War for Freedom and Justice in Wilsons Flag Day Speech
President Wilson declares a United States pledge to defend liberty as the nation moves toward war with Germany. He cites imperial aggression, espionage, and the fight for self government while stressing the German people are not enemies and urging unity for a global struggle to safeguard freedom.
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Washington
Wilson
America
Germany
Mexico
Japan
Europe
Mediterranean
Asia
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
Bulgaria
Turkey
East
Bertin
Berlin
Foreign Office
France
Belgium
England
United States
Russia
Roosevelt Delivers Americanism Speech in Nebraska Parade
Theodore Roosevelt toured Lincoln for Nebraska’s fiftieth anniversary day. He urged unified patriotism and loyalty above all else, attacking pacifist rhetoric while praising duty and service. The parade featured Civil War veterans, state officials, bands, and partisan groups as Roosevelt rode through cheering crowds.
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Union News, Service
Theodore Roosevelt
Lincoln
Nebraska
Capitol
Copperheads
Abraham Lincoln
Flags and units lead Roosevelt parade in Lincoln
The car carrying Mr Roosevelt displayed England and France flags with Stars and Stripes. The parade was led by the staff corps and mounted orderlies, Company B signal corps, and police in Lincoln under Gen Phil Hall. Spanish war veterans followed under Department Commander Fero and Chaplain Kline with Captain Allen directing. Colonel G J Bills headed the march with nine mounted sides.
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Mr. Roosevelt
England
France
Staff Corps
Department of Mounted Orderlies
Company B
Signal Corps
Lincoln
Phil Hall
Fero
Kline
Allen
G. J. Bills
Parade Highlights Include Historic Oxen Team and Automobile Line
The pageant featured a team of oxen, a float with an Indian camp and pioneer tools, a housewife, and the Nebraska State Historical Society in the parade. After the Wymore band, fifty cars followed, all flags waving. Sons of the American Revolution marched in colonial dress, and about a dozen African American participants carried a banner pledging patriotism. Twenty five more automobiles concluded the procession, over a mile long and taking thirty minutes to pass a fixed point.
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Nebraska State Historical Society
Wymore
Sons of the
Nebraska Semi Centennial Fete Draws Wide Attendance
Nebraska's semi centennial celebration attracted a large crowd across the state. The state fair exhibit at the city auditorium drew alumni and visitors while a pioneera meeting at St Paul church drew many enthusiasts of the past. Auto races occurred at the fair grounds and Tuesday evening the Pageant of Nebraska played at the fair grounds coliseum.
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Nebraska
City Auditorium
State Farm
St. Paul Church
Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds Coliseum
Nebraska pioneers recall golden state anniversary relics
In Nebraskan history the semi centennial exhibit gathers relics from early settlers. Pioneers and descendants view pictures letters and everyday items once common to frontier life. The pending changes and rapid passage of time blur past and future.
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Nebraska
State historical society to house large pioneer exhibit
The state historical society owns most of the pioneer exhibit and has long collected donations. Cedar county brings a large exhibit for transfer. Women’s relief corps and DAR members show items while many individuals contribute. A visitor line formed Tuesday as registrants will be kept for future reference.
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State Historical Society
Cedar County
Society
Woman's Relief Corps
Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution
Nebraska's semi centennial marked by patriotism and enlistment
The piece frames Nebraska's fifty years of statehood with a forward looking patriotism. It honors past achievements while noting aims for future growth as Nebraskans join the call to colors. Bands play and recruitment surges at army and navy centers as youths depart for duty.
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Nebraska
Army
Navy
Flag pole from Fort Kearney exhibit breaks near base
The fifty foot flag pole first set up at Fort Kearney in 1848 was rescued from mud and water about ten years ago and is now broken off near the ground as part of the exhibit’s display.
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Fort Kearney
Hastings collection reveals antique flints and wool cards
A. M. Bowling of Hastings donated a collection to the society including flints found near Republican City and the only preserved wool cards from early settlers. It also holds countless Indian arrowheads and various curios.
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Society
A. M. Bowling
Hastings
Républican City
Taft Warns Texans Judges Must Stay Clear of Trade
During a Galveston dinner Taft recounted a tale of a magistrate who sold flour and feed. The farmer faced a cattle disease case and was fined $7.50 plus $9 for a prior bill, totaling $16.50 or thirty days, illustrating dangers of judicial entanglement with business.
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Taft
Texas
Galveston
It Was Heavy on His Mind
Two intoxicated men at Ninth Street and Grand Avenue are interrupted as one insists he has something very important to say. They hurry along, the feigned secrecy mounting to a punchline about "Turk" as the other urges to move on.
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Grand Avenue
Mportant
Mportance
Turk
Kansas City Star
What Could He Do The Monon Car Passenger Incident
A Monon passenger car filled with travelers stopped at a small way station a man and woman boarded. Mr. B offered the woman a seat. she accepted but said she preferred her husband beside her. He replied he could only comply with the request.
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Indianapolis News
Airplane Upkeep Emerges as Key Safety Priority
Reading notes stress that aircraft maintenance is a critical area. Managers emphasize routine inspections, timely repairs, and compliance with regulations to ensure flight safety and reliability.
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Eastman Kodak
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Lincoln, Neb
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