds York Passenger Station
The Northwestern railway company announces a $20,000 passenger station project in York. Surveyors outline preliminary plans as ground work begins, promising one of the finest stations on the Northwestern system in a city of York’s size.
Villa seen with eight men near Saltevo in chase toward Parral
El Paso reports Francisco Villa wounded and traveling with eight men near Saltevo fifty miles south of Chihuahua City. Mexican sources say he is headed toward Parral, eighty miles from American pursuers near San Antonio, along a route known as Pancho's road.
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el Paso
Tex
Francisco Villa
Saltero
Chihuahua City
Parral
Saltevo
San Antonio
Villa
Pancho
Washington Plans Civilian Training Camp at Port Arthur
In the war department plans are under consideration for a civilian training camp at Port Arthur. Officials weigh location and scope as part of wartime preparedness and manpower mobilization efforts.
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Washington
War Department
Port A Tent
Coast Raid by German Zeppelins Strikes Eastern Counties
Five zeppelins are believed to take part in a raid Friday night over eastern counties. Raiders crossed the coast at different points and times and flew separate courses. About ninety bombs are reported dropped in various localities. results are unknown. Reports say hostile aircraft have been shot down.
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London
Grand Island to Get New Union Pacific Depot
Secretary Conners of the Grand Island commercial club reports an authorized Union Pacific appropriation for a new depot. Architect plans and details are being completed in Omaha as the current depot is too small for the town. York County forms a permanent agriculture society to establish a county fair and new bank planned, the WeCo State Bank, opening when suitable quarters are found.
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Union News
Nebraska Bank Guarranty
Royce
State Banking Board
Ropes
Supreme Court
Grand Island
Conners
Commercial Club
Union Pacific
Mohbier
Omaha
York
York County
Deer Creek Rural School District Levy Plans Expansion
In Madison county the Deer Creek school district No 10 votes a $5,000 levy at a special meeting. The district, described as twelve and three fourths sections of land with a $144,128 valuation, plans two 33 by 33 rooms, a windmill supply tank, and a 286 foot drainage sewer to improve facilities.
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Madison County
Deer Creek
Strange Signs on Ships Reveal Hidden Meanings in Port Towns
The article explains shipboard signals such as a basket from the mainmast to show cargo loaded or sold and papers returned to the captain. It notes a blue fore and aft stripe signals bereavement and that mourning uses blue instead of a black band. It also defines terms like neutral and jokes about patience of Job.
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Board of Trade
Landsemen
Postum Converts From Coffee In Health Crusade
A speaker recounts converting a mother and two daughters from coffee to Postum. The family disliked coffee but praised Postum after tasting it at a visit. The narrator, once nervous and invalid, says health improved by quitting coffee and using Postum, and aims to spread the message widely.
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Tere
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Bupoeetes Plan For Home For Rural Teachers
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Liabte
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Weco State Bank
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