Nebraska Legislature Opens 1917 Session Predicted to Be Contentious
The thirty fifth Nebraska legislature convenes at noon January 2 with both houses organized by early January. Opening ceremonies feature the secretary of state and lieutenant governor. The session will canvass election returns and hear the governor’s message, with expected clashes over liquor enforcement laws.
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Reelection patterns in 1915 legislative session
The piece notes many former members reelected in 1915 with several veterans returning. In the senate fifteen are reelected and eighteen seats filled by new men. The house keeps forty five old members. party tallies on joint ballot show Democrats 84 to Republicans 49. The house splits sixty one Democrats and thirty nine Republicans. The senate lists twenty three Democrats and ten Republicans.
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Stella Cattle Disease A Mystery
Four young heifers at the state hospital dairy herd in Lincoln died from hemorrhagic septicemia per state officials. A separate cattle inquiry suggests poisoning rather than contagious disease.
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Governor-elect Neville Announces Appointments
Governor-elect Neville released a list of state appointments including W. R. Ridgell of Alliance as fire commissioner, H. F. Requartte of York as deputy, J. H. Presson of Omaha as recording clerk, George Koster of Niobrara as game warden, William Wood of Lincoln as governor’s mansion caretaker, with Ridgell’s force to remain intact under the Morehead administration. Also named St Mamie Muldoon of Omaha as stenographer Otto Murschel of Ord and Mebin McCune and Barnye McArdie of Omaha as inspectors.
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Eight Hour Day Legislation History and Election Totals
Labor Commissioner F. M. Coffey surveys the eight hour day movement from 1844 to today, noting Australia’s progress and detailing federal and state actions on eight and ten hour laws. The state canvassing board signs official returns, while the legislature reviews them aside from two constitutional amendments. Neville leads with 143 564 votes and Button 136 811 after corrections.
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Nebraska Treasury Holds Near Quarter Million General Fund
Nebraska Treasurer George Hall reports the general fund balance at 247000 as of November 30 amid a lean collection season. Total cash in all funds stood at 1289000, the year's low point, with expectations of further declines before university and debate activities begin.
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Will Banquet the Members of Nebraska's Constitution
Seven writers of Nebraska's present constitution have indicated they will attend a banquet Saturday night in Omaha. Names include C A Abbott Grand Island A G Kendall San Bernardino Cal John Lee Webster Omaha James W Dawes Ottumwa Iowa Isaac Powers Jr Folk ex Chief Justice M Be Lincoln and A M Walling City.
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