Peace moves reshape armies as France and Briand urge disarmament
Paris reports a plan cutting army strength by 2700 officers and trimming temporary ranks, with conscripts reduced by aging service to 21 and training to one year. France and Germany pledge peace in Geneva as Briand and Stresemann praise disarmament and discuss seat allocation in a League subcommittee. Spain submits a resignation note to the League of Nations from Madrid signaling continued cooperation but withdrawal.
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Paris
Geneva
France
Germany
League of Nations
League
M. Briand
Herr Stresemang
Streseman
Madrid
Spain
Nethens
Yanguas Y Messia
Train Wreck in Colorado Claims 27 Lives
Excessive speed caused the Scenic Limited derailment near Waco Colorado on the Denver and Rio Grande Western line. The disaster killed 27 and wounded 50 as recovery added four more to the known dead, including J D Turner of Hastings Nebraska and a woman with two young daughters.
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Leadville
Colo
Arves
Scenic Limited
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad
Waco
J.& Pyeatt
J. D. Turner
Hastings
Neb
U S Delays Action on Chinese Attack on Ship
The United States says the shooting of American sailors by Chinese forces near Hankow will not be treated as sufficient provocation for armed action. Officials state no immediate military retaliation will be taken.
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U.S
Washington
Hankow
Opponents of County Judge Pursue Supreme Court Appeal
In Tekamah Nebraska opponents led by J H Chatt brother of Judge Orville Chatt plan to take the liquor-law case to the U S Supreme Court unless Roy Carson the latest sentenced violator is released or granted regular food.
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Tekamah
Shipping board reaffirms policy on American merchant fleet
Washington reports the United States Shipping Board will not change its policy to sell the fleet without regard to buyers nationality. The board plans disposing of its fleet to American owners to boost American commerce, including U S lines to the Atlantic and freight services to South America.
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Washington
United States Shipping Board
Coolidge
White Pine Camp
Matthew T. Brush
American International Corporation
Shipping Board
The
Mr.Teller
United States
Atlantic
South America
Million Is Willed to Each in France Belgium
The will of a man who died June 8 1918 leaves $2 million to his wife Mrs Bubi and to Belgium with distributions in three installments. One payment of $476 260 is to be made immediately and two further payments of $238 125 each plus the remaining balance after tax. An organization under France law headed by Myron Herrick United States ambassador was not formed.
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Buhl
Belgium
Alfonso Ends Spain War Decree Amid Army Unrest
King Alfonso signed a decree ending a state of war declared after an artillery mutiny. Yet unrest lingers in the Spanish army with passive resistance widespread and potential open revolt seen as likely. Discontent stems from General Primo de Rivera's actions and new promotion rules favoring election over seniority.
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Madrid
Spain
Alfonso
Primo de Rivera
Omaha Sees Odd Fellows Convention Plans For 1921
Nebraska news notes include ROTC enrollment, land stats, a winside tornado damage estimate of 5000, and state debt comparisons showing Nebraska debt free while Florida follows. Other items cover millionaires, Odd Fellows convention plans for Omaha, stop signals near Lincoln school, and drought and hail damage across the state.
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Nebraska
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Regular Army
Department of the Interior
National Capital
Winside
Union
Florida
Oregon
Gus Shulz
Ellis
Grand Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Omaha
New York
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nevada
New Mexico
Ad Club and School Board
Lincoln School
Red Cloud
Tion
Federal
State Departments of Animal Industry
Mercantile
Tuberculosis Association
Benkle
Krider
Gage County
Dubois
Platte County
Bender
Omaha Woman's Press Club announces Nebraska writing contest
The Omaha Woman's Press Club promotes an annual writing contest for Nebraska residents with judges including Karl Harriman Fred Ballard and Dr. Hartley Alexander. Poetry and prose categories will be judged by a noted panel and manuscripts may lead to publication opportunities. Contest closes November first at midnight, with entry details from Mrs. J. G. Masters.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Omaha Woman's Press Club
Woman's Press Club
Karl Harriman
Red Book
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
W. B. Kerr
Vinsonhaler
Harriman
Fred Ballard
Zantippe
Sam Burns
Edwin H. Jenks
Hartley Alexander
Louise
Wayland Magee
Addison Sheldon
Abbie Bowen
Brownell Hall
Sandy Griswold
World-Herald
J. G. Masters
North 87Th St
Honor Student at Culver School Grand Island
Its Honor Student at Culver School Grand Island is named as the top of its class with the rank of student lieutenant commander for the year. He earned a potential appointment to the naval service school after high performance and led navigation classes during an instructor’s absence last year.
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Culver
Grand Island
Naval Service School
Ray
Bridgeport
Morrill County
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Champion Baby Beef Fetches High Bid At State Fair
The grand champion Hereford calf weighing 835 pounds sold for 40 cents a pound at auction in the Coliseum. Raised by Clarence Nolls of Eddyville, it was purchased by Lincoln Packings Company. About 50,000 dollars worth of baby beeves raised by club boys and girls were sold.
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Lincoln
Coliseum
Clarence Nolls
Eddyville
Lincoln -Packings Company
Hereeshee Pitching Becomes Fad at Lincoln University
A new trend named Hereeshee pitching spreads among students at Lincoln University each fall. The fad emphasizes unique pitching styles and draws attention from campus clubs and local newspapers.
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Lincoln
The
University of
Paving Projects Target Two Rural Highways
Two rural roads near Becottsbluff and Harrisburg will be paved under Federal Aid. Sealed bids are due at the Lincoln Department of Public Works on September 10 at 0:00 a.m. Work must start before September 20 and finish by November 15.
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Wil
Becottsbluff
Harrisburg
Department of Public Works
Oce
Lincoln
Booster Picnic for Missouri Pacific Workers Held Here
The second annual booster picnic for employees in the transportation and maintenance of way departments of the Missouri Pacific railroad took place in Falls City with workers attending from the railway shops and nearby sections.
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Falls City
Transportation and Maintenance of Way Departments
Missouri Pacific Railroad
First Thing He Knew About the Accident
A minor collision interrupts traffic as a young driver recounts his side with calm arrogance. He says he was crossing when he felt a brush and found a car on his feet, while a patrolman listens to the flowing account.
Remarkable Engraving by Spokane Man on Pinhead
Charles Howard Baker of Spokane Washington engraved The Lord s Prayer in 12 lines on the head of an ordinary pin. He is an inmate in an institution for blind and insane. The text requires a magnifying glass to read. Baker once worked for the United States Bureau of Engraving and Printing and spent three years and eleven days on the piece.
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Charles Howard Baker
Spokane
Wash
Baker
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Quotations on Diligence and Pursuit
A compact note presents two classical maxims. Franklin calls diligence the mother of luck and Seneca states serious pursuit yields true enjoyment.
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Franklin
Seneca
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Colorado
Herbert A. Dargue
Army Air Corps
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Rio Dj Grande
American Merchant Marine
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ANNUA
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Brooklyn
E. A. Schumacher
Carter
Fam
Scholls Lino
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