Greater or Less Import Includes What is Going On at Wash ington
A summary of postwar affairs reports broad topics from Washington and abroad. It notes estimates of regitimate German children due to war conditions, large U S bank resources, and looming Liberty loan plans. Mentions incidents in Norfolk Wisconsin and Coblenz under American occupation, plus policy debates on railroad government control.
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Coblenz
German Empire
China
San Francisco
Rudolph Somet
California
Nebraska Prohibition Enforcement Results Reported
Governor Neville releases figures for May to October on prohibition enforcement. Douglas County had 214 prosecutions and 145 convictions. Lancaster 214 and 145. county allocations totaled 48077 dollars from Douglas and 5832.85 from Lancaster. The last legislature set aside 50000 dollars for enforcement. about 29000 spent. Also notes coroner verdict in Scottsbluff, streetcar labor dispute in Omaha, and political shifts in the Nebraska legislature. Influenza and wartime measures dominate public health and disaster news with multiple quarantines and postponements.
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Neville
Nebraska
Lou
Donsdas County
Lancaster County
Douglas County
Scottscruft
Clifford Landry
Denver
Sylvia Kelley
Fremont
Wenry
Wyoming
Kelley
James Nolan
Torrington
Wyo
Traction Company
War Tabor Board
Omaha
Keya Paha
Rock Counties
A. O. Smith
House
Senate
Harries
Berlin
Ctprtal
Wearney
Nebraska Farmers’ Congress
Kearney
State indebtedness grows in Nebraska counties
Nebraska counties have increased bonded indebtedness by over 8 million dollars in two years, bringing total outstanding bonds to 45,192,242. Municipal bonds lead at 29,011,847, followed by school districts 10,642,625, irrigation 1,289,505, county 8,898, precinct 290,500. State Auditor Smith presents the regulation showing county conditions. The report also notes prize winnings for the University of Nebraska at the Chicago livestock show and various Nebraska economic developments.
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Nebraska
Siaith
Eel County
Wilsons Paris Arrival Stirs France in Joyful Welcome
President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson were greeted by President Poincare and Premier Clemenceau in Paris with vast crowds, illuminated boulevards, and a ceremonial guard. Thousands watched as carriages carried the delegation through two million attendees, while Wilson pledged united aims for peace and lasting nations.
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Paris
Lovee
Wilson
Poincare
Clemencena
France
Dauphine Gate
Murat
Poinenre
Jusserand
Margaret Wilson
Shirp
Clemenceau
Mordacq
Despourges
Taising
Foreigen
Pichon
Bliss
Henry White
Pershing
Jusser
Benson
Tardieu
United States
Grayson
Harts
Locez
Lafayette
Portugal Leader Slain in Lisbon Station Shooting
Dr Sidomio Paes president of Portugal was shot at a Lisbon station while waiting for a train. He died within minutes. The assailant, named Jeanne, was killed by the crowd.
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London
Sidomio Paes
Portugal
Tishon
Operto
Lis
Pass
Jecnne
Diplomatic settlement sought over Tampico clash
Washington December 17 The armed guard of the Ward liner Monterey and Mexican soldiers at Tampico have been left to diplomatic settlement and are now under negotiation between the American and Mexican governments, per a State department announcement.
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Washington, D. C
Ward
Monterey
Menien
Tampico
State Department
Clash With Mexicans Kills Mexican Captain in Tampico
On November 29 a clash between the armed navy guard of the American steamship Monterey and Mexican customs guards at Tampico left one Mexican dead, two mortally wounded Mexican soldiers, and a U.S. guard chief boatswain’s mate named Berry wounded. The Monterey arrived in New York after stops at Havana and Nassau.
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New York
Monterey
Tampico
Berry
Havana
Wassau
Tamplee
Nebraskas Road Program Expands With 3.2 Million Dollar Plan
State and federal authorities advance a 3.201 million dollar five year road program for Nebraska. Project scope includes brick road from Lincoln to Hamilton and numerous under construction and planned routes. Mud tax proposal eyed to raise about one million dollars from 176000 autos. Local aid urged to accelerate progress amid miles of surfaced road data and bid rejections.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Coolpilstom
Ohio
Kansas
Nebraski
State Department
Hamerald
Contraer
Senls City
Nebraska City
Grand Island
Superior
Sutherland
Stapleton
Ringold
Douglas County
Washinglon
Burt
Seward
Aurore
Fremont
Ames
Properties Worth 30 Million Lincoln
The Nebraska state railway commission report shows government takover of telephone properties would require about 30 428 085 12 dollars. Two hundred eighteen companies report assets totaling the figure. Capital stock stands at 15 689 293 54 and construction costs exceed 28 600 000.
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Lincoln
State Railway Commission
Nebraska
Hook
Injured In Coal Dust Explosion Aboard Brooklyn
Beatrice, Marion John Gregory of Franklin among those seriously hurt in coal dust explosion aboard the armored cruiser Brooklyn at Yokohama Japan. Columbus parish raises $1000 toward the $10 Gad fund aiding returning Polish soldiers.
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Beatrice—Marion John Gregory
Franklin
Brooklyn
Yokohama
Japan
Columbus
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Talioied
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McAdoo
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Omaha Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Publicity
James Malone
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Snyder
Dodge
Thomas Kerr
Burt County
Oma
State Council of Defense
Dewitt
University of Nebraska
Linealn
University of Nebraska State Farm
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War Industries Board
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Dairy Department
University of Nebraskett
Great Western Sugar Company
Goring
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Table Rock
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Hall
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Arthur
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