Exceeded Power of Office Over Louisianas Sugar Prices
A congressional majority report from the sugar investigating committee faults Attorney General Palmer for using his office to fix maximum sugar prices in Louisiana. It says the legal method failed to control prices and boosted profits, prompting Cuban market spikes. The report notes eight findings, two prosecutions, and Mooney's 17–18 cent agreement with Louisiana producers amid open market 15–20 cent prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sugar Investigating Committee
Congress
Palmer
Louisiana
Tinkham
Republican
Massachusetts
United States
Mooney
New Orleans
American Car Victor Wins Indianapolis 500 In Spectacular Finish
Gaston Chevrolet drives an American designed car to win the 500 mile race at Indianapolis May 30 before a crowd of 125000. His time 5 40 16.14 at 88.16 mph. Rene Thomas finished second in 5 43 02.29. Ralph De Palma flamed out from a ten mile lead, finishing fifth. Boyer crash ended his run after leading 250 miles. No serious injuries reported. race praised as greatest ever at the speedway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Speedway
Gaston Chevrolet
Rene Thomas
Tommy Milton
Red
Jimmy Murphy
Ralph de Palma
Boyer
Frank L Polk Resigns as Under Secretary of State
Washington D C Under Secretary Frank L Polk has tendered his resignation which President Wilson has accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Polk
Washington D. C
Wilson
Ditch Floods Pender Neb After Heavy May Rain
Heavy rainfall in May caused the Pender drainage ditch at Snake Creek to overflow. Large flooded areas north and east of town damaged crops and washed late planted corn, necessitating replanting.
Bonus Bill Passes House With Large Vote For Ex Servicemen Aid
The House approved a 1.4 billion dollar soldiers bonus by 289 to 92, sending it to the Senate. The plan would pay benefits to about 3.5 million ex servicemen and raise 1.35 billion in taxes over three years starting next December, with benefits not starting until June 1, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
House
Senate
Gillett
Women Cause Uproar in Capitol Over Ireland Support
In Washington the senate and house erupted as women sympathetic to Irish freedom disrupted proceedings. A Republican senator Brandegee opposed Armenia mandate, then a woman evaded guards at the house door and, with gallery allies, challenged members to deny Ireland appeals. They were subdued and ejected without charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Brandegee
Connecticut
Armenia
Ireland
Capitol Guard
State banks face assessment to fund guarantee fund
Lincoln announces a new state bank assessment to bring the guarantee fund to 1 percent of average daily deposits plus the regular semi annual July 1 assessment. The fund has fallen $312,000 due to failures of Halsey and Valparaiso banks and may be further strained by Aurora and Dix bank closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Lincoln
Halsey State Bank
Valparaiso State Bank
American State Bank
Aurora
State Bank of Dix
Campaign funds of Leonard Wood reported by treasurer
A. Sprague, Wood's treasurer, disclosed a total campaign fund of $1,180,043 to the Senate campaign fund investigating committee. The funds comprised $368,766 in contributions, $200,000 in bank loans, and $621,100 in other loans at 2.75 percent interest. McCabe cited Johnson's funds and California expenditures totaling up to $500,000 with five millionaire delegates among Johnson's 26 California delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
General Leonard Wood
Senate Campaign Fund
A. Sprague
Wood
Sprague
Hiram Johnson
Alexander McCabe
Johnson
California
McCabe
Hoover
Referendum Talk Ceases in Nebraska on Prohibition
Lincoln Neb. The US Supreme Court decision against referendums on federal constitutional amendments blocks any Nebraska referendum on the legislature's ratification of the national prohibitory amendment. Nebraska's legislature ratified January 16 1919, giving the required number for nationwide prohibition. Opponents had secured a district court referendum order but Secretary Amsberry appealed to the state supreme court, where the case is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
United States Supreme Court
Nebraska
Amsberry
State Supreme Court
Bank Failure Hits Dix After State Takeover
Secretary J. E. Hart of the Nebraska Department of Trade and Commerce announced that Farmers State Bank at Dix is closed after the state department took control. The failure is blamed on inexperience in management and inability to realize on long standing bills receivable and unliquidated paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
J. E. Hart
State Department of Trade and Commerce
Farmers State Bank
Dix
Homer in Distress Mayor appeals for aid after flood
Homer Nebraska faces widespread devastation as mayor appeals to the governor for funds to clear streets and rebuild twenty five homes moved from floods. Red Cross has spent funds on food and clothing while volunteers aid in removing debris and assisting destitute families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Neb
W. En
Wen
Ty Man
Hubbard
Emesson
Driftwau
Red Cross
Mojo Allen
Tennessee launches battleship recruit ship at yard
At the New York navy yard a formal ceremony marked the construction and fitting of a battleship prototype. The vessel measures 625 feet long with 98 foot breadth and carries a displacement of 0 tons, slated to serve as a pleasure yacht for officers and men with initial crew drawn from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Navy Yard
Offremen
Non-Partisans Egge and Eggs Incident Reported in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas three Nonpartisan league officials were attacked with eggs while discussing state issues. Walter Thorns national organizer J C Stein state organizer M ly A editor claimed the group wore soldier uniforms and were harassed by local peace officers near Ellinwood and stockyards before retreating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Ellinwood
Walter Thorms
J. C. Stein
M. Ly A
Japan Can Furnish Sugar
A garbled note outlines potential sugar shipments from Japan with a rough price around seventeen dollars per unit. The text remains unclear on quantity, supplier, and destination.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Victor
Ditch
du Bois
Tecumseh
American Legion
Hastings
State University
Adams County
Niobrara River
O'Neill
Spencer
Cook
Dodge County
H. B. Lacken
Fremont
Olsen
Lacken
Lucken
Wahoo
John E. Vinch
Atlantic Ocean
State Association of Commercial Clubs
Nebraska Chamber of Commerce
McKelvie
T. C. Walton
Texas
Farm Boys
University of Nebraska Farm At
Omaha Creek
Kearney
Nebraska City
Business Men’s Association
Joseph Hayden
Omaha
Gage
T. ©. Munger
Swift Packing Co
Nebraska Gas and Electric Company
Plattamouth
Oragie Agg
State Agricultural College At
Cole-Grammer
District Court
Howard County
Lulu Voght
Elba
U. S. Circuit Court
St. Paul
State Department of Agriculture
John Neff
Chambers of Commerce of
North Platte and
Washington
North Platte
Davis
Nebraska League of Savings and Loan Associations
Gering
Census Bureau
James C. Dahlman
District of
Thomas J. Flynn
Fairbury
State Board of Control
Valentine
Elkhorne
Michael Curtain
Grand Island
Michael Jr
Epworth Lake Park
W. J. Fellers
Ulysses Independent Telephone Ca
State Railway Commission
Nebraska Bank
Ossrygy
Egge
Japan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!