National Primary Bill Proposed in Senate
Senate test bill by Senator Cummins of Iowa would scrap local, state and national party conventions in favor of a national primary plan. A national primary would be held next, then another every four years on the second Monday of July. A national board for primary elections would certify each party's top vote getter for the November ballot.
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Washington
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Board For
Government Answers Packers in Sherman Trial in Chicago
The government states ten Chicago meat packers are guilty and expects Judge Carpenter to impose an adequate sentence. Prosecutor Sheean wraps up the open address to the jury after long arguments by defense for discharge.
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Chicago
Carpenter
Soonsei Sheean
Italian Air Attacks Desert Camp With Bombs
An Italian aeroplane flown by an army aviator with an officer aboard conducted a bombing run on a Turkish and Arab encampment in the desert. The plane, observed in flight, released several bombs with deadly accuracy before returning to base.
Lincoln Boy Drowned Near Antelope Creek
Lincoln Dale Geiger six year old son of Mr and Mrs Lemuel Geiger 1732 Vine street drowned Monday afternoon in Antelope creek near Eighteenth and W streets. Body recovered before 6 near Burlington bridge. Older brother nearly died trying to save him. He remained unconscious for over an hour after救.
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Lincoln
Dale
Geiger
Lemuel D. Geiger
Vine Street
Engine Golfer Bursts
In San Antonio Texas a catastrophic blast at the Southern Pacific yards killed at least thirty two men and scattered body parts across surrounding blocks. Investigators described a chaotic scene with emergency crews racing to the site as witnesses reported a massive explosion during industrial activity.
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San Antonio
Tex
Southern Pacific
Storm Leese of Millions
Reports of heavy property damage across the southeast from days of torrential rains. Early estimates place total losses in the millions as smaller streams swell and flood regions, tallying widespread destruction.
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Atlanta
Dividends Led Investor to Lewis Publishing Notes
Louise Moberly of Emerson Massachusetts testifies in the G Lewis case in U S district court. She invested $1 210 in Lewis Publishing Company notes and received small dividends amid the mail fraud charges.
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Louise
Elisabeth A. Wobdmiler
Emerson
Meb
of. G. Lewis
United States
Dee
Mails Gefraud
Lewis
Resignations and political moves ripple through Washington
Dr. Harvey W. Wiley resigns from the bureau of chemistry labs as policy frictions rise. Wilder, Shanghai consul general, arrives in San Francisco while war plans for Fort Snelling take shape. Congress debates anti injunction bill and sugar tariff while officials seek protection for Americans in Tampico.
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Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
A.P. Wilder
United States
Shanghai
San Francisco
War Department
Minke Ft. Snelling
House Committee On Judiciary
House
Ambassador Wilson
Tampico
Mexico
Senator Works
California
Washington
General Bixby
Havana
Knights Key
Maine
Stephens
Missouri River
South Sioux City
Norris
District of Columbia
Chicago
Smith
Wiley
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Alaska
Telegate Wickersham
Herbert Knox Smith
Taft
Suffragettes Sentenced to Jail in London Trial
Ten suffragettes were sentenced to jail in London on Wednesday. The report notes ongoing political tension and punishment pronounced in the suffrage movement.
University Fees Noted For Current Semester Invoices
The notice states the total fees paid by a student for the current university semester cover all standard charges excluding books and similar items. It notes a belief that some students inflate fees for personal expenses and mentions no prior warning to students.
Nebraska horses fall to mysterious brain disease
State Veterinarian A Bostrom estimates 1000 to 1500 horses killed by a strange Nebraska disease. It mostly affects higher priced thoroughbreds, resembles human spinal meningitis with paralysis, and shortens in ten to twelve hours up to twenty four. It is concentrated in southeastern Nebraska, rarely north of the Platte and not beyond Phelps County.
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A. Bostrom
Nebraska
Platte River
Phelps County
Seeking Further Light on Prison Management Traditions
Governor Aldrich's private secretary asks wardens of other states for data and methods used in handling convicts. Nebraska's prison is praised as a model though discipline is seen as too lenient. Ideas offered will be considered for Nebraska's management.
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Aldrich
Nebraska
Chaplain Appointed for Lincoln Penitentiary Vacancy
Governor Aldrich names Rev. Nathan Harmon of Lincoln as chaplain of the penitentiary to fill the vacancy from Dr. P. C. Johnson. Harmon, brother of Rev. H. H. Harmon, is a Christian church member, Cotner University evangelist, and former minister at David City.
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Aldrich
Nathan Harmon
Lincoln
Penitentiary
P.C. Johnson
Harmon
H. H. Harmon
The
Christian Church
Cotner University
David City
Cold and chills bring kidney ills, says reader ad
Doan's Kidney Pills are praised for stopping backache and urinary issues after a grip attack. A McPherson Kansas reader, Capt Nicholas W New, reports full relief and ongoing kidney trouble to date. The ad urges Doan's Kidney Pills 50 cents at all stores from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y.
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Nicholas W. New
First St
McPherson, Kans
Doan
Slayden Refuses Access to Money Trust Caucus
A newspaper man urged Representative Slayden of Texas to attend the Democratic caucus on the Henry resolution to probe the money trust. Slayden declined with a twinkle, saying it would betray his principles to kiss and tell, and he would not reveal caucus discussions.
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Slayden
Texas
Money Trust
Pever
Arlen's Yoot Ease Samples Offered In New York
A vintage ad promises five million free samples of Arlen's Yoot Ease antiseptic powder to ease tired aching feet. It claims constant rising sales prove merit and invites readers to send for a free sample to Le Roy New York address 5S Olmisted.
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Arlen
le Roy
N.Y
Golden wedding hope for heiress groom in sight
An optimistic sketch hints a young man may wed an heiress sooner than expected, with promotional quips about health products and cigars scattered through the periodical’s quips and ad blurbs.
Raise Money for Good Roads in Little Blue Township
The farmers of Little Blue township organized a fund drive to raise money for better roads. Local leaders urged community support and announced plans for a concert and bake sale fundraising event.
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Hastinge
Little Blue Township
Astonished Husband in Domestic Farce Ends in Surprise
A comic tale from a stage troupe follows a husband who discovers his wife’s lover. The wife is rich but not beautiful, drawing affectionate attention from another actor in the company. The climax has the husband reacting with astonishment as he discovers the kiss, exclaiming in disbelief.
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de Ware Hopper
Paroled Men Talk of Vault Door Innovation
A dialogue among ex-convicts discusses a vault door design claimed to be five years ahead of its time. They note people avoid paying as they go, compare bad luck to poor management, and reference a new invention by the Pal and Skinny Moss.
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Moss
Jimmy
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