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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
1
A fragment filled with gibes and quick quips on manners, courtship, and town life. Observations about elections, divorce hints, elopements, and social foibles populate the column with humorous vignettes and local color from Plattsmouth.
A worker named Martha Frieareirs V-year and Willig suffered a broken right arm after a wagon jolt in Eight Mile Grove while delivering a wheat crop to Louisville. Several teams were in the load convoy. he narrowly escaped being run over by a wagon. The Journal notes the incident as serious but not fatal.
Mrs. Emina Le Doux, convicted of murdering her first husband A. N. McVickar, awaits possible reprieve as October 15 nears. The case hinged on circumstantial evidence including morphine poisoning and a trunk death, with prosecutors portraying a planned murder while defense questions linger.
A 19th century editorial argues teachers have the right and duty to marry, claiming matrimony strengthens family life and school discipline. It contends married teachers bring stability and refresh fresher graduates, urging young schoolmarms to wed once suitable partners are found.
About 2:30 this afternoon Meury Guthwan escaped serious injury when her horse hitched to a buggy reared and threw her onto the paved Main Street. She was shaken but unharmed, the horse bolted, and onlookers aided until she recovered. A passing wagon kept the scene from worsening.
The piece stresses early preparation for Cox County seminary and related schools. It calls on parents to ready children and supplies, ensure cleanliness, enforce compulsory attendance for ages 1 to 14, and start the term with a strong first week to avoid teaching delays.
The editor of Publishers' Auxiliary says twelve leading Chicago order houses took from the country trade an enormous sum of 8200,000,000 last year. Goods sent to Chicago could have been bought locally benefiting buyers and supporting taxes and raw materials. Purchasers showed near sightedness and failed to see their own interests.
A. Richey promised bid re advertisement for Platte river bridge repair in Plattsmouth to county commissioners. Commissioner Switzer was absent due to illness. the bridge trust overbid by about 4000 compared with actual value, and the commissioners rejected all bids.
Colonel J C Bills of Lincoln, now in New York, says he proudly supports William Jennings Bryan and regards him as one of the greatest men the nation has produced. He recalls Bryan’s strong appeal to common people and notes widespread interest among English newsies and laborers.
Governor Mickey fears the railroads would still influence the board of equalization if the Republican ticket wins. He cites Eaton and Searle as likely to vote as before and notes Albion’s C. Brian aligning with them. He also criticizes discussions about a large Union Pacific dividend and calls officials unwise.
A Missouri Pacific freight and passenger train collided near Julian last night causing considerable damage. A colored man named Tom Jones, riding in the car, was thrown out and had one foot badly crushed. He was brought to Auburn but refused treatment by the company surgeon and was taken to the city jail where county physicians treated him.
The notice notes the amendment appeared in two papers in Weeping Water while a county seat paper did not publish it. Secretary Galusha appears to have preferred limited public access to the text, implying a restrained dissemination approach.
The piece extols William Jennings Shallenberger as a capable candidate with a strong record in Washington and Nebraska. It highlights his anti corruption stance, advocacy for farmers, veterans' pensions, irrigation work, and opposition to corporate influence. It praises his honesty, executive ability, and popularity in western Nebraska.
Vivid fragment shows steam on windows and peach skins on the Moor table buried under trash. Descriptions include pantry clutter, a garret, a mother in a stew, and a rough scene of daily life during canning time.
A collision and derailment caused injuries as Train No 75 operated slowly. One rider sustained serious sprains while others were treated by the company physician. The accident area included Lecinyille and Lincoln, with ongoing efforts to resume normal service and assess damages.
Merchants warned by new law enacted last July must destroy cigar boxes after stamps are used or given away. Dealers must remove boxes from cases and break them up at once, or risk penalties. One city merchant already grieving from ignorance of the rule.
Mrs Sabina Kitzel of Alga joined a sisterly gathering after a reunion in Uoon Friday and Saturday. She stayed with sister Mrs B C Cole, plus Mrs W D Wheeler and Mrs T W Vallery, all sisters. The four sisters enjoyed a pleasant day at the Wheeler home and shared a rare meeting with Billy absent at the farm.
The ten year old son of Joseph Se Wasta living about one mile from Plattsmouth on the ferry road climbed a tree to free a kite lodged high. About sixteen feet up he slipped and fell striking his head and shoulders. He was in a dangerous condition for about twenty four hours but is now recovering after treatment.
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