davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
Shafts Aimed at Omaha

Kearney Hub The Omaha Bee suggests the
publication of personal tax returns as a cure tor
tax-shirkers You bet it would help, but there are
some people who can not be shamed or Inundated
where penny is to be saved,
Kearney Hub: Steve Maloney, chief of de-
tectives OF the city of Omaha under suspension
for ninety days for calling Police Commissioner
Kugel "a dirty rat" has started out TO prove the
general charge by making a number OF SPECIFIC
ones which are crminally libelous if not true.
About all that can be said is. Lay on, MacDuH,
and id be he who FIRST cries hold enough"
Kenesaw Progress: The Omaha Bee (repub-
lican) is quite actively engaged in making demo.
cratic nominations, but the democratic party OF
Nebraska has demonstrated its ability the last few
years to run its own affairs. The Bee says that
Ex-Governor Morehead, Attorney General Reed,
Congressman Shallenberger and Colonel Dick
Metcalfe are being groomed or are grooming
themselves to succeed United States Senator
Norris.
Albion News: The Omaha Bee was not in
favor of state prohibition, but as great newspa-
per it prints the news whether it upholds its ed-
toral judgment or not. 1t recently gave the COM
parative arrests for drunkenness for last year
which shows the difference between license and
prohibition In May, 1916, there were 302 arrests
IN Omaha for drunkenness; in May, 1917, there
were S5 In June, 1916, there were 270 arrests and
in June. 1917 there were ". These figures are Of
hcai. When it is remembered that there is still
much liquor stored up op May |. the results are
most satisfactory. Contrary to the expectations
Of many, the new law has been very efficiently en-
forced in Omaha
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
The Kaiser and the Reichstag.

A reader OF The Bee at Bancroft asks for some
information to the relative powers of the kaiser
and the Reichstag and the method of choosing the
chancellor. A little detailed explanation may as
sist number of our readers to better under
standing of the political situation in Germany. The
German confederation, generally styled the Ger
man empire, consists of twenty-six Kingdoms,
principalites, archduchies, duches and free cities
(Lubeck, Bremen and Hamburg), and one crown
land (Alsace-Lorraine) comparable to the District
of Columbia in its relation to the others. Under
the constitution or articles of confederation the
king Of Prussia is also emperor of Germany. He
appoints his own chancellor without consulting
the Reichstag. The Reichstag may legislate
on matters OF general concern to all the states, but
its laws must be promulgated by the chancellor to
become effective.
The present political crisis in Germany in
wolves something akin to the familiar states
rights doctrine in our own country. Each of the
twenty-sx states of the German empire is SOW
ereign in its own local affairs. They are united on
matters distinctly national, such as foreign rela-
tons, currency, postage and the like, but Bavaria
retains control of its currency and postage. II
the Rechstag carries its point, much of this free
dom of local control will be destroyed, by rea-
son OF the presence in the body of an element that
is pretty well repressed in local affairs The free
cities, for example, would much rather deal with
the emperor on national matters than with the
Reichstag.
Another factor, not altogether negligible, is
the feeling of jealousy entertained by certain OF
the Kingdoms for the Prussian succession. Ba-
varians would not be averse to giving the empire
a head, and 1t may easily be believed that Saxony
and Wurtemburg could be included in such a
move if il appeared the time is ripe for unhorsng
the Hohenzolern. German politics are simple
enough, and quite as interesting as our own in
every way.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
@4eeHMm
-&A5r1@:N
Honor to John Anderson.

Omaha, July 21.-To the Editor of
The Bee: John Anderson is dead.
Just another tenant in Forest Lawn,
another vacant chair, for few days
a familiar face missing, and the world
goes on, with scarce ripple, but to
those who knew this man. His
hearty hand shake, his bright CHEEKY
smile, his unfailing good humor. his
open countenance, answering hon
esty, his sympathy for the poor unfor-
tunates in life who never made an ap-
peal to him In vain, these are the
ones who will miss him most (outside
his own family circlel.
Industrious to a fault, beginning
business without penny, by close at
tention. square dealing and a capacity
for work which was the envy of his
competitors built up a large success
full business and left his family we'll
provided for. and host of real
friends who mourn his sudden death.
He was president of the Swedish
Auditorium society. a prominent
member of the Odd Fellows. His fu-
neral on Thursday afternoon was
largely attended by members of the
Auditorium society, Odd Fellows and
by practically every wholesale fruit
and produce house in Omaha. who
paid this last tribute of respect to one
with whom they had been associated
in business for years.
Mr.. Andersons success was the re-
suit of industry. honesty and an un-
failing belief in the fatherhood of God
and brotherhood of man. Coming to
this country from Sweden a poor boy
without friends, money or a knowl-
edge of the language, he made
marked success of every undertaking
he was interested in and left to his
family and friends priceless legacy,
the name of an honest man.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATES.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
Between Goethals and Denman.

Under ordinary circumstances the public might
patiently abide the outcome of such dispute as
that which has arisen between General Gcethals
and Chairman Denman of the Shipping board
At present the affair sorely strains the patience
Of the people, who would like to see work COM
menced on the great shp-building program which
is being delayed. AS to the merits of the case
room for two opinions hardly exists General
Goethals at least knows what he is talking of
when he engages in discussion OF a building CAM
paign Chairman Denman has no expert knowl-
edge of ships whatever; he is lawyer by pro-
fession, and successfully led the hosts of Cali
fornia in voting for Wilson last fall. His ap-
pointment as chairman of the Federal Shipping
board is reward for political services, while his
opposition to the Goethals' plans is not clearly
understood II the matter finally is left to Presi-
dent Wilson to determine, he should find the
choice between the two easy. The country needs
the best of services from its ablest men just
now, and in this controversy the decision ought
to rest with the experience of the man who built
the canal, rather than on him who delivered the
vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
WE WILL ALL COOPERATE

When the call from Uncle Sam
A Rings and echoes through the land
Calling each one into service, to a burdsned
life.
In this land beloved and free
We will know the cause to be
Worthy of our greatest sacrifice.
Refrain:
We will all cooperate,
Not one will hesitate
To Vindicate the rights of all the nation;
ALI resources we'll employ,
Cruel craftiness destroy
Ihat peace may reign. be this our destina-
tion.
Then in unity we'll stand,
With a willing heart and hand,
For the brotherhood of nations" for the
good of all.
God has given US the light,
God has given US the right,
To respond TO this most noble call
As our fathers shall we
Rise in power for liberty,
Brawny arms shah break the shaCkles
manly voices ring
With song of victory,
As we sweep DER land and sea.
As our banners TO the breeze we fling.
Omaha. MARY A. BLACK.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
Aliens and Military Service.

Fifty-fourth and Boulevard, Benson,
Neb., July 22.-To the Editor of The
Bee: The discussion in congress as
to the advisability of drafting aliens
for military service in the new army
is interesting. The record of the
Wilson administration since the be-
ginning of the European war up to
the time of the declara ton of war by
the United States is the fate of
any attempt to dra|. british nationals
in the United States army. If COM
pulsory service for aliens is passed into
law. British nationals will be found
fighting under the Union Jack, Soon
after the beginning of the war the
British ex-prime minister, in a speech
made in the House of Commons, said:
81 would rather see England blotted
out of history than have her remain
a silent witness to this tragic triumph
of force over law and freedom"
1t does not require a college edu-
cation to discover what the British
and French are fighting for. The
British will preside at the peace con-
ference.
THOMAS HENRY WATKINS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

If the latter is the motive of its ap-
pearance, l hereby proclaim that The
Omaha Bee passed up golden
chance for real news when it over
looked Uncle Dudley. In the first
place, look impartially over the list
of my wardrobe. l have two or posi-
bly, three pairs of shoes, at least one
straw hat and brown derby (for
wear in cooler weather, of course),
three shirts Cor even more) and posi-
bly, a pair of rubbers and pair or
socks | ask you, what is one
Panama hat in reference to all this?
The veriest bystander in matters
sartorial will readily see the superior
usefulness of a pair of stout garters
or even a wooden night shirt. II you
haven't enough war news to fill the
front page, at least. give credit where
credit is due LITOTES THESIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
About CRYING Babies.

Omaha, July 21.--To the Editor of
The Bee: / often read letters in the
letter box, but this is my first one
and it is in the form of a complaint.
First, l would like to know If there
is any way parents can be made to
keep their babies from crying on hot
days. and disturbing their neighbors?
From Farnam west, two blocks. and
south, two blocks, there are more cry
ing babies than you will find along
North Sixteenth or Twenty-fourth
streets. 1t is certainly crying baby
infested neighborhood and people
owning their homes are compelled to
listen to it. I would like to see law
passed which would compel parents
to properly care for their children. I
am fond of children, and have one of
my own, but he was never allowed to
make a nuisance of himself by con-
stantly crying. Can any one suggest
remedy for this everlasting an
noyance. A. M. ATKINS.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
About a New Hat.

Omaha, July 20.-To the Editor of
The Bee: Nesting costly among
things of actual Importance, on the
front page of your misguided pub
lication, l see a notice calling all to
sit up and observe that an Omaha
grain man has new hat and that it
cost him hundred dollars, b. gosh,
I am curious to know whether this
item is intended to commemorate the
appearance of a new hat on the mans
brow, or if the price of the hat is the
all compelling fact to be driven home
to the minds of the wondering natives.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

When anyone charges local newspaper with
"balling up" its published draft lists to the con-
fusion and grief of those depending on them, the
charge should be specific. Let it be known The
Bees service to its readers was not "balled up"
but, on the contrary, far superior to all others,
being the only one identifying the draft number
with the order of its drawing so as to be plain to
everyone. T..
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Civilized man can not live without cooks,
nor can an army, and as good cook can not be
improvised Uncle Sam is busy on his greatest
problem right now, that of finding men qualified
to prepare the food for his new army. Just an
other bit added TO the mountain of proof of our
unreadiness
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
IL Omaha Thirty Years Ago Today.

Staff Captain Aspinwall of the SAL
walton Army, with his left eye look
ing like little liquid lake in the shad-
ow of his nose, appeared before Judge
Berka to complain about a gang of
roughs disturbing the services of the
army.
While P Heafey of the undertaking
firm of Barrett & Heafey was coming
up from the southern part of the city
pair Of highway robbers rushed out,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

All the great German "triumphs" along the
Russian front were made possible by Russian
trcachehy, and even the republic Is not safe against
the insdious influence of traitors at home But
people who deposed car and ridded itself OF
rotten autocraey will be able to cope with the
even more dangerous presence Of anarchy, and
Russia will yet redeem its right to self-govern-
ment
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
Likes The Bees Stand.

Omaha, July 22.--To the Editor of
The Bee: Referring to the present
controversy between the Council of
Defense and the universities and
churches, reminds us of one of
Dooly's famous sayings when the
kaiser's brother, Henry, came to visit
this country, BE heavins, Hennesy, a
Dutchman once, a Dutchman forever,
and the only time he becomes a real
American citizen is when he goes back
to the old country on a visit and the
kaiser wants him to go back and fin
ish his service in the army"
The Omaha Bee should be highly
commended also for it's answering
loyalty, patriotism. and unexcelled
editorials on the great war issues of
the day, and last but by no means
least. the sound, logical, and con-
vincing reply to the befogged Platts-
mouth lawyer, not only placing him
on the right track, but also a great
many of us readers who often hear
the same questions asked, but never
heard them answered properly before.
w. A. JACKSON,
A Chicago Commercial Traveller.
Omaha is Now My Headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

A new batch of laws will be operative from
now on in Nebraska. though mighty few peo-
pie subject to their penalties have had any op-
portunity to ascertain their precise requirements.
Some day some legislature will adopt plan to
let all the people know in advance what laws they
are expected to obey
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Lenne in jail may or may not end the anar-
chistic movement in Russia, but it will give the
outside world better proof of the earnest pur-
pose OF the new government to preserve its own
and the liberties of the world il possible.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

British light squadron repelled at
tack by six German torpedo boats.
In new assault on German lines on
Somme British gained footing in viii
lage of Poizeres.
Great Britain replied to American
protest against holdup and delay of
mails.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Lloyd George is not shaken from his base by
the new chancellor any more than he was by Won
Bethmann- Hollweg. As debater, the British
prime minister will hold his own with the best Of
them
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Council Bluffs is also entitled to credit for
being patriotic. Few communities of that size will
escape the draft by reason OF having furnished
full quota OF volunteers
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

seized his horse by the bride and de-
manded his money and tobacco. Mr..
Heafey retained his presence of mind
enough to draw his revolver, where
upon the scoundrels fled in different
directions, thus depriving the under
taker of the pleasure of putting them
in condition for respectable burial.
Philip Hertzmann, an Old resident
Of the city, has just received an elab-
crate map of Paris, his old home.
which is printed in fifteen different
colors.
City Attorney Webster went to Dem
yer to attend the trial of an impor-
tant suit involving $173,000 growing
out Of big cattle deal.
Postmaster Gallagher says that he
has been allowed by the Postoffice de-
partment at Washington four more let
ter carriers, two of whom are to be
mounted and two foot men.
Sandy Forbes was warmly applaud
ed by the bystanders when he stopped
a runaway at the corner of Eleventh
and Howard.
Court Officer Mike Whalen has lost
a bunch of keys and will be very
grateful to any person who will re-
turn them to police headquarters.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

That germ-infested corn plaster story, emana.
ting from Kansas City, has been spread all over
the country. It's drawing yarn.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

We don't like to lose the Rourke family, but
il Omaha is to win the pennant again, the team
will have to get out on the road 1t is apparently
unable to win at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Hats off to our hyphenated contemporary
When it comes to blowing its own horn with moth
ing whatever to blow about, II has no equal.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

With 81 basis for figuring his wheat, the
farmer ought to be able to guess pretty we'll what
the rest OF his produce will bring.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Feng Kwo Chang is now president OF China
Hope he remains long enough to let us get IA
miliar with his name.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

The Methodist church at York modestly an
nounces membership of more than thousand
which is some church for an inland community.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Winston Churchill is still spelling for big Sc;
fight. Maybe this is the reason he was not agar
made FIRST lord OF the admiralty.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Who put the kick in the cider does not inter-
est the Dodge county authorities, so much as the
fact that il was there. Keeping the lid on is going
to lead to some interesting disclosures
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Exemption boards are beginning to realize the
president was right when he told them OF the
importance of their duties
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Anyway, no little thing like world war
going to deprive the small boy of his chance to g
to circus.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

Jenks-How do you stand on the selectivs
draft?
Jinks-Well I'm strong for their select
Ing some of my drafts for the bank to
honor.-Judge.
Married life is all right IL the two pull
together"
You said 1t. Trouble is many wives
think the team should be hitched tandem,
with the high stopper In front and the old
wheelhorse doing all the work."-Baltimore
American.
''Then you refuse to let us use this vacant
lot of yours for our garden?"
MY dear lady, I don't exactly refuse, but
I advise against it."
what do you mean?"
That lot has already been spaded over
and planted three times. New York Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

The new moon was very wet one, which may
have some effect on dog day temperature.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
Royal r. Ingersoll.

Royal K. Ingersoll.
Rear Admiral Royal R. Ingersoll. u S. N, re.
tired, who has been recalled to active duty, was
placed on the retired list in 1909 after a career
OF over forty years in the navy, during which he
saw service in all parts of the world He is 20
years old and native of Michigan. After gradu-
ating from Annapolis in 1868 he rose through the
various grades of the service until he attained the
rank of rear admiral in 1908 During the war with
opan ne commanded the U. 5. 5. Supply, Ad-
mira lngersoll is one of the navy's greatest ord
nance experts and author OF standard ordnance
text book
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Won Tirpitz is going to run for the Rechstag,
thus bringing the U-boat into politics at last.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
Our Fighting Men
w. H. H. Switzerland.

Rear Admiral w. H. Fl. Switzerland, u. S. N,
retired, who is prominent among the retired on
GERS called upon to help the navy with the valu-
able experience gained during their years in the
service is oS years old and native OF New York
Sity. At the age OF IA he served a brief term in
the volunteer navy during the latter part of the
cvii war In 1867 he was appointed to the naval
academy. During the war with Spain he com.
manded the gunboat Eagle and fought the first
naval engagement Of that war In 1906 he was
promoted TO the rank of captain and four years
later was raised to flag rank In 1911 he com
manded the expedition that invaded Nicaragua
and re-establshed order.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

1t is up to the Water Board now to say wheth-
er Omaha is to have municipal ice plant or not.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
The Day We Celebrate.

James Cardinal Gibbons the best
known American prelate of the Roman
Catholic church, born in Baltimore
eighty-three years ago today.
Charles II. Randall, the prohibition
ist member of congress from the Ninth
California district, born at Auburn,
Neb, fifty-two years ago today.
Duke Albrecht. heir presumptive to
the throne of Wurtemberg, who is
commanding one of the German ar
mics, born f1fty-two years ago today.
Right Rev. Edwin G. Wood, Epis-
copal bishop Of Florida, born at Sa-
vannah, Ca, eighty years ago today.
Margaret Ellington, actress of the
American stage, born at Bloomington,
ILL.,, thirty-six years ago today.
Montague Glass, author of Potash
and Perlmutter' and other we'll known
plays, born in Manchester, England,
forty years ago today.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
[TODAY] [
Proyerb for the Day.
One Year Ago Today I'm the War.

Guess work is as good as any--if it
hits.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
Timely Jottings and Reminders,


Birthday greetings to Cardinal Glib
bons, SO years old today.
cheyenne, Wyo., today celebrates
the semi-centennial of its settlement.
During the present week there will
start at Sparrow's Point, Nd, the first
electrically operated tinplate plant in
the United States
The Knights of Lithuania. a national
organization with membership of
about 1000 young Roman Catholic
folk, begins its annual convention to-
day in Brooklyn.
A school for Filipino militia officers
to mt them for service with the United
states forces in the European war, is
TO be opened today In Manila.
supreme Chancellor John J. Brown
OF the Knights of Pythias has request
ed all lodges of the order in the United
states and Canada to observe the
week beginning today as Patriotic
week"
Action on a proposed increase in
dues or assessments is to be the prin-
clpai item of busienss BEFORE the meet
ing OF the supreme lodge of the LOYAL
order of Moose. opening today in
Pittsburgh.
The details of the nifty dressers ap-
parel for next fall and winter will be
decided at Nthe midsummer meeting
or the international Custom Cutters
association, which is to open today at
Cedar Point. o.
District Attorney Hugh Bradford is
scheduled to be placed on trial at Sac
ramento, Cal, today on charges
brought by the grand jury that he
was guilty of willful misconduct in
not closing up houses of ill-repute, as
provided for in the redlight abate-
ment act.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23
This Day in History.

1794-Alexander Beauharnais,
French general who served in the
American revolution under Rocham-
beau, died by the guillotine in Paris.
1S22-General Darius N. Couch, a
noted federal commander, whose corps
was the last to fall back at Chancel-
lorsville, born in Putnam county, New
York. Died at Norfolk, Conn, Febru-
ary IL, 1897.
1S46-Commodor Stockton arrived
at Monterey, Cal, with an American
squadron.
1S61-General William S. Rosecrans
took command of the Department of
the Ohio.
1S65-The steamer Great Eastern
started to lay the second Atlantic
cable.
1S7O-The Empress Eugene was
appointed regent of France, to serve
during the absence of the emperor at
the front.
1S92-Alexander Berkman, an an
archist, entered the Office of Henry C.
Frick, superintendent of the Carne-
gle works, and attempted to kill him.
19O6-Members of the dissolved
Russian Duma issued manifesto from
Viborg, Finland.
1911-Texas by 5000 majority de-
feated statewide prohibition,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-23

Wipe your brow and think of the corn.