Murderer captured after Florida hayloft hiding in Nebraska farm
Max Ploehn, accused of fatally shooting Alma Goos and wounding Emma, was found in a hayloft on a farm owned by Alma’s mother near Cass County Nebraska. Sheriff McBride led four deputies to the Mumm farm where Ploehn surrendered. he said drink drove the crime and that he fled to the river to hide from bloodhounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tudden
Max Ploehn
Alma Goos
McBride
Cass County
Nebraska
Omaha
the Tribune
Platts
Goos
Ploehn
Emma
Peter. Mumm
Alma
Earry
Sherif McBride
Mumm
Shorts
Max
Plosha
Ploahn
Peter Goos
Prisoner Ploelin Crushed by Confession Silence
The suspect Ploelin replied nothing specific when asked about trouble with the Goos family. He turned to the window and refused to answer further questions as the crime motive was questioned. He is described as tall and spare, about six feet two, and walked with a bowed head while being led away by sheriff and deputies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goos
Ploelin
Peace Talks Likely as Russia Japan War Near End
The article reports peace likely through arbitration with representatives from Russia and Japan authorized to propose and accept terms in Washington. No indemnity details are known. Offensive operations continue with Japan advancing in Manchuria and a major battle anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Russia
Manchuria
President Cleveland Accepts Trust At Equitable Insurance
Former president William Henry Harrison, no, sorry Cleveland accepts trusteeship of the Equitable Insurance Company of New York. He pledges to restore confidence, criticizes past management, and warns against lax trust duties, urging adherence to honest, simple American standards and safeguarding fiduciary duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Equitable Insurance Company of
New York
Equitable Society
Private Sale of Oats in Grenwood North Part
Mrs. Ida P. Fallon of Georgetown Colorado offers sale of goods and oats. Slightly damaged oats priced at 12 cents per bushel at Pacific Junction. DeLaghmutt & Davis advertise Tribune for job work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenwood
Ida P. Fallon
Georgetown
Colo
Pacific Junction
DeLaghmutt & Davis
Normal Institute Opens At Malvern For Two Weeks
Mills County schools announce the Normal Institute begins Monday June 26 in Malvern for two weeks with a large attendance expected. A committee will secure boarding places and a pamphlet with class details will be mailed on request. A July 6 meeting for school officers is set at 9:45 am and invitations extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Institute
Malvern
Messrs
C. P. Sterrat
H. J. Baird
Glenwood Market Day a Second Big Success
Glenwood held its second market day with larger crowds and kinder weather than the first. The Silver City Band played again, boosting mood in the crowds and cars. Merchants report higher trade than in May, with special low prices in multiple stores and auction sales rising, though much remained unsold. A Commercial Club committee announced plans to pick a Public Park site, urging citizens to subscribe and support a playground for all ages, noting park land may soon become scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Silver City
Commercial Club
Esmeralda Art Thou Mine Leads Local Music Push
Local musicians Clarence M. Workman of Henderson and Claude F. Anderson of Pacific Junction gain attention for their latest production Esmeralda Art Thou Mine. The work has sold well with over 800 copies reported by the Boston store in Omaha, and L. Robinson promoting it in Glenwood to back local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. Workman
Henderson
Claude F. Anderson
Pacific Junction
Esmeralda
Boston
Omaha
Robinson
Glenwood
No 6 Train Gets Eastbound Stop Extended to Glenwood
O G Hanson acting for the Commercial Club announces No 6 Eastbound passenger will now stop at Glenwood after 8 a m. For about a year No 6 ran through the county east of Pacific Junction with no stop leaving a long gap from 6 p m to 11 a m. The change, arranged by OC Leonard of Creston, aims to improve convenience for travelers heading east and returning from western points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Hanson
Glenwood
Pacific Junction
T. Leonard
Creston
Camp Meeting at Glenwood With Holiness Churches
The annual Churches of Christ Holiness camp meeting will be held in Glenwood after the Chautauqua. It starts August 10 on the west hill grounds near the ward school, drawing attendees from Town, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. Elder George Weavers of Tator chairs the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Holiness Church
Glenwood
West Hill
Ward School
Town
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
George Weavers
Tator
Marriage notices for Joseph Sheppard and Maud L McLaughlin
A license has been issued for the marriage of Joseph Sheppard and Miss Maud L McLaughlin at Pacific Junction on June 28. The notice records their intention to wed and provides the ceremony location.
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Joseph Sheppard
Maud L. McLaughlin
Pacific Junction
Glenwood Elevator Changes Owners
A deal between Fay Wright and John Hopp transfers ownership of the Glenwood elevator from Wright to Hopp. Hopp is now in charge of operations and management following the transaction.
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Glenwood Elevator
Fay Wright
John Hopp
Glenwood
Hopp
Pard Payment Brings Business Block to Onawa
Mr. Wright accepts a business block in Onawa, now used as a restaurant, as payment. Mr. Hopp, an experienced restauranteur formerly in Hilledale, is relocating to Onawa with his family once arrangements are completed.
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Wright
Onawa
Hopp
Tribune
Hilledale
Fremont County Population and Local News Bits
I M Campbell moves from Randolph to Woodbine while Fremont county shows a 1903 population of 16269, down 2277 since 1900. A 12 pound boy born to James O'Brien in Pacific Junction. Hamburg marriage of Oscar Jones and Isa Trudeau. Atlantic census wrangle over saloon rights. Milton Knight builds a new farm residence near Silver Creek. Burlington surfacing crew short of locals. Chicago men hired. Harry Brown of Silver City sustains a forearm fracture from a pony fall. California oranges grow on trees at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Mrs. D G Conger returns home after successful operation at Omaha. George Ratekin settles at Fremont county farm. feeble age and widow wife. Ernest Draheim touts simple clover bloat remedy using a rubber tube.
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I. M. Campbell
Randolph
Woodbine
Fremont County
James O’brien
Pacific Junction
Hamburg
Oscar Jones
Standard Oil
Isa Trudeau
Atlantic
Milton Knight
Hhis Farm
Silver Creek
Ingraham
Burlington
Red Oak
Chicago
Harry Brown
Silver City
California
California Commission
Portland
D. G. Conger
Northeast Center
Omaha
Geo. Ratekin
Ratekin
Local ads mix bargains and notices at Glenwood Tribune
Martin Nebe discounts June 17 sale of visiting cards at the Tribune office. Stillwagon offers infants shoes at Great Anniversary sale June 24 to July 1. Black Lanshang eggs 60c per setting. Mrs. F. M. Buffington of Glenwood Iowa listed with Tabor phone. Chautauqua envelopes at Robinsons Book Store or Tribune Office. Doctors James and Frank Donelan open new offices over Johnson's feed store. Lost gold-bowed glasses in Laraway case near A Baker’s. return to Mrs. P. P. Kelley or Tribune office. Lost gold coil pin on Market Day near square or courthouse yard. reward. leave at Commercial Hotel. For late two-year-old short bore ro ball J M Anthony.
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Martin Nebe
Tribune
Stillwagon
F. M
Buffington
Glenwood
Iowa
Tabor
Julius Schoening
Oak Township
George Congleton
Otego
Kan
Marie
Adeline Ironsbein
Malvern
Ada
Ethel Winkler
S. Howard
Grace
Silver City
E. Cannon
Bedford
Will
W. H. Agler
John Eastman
Ohio
Ivory
U. B. Church of
Hillsdale
J. M. Donelan
South Council
Biluits
James Hubbard
Hermie DeWitt
Lester Hein~sheimer
Delafield
Wis
New York
Ashtabula
J. W. Thomas
John D. Rockefeller
Ida M. Tarbell
Wm. M. Howard
Wd. Howard
Bessie E. Holsapple
Rhinecliff
N.Y
My. Howard
New York City
Cleveland
Glenwood in Brief Minor Happenings in Town
Local notes record visits and movements of residents from Glenwood and nearby communities. A list of travelers, arrivals, departures, and social visits includes Dear and Wilson selling drugs, Dr J M Donelan aiding a patient, and multiple family entries. Market Day attendees, school news, and business mentions appear, concluding with Stillwagon Anniversary sale dates June 24 to July 1.
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Conference of Representatives
The
Mills County Schools
Hy Wm. Moore
QO P Sterrat
PO Ensign
Council Bluffs
J Is Conger
Ann Arbor
Mich
JR Bayley
Cedar Rapids
L. Barker
Mabel & Smith
W M Moore
Geo Alexander
Barbara Agan
Anna Bada
Pearle Bosworth
Vera Bosworth
Frankie Burrows
Pearl Burrows
Roy Flanagan
Marvel Graham
Della Hammonds
Willie Hammonds
Harry Hettinger
Mabel Houser
Willie Kruse
Chris Kruse
Harry LaFrance
Frances Lewis
Edith Rydberg
Willie Shawler
Violet Smith
Blanche Holiday
Mabel Swarts
Lena Bada
Lulu Potts
Mamie Clark
Borne Ryan
Orville Blue
Hastings
Bertie Greenwalt
Cora Greenwalt
Glen Dixon
Willie Fisher
Henry McCarthy
John Peterson
Vera Henderson
Roy Greenwalt
Donald Cunningham
Edna Scott
Adaline Kronsbein
Flora
Glen Hosking
Hilda Kroon
Hollie Russell
Carrie Nelson
Louise Johnson
Fred Croak
Fred Mendenhall
Armour Gamblin
Chas Hoskins
Elmer Olson
Will Croak
Harry Corcoran
Catherine Flynn
Robert Carlson
Emeline Johnson
Emerson
Lawrence Taylor
Taya Sherman
Ruth Taylor
Goldie Stanley
Little Brick
Gertrude Noah
Nellie Noah
Estes
Jessie Wolfe
Maude Estes
Della Wolfe
Burr Oak
Geneva
Buckingham
Pleasant Valleay
Gertrude Jones
Bessie Jones
Ward Anderson
Gohesen
Benjamin Graves
Oak Bluti
Lester Saar
Elm Grove
Clyde Merritt
Ralph Merritt
Eureka
Minnie Bailey
Magpie Enselman
Julia Enselman
Lurryn Walker
Mabel Walker
Nellie Karr
Anderson
Fern Robins
Gladys Fisher
Floyd Parker
John Wilson
Sumner
Ernest Draheim
Indian Creek
Court House Yard
J. M. Anthony
Dear & Wilson
M. McCluskey
South Side
Bower
Shenandoah
L., A. and
H. Cc. Bower
Mrs. 4. Kestler
Johnnie Lyon
Johnnie
Frad Lyon
George
Jones
Ed Carson
White Cloud
J. W. Anderson
Sidney
Swisher
Waterloo
Gillisland
H. Nicholson
Ellen Brougham
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