Attack on flexible tariff plan sparks senate debate
In a four hour session Senator Walsh argued the tariff provisions are unconstitutional while Senator Underwood and Senator Simmons said the bill protects American manufacturers profits for the first time in the nation. Chairman McCumber said objections would be reviewed by the committee before final action.
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Washington
D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
McCumber
Walsh
Montana
Underwood
Alabama
Simmons
North Carolina
Lloyd George smiles amid Genoa conference doubts
Rumors of a rupture swirl as Premier Lloyd George remains optimistic in Genoa. He says big obstacles have been overcome before and that delegates must pass the current difficulty, while France and Belgium press the Russian property clause and warn that rejection could end the conference.
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Genoa
Lloyd George
Geona
State Bank Reserves Fall Behind in Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska average reserves in 978 state banks slipped one percent from December to March and deposits declined from 227187206.67 to 216477663.98 according to the quarterly report abstract released by Secretary J E Hart of the state department of trade and commerce. The average reserve stands at 21 percent versus the legal requirement of 21 percent. There were 578896 deposits in state banks.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
J. E. Hart
State Department of Trade and Commerce
Hart
France Uncovers Espionage Ring Aimed at Russia
Paris police say they uncovered a highly developed espionage system run by communists in France for the benefit of the Soviet government. They report about 200 operatives with ties to Brest Lorient Toulon powder factories central France arsenals near Paris.
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France
Paris
Brest
Lorient
Toulon
Reed-Norval language law case to Supreme Court appeal
Nebraska district court members Diedrick Stefkin as plaintiff and John Sadeleck as intervenor in a case challenging the Reed Norval language law. The suit, also linked to the old Simon law, has been appealed after the Nebraska Supreme Court found the statutes constitutional.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Evangelical ‘Lutheran Synod
Diedrick Stefkin
John Sadeleck
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska ,Supreme Court
Individual Bids on State Capitol Construction
Lincoln bids open June 8 for the Nebraska state capitol superstructure across twenty five classifications of work. Bidders can submit figures on a single class or grouped work, with lower prices anticipated to accelerate the project as the capitol commission announces.
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State Capitol
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Capitol Commission
Chang Tao-Lin Bows to Wu Pei-Fu After Defeat Near Peking
Tsin-General Chang Tao-Lin abandons resistance after his forces near Peking are defeated by General Wu Pei-Fu and flees toward Chang-Li in Chih-Li province.
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Tien
Chang Tao-Lin
Peking
Wu Pei-Fu
Chang-Li
Chih- Li
Nebraska seeks reestablishment of Broken Bow and Alliance land offices
Washington report states the Interior Department recommends to the Senate Public Lands Committee the reestablishment of the land offices at Broken Bow and Alliance Nebraska to restore land affairs.
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Nebraska Land Office
Washington, D. C
Interior
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Broken Bow
Alliance
Entente Considers Delaying Genoa Conference Adjournment
Reporters say the little Entente may push for a temporary halt of the Genoa economic conference to resolve unsettled issues. Dr Eduard Benes supports the pause while Adolph Joffe returns to Moscow to brief the Soviet central committee. The Russian reply to the allied memorandum is expected in two to three days, possibly after Joffe’s arrival.
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Eduard Benes
Adolph Joffe
Moscow
Genoa
M. Joffe
Russia Owes Immense Sum in Debts to United States
Local bankers estimate Russia's total obligations to the United States range from 700 million to 1 billion dollars. The figure covers government and private American debts, with Russia owing slightly over 120 million to the U.S. government including two advances under the liberty loan act.
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Russia
United States
New York
No Violation Found in Russo-German Treaty Pact
Paris reports the reparations commission finds no immediate breach of Versailles by the Russo-German Rapario treaty. It reserves the right to scrutinize treaty application and take action to protect Allied claims on German resources. The decision was sent to allied governments and telegraphed to the British premier at Genoa.
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Paris
Reparations Commission
Genoa
Nebraska Proclaims Poppy Week and Poppy Day
Lincoln Nebraska May 22 to 27 designated Poppy Week with May 27 as Poppy Day in a proclamation by acting governor Pelham A Barrows. The poppy, symbol of Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary, will be sold to support relief for impaired former service men.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Pelham A. Barrows
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Former U S Senator Gronna Dies in Lakota at 64
Asle J. Gronna former United States senator from North Dakota has died at his Lakota home at age 64 after returning from Rochester Minnesota where he underwent an operation. He served in the Senate from 1911 to 1921.
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North Dakota
Lakota
N. D
Asle J. Gronna
United States
Mr. Gronna
Rochester
Minn
United States Senate
France to Mobilize Reserves for Reparations Pressure
A reliable source says France is preparing immediate mobilization of the 1918 reserve class, possibly 150000 men, to enforce reparations after May 31 if needed. The move targets coercing payment and strengthens pressure on Germany in the postwar period.
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France
London
Texas Storm Reaps Heavy Toll in Austin Tornado
Nine people were killed and 88 injured as a tornado struck the west side of Austin and tore through to Oak Hill eight miles southwest. Property damage was about 400000 dollars and two injuries were likely fatal.
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Austin
Tex
Oak Hill
League of Nations Set To Meet May 11
The executive council of the League of Nations will convene in Genoa on May 11 regardless of the Genoa conference outcome. It stands ready to assume tasks the Genoa talks may refer to. New York reports world wireless links linking regions via agreements among major American English French and German firms.
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League of Nations
Genoa
New York
Globe
Revenue collections fall short in first three quarters
Revenue collections in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year lag the prior year by more than 875 million dollars. The report traces the shortfall to lower receipts across multiple tax categories and agencies in Washington D C.
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Washington, D. C
Summer Fashion Quips from Flappers
In a breezy exchange, the chatter turns to summer attire as flappers joke about what to omit for heat. They suggest skipping heavy coats or extra powder to stay cool and stylish.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Encourages Home Use
Ad advises shoppers to tell grocer Red Cross Ball Blue when purchasing dining supplies to reap benefits. It promotes repeated use and claims tangible repayment from the results.
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Red Cross
There is Always Room at the Top and Answers
The exchange notes that opportunity awaits those who seize it as Neville argues many people wait for something small to lift them up. The dialogue hints at ambition and timing in pursuing success.
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Neville
Oe Litt
LucIFerous Word Attributed To Lloyd George
A note claims the British statesman Lloyd George used the word luciferous in a remark. The unusual term is described as illuminated or bright in meaning, though the context remains unclear.
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Lloyd George
Experience Teaches How We Make Other Kinds of Mistakes
A reflective line notes that experience shows people how to repeat errors or choose wrong judgments in various situations. It suggests learning avoided by hard lessons and cautions against complacency in decision making.
Apology Acknowledges Incident But Wounds Remain Unhealed
The statement apologizes for the incident but notes that the injuries cannot be fully healed. No further details on involved parties or actions taken are provided.
Missing Person Inquiry Sparks Police Visit
A man arrives at the police station seeking help. The stout officer questions the claim and offers to take up a case if someone is officially reported missing.
Lost. Them Since. Bobbie How did ye hurt yer hand
Eddie says yes. The exchange hints at a fight and a reference to Sammy Jones and life. The fragment preserves a dramatic moment between Bobbie and Eddie about injury and past sharp teeth.
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Bobbie
Eddie
Sammy Jones
Wise Man Seeks Truth Amid Odd Text Glitch
Fragments from a historical page show a cryptic line about a wise man discerning reality from confusion. The garbled phrasing hints at a broader editorial puzzle or misprint. No clear dates or proper names are readable.
Some Girls Grow Up Into Credits or Elocutionists
A reflective line contrasts daughters becoming dependable credits to parents with others pursuing fame as lady elocutionists, highlighting societal expectations for women’s paths and roles.
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