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Newspaper
The Jansen News
Location
Jansen, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
8
The United States protests a proposed deportation of Greeks from Constantinople at the near eastern peace conference. The American delegation opposes forced population movements and calls for humanitarian consideration, warning against urban Greeks being sent to rural districts.
Nebraska farm crop values as of November 1 total 223,994,929 dollars, up from 153,360,690 last year, per Secretary Leo Stuhr. Fifteen crops counted. sugar beets and sweet clover omitted for data gaps. Potatoes dropped from 7,342,612 to 4,080,409 on rises in yield but lower price. Acreage rose to 138,928 across crops, 18,572,318 total acres, down 9,000 from last year.
Attorney General Davis expects a state commission to finalize a proposed distribution treaty for the North Platte and possibly the South Platte by year end. The aim is to submit the proposal to the Nebraska legislature to avert further federal court litigation over Platte water rights.
Lincoln officials plan to suspend the language law’s effect pending federal review. A $2,000 bond has been posted as interest groups seek to overturn a two year old unconstitutional ruling. The U S Supreme Court is reviewing the case with a writ of error on appeal from the state supreme court.
The appropriations committee reports to the house a 1923-1924 treasury supply bill providing nine million dollars for prohibition enforcement, which is $250,000 less than last year’s authorization.
Lincoln University regents presented their biennial expenditures to Governor McKelvie and urged the legislature to appropriate seven million two hundred twenty‑one thousand two hundred twenty‑five dollars and sixty‑six cents for the coming biennium.
Postmaster General approval allows postal employees to take Saturday half holidays throughout the year when feasible without harming service. The policy applies to postmasters across the United States to implement as conditions permit.
Imperial Council Session of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine will meet in Washington in June 1923 drawing an estimated crowd surpassing prior records. A Senate resolution by Chairman Ball proposes an appropriation of 25000 dollars to maintain public order and safety from May 25 to June 10.
London reports the constitutional settlement for Ireland moves to royal assent after the Lords pass the law sanctioning the new Ireland settlement. Lord Carson opposes, while peers like the Marquis of Lansdowne and the Duke of Devonshire yield to the government view, signaling the formation of a new Irish government.
Minneapolis group from the Conference for the Prevention of Grain Rust testified before a Congressional sub committee urging a 500000 appropriation to fund barberry eradication next year. They argued continued two year effort would enable eventual control of black stem rust of small grains.
A Wabash passenger train bound from Omaha to St. Louis derailed six miles north of Shenandoah Ia injuring 130 of 150 aboard. Three day coaches and a smoker overturned while the engine and baggage car stayed on track.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 2 percent rise in the retail food cost for the average American family in the month ending October 15. Prices were based on 43 items across 51 cities.
Increases in employment per capita earnings and total payrolls in manufacturing industries for the year are shown in comparative figures just made public by the Department of Labor.
At Lausanne discussions consider drafting a separate treaty between Turkey and the United States as part of ongoing postwar diplomacy.
Secretary Davis announces a nationwide conference on industrial problems to be held in Washington under the dept of labor on January 11 12 and 18. The event gathers leaders and workers to address labor issues across the nation.
Washington report says administration leaders in the senate abandoned the Dyer anti-lynching bill after a combined democratic and insurgent republican filibuster halted its progress. The move ends a legislative push for federal anti-lynching safeguards tied to broader civil rights debates.
Five applicants apply for Wymore postmaster job. John Peter Oleson of Omaha celebrates 100th birthday. State Manufacturers meet in Omaha on December 8. Fire destroys Agnew Catholic church causing nearly $10,000 loss. Lake Doris near Sargent stocked with 1,000 black bass from Gretna hatcheries. Harvard seeks bids for spring paving work. Harold Smith of Plattsmouth killed in auto collision with heavy truck. A. L. Caviness resigns as Peru State Normal president effective August 1, 1923. Norfolk association votes to form Norfolk chamber of commerce. Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons to meet in Omaha December 13. Grand Council R S M to sit same time. Hartington American Legion soccer team defeats Laurel American Legion 6 0 to claim NE Nebraska title. Central City farmers urged to subscribe for fire truck fund. November state expenditures exceed receipts by 178000. general fund overdrawn 742000. Three year old son of Mrs Otto Rumstick killed when struck by car after auto was jarred off rough road near Petersburg. Col J H Presson to remain in charge of state house record clerk's office under Governor-elect Bryan. Douglas county sheriff recount petition filed with 179 sheets. no fraud alleged, count irregularities cited. Agricultural college to offer winter automobile tractor mechanics course starting Jan 1. Nebraska debate league to study Kansas industrial court per Prof M M Fogg. Luc near Wolbach unearths skeletons and relics of nearby tribe.
The anti picketing measure carried by 186 101 votes in favor to 140 419 against, with 80 percent of total ballots, winning in most large cities including Omaha and Lincoln. Major rural counties returned large majorities, with more than 500 margins in numerous counties. Other news includes Mina R. Tweed named postmistress at Bassett, a steam cooker incident at Lt. Gov Barrows home, and a Grand Island creamery shipment to England totaling 2 700 000 pounds.
A fragmentary notice describes a ceremony in the Irish legislature and the appointment of Timoth, an Irish-born leader, amid discussions of law and constitutional provisions. It notes a delay in upper house approval and unanimous lower house approval with implications for the Free State establishment and a London claim.
A fragmented note recalls a special session of Congress called mainly to address a shipping bill and related statutory changes. The session opened with routine business and featured few notable actions as crowds gathered with little substantive progress.
A jury in Joi Allen C. Southern division awarded a Saba farmer near Laurel damages of 23838 against W. Fe. Stewart and Stewart Land Mortgage Co. It was the first of fifty filed trials in the circuit court, with about 150 more claims totaling 1,386,000 in the docket.
Washington reports a new prohibition measure introduced by Representative Siren of Jersey. The bill would bar the sale of beer with less than 7 percent alcohol by volume and restrict beverages under 15 percent. Saloons would be closed under the proposal.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics estimates Canada’s 192 crop at 142 000 000 bushels, an average 17.5 bushels per acre across 22 422 698 acres, marking the highest wheat yield in the country since 1915.
The Anti-Saloon League opposes a congressional proposal to amend the Volstead Act and calls for a scientific commission to determine what qualifies as intoxicating liquor.
The notice outlines appropriations for reclamation work in the North Platte project area. The proposal includes an estimated $1,400,000 funding request and inputs from the responsible committees. The document stresses the importance of the funding for completion of the reclamation efforts.
Lintoin F. J. Barron of S has been appointed judge of the Wert eighteenth judicial district by Governor R. McKeltie. Mr. Barron will serve alongside Judge R. W. Hobert, whose term takes effect January 1.
Immigration officials announced that Italian arrivals will be barred from entering the United States for the rest of the year after the December quota was exhausted by a surge of migrants arriving in New York. The rule delays new entrants until after 1928.
The fragment notes a signed result from a year prior involving two thousand officers and five others who have retired from PAM context unclear and lacks verifiable details for a summary.
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