Army Reorganization Bill Passed By House
The Hay-Chamberlain army bill creates a standing force of about 218000 men, reaching 296000 at full strength. It authorizes rapid drafting into federalized National Guard, funds a nitrate plant up to 20000000 dollars, civilian military camps, a muni tions study board, and army vocational education. The administration shipping bill to boost the merchant marine also cleared the House 211 to 161.
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Washington
Senate
House
Hay-Chamberlain
Representative Kahn
California
National Guard
Administration
Wilson Hints Peace Move At Mountaineer Tribute
President Wilson hinted at a future move for world peace during a May 22 address in Charlotte honoring mountaineer farmers who 141 years ago declared independence in the Mecklenburg declaration. He urged a still small voice of humanity guiding global judgments and suggested America may soon push a world peace effort.
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America
Progressive national convention plans four day session
Chicago reports a four day Progressive national convention starting June 7 with presidential nomination set for Friday June 9. Victor Murdock will call the meeting to order at noon and bishops and rabbis from Chicago will deliver invocations as credentials and permanent organization reports precede the keynote and the nomination.
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Chicago
Progressive National Convention
Victor Murdock
Progressive National Committee
William Fraser McDowell
John Timothy Stone
Cnt
Joseph Stolz
Resolutions
German Consuls Told to Enforce U S Laws on Citizens
Washington May 20 German Ambassador von Bernstorff ordered all German consuls in the United States to urge German citizens to observe American laws scrupulously. The aim is to curb alleged neutral violations and deter plots or lawlessness by Germans or sympathizers. Berlin issued the instruction to prevent illegal conduct.
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Washington
Germany
von Bernstorff
United States
Berlin
Marquis elected moderator of Presbyterian assembly
Rev. Dr. John Marquis president of Coe college Cedar Rapids Ia was chosen moderator on the second ballot in a keen contest The 51 year old Iowa appointee is a descendant of the famed Silver Tongued Marquis who preached in 1780 born in Washington county Pennsylvania
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Atlantic City
N. J
John Marquis
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
General Presbyterian Assembly
Iowa
Bombardment Report From El Arish And Golf Champion Dies
London reports British warships and aeroplanes bombarded El Arish in Egypt near Palestine. In Iowa, Miss Jennie Jones, holder of the state women’s golf title, is killed in a collision between her car and a police patrol wagon in Sioux City.
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London
el Arish
Egypt
Palestine
Sioux City
Jennie Jones
Iowa
Raiders slain as troops recapture border bandits
Mexican bandits who raided Glen Springs and killed American troops were captured near Laguna del Fresno by Major Langhorne and Colonel Sibley. Six attackers were shot. about 75 surrendered. Americans Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne, captured earlier, were rescued by Langhorne before the clash.
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Marathon
Tex
Glen Springs
Laguna del Fresno
Langhorne
Sibley
Jesse Deemer
Monroe Payne
Boquillas
Deemer
Payne
Major Langhorne
Naval committee backs 1917 warship plan
The house naval committee voted to drop the five year building program and to approve building five battle cruisers at about $20.43 million each, four protected cruisers, ten torpedo boat destroyers, 20 submarines, and support ships for a total naval appropriation near $200 million for the 1917 fiscal year.
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House
Washington
House Naval Committee
Daniels
House Passes Flood Control Bill In House Vote
The flood control bill providing appropriations for the Mississippi and Sacramento rivers passed the house 180 to 53 and moves to the senate. It authorizes up to 45 million dollars for Mississippi improvements and 5.6 million for Sacramento debris removal and other works under the river commissions.
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Washington
Mississippi
Sacramento Rivers
House
Senate
Mississippi River
Mississippi River Commission
Sacramento River
California Debris Commission
Welch elected M. E. Bishop at conference vote
Rev. Herbert Welch was elected a bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church on the eighth ballot at the general conference held Thursday in Saratoga New York.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Herbert Welch
D. D
Methodist Episcopal Church
Makes Fine Record Increased in Weight
A herd note reports cattle improved by 580 pounds in five months. Animals bought at $6.10 per cwt. were sold at $9.50, reflecting strong gains and favorable market demand for beef stock.
State and regional events listed for June in Nebraska
A compiled schedule shows numerous meetings and tournaments across Nebraska and nearby cities from June 5 to July 25. Participants include PEO Alliance Spanish War Veterans Elks Eagles Swedish Singers undertakers auctioneers golf and stockmen groups with venues in Lincoln Omaha Hastings Alliance North Platte Kearney and Lin coln.
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North Platte
Alliance
Nebraska Elks
Omaha
Order of Eagles
Lincoln
American Union of Swedish Singers
West Div
Gate City
Hastings
Trans-Mississippi Bakers’ Association
Nebraska Pharmaceutical Association
International Auctioneers’ Association
Kearney
Northwestern Hotel Men's Association
Beef record: Colbert’s steers gain 580 pounds in five months
J W Colbert of Weeping Water reports a cattle feeding record from Omaha market steers. Average gain per head surpassed 580 pounds in five months with a $3.40 per hundred profit over purchase price. Steers weighed 1050 pounds at purchase, cost $6.10. sold at 1636 pounds for $9.50. Colbert credits a modern feeding plant and a corn based ration.
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J. W. Colbert
Omaha
Colbert
Reward Offered For Missing J H Afflerbach Case
A $400 reward is raised by York County and Grass Range residents for information leading to the arrest of Randolph, last seen with missing J H Afflerbach since April 14. Funds from York County, York citizens, Knights of Pythias, and W L White target the whereabouts, the auto taken from a local garage, and Afflerbach’s location.
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York
J. H. Affferbach
Grass Range
Mont
York County
Randolph
Knights of Pythias
J. H. Afflerbach
W. L. White
North Platte Builds New Depot After Old Burned
Union Pacific announces it will begin work soon on a new depot for North Platte after the old structure burned last winter. The city needs an adequate facility to handle expected business growth.
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North Platte
Ty2
Union Pacific
Jan-Luc Plans New Hotel on O Street Near Rock Island Station
The Jan-Luc company, already building new structures in Lincoln, announces plans for another hotel on O Street near the Rock Island station, expanding the city’s hospitality footprint.
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Lincoln
Jan-Luc Company
O Street
Rock Island Station
Boys to Conduct Market in Hastings Hastings Public Market
Hastings Hastings plans a public market run by the agricultural department boys. High school manual training to construct booths for selling products from the boys farms.
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Hastings
Manual Training
Lights for Holbrook at village election approved
Holbrook voters approved the electric light proposition by a margin of twenty five votes at the recent village election. The measure will bring street lighting and related services to the community.
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Holbrook
Officials survey Homer footbridge plan for depot access
Superintendent Mullin of the Burlington railroad and several officials visited Homer to inspect the bridge used by foot passengers to reach the depot. The Homer Commercial club and village authorities plan to file a formal Railway Commission complaint soon. The foot bridge proposal would introduce a new issue for the commission and will be watched statewide.
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Homer
Mullin
Burlington Railroad
Homer Commercial Club
State Railway Commission
Potash boom Turns Hoffland Into New Industrial Center
Hoffland, near Alliance in Box Butte county, has grown from a two car siding to a busy town on the Burlington railroad map shipping thirty cars daily. The almost pure potash found here requires little processing, sells for about 500 dollars a ton, and employs nearly 100 men as new homes rise. The district’s prospects rival oil regions, with Antioch aiming to mirror Hoffland’s growth.
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Hoffland
Burlington Railroad
Antioch
United States
Utah
California
Germany
Nebraska
Box Butte County
Alliance
Western Nebraska counties threaten secession over water rights
A Lincoln-based attorney reports plans by five western Nebraska counties Scott's Bluff Banner Kimball Morrill and Cheyenne to form a secession from the eastern part of the state over irrigation law disputes. The region spans about 137 by 105 miles encompassing 14315 square miles, seeking better terms under the North Platte project. Federal action and state ratification would be required to implement such a move.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Scott's Bluff
Banner
Kimball
Morrill
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Big North Platte
Fire destroys Columbus Poultry Co plant
Columbus reports a $10,000 blaze that gutted the Columbus Poultry Co plant. The building and contents were a total loss with two hundred egg cases, 600 pounds of packed poultry, one ear of casing lumber, and sixty bales of excelsior inside.
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Columbus
Columbus Poultry Co
Building Boom at Imperial Hails New Constructions
Imperial reports a spring building boom with two brick garages a large brick store and ten residences under construction. Most homes are built by retired farmers and priced from 2500 to 5000 dollars.
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Imperial
Sunday Baseball Approved by County Board Vote
At the close of a heated session the county board of supervisors voted four to three to allow Sunday baseball in any part of the county. The decision enables organized play on Sundays across the county.
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Fremont
County Board of Supervisors
Special Election Called for Dodge County Bond Issue
Voters in Dodge county will decide on a $100,000 bond issue to fund a new court house in Eremont. The measure seeks funds for construction and related costs, with ballots set to include the bond proposal for public approval.
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Eremont
Dodge County
Surgeons to Meet Omaha Convention Dates Set
The Missouri Valley Veter Veterinarians will hold their annual convention with headquarters at the Hotel Castle in Omaha on July 17 and 18.
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Omaha
Missouri Valley Veter
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