America and England Unite to Win the War
President Wilson asserts control of American exports via an espionage bill clause with expert counsel from State, Agriculture, and Commerce. An executive order forms a council directing Commerce to manage operations and ensure systematic, informed trade to aid the war effort and home needs.
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Union News Service
Washington
Wilson
Secretaries of State, Agriculture and Commerce
Council
Department of Commerce
Recruiting Week Proclamation Lincoln Nebraska
Governor Neville announces June 23 to 30 as recruiting week urging able bodied men aged eighteen to forty to enlist for war strength and to raise Nebraska’s quota for the regular army. Draft credits will be given for enlistments in the national guard and regular army. Enlist rather than wait to be drafted.
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Lincoln
Neb
Neville
National Guard
Nebraska
Gee
Regular Army
Keith Neville
Army and Navy recruit over half a million in war mobilization
Washington reports more than 700000 men have volunteered for the army navy and national guard in under three months since the war was declared. The combined fighting force now exceeds 300000 with training under way. By summer end nearly a million more are expected for the new national army.
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Army
Navy
Guard
Rhove
Washington
Fighting Service
War Department
Nebraska War Efforts and Local Unity Across State
Nebraska communities rally for war effort with Red Cross drives, liberty bonds, and enlistments. Nebraska towns report bond purchases, donations, and recruiting totals while counties plan road work and consolidation of districts to support national service.
Nebraska Seeks Volunteers and Demurrage Reform Amid Health Crisis
Nebraska leaders press for 70 000 volunteers for the regular army while urging the Sixth Nebraska Regiment to complete organization. The National Council of Defense and county councils push enlistment and preparedness. Anthrax losses rise with ten cattle dead. Attorney General Reed plans suits to clarify prohibition law amid public health and wartime measures. Secretary Sheldon summarizes the semi centennial exhibit with over 30 000 visitors and 6 000 society registrations.
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Nebraska
National Council of Defense
War Department
Germany
A.E. Sheldon
The
Nebraska State Historical Society
State Historical Society
Historical Society
Nebraska Daughters of the American Revolution
Woman’s Relief Corps
Nebraska University Museum
State Horticultural Society
Collee
Carson
Ciety
Census of Grain Stocks In Nebraska Initiated
Nebraska council of defense launches a census of grain stocks in bins mills and elevators across the state at the request of the national council. County precinct officers will report hold over stocks including wheat corn oats and rye. The drive also urges fall planting of winter wheat and asks for names of farmers with seed for sale.
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Nebraska
Nebraska Council’ of Defense
National Council
State Council
Board member Action Tests Auditor Authority Over Claims
Silas Holcomb of the board of control seeks a test suit to determine if the auditor can strike items from approved claims for state institutions. A $7.06 charge for flowers at the Geneva girls industrial school used for Mothers' Day exercises was eliminated by deputy Ayres, with auditor Smith favoring the deputy. Holcomb calls the auditor autocratic and questions the scope of the auditor's power.
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Silas Holcomb
Board of Control
Girls’ Industrial School
Geneva
Mr. Smith
Fred Ayres
Smith
Holcomb
New Driving Law Requires Tail Light Illumination Standards
State officials announce a new law aimed at reducing night driving hazards. Vehicles must display proper tail illumination with reflected beam standards measured from the road, using strip lighting as specified. The provision seeks to limit glare and improve safety for drivers and pedestrians alike.
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Nebraska
State Railway Commission
Union News
Attorney General Reed to Oversee Hearing on Strike Case
Reed will personally ensure the order is carried out and represent the State at the June 27 hearing before Judge Leslie. The action marks a pioneering state intervention in a nationwide strike conflict, with Reed noting no similar precedent. Becher, Reed remarks, and Helleman named to the Governor's board.
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Reed
Omaha
Leslie
United States
Udge
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Big Auto Speedway
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Filley
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Willis B. Reed
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