War Graft Probe Opens as Grand Jury Targets War Profiteers
Washington reports the new war contract division of the Department of Justice has begun work to prosecute war graft cases. A special grand jury is meeting to consider profiteers who allegedly defrauded the government during wartime, with officials warning of disclosures and ongoing investigations into overcharges and shoddy wartime goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Clark Washington
Department of Justice
Washington
United States
Attorney General's Office
George Slurvey
Model of Buffalo Nickel Dead at Bliss Oklahoma Ranch
The original Buffalo Nickel, a famed bison at 101 ranch Bliss Oklahoma, has died after swallowing barbed wire. He died about eighteen months ago from liver injury caused by the barbs, despite veterinarians efforts. The mounted head remains in Miller brothers ranch house as a memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
Okla
Miller Brothers
Wasted Effort. Sportsman-Stick to one game.
The column mocks scattershot sports strategy and misses in angling wit, noting that aiming for a single game or seeking praise rarely yields results. It Playfully contrasts hunters and anglers with sharp quips about focus and outcomes.
Cause of Evil and the Young
Billson contends the good die young while Netley suggests many strive to avoid being rood, framing a debate on virtue, fate, and social behavior with concise, witty lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billson
Netley
Summer six week school to aid Scottsbluff beet workers
Scottsbluff board of education adopts a six week summer program to help children working in the beet fields keep up with lessons during September and October harvest. Plan aims to prevent educational delay and is directed by local officials.
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Scottsbluff Board of Education
Isther de Bott
Omaha
Missouri
John O'Conner
Turbyfill
Hastings
Nebraska High School
M. M. Fogg
Bloomfield Commercial Club
Knox County Fair Association
Albert Klein
Wolbach
Scotts Bluff County
Lulu Boyes
O. A. Cooper Co
Humboldt
Emma Francis
Beatrice
Fremont
I. P. Gage
Nebraska I. O. O. S
Pawnee City
Barneston
Norfolk
Tifty
Holdrege
W. A. Wallinger
Gothenburg
Central City High School
Federal Loan Bank
Soldier's last wish trumped law says judge ruling
Judge Neterer of Seattle rules a fallen soldier's wish is higher than regulatory forms, directing the residue of Clarence Swank's estate to Agnes Claffy. The case cites echoes from Caesar to modern courts and contrasts with other wartime bequests including Elenore Knapp's claim and a London major's postwar will.
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American Legion
Neterer
Seattle
Agnes Claffy
Clarence Swank
Swank
Swan
Mason
Oscar Westgate
Elenore
United States
England
London
Tablet Graces Legion Ship Dining Saloon
The steamship American Legion of the Munson lines sailing between New York and Buenos Aires carries in its main dining saloon a bronze tablet honoring the American Legion crew aboard.
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American Legion
Munson Lines
New York
Buenos Aires
Tablet presentation by Legion officials in New York and New Jersey
A dedication tablet was engraved and presented by Legion national commander. The formal presentation occurred in the presence of New York and New Jersey Legion officials and about two hundred guests.
France Demands Probe Into German Poultry Cholera
French biologists report German poultry sent to France carried cholera. The fowls inoculated by Germans died quickly, and inquests confirmed the cholera germ. Paris Matin urges a government investigation into the matter.
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France
Germany
Paris Matin
Cake cravings hit Legion chief after marshal tour
Al ton T. Roberts of Marquette Michigan, chair of the American Legion reception committee, sought and obtained a celebrated angel food cake recipe after shadowing pastry chefs in North and South Carolina. The recipe was delivered aboard the Foch train and Roberts plans to serve it at the New Orleans convention next October with distinguished guests.
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Marshal Foch
America
Alton T. Roberts
Marquette
Mich
American Legion Committee
North
South Carolina
Foch
Roberts
Marshal Joffre
Rescue of flag honors duty and protest at a square
In St Augustine Florida a hotel man raised the American flag and apologized to the local American Legion post for flying it upside down to protest a carnival tent near his hotel. In Littleton Colorado two steeple jacks from the Legion rescued a weathered national flag from the courthouse dome after protest against its mistreatment. County commissioners suggested hiring steeple jacks themselves.
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St. Augustine
Fla
American Legion
Carnival Company
Littleton
Colo
Legion
Court House
Retired Soldier Returns to Broadway After War Service
David Gardiner of the One Hundred Fifteenth Infantry, veteran of Chateau Thierry St Mihiel and the Argonne who was wounded and gassed, spent 16 months in hospital and on release signed for American Legion membership and a New York theatrical engagement.
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Government Hospital
Broadway
David Gardiner
Thhe
One Hundred and Fifteenth Infantry
Chateau Thierry
St. Mihiel
The
Argonne
Gardiner
American Legion
New York
Carrying On With the American Legion
The piece notes 600 ex soldiers commissioned as postmasters since May 10 1921 under President Harding. Montana educators vote to erect World War Memorials costing 15000 each. Service flag remains, merchants display ex service men employed. Commander Hanfora MacNider receives 700 invitations for Memorial Day. accepts from St Paul Minnesota.
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Harding
United States
Montana
Hanfora MacNider
Legion
St. Paul, Minn
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Richard Washurn Child
Italy
Arthur Sherbourne Hardy
James Jeffrey Loche
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James Russell Lowell
Albion W. ‘Pourgee
Bordeaux
Tourgee
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Bay of Biscay
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Genets
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Nebraska
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Beaver City
U. S
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Falls City
Ney
James
Broken Bow
Samuel Avery
University of Nebraska
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de Molay
Nebraska City
Edward Stem
Callaway
Blair
Nebraska Ornithologists’ Union
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Cambridge Commercial Club
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J. M. Simpson
Alliance
Morrill County
Hughes
Alabama
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Trawnee City
Albion High School
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Darline Charleston
Earl Charleston
W. C. Norton
Humboldt Standard
Southeastern Nebraska Dress Club
S. W. Thurber
Tecumseh
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Stella
George Kurr
Lair
KR. W. Thomas
Lincoln
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Plattsmouth
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Burchard
Nancy Pennoyer
Central City
College of Business Administration
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Chambers
Franklin
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York County
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Waterbury
S. S
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Russia
American Relief Administration
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Scribner
Wymore
Nebraska Department
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Kearney
First National Bank of
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Otto W. Kloppel
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Federal Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
American Legion News Service
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American Legion Weekly
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