Prohibition Measure Clears House With War Time Provisions
A war time beer and wine inclusion is approved in the House by 305 to 5 as the measure aims to regulate transport and storage of food, seize grain alcohol stocks, curb hoarding, and empower the president to manage fuel and essential goods. The bill proceeds to the Senate for an early vote with July 1 as target operative date.
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Representa
Yves McLemore
Slayden and Young
Teses
Meeker
Missouri
Ward
New York
Republicana
Hulbert
Sabath
Clinois
Kitchin
North Carolina
Gallagher
Etamanneaene
Senate
Federal Trade Commission urges pools to avert coal shortage
The FTC recommends government pools for coal production and distribution and for rail and water transportation to Congress as the only way to prevent a disastrous coal shortage. The report notes the recommendation follows months of study.
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Trade Board
Washington
Son
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Recruiting Week For Regular Army Declared
President Wilson proclaimed June 23 to 30 as recruiting week for the regular army and urged unmarried men aged 18 to 40 with no dependents to enroll for war service to reach 70 000 recruits. The plan aims to raise about 300 000 for training and rapid deployment to Europe. Drafts for National Guard will begin July 15, July 25, and August 5, with the regular army sent to Europe first.
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Washington
Wilson
War Department
France
Germany
Europe
U S Gunners Sink U Boat Off Atlantic Port
A United States armed freighter Gred fired 19 shots at a submarine three days from Liverpool on a voyage to America. The crew believes some shells hit and the ship reached an American port on Friday, though the submersible inquiry remains incomplete.
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Atlantic
United States
Liverpoot
America
Armerican
May Impeach Chicago Mayor Riotous Session
Mayor Thompson faced impeachment threats as aldermen rejected his new education board. In a tumultuous council meeting, two books were hurled at him while he tried to adjourn. Alderman John C. Ken introduced the impeachment order.
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Chicago
Thompson
Board of Education
Ald
John C. Ken
Goldman and Berkman Held in New York June 23
Emms Goldman and Alexander Berkman are reported held in New York on June 23. The incident follows earlier actions linked to their political activities, with authorities detaining the two men amid ongoing security concerns.
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New York
Emms Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Trade Pact Links America and Britain in War Effort
A historic alliance forms as the United States and United Kingdom pledge united efforts to win the war. Leaders emphasize shared resolve, economic cooperation, and military coordination to accelerate victory.
Half Million Enlistments Hit War Effort Push
Governor Neville calls June recruiting week to boost Nebraska National Guard and regular army to war strength. Proclamation urges able bodied men aged eighteen to forty to enlist and credits counties for enlistees, part of Wilson administration’s export and mobilization drive.
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Lincoln
Neb
Neville
Naguard
Nebraska
Jin
National Guard
Regular Army
Keith Neville
Half Million Men Enlist in U S War Effort
In the three months since war was declared the army navy and national guard total rose from about 300000 to between 706000 and 800000, with most already armed and in training. Regulars nearing 250000, aims set to reach 300000. June 5 mobilization to add nearly a million for the new national army. Nebraska Red Cross reports 422000 of 7000000 fund. Kirsanov proclaims autonomous republic in Tambov. Food control bill passes House authorizing wartime distribution oversight.
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Washington
Boris
A. Bakhmetieff
Mr. Bakhmetieff
New York
Republica of
Kirshanov
Tambov
Russia
Petrograd
Forward
New Republic
Navy
Army
National Guard
Fighting Service
National Army
War Department
House
Administration
Lafayette Revered as National Hero Across U S History
The article recalls Lafayette's enduring mark on America from the Revolution era through his 1824 visit. It notes memorials, descendants, and a perpetual Fourth of July flag over his Paris tomb, explaining the burial site in the convent garden and the nuns who guard it amid French upheaval.
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Lafayette
France
United States
George Washington Lafayette
New York Sun
Paris
Sons of the American Revolution
Nuns of Perpetual Adoration
Jean Valjean
Victor Hugo
de Noatiles
Madame de Lafayette
A Boy Again
A brief note recalls a boy’s fear of firecrackers and a father’s sacrifice of safety to prevent harm, highlighting family concern and a triggering moment for self harm risk.
New Nebraska Traffic Law Sets Night Light Standards
A law taking effect July 24 tightens auto lighting rules for pleasure and commercial vehicles. It requires red tail lights at night and front illumination with research lights and limits glare so no beam rises above 42 inches at 75 feet. Secretary A. E. Sheldon notes strong support from state groups for historic exhibits and public interest.
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Union News Service
Nebraska
A. E. Sheldon
The
Nebraska State Historical Society
State Historical Society
Historical Society
Nebraska Daughters of the American Revolution
Woman's Relief Corps
Nebraska University Museum
State Horticultural Society
Historical’ Society
State action halts Omaha strike with rare legal move
Attorney General Reed will personally enforce the court order and represent the state at the June 27 hearing before Judge Leslie. He notes the intervention is the first such action in U S history to halt both sides in a strike and warns of treason charges if restraining order is violated. Will Heitzman is named to the state normal board for five years, succeeding A L Caviness.
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Reed
Omaha
Leslie
District Court
United States
Will Heitzman
State Normal Board
Neville
A. L. Caviness
Lincoln
Beatrice
Nebraska National Insurance Company Advertisement
Fire tornado and hall insurance for farm and town property autos and more profits noted. Agents wanted in open territory with year profits. Incorporated January 4 1899.
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Pear
Grazibi Loses Rubber Trade Shift Changes Global Supply
An article notes a major shift in rubber dominance from Brazil to distant producers. Brazil’s export decline hurts its finances while wild Brazilian rubber loses ground to ascendant crops from Sumatra, Ceylon, Barmah and others. The piece cites New York Times on Brazil’s losses and mentions humorous snippets from Judge about Swiftpace.
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Grazibi
Brasil
South America
Ita
Sumatra
Ceylon
Barmah
Brazil
New York Times
Mirror doubts and drafts on a breezy remark
A fragment shows a wry exchange about draft status and illness. The quote compares a husband’s susceptibility to catching a cold with a woman who mistakes herself for a beauty, reflecting social vanity and concern in brief cautionary tone.
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