Army Men Plot to Loot Government Munition Supplies
Detroit Justice officials, led by Arthur L. Barkey, announce four arrests in a conspiracy to defraud the government of millions in munition supplies. Capt. Lo and others face trial at Fort Wayne as authorities pursue the case against German agents in Mexico and related bid schemes.
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Defraud
Vorse
Mexico
Detroit
Department of Justice
Arthur L. Barkey
Bureau
United Grand Just
Lo & Being
Fort Wayne
United States Army
France
Texas Governor Seeks Border Troops for Mexican Crisis
Governor Hobby of Texas urges Secretary Baker to call up the 1st and 2nd Texas Cavalry Brigades for federal service. He asks mobilization at a point to protect lives and property as border tensions escalate in northern Mexico.
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Washington
Hebby of
Trexas
Baker
Texas ‘Cavalry
Hobby
Texas Cavalry
Orden
Erom Sabaenese
Mexico
Ratification Push for League Covenant Cited by Former President
The United States faces a push to ratify the League of Nations covenant. Former President William is quoted stressing the fate of the pact amid Senate debate and New York discussions.
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New York
United States
Sen
William
Postmaster General Orders Return of Wire System Control
The Postmaster General issues an order restoring operative control of key wire services to private owners while retaining certain government safeguards. The action follows recommendations from the president and congressional committees, despite union threats and ongoing state-level compensation contracts. Special arrangements preserve mutual and cooperative company compensation.
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Ee Eeao Ee
Burleson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
House Committee
Telephone and Telegraph
Department
Wire Operating Board
Wire Control Board
Statistical and
All-America Cables Leader Promises Broad Network
John L. Merrill president of All-America Cables pledged no expense spared to build a cable system linking the United States, Central and South America. He said 20,000 miles of cables and land lines already exist and plans would raise this to 30,000. He urged Pan American delegates to cooperate to connect all American republics for mutual benefit.
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Washington
United States
Central
South America
John L. Merrill
Merrill
Three
Americas
Daylight Saving Law Repeal Reported by Committee
A resolution to repeal daylight saving time was favorably reported by the House Interstate Commerce Committee. The repeal would take effect with the last Sunday in October when clocks turn back to standard time to avoid confusion.
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Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Midland College Moves to Fremont This July
The board of trustees tentatively decides to relocate Midland College to Fremont Nebraska, with the move planned for July 16. Details remain subject to final approval by the governing body.
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Lutheran College
Nebraska Atchison
Midland College
Fremont
Neb
Bond worth from his clothing noted
A fragment notes bonds valued in his clothing, detailing a sum and the items stored within, with no further context or names available.
New Zealand Hears Britain Seeks Help for War
London forwards request for New Zealand to join UK military effort against Germany while Britain seeks London support. New Zealand government reports advisory notes indicate Britain will ask for assistance in the war.
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U. & Packers
London
New Zealand
Great Britain
Nebraskas Expanding Public Works and Incidents Report
Condensed notes report ongoing paving and storm sewer work at Geneva and West Point with multi mile projects costing up to 125000. Army aviator to exhibit at Odell June 20 during Hautauqua. Heavy railroad roadbed damage across eastern Nebraska from recent rains. Lincoln moves to annex four suburbs. Greater Lincoln plan failed. Minnesota man plans a nonpartisan league paper in Lincoln amid campaign activity. State finances show May balance 2,008,510.81 vs 1,866,049.94 prior month.
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Geneva
Holdrege
Odell
Nebraska
Lincoln
West Point
Samuel B. Taft
M. E
Table Rock
Spokane
Wash
Ames-Fremont
Richardson County
Falls City
Omaha
Akron
Cedar Rapids
St. Anthony’s
Morris Katelman
District Court of
Douglas County
Supreme Court
N. T. Gadd
Broken Bow
Custer County
Grand Island
Ford
Waterloo
Beatrice
York Commercial Club
York
Blair-Oakland
Tekamah
Craig
A. C. Andrews
Methodist Church
Randolph
Evans
Congress
War Department
Fremont
Columbus
Norfolk
McKenvie
Minnesota
League
Frank Green
Order of Elks of
Association
Alliance
United States
Hitchcock
State Dental Board
Lancaster
Knox
Custer
Fremont Commercial Club
Senator Berah Urges Thorough Leak Investigation
Senator Berah presents a document and calls for a full probe as a Senate vote records a near unanimous push for a thorough investigation into the leak. The order to place the matter on the record follows the president urging decisive action.
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Senate probes how peace treaty copies reached New York
Senate Foreign Relations Committee opened an inquiry into how copies of the peace treaty ended up in New York. Senator Lodge and Senator Borah led the hearing with subpoenas issued to J. P. Morgan H. P. Davison Thomas F. Lamont Jacob Schiff and Frank A. Vanderlip. Acting Secretary Polk testified about copies from Paris and the State Department vault.
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Washington
New York
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Congressional Record
United States
Chicago
J. P. Morgan
H. P. Davison
Thomas F. Lamont
Morgan Banking House
Jacob Schiff
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
Lodge
Berah
Polk
State Department
Paris
Vanit
Feli
New Yor
Bessemer Police Chief Links Bomb Outrages to Local Source
Chief James Finnerty of Bessemer says evidence shows seven bombs were manufactured in a shanty near Bessemer and sent out in suitcases to be used. He stated to United Press that the bomb outrages originated locally.
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Bessemer, Pa
James Finnerty
Bessemer
Dé Cone
United Press
Condition of Wheat in Washington on June 1
The report details spring wheat condition at 1.2 with small percent cited and winter wheat at 94.9 percent yield versus normal. Acreage figures appear incomplete and unspecified, reflecting a partial crop condition update.
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Washington
Probe New Freight Rates Washington Investigation
Washington undertakes a probe into proposed new tariff and regulations affecting shipment of all classes of freight. Officials assess impact on commerce and carriers while considering alignment with existing laws and trade practices.
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Washington
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