War Department plans Rock Island arse nal munitions expansion
Washington May 22 details appropriation plans to convert Rock Island Arsenal into a major munitions plant with a 1 260 000 dollar artillery factory and 500 000 dollar powder plant. Additional funds cover improvements to public buildings and arsenal facilities across multiple states, totaling 127 237 221 dollars in the broader civil appropriation bill.
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Roosevelt addresses Detroit crowds urging unity and preparedness
Theodore Roosevelt spoke to thousands in Detroit on national unity and military readiness. He urged true Americanism beyond birthplace and religion at a downtown reception and luncheon after a three address swing including a stop at the opera house, before departing for New York.
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Agreement on U S Terms and Border Tension Eases
Secretary Baker briefed President Wilson and the cabinet after a El Paso conference with General Scott and General Funston. The report portrays improved relations with Carranza advisers, reduced international tension, and optimism about the border situation amid raids by the Merihair bandits. Six bandits were killed in a Langhorne led clash near Glen Springs, with 75 surrendering. Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne were rescued earlier by Major Langhorne and Colonel Sibley.
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Flood Control Bill Passed by House
The food control bill establishing flood control funding for the Mississippi and Sacramento rivers was approved by the House on Wednesday 180 to 53 and moves to the Senate. It authorizes up to 45 million dollars for Mississippi flood control plus 5.6 million for Sacramento debris removal and improvements including continuation of California debris plans.
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California Debris Commission
Senate Adopts Army Bill After Heated National Guard Debate
The Senate adopted the conference report on the army-reorganization bill without a roll call after a lengthy debate on the Mexican situation the National Guard and the nitrate plant. It sets peace strength at 311000 and war strength at 266000 with a federally organized National Guard reaching 457000 at maximum. Republicans and some Democrats objected to the nitrate plant provision.
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National Guard
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British forces bombarded El Arish near Palestine border
London dispatch reports British warships and aeroplanes bombarding the town of El Arish in Egypt close to Palestine. In Sioux City Iowa on May 20 Miss Jennis Jones is the holder of the woman's golf title (text trimmed).
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Y M C A Hotel Dedicated in Chicago
Chicago hosts a three day dedication for the new Y M C A hotel, likely the world’s largest of its kind. The 19 story building spans 26 to 86 feet, offers over 1800 sleeping rooms plus offices, dining and recreation spaces, and cost above 1 356 000 dollars funded by city business leaders. It aims to be self supporting through nominal patron charges and to serve visiting country youths and professionals seeking a foothold in industry and business life.
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Germany warns ships under German sea limits
Berlin tells Secretary Lansing neutral merchant ships must follow international law when stopped by a submarine and risk danger if they alter course, as Germany notes its wartime actions and sea rights.
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Lansing
Birdsall Dies Suddenly Former congressman dies at home in Clarion
Clarion Iowa May 18 B P Birdsall former congressman from the district and successor to Col D B Henderson died suddenly after a brief illness at his home here He served in Congress from 1902 to 1908 To Modify Taxes Washington May 19 Consul Rodgere at Mexico City reported that Cantania announced plans to modify the confiscatory taxes on mining property in that country
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Mexico City
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Mrs Franklin MacVeagh Dies in Chicago
Fragments report the death of Mrs. Franklin MacVeagh in Chicago with limited navigable details. The note indicates a funeral or obituary notice in progress but provides few names or dates.
Nebraska Insurance Anticompetition Inquiry Highlights State View
Report on alleged illegal combinations among Nebraska insurance firms and fire companies. Mentions antidiscrimination laws, rate freedom, and a coordinated action plan. Notes the upcoming State Boys' County Congress and a free trip prize for corn club champions.
Rural organizations to speak at state rural life conference
State farm hosts a rural life conference June 23 to 23 with leaders from two or three organizations invited to speak. CH Gustafson state president of the farmers union and J D Ream state master of the grange will discuss how these groups relate to rural communities.
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Nebraska regulatory actions set to review freight classifications
The state railway commission will meet June 13 to review semi annual freight classifications including empty iron barrels bananas oxygen and hydrogen gas and ice usage rules. Changes propose charging for ice removed from empty refrigerated cars and reclassifying bananas gas products and carload weights. Also notes a Nebraska officers conference and a Rock Island baggage tariff dispute. Enumerators invited for the annual third count of the United States.
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Agricultural Short Course Dates Set At University Farm
The annual state junior short course in agriculture and home economics will be held at the university farm from June 6 to 9. Any state boy or girl aged 12 to 7 may enroll. Boys learn crops and manual training while girls study food clothing and house furnishing. Housing arranged at the home economics building for girls and near the farm for boys. Costs projected not to exceed $4. Apportionment of government funds to counties including Blaine Cherry Grant and Thomas is described with distribution to road, school districts, and population-based shares.
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Peace talks progress reported by Madrid wireless patch
Munich news agency reports telegraph from Madrid that Kine Alfowen and the pope and President Wilson seek armistice terms. London underwriters set 50 percent rate on peace odds, indicating improved prospects versus two months ago when odds were 30 percent.
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Long Time Credit for Farmers Enacted by Congress
A distinctively American rural credit measure passed Congress and awaits presidential signature. The act, nonpartisan in origin, mirrors the Federal Reserve in purpose and aims to aid farmers with low time credit. Both parties supported it with minimal opposition, signaling broad political consensus before it becomes law.
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Government Receipts Range Revised Higher for Current Fiscal Year
Washington Treasury officials estimate the year ending June 30 will yield 90 million to 100 million dollars more than earlier figures. Revised totals put income tax at about 120 million, ordinary internal revenue at 306 million, and customs at 216 million, marking large increases from prior estimates.
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Treasury Department
Verdin the lonxeat battle in the four months of war
Paris reports the Fourth Month battle as German assaults press Dead Man Bill and the lower slopes of the hill. French lines hold the seven mile front from Avecourt Wood as 60,000 German troops and sixty batteries push toward the coveted summit.
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Pension List Being Reduced In Annual Bill
Washington reports pensions will cost the American people 6 million dollars less this year under the annual pension bill. The total stands at 158 million 65 thousand dollars, several million below earlier estimates. Pension funds for a recent army and navy medal roll will come from the general fund as part of a new special act. The nation’s pension budget has slid from a peak of 174 million in 1918 to its current level.
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Nebraska Appropriations for Omaha Lincoln Public Buildings
The sundry civil appropriation bill reported to the house includes 3700 for Omaha post office lookouts 6000 for mail moving machinery 2000 for Lincoln temporary quarters and Nebraska public buildings funding of Alliance 30000 Aurora 10000 Chadron 49000 Falls City 30000 Wahoo 10000 Berlin. There is a sense that a strong neutral nation like the United States could help negotiate peace.
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