President pick ing out men for federal board plan
Mr Wilson will spend vacation selecting the Federal Reserve board. Boston bank officials urge immediate adoption of the new currency system and the National Shawmut Bank states its directors should enter the system. Receipts show many informal applications nationwide, indicating broad bank participation.
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Mr. Wilson
Federal Board
Washington
Treasury
Boston
McAdoo
National Shawmut Bank
New England
Memorial Urges Federal Amendment to Prohibit Liquor
President Wilson is asked by a 25 member committee formed at the anti saloon league demonstration in Washington to seek a constitutional amendment banning the liquor traffic nationwide. The event followed the national temperance convention in Columbus held November 10 to 14.
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Columbus
Wilson
Congress
Capitol
Washington
Antisaloon League of America
Picking His Men
President Wilson plans three weeks of rest at Pass Christian Mississippi with no visitors or large correspondence while he tentatively selects members of a federal reserve board created by the new currency law. The choice aims to ensure the board’s quality will shape the law’s success.
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Washington
Wilson
Pass Christian
Miss
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Board
Asiatic Link Alleged From Nebraska Finds
Report hints at a theory from Peabody museum anthropologists that Nebraska archaeological sites connect with Asia. Deductions claim Asiatic migration from Nebraska, with underground houses and utensils, pottery, and dwellings matching Siberian examples found by Japanese and Russian scientists.
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Boston
Mass
Peabody Museum
Harvard University
Nebraska
Asia
Siberia
Christmas at State Institutions in Nebraska
The deaf, blind, mentally deficient, insane and helpless wards of the state will have Christmas celebrations with popcorn nuts and candy. Many institutions plan commemorative programs. The penitentiary will hold an annual minstrel show giving inmates a chance to laugh at the pranks of their guards.
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Lipcoln
Neb
Trachoma Menaces Indians Report Warns of Disease Threat
The joint Congressional Indian committee warns that trachoma and tuberculosis threaten the Native population. It urges the creation of camp hospitals to combat the diseases and protect the race.
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Ashington
Ote Tanae
Joint
Congressional Indian— Ittee
Doings in Congress Deliberations on Important Measures
The Senate-Conferees on the currency bill prepared to meet House representatives. adjourned to noon Monday. The House took up the administration currency bill and appointed committees to resolve disputed points. Representative Taylor of Colorado proposed ten mine experiment stations to be located as the interior secretary directs. Secretary Garrison testified on fortifications budget before the appropriations subcommittee. War department seeks urgent deficiency of 2,250,000 for unskilled labor on the Panama Canal.
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Senate
House
Taylor
Colorado
Secretary of the Interior
Garrison
War Department
Panams Canal
Senate actions and House briefings on foreign affairs and reforms
The Senate reported a bill to ban discrimination against the U S uniform and misuse of it. A currency bill passed 54 to 34. Adjourned at 7 45 p m to noon. In the House Representative Chandler of New York spoke to the foreign affairs committee on Jews in Roumania. The judiciary committee heard arguments on an interstate trade commission bill. The roads committee named a five member subcommittee to craft a general good roads bill. A constitutional six year term recall proposal for representatives, tied to Kent of California, adjourned to noon Saturday.
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Senate
Chambérlain
United States
House
Chandler
New York
Foreign Affairs
Roumania
Judiciary
Interstate Trade Commission
Kent
California
Administration currency reform passes Senate amid board dispute
The joint conference on the currency bill agrees to strike the insurance fund for bank deposits and to remove provisions for reserve notes. the bill heads to enactment after a 54 to 34 Senate vote with Hitchcock switching sides and Weeks Poindexter supporting passage.
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Washington
Joint Conference Committee On
Administration
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
United States
Hitchcock
Weeks
Poindexter
Senate Met at 10 and debated currency bill
The Senate convened at 10 a m and continued debate on a currency bill. The House met at noon and debated a bill to discontinue the federal government's 50 percent share of District of Columbia municipal expenses. Colorado and Michigan miners unions sent telegraph appeals to the rules committee for investigation of strikes. District appropriation bill action was deferred. Adjourned at 6 30 p m to noon.
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Senate
House
District of Columbia
Colorado
Michigan
Rules Committee For Congressional Investigation
Roosevelt Defends Monroe Doctrine in Chile Clash Report
Washington reports a clash between former president Theodore Roosevelt and Chilean minister to the United States Mr. Martinez in Santiago over the Monroe Doctrine. The Chilean diplomat reportedly dissented from Roosevelt’s view that the doctrine remains at issue, drawing interest from South American representatives in Washington.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Martinez
United States
Santiago de Chile
Zelaya Exile Time Limit Nears in U S
Secretary Bryan says the period given to former Nicaragua president Zelaya to depart the United States has expired after murder extradition proceedings were dropped. Solicitor Folk’s office notes Zelaya’s Washington attorneys wired him in New York asking for sailing plans to Barcelona.
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Washington
Bryan
Zelaya
Nicaragua
United States
Folk
New York
Barcelona
Postal Service Hires 8000 Extra Hands for Holiday Rush
Washington. Postmaster General Burleson has employed 8000 extra workers in the railway mail service to prevent congestion during the holiday rush. Postmasters of first class offices may hire additional help to ensure deliveries. General Superintendent Stephens notes that unworked mail on arrival is negligible and distribution will proceed on nearly all lines.
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Washington
Burleson
Railway Mail Service
Stephens
Hearing on Potato Embargo in Washington
Secretary Houston led a hearing at the Department of Agriculture on a proposed embargo banning all foreign potatoes from January 1. The current embargo covers the British Isles Germany and Austria Hungary and may expand to other nations.
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Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
British Isles
Germany
Austria Hungary
Trouble Over Eugenics Bill in Wisconsin
Milwaukee reports a heated debate over a proposed eugenics marriage bill. Governor McGovern denies any push for a special session while ministers back the measure and doctors oppose it citing objections to a $3 examination fee for all prospective bridegrooms and concerns about ethics and effectiveness.
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Milwaukee
E. E. McGovern
Wisconsin
Uncle Sam Violating State Labors Law in Nebraska
Nebraska state labor commission investigates alleged overwork of females in federal offices including post offices. Commission may contact Postmaster General Burleson. Governor Morehead to press action if demand rises.
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Lincoln
Neb
Uncle Sam
Nebraska
State Labor Commission
Morehead
Labor Commission
Burleson
New Beet Sugar Record Is Made
Northern Colorado beet raisers produced about 1.9 million tons of beets this year an increase from last year Colorado factories yielded 230000 tons of sugar in 1913 up from 216000 tons in 1912 The Wilson Underwood tariff did not deter growers or producers in this region according to published figures
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Financial impoverishment of Mexico City
Mexico City reports widespread financial hardship as rebel bands and economic turmoil erode national stability. Officials claim the capital remains hopeful despite severe shortages and ongoing unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Mexico City
Burleson Pushes Government Ownership of Telegraphs
Burleson outlines the principle of government ownership of telegraphs and telephones in his annual report. A Democratic House caucus in January will decide how far the project becomes administration policy. President Wilson studies the plan as supporters note limited expense and a move toward congressional authorization for a Postmaster General report on feasibility.
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Washington
Burleson
House
Congress
Wilson
Veteran Civil War Vet Welcomes Fourteen Pound Baby
W F Triloff of Sterling Oklahoma reports the birth of a fourteen pound baby boy in his family. He is nearly seventy and his wife Mrs Triloff is two years older. The Triloffs once lived in Pawnee City Nebraska and express Christmas enthusiasm for the gift.
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Pawnee City
Neb
W. F. Triloff
Sterling
Okla
Hogs 20 Percent Tuberculous Say Wisconsin Expert
Madison scientists report twenty percent of hogs sent to slaughter show tuberculosis in a study by Dr. M. P. Ravenel, professor of bacteriology at the University of Wisconsin.
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Madison
Wis
M. P. Ravenel
University of Wisconsin
Oldest Mason in the United Dies in Lynchburg
George E. Johnson, aged about seventy, long noted as the oldest Free Mason in the United States, died in Lynchburg Virginia. He had been active in Masonry for many decades.
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U. 8
Lynchburg
George E. Johnson
The
United
Temperance Advocate Raése debriefed over Pine Ridge liquor case
George W. Raése of Merriam Nebraska, a temperance advocate, was relieved by President Wilson from a sixty day jail term for delivering liquor on Pine Ridge Reservation South Dakota. He must pay a $1000 fine and costs. While a fair was underway on the reservation Rose was asked to bring packages in his delivery cars from Merriam. He said
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Washington
George W. Raése Om
Merriam
Pine Ridge
Indian Reservation
South Dakota
Wilson
Rose
Statewide Scene Captures Readers’ Attention Nebraska Wide
News from over the state highlights happenings across Nebraska and nearby areas. Readers find interest in diverse events, updates, and community notices spanning cities and towns, reflecting regional life and concerns.
Lincoln hosts multiple state shows and conventions
State corn show at Lincoln January 19 to 23. State Lumbermen's Association at Lincoln January 14 to 16. Mid-Continental Poultry Association show at Lincoln during Christmas holidays. State Firemen's Convention at Columbus January 20 to 22.
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Lincoln
State Lumbermen’s Association
Mid-Continental Poultry Association
Columbus
Doctor tests blood pressure ends in death warrant
Dr Bartholomew J. Leahy of this place, a noted northeastern Nebraska physician, accidentally discovered via a self test that his life was near its end. While demonstrating a sphygmomanometer to local youths, the dial rose from 135 toward 200, signaling a fatal diagnosis later confirmed in Chicago.
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Jackson
Bartholomew J. Leahy
Nebraska
Leahy
Chicago
Champion Corn Husker of State from David City
Arthur Kenney a one year student from David City claims the state and western corn husking title. He never smokes drinks or chews and posted feats of 376 bushels 46 pounds in three days less than nine hours each and 156 bushels 60 pounds in nine hours fifteen minutes. He had husked 2548 bushels in thirty three days when he quit at end of November and remains in school.
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David City
Arthur Kenney
Poison in a Rural Mail Carrier’s Coffee Mystery
Fremont reports George Howe, a Schuyler rural mail carrier, repeatedly targeted by poisonings and arson. A team killed by paris green, a druggist found deadly traces in his coffee, and poison was found in a sugar sack, with no clear suspect as investigations stall.
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Fremont
George Howe
Schuyler
Paris Green
Howe
Bells Dedicated at St Anthony's Parish Columbus
Impressive ceremony dedicated the bells for St Anthony's parish on Monday afternoon. Attendees included parishioners from St Bonaventura's German and American parishes. Rev Father Citiao of St Bonaventura's officiated assisted by three priests with a sermon by Father Cyril of Duncan.
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Columbus
St. Anthony's
St. Bonaventtura’s
Father Cytiac
St. Bonaventura’s
Cyril of
Duncan
University volunteers to attend regional convention
Approximately fifty persons will represent the University of Nebraska in the convention of the student volunteer movement to be held in Omaha City, December 31 to January.
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University of Nebraska
Er City
New Pleasure Resort Planned for Fremont
Excavation has begun at the artificial lake formed by Fremont Ice and Sand to create a bathing beach. Buildings are to be constructed around the site to establish a pleasure resort for Fremont residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cana Fremont
Fremont
Burwell Builds $5,000 Steel Tank and Tower
Burwell equips a new five thousand dollar steel water tank and tower to boost fire protection. The improved water storage will enable faster firefighting response and stronger suppression for ordinary fires in town.
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Burwell
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