Largest Candidate Ballot Ever Planned for Nebraska Primaries
Secretary of State Wait lists 880 candidates for president vice president electors delegates national convention United States senator and other offices for the April 19 Nebraska primaries. The ballot is projected six to eight feet long, the longest in state history, with extra large ballot boxes anticipated. The Philippines independence bill moves forward in the House via the insular affairs committee.
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Lincoln
United States
Secretary of State
Nebraska
Philippines
House
Insular Affairs Committee
Bill of Representative
Davenport
Deadwood
Black Hills
Albany
N. Y
John W. Noble
Harrison
St. Louis
Hadley
Missouri
Paul Smith
Alfred Frederickson
Godfrey Gustafson
Blue River
Cleburne
Manhattan
Kan
Joseph G. Donnelly
Milwaukee
Royce
State Banking Board
New Douglas
Madison County
Ill
Henry M. Teller
Colorado
Denver
James Delahunty
Penitentiary
Leames’ Lake
San Bernardino County
California
Antonio de Alba
Victor
Rome
Knox
Washington
State Department
Latin America
Navy Department
Meyer
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kansas City
San Bois
LaFollette
United States Senate
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Stephen P. O Brien
Buena Vista
Hale
Attempt to Kill Minister in Chinese Republic Incident
A telegram to the Chung Sai Yat Po reports a bomb was thrown at the minister of war Hi Sing Wing's carriage in San Francisco. An aide named Chen Ti was killed. the assailant escaped. The incident follows tensions surrounding the new Chinese republic.
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San Francisco
Hi Sing Wing
New Chinese Republic
Chung Sail Yat Bo
Chen Ti
Lumber prices seen rising after gulf floods
Wholesale dealers in Little Rock Arkansas forecast an advance in southern lumber, especially yellow pine and cypress, due to gulf state floods crippling mills and tightening the market. They expect prices to climb though exact levels are not estimated.
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Little Rock
Ark
Gulf States
Breaks Snow Record at Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa, records the greatest single night snowfall of 11.7 inches with a north wind. The season total reaches 72 inches, surpassing the 1885 86 record.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Weather Bureau
Burglary Sentence Ends as Suspicious Cache Found
In Lansing a prisoner serving burglary time was found with dynamite and firearms. Authorities believe the weapons were intended for use in mutiny or rebellion.
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Lansing
Here
Ship on the Night Ferry Sparks Student Demonstration
Students aboard the night ferry disrupted service amid protests over tuition and regulations. Officials condemned the incident while authorities prepared to restore operations and address grievances raised by the sailors and student groups.
Four alleged German spies arrested on the Isle of Wight
Four alleged German spies were arrested on the Isle of Wight amid wartime security concerns. The report notes subsequent political actions in China and ongoing regional disagreements among operators across western Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois.
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Isle of Wight
China
Nanking
Bansroft
Coger Og Nanenen
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ama
Illinois
State power development plans eyed by governor
Governor Aldrich, a state board member, supports a movement for state development of water power on the Loup and Platte rivers. He expects the state board to withhold grants for power until the legislature meets and acts on a statewide development proposal. He planned to discuss the topic further in Broken Bow during a forthcoming speech.
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Aldrich
State Board
Loup and
Platte
Broken Bow
Discipline to Be Enforced at State Penitentiary
After a governor warden conference the state penitentiary ends lax administration blamed for four deaths and three escapes. Visitors’ day is abolished, guard personnel will be reshaped, and a decisive fight against dope traffic will begin.
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State Penitentiary
Sam Melick
New Prison Policies Allow More Privileges for Inmates
Warden Melick announces changes at the penitentiary that add restrictions but grant greater menu variety and improved comforts. Existing rules remain, with prisoners denied privileges that could undermine prison control.
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Melick
Wants More Refrigerator Cars Plan Fails To Move Railroads
State Food Commissioner Hansen aims to revive predecessor W R Jackson s drive for more refrigerator cars to ship eggs and reduce freight car use. Railroads showed little interest and no progress occurred before Jackson fell ill, ending the effort. Butler County Receives Flag
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Hansen
W. R. Jackson
Jackson
Pool Withdraws Candidacy for Governor Nomination
Charlies W. Pool of Tecumseh filed notice of withdrawal from the Democratic nomination race for governor with the secretary of state. The contest now centers on John H. Morehead of Falls City and R. L. Metcalfe of Lincoln for party support.
Governor Aldrich to Hire Civilian Cooks at Penitentiary
Governor Aldrich announced changes at the penitentiary including hiring a civilian cook for the facility. The plan also replaces convict labor with a civilian nighttime engineer, moving away from inmate workers for these roles.
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Aldrich
Lancaster man urges $5,000 for widow of slain driver
Gherif Hyers of Lancaster County writes Governor Aldrich urging the next legislature to appropriate 5000 dollars for Mrs. Roy Blunt, widow of the three month bride of the man killed while driving convicts during the clash with officers.
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Gherif Hyers
Lancaster County
Aldrich
Roy Blunt
Methodist Campaigner Receives 2000 Dollar Check
Charlies Strader leading the half million endowment drive for Nebraska Wesleyan University gratefully reports a $2000 contribution from Reverend (unnamed) as the campaign progresses. The donation boosts fundraising momentum for the university’s planned endowment.
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Charlies Strader
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Idle talk on extra session over waterpower rights in Nebraska
The piece argues an extra legislative session to pass a waterpower law is unlikely. Rights are largely claimed under existing laws, and a constitutional amendment is needed to realize state control. A new legislature sets January, and no emergency justifies an extra session. Governor Aldrich backs state control but actions are unspecified. The Capitol Commission notes annual upkeep costs and a building price tag of 750000 dollars.
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American Red Cross Society
Chicago
Nebraska
Antonge
House
State Department
State Knox
Archibald S. Pinkett
A. R. Mitchell
St. Paul
Bureau of Chemistry
Pure ‘Food Board
Harvey W. Wiley
Underwood
Ways and Means
Brown
Senate
Aldrich
East
Federal Capitol Commission
Cowles
Helso
Hhe
Primary filings outline party candidate slate
The secretary of state lists one hundred thirty six candidates for state office and preferential presidential choice for the April 13 primary. The total includes Republican and socialist contenders from both wings, with no prohibition candidates filed.
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Republican Party
Patterson appeals state auditor ruling over $6000 salary claim
Samuel Patterson appeals a state auditor rejection of his claim for $6,000 two years' salary as secretary of the state banking board. The argument occurred before Judge Cornish after his appointment. Patterson was enjoined from duties at the U S district court, and he insists he was ready and willing to perform his work.
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Samuel Patterson
State Auditor
State Banking Board
Cornish
Patterson
United States District Court
Petition to Place Hitchcock on Democratic Primary Ballot
Chris Gruenther in the city with a petition to place Senator G. M. Hitchcock on the primary ballot as a candidate at large to the Democratic National Convention. He claims the petition includes 6 000 Democratic voters.
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Chris Gruenther
G. M. Hitchcock
Omaha banker H C Nicholson holds dual posts
H C Nicholson of Omaha, named United States bank examiner, has not resigned as state bank examiner. The federal appointment was offered to another state examiner, Emmmett, who declined, so Nicholson may or may not accept the federal post.
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H.C. Nicholson
Omaha
United States Bank Examiner
Emr Mett
Nicholson
Ex-Treasurer McLaughlin Dies in Lincoln After Illness
William McLaughlin longtime county treasurer and Democratic figure in the First district died at his Lincoln home after a long illness. He leaves a family of four wives and three children.
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William McLaughlin
Many Ears
Lincoln
Dem Candidate Bowden Seeks Sixth District Slot
Secretary of State Wait and his office faced a flood of petitions and personal filings as Bowden of Kearney asked to become the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Sixth district. He claimed mailing his papers that night would complete his filing, his last chance.
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Kearney
Bowden
Congress
Governor Pardons Convict in Horse Theft Case
Governor Aldrich grants a pardon to Henry J. Barlow a 24 year old currently serving an indeterminate sentence for stealing a horse. Barlow admitted guilt and was sentenced to one to ten years on August 3 last year for taking a horse from farmer Thomas J. Adams near Elgin. He rode the horse to Fremont and made no attempt to sell it.
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Aldrich
Henry J. Barlow
Thomas J. Adams
Elgin
Barrow
Fremont
Crabtree Urges Support for Page Vocational Education Bill
J W Crabtree of River Falls Wisconsin a former Nebraska state superintendent of instruction writes Senator Hitchock urging strong support for the Page vocational education bill aimed at broadening educational opportunities for farmers.
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Crabtree
J. W. Crabtree
River Falls
Wis
Normal School
Nebraska
Hitchcock
New Depot Ordered for Wayside Dawes County
The State Railway Commission rules on the Wayside petition in Dawes County ordering the railroad company to erect a new depot at once.
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State Railway Commission
Wayside
Dawes County
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N. U. Lincoln
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