Salute the Flag Incident Stirs Deadwood Crowd
In Deadwood South Dakota Edward McDonald a former mayor placed a large American flag from a second story window over Main Street to compel an alleged insult to President Wilson. The plan to force a salute was anticipated by onlookers and the man accused of insulting the president did not appear. The episode drew significant attention amid strong patriotism.
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Union News Service
Deadwood
S. D
Wilson
Edward McDonald
Main Street
Flames Add to Mine Horror at Hill Crest No 20
A massive explosion in Hill Crest Alberta at the Hill Crest mine No 20 triggered a blaze that wrecked the tunnel. Rescue operations were halted as workers pulled from debris and narrowly escaped with their lives as more bodies were recovered.
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Hill Crest
Alberta
Western
Newspaper Union News Service
Lethbridge
Hillcrest Colliers Company, Limited
Suffraget Baiting Suppresses Meetings in Hyde Park
London crowds harass suffragists on a regular Sunday, with police escorting women to safety. Suffragist meetings are broken up as speakers are hustled from platforms amid threats of ducking in the Serpentine. Police actions prevent violence.
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London
Hyde Park
Transfer of Omaha Collector Hammond to North
Ross L Hammond of Omaha will transfer his office as collector of internal revenue to E W North. The transfer is to be effected immediately after Hammond submitted his resignation on May 21 and the department accepted it recently.
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Omaha
In Revenue
Washington
Ross L. Hammond
E. W. North
Hammond
Department
Himr
Mission Building Burned and Taochow Massacre Rumor
Reports claim the White Wolf brigands captured Taochow and massacred 10,000 Chinese, though no confirmation was received. Uneasiness grows as the band is said to operate in the vicinity.
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Shanghai
White Wolf
Taochow
Otoe County Prosperity Confirmed by Assessors Report
Lincoln Neb There is prosperity in Otoe county The report of the Otoe assessors to the statistical department of the state board of agriculture confirms a cheerful state of facts in the county with evidence of growth and improvement across farming conditions and property values.
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Lincoln
Neb
Otoe County
Otoe
Pte
Agricul
Millions of New Money
Washington reports that millions of dollars of new paper money will enter circulation with the establishment of the federal reserve banks in the coming months, marking a significant shift in U S monetary policy and currency design.
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Washington
Fed Reserve Banks
Miners Targeted by Loan Shark Rumors
A report outlines concerns as a lender offers high interest loans to coal miners, sparking worries about debt traps and financial distress among workers at multiple mining sites.
Villa Demands Full Military Control Sparks Tense Policy Stance
The report notes Villa's push for total military authority in the Mexican campaign against Huerta. Washington officials call the mediation at Niagara Falls delicate but hope remains for an agreement, aided by shifting internal alignments within Carranza's faction and a potential provisional Mexican presidency.
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Union News Service
Washington
Niagara Falls
Mexico
Villa
Huerta
Carranga
Peace Conference Proposed Between Mexican Factions
United States representatives plan an informal conference between the constitutionalists and the Huerta government to end Mexico's civil strife. The talks aim to avert foreign intervention and proceed if Villa and Carranza resolve their differences to allow the constitutionalist delegation to act without embarrassment.
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Union
Niagara Falls
United States
Mexico
Constitutionalists
Huerta
Constitutionalista
Villa
Carranza
Woodmen Insurgents Defeated in Ohio Convention
The Modern Woodmen of America triennial convention in Toledo elected administration loyalists to all offices. A. R. Talbot of Lincoln Nebraska was re elected head consul defeating E A Smith of Springfield Illinois 292 to 134. James McNamara of Rock Island Illinois ousted insurgent James P Hooker. C W Haws long time head clerk backed McNamara. Daniel Horn of Davenport Iowa was head adviser and John D Wolz of Indianapolis head banker.
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Toledo
Woodmen of America
A. R. Talbot
Lincoln
Neb
E. A. Smith
Springfield
Ill
C. W. Haws
James McNamara
Rock Island
Harry P. Hooker
Tecumseh
Oklo
Daniel Horn
Davenport
John D. Wolz
Indianapolis
Ind
Farm loan funds reach half a billion dollars available
Comptroller Williams reports about 500 million dollars in national banks nationwide can back farm mortgage loans under the federal reserve act. With bank capital and surplus around 1.777 billion, 25 percent or 444.26 million is available for farm lending, even before the Federal Reserve Board organization.
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Washington
Williams
United States
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Bard
Dominican Government Seeks U S Aid Against Puerto Plata
The Dominican government asked the United States for assistance regarding the American Puerto Plata who sided with the revolution, alleging his involvement and seeking support to address the insurgent activity.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican
United States
Puerto Plata
Nebraska man reappears with family near Junidta
Hastings Nebraska resident W. W. Miller, once presumed killed by Mexican bandits during guerrilla warfare, has joined his relatives near Junidta and plans to return soon to occupy their deserted home about thirty miles inland from Tampico.
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Hastings
W. W. Miller
Nebraska
Junidta
Tampico
Senator Hokesmith Proposes Bill on Army Appointment Age
Washington. Senator Hokesmith introduces a bill to waive the age restriction for individuals seeking appointment to the army, aiming to expand eligibility for military service. The move centers on altering current age limits and could affect recruitment policy.
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Washington
Hokesmith
Nebraska Press Association Opens Its 42nd Session in Lincoln
In Lincoln editors and their families arrive for the Nebraska State Press association opening night. The large registration and homecoming atmosphere mark the most auspicious start in the group’s history with lively greetings and tales shared among seasoned members. A separate notice calls for abandoning a forest reserve in Thomas County for settlement.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska State Press Association
Thomas County
Kaneas Coal Miners Strike at Pittsburg Mine
Eight hundred coal miners from the R. J. Crow company in Pittsburg Kansas strike demanding an engineer be kept at the mine. The stoppage centers on safety and working conditions as talks continue with company officials.
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Kaneas
Pittsburg
Kan
R. J. Crow Company
Guards at Ascot Race Meet Surpass Previous Precautions
Royal protection at Ascot surpasses prior efforts with over 1,000 London policemen and hundreds of Scotland Yard detectives guarding the opening of a leading society race meeting. The extensive security underscores heightened concern for royal family safety amid public crowds.
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London
Ascot
Scotland
Yard
Reinstate Modern Woodmen Amid Rate Repeal Controversy
Toledo leaders forecast immediate reinstatement of 300000 Modern Woodmen of America after repeal of Indianapolis rates. Chicago rates are now in force. insurgents who opposed economy left after the triennial convention and threatened quo warranto proceedings in local and state camps.
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Toledo
America
Indianapolis
Chicago
Big business blocks reform, Senate hears warning
Senator Owen warned that moneyed interests in New York control vast property, including railroads, and can withhold purchases of steel cars, rails, locomotives, and cross ties. They can cause mass unemployment by forcing industrial layouts to deny orders and threaten work.
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Washington
Owen
Senate
New York
Railroads Win Right to Land Worth Vast Oil Holdings
Washington report says the Supreme Court voided land grant clauses that would revert oil lands to the government if minerals were found. It held the patents irregular but not attackable by other claimants. only government action could unsettle them. Justice Vandeventer noted the government’s period to challenge patents had expired around 1900.
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Washington
Transcontinental Railways
Supreme Court
Justice Vandeventer
Outlook for mediation gains in Mexican situation hopeful
The report notes a successful outlook for mediation efforts, highlighting improved hope regarding the Mexican situation. The statement conveys optimism about progress and potential breakthroughs in the talks.
Gage County Wheat Yield Reduced by Ravages
Beatrice Nebraska farmers report wheat yields in Gage county cut by at least ten bushels per acre due to damage from the fig. Farm demonstrator C. H. Luthers assesses the impact.
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Beatrice
Neb
Gage County
C. H. Luthers
Sheriff’s Wife Foils Jail Escape Bid in Chadron
In Chadron Nebraska a jail escape attempt failed after the sheriff’s wife intervened. Two alleged highwaymen Campbell and Herbert and burglar Tracy tried to break free from the county jail, causing a ruckus before guards restrained them.
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Chadron
Campbell
Herbert
Tracy
Big Sum For Worthy Cause Seals Raise 440000 For Tuberculosis Fight
The Red Cross Christmas Seals generated 440000 dollars for anti tuberculosis work across the United States after selling over 44 million units last December. New York led with 10500000 seals, Ohio 2800000, Wisconsin 2700000, and Illinois 2500000. Hawaii and Rhode Island topped per capita rates. Since 1908 revenue from the seals has exceeded 1.8 million dollars through six seasons.
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Red Cross
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
American Red Cross
United States
New York State
New York City
Ohio
Wisconsin
Illinois
Hawaii
Rhode Island
Patience Personified in Odd Marriage Tale
A wry ancient-era remark notes a man who shot himself only after marrying his eighth wife, implying his extreme restraint or astonishment at his own moderation. The terse line plays on patience and unconventional marital history as a humorous moral.
Dull Reading in the Paper Pleases No One
A light exchange shows a couple finding nothing of interest in the obituary or death notices, reflecting a quiet day in the newspaper with no familiar names mentioned.
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le Rire
Be sure you are right before throwing the high-speed lever
A terse wartime reminder urges operators to confirm correctness before engaging the high speed lever. The note emphasizes caution and verification to prevent accidents during critical operations.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Ment
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Gonfer
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