71 Against Coal Profiteering Stave Wage Cuts
Labor chiefs plan to appeal to the president as the Senate labor committee led by Senator Borah and Secretary Hoover hammer out a basic price scale for bituminous coal. Hoover promises action to curb profiteering in future talks with operators and dealers, with Borah withholding further investigation pending those outcomes.
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Washington
Borah
Idaho
Senate Labor Committee
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Mr. Hoover
Railway Workers Plan Appeal to President for Higher Wages
Leaders of 1 200 000 railway workers decide to appeal to President Harding as wage cuts loom from the railroad labor board. A strike vote is set and a letter outlining demands for higher pay or no further reductions will be drafted by a committee named by B M Jewell of the AFL railway employes department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Harding
Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Abolish Party Circle Proposed in Nebraska Nonpartisan League
Lincoln Neb January report states C A Sorensen temporary chairman of the Nebraska Nonparty Ballot and Direct Primary league announces petitions to amend the constitution to perpetuate the direct primary and provide nonpartisan city county and state elections. The goal is to abolish the party circle and defend direct primary.
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Lincoln
Neb
C. A. Sorensen
New
Nebraska
Diamond Ring Found While Digging for Worms
Nebraskan taxi driver known as Buz Hawley found a diamond ring buried about a foot under soil while digging bait near a lakeshore on the Iowa side. Jewelers estimate its value at about 75 dollars and say the setting looks ancient, suggesting long burial.
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Nebraska City
Neb
Buz’ Hawley
Iowa
Move to Reduce Postage Rates Proposal in House
Washington reports a bill by Representative Kelly to cut second class postage rates. The measure aims to relief newspapers and magazines from high postal costs, responding to industry pleas that rates threaten publishing.
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Washington
House
Kelly
Congress
British Ensign Over Irish Fort in Free State Territory
British troops occupy Fort Belfast-Berreck, displacing the republican tri color that had flown from the walls since Irish irregular forces occupied the fort. The scene marks a bold assertion of control by British authorities over a contested area.
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Belfast
Berreck
Free State
Plague of Locusts Reported Near Chicago Suburbs
Chicago suburbs and surrounding farming areas report a plague of seventeen year locusts. Crop experts say the insects are harmless and will cause no crop damage, lasting about six weeks.
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Chicago
Armistice Reached Between Chinese Leaders Wu Pei-Fuy and Chang Tso-Lin
In Peking the Chinese military figure Wu Pei-Fuy and Manchurian warlord Chang Tso-Lin agreed to a suspension of hostilities. The ceasefire to continue indefinitely as talks begin on a permanent peace lasting beyond the immediate conflict.
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Peking
Wu Pei-Fuy
Chang Tso- Lin
President Harding Invited to Speak at Confederate Veterans Reunion
Richmond Virginia reports President Harding has been invited to deliver the opening address at the annual Sons of Confederate Veterans reunion in June 19. The event marks a ceremonial gathering honoring Confederate heritage with formal speeches and remembrance activities.
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Richmond
Harding
Sons of Confederate Veterans
NEW PLAN OF REPARATIONS
Washington officials foresee a rearrangement of German reparations if the Hague conference on a German loan yields tangible results. They, along with Secretary Mellon, say a U S bond issue would need strong security and priority in German revenues. Without such priority, little of the new obligations would be bought in the American market.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
The
Hague
Mellon
United States
Resignation of Congressman Reavis From First District
Congressman C F Reavis has handed his resignation to the speaker of the house effective June 4 to become an assistant to Attorney General Dougherty in prosecuting war frauds. A special election is required by law, but leaders including Governor McKelvie and Attorney General Davis favor deferring until the November general election to save costs.
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Lincoln
Neb
McKelvie
C. F. Reavis
House
Daugherty
Davis
Canada Against Waterway Project Postpones Decision
The State department released Ambassador Geddes note from the British empire stating Canada will not consider a treaty now to enable the St Lawrence waterway project. Officials say the note speaks for itself and the Canadian position may postpone rather than end the matter, implying future reconsideration.
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Canada
Washington, D. C
State Department
Geddes
St. Lawrence
Simmons Seeks Kinkaid Seat In Sixth District Race
Ned Robert G Simmons of Scottsbluff former state commander of the American Legion and retiring president of the University of Nebraska Alumni Association filed as a Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth District. He and Secretary of State D M Amsberry of Broken Bow are the first two candidates after Moses P Kinkaid announced retirement.
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Kinkaid
Lincoln
Ned
Robert G. Simmons
Scottsbluff
The
American Legion
University of Nebraska Alumni Association
Congress
Simmons
D. M. Amsberry
Broken Bow
Cause of Rising Living Costs Cited by Commission
Washington report cites unwieldy marketing and distribution systems. The joint congressional commission on agricultural inquiry warns of inefficient methods and wasteful public practices driving consumer price increases.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Joint
Congressional Commission On Agricultural Inquiry
Hog cholera spreading through Iowa Minnesota and South Dakota
Sioux City veterinarians report hog cholera cases multiplying rapidly in northwestern Iowa southern Minnesota and South Dakota. In some localities investigators deem the situation dangerous.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
President Welcomes Wounded Veterans at White House
President Harding greeted about 15,000 World War I veterans in hospitals near Washington on the White House lawn. General Pershing and Mrs. Harding assisted as roughly 1,500 veterans stood for handshakes, while others including those in wheelchairs and blind veterans received personal greetings.
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Washington
White House
President Harding
General Pershing
Mrs. Harding
Noted Actress Dies at Home in Pittsburgh
Mrs Lillian Rus sell Moore wife of Alexander P Moore publisher of the Pittsburgh Leader and noted stage beauty for years past is dead at her home after several days illness in Pittsburgh Pa.
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Pittsburgh
Lillian’ Russell Moore
Alexander P. Moore
The
Pittsburgh Leader
Ford hints at proposed presidential run if people want him
Detroit reports Henry Ford privately suggested he would run for president if the people desired it but would not spend money to secure a nomination or campaign funds. The remark underscores Ford's cautious stance on direct political involvement.
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Detroit
Michi
Henry Ford
Scottsbluff boards adopts summer school to aid beet harvest students
The Scottsbluff board of education approves a summer school lasting weeks to keep children in the sugar beet fields from falling behind. Other items mention Esther De Boff losing hair to a fan accident, probate denial for Missouri heirs of John O Connor, and a parade of local incidents, projects, and crops across Nebraska. The report highlights community education, weathered losses, agricultural notes, and local achievements in towns such as Beatrice, Hastings, Norfolk, and Falls City.
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Scottsbluff Board of Education
Esther de Boff
Omaha
Missouri
John O’connor
Turbyfill
Hastings
Nebraska High School
M. M. Fogg
Bloomfield Commercial Club
Knox County Fair Association
Albert Klein
Walbach
Scotts Bluff County
Lulu Boyes
O. A. Cooper Co
Humboldt
Emma Francis
Beatrice
Fremont
L. P. Gage
Nebraska I. 0. C. F
Barneston
Norfolk
Holdrege
W. A. Wallinger
Gothenburg
Central City High School
Federal Loan Bank
Eva McClelland
Beaver City
Robert Shepard
Manst’s Isle
Falls City
James
Broken Bow
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Hughes
Alabama
Hubam
Charles Chase
Pawnee City
Albion High School
Olga Loken
Darline Charleston
Earl Charleston
W. C. Norton
Humboldt Standard
Southeastern Nebraska Press Club
S. W. Thurber
Tecumseh
Eunice Haskins
Stella
George Kuhr
Blair
R. W. Thomas
Curtis
Thomas
Plattsmouth
Ella Herron
Burchard
Nancy Pennoyer
Central City
College of Business Administration
University of Nebraska
O'Neill
Chambers
Franklin
William Lee
York County
Chicago & Northwestern
York
F. Raymond Lurber
Scribner
Wymore
H Ns
Gray, Tam
Wondertal
Joy-Jel Company
W. N. U. Lincoln
Glee Club
Stearns
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