Senators Debate Accused Member and Adjourn for Holiday
The Senate discussed whether an accused member should be kept on the roll but dropped the question without ruling. Durten of Wansys faced questions about Mitchell’s integrity amid his recent death, and the house adjourned for a holiday. Committees were announced, with Barton absent by request. An executive session occurred as topics like insurance, taxation, and immigration were addressed. The sole business was sending the appropriation bill to conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette
Senate
Durten
Wansys
Toller
Mitchell
House
Barton
Portsmouth Treaty Fallout and Far Eastern Rail Plans
The text notes foreign powers pressuring over territorial acquisitions after Portsmouth. It cites China’s firm stance amid indirect pressure from Russia France and Germany. Details mention railway projects and police guards, with troop withdrawal tied to treaty terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poertsmouth
Shirin Chang Chung
China
Russia
France
Germany
New Subway Opens Under Market Street in Philadelphia
The new mile long subway under Market Street from Thirtyninth to Twentythird opens with east and west bound cars crowded in the early hours. Trains reportedly run in about two minutes per trip, and the project will extend to the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers, spanning two miles through the business district, built by the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Miarket Street
Nifteenth
Twenty-third
Operon
Delaware River
Schuykill River
Burglar Alarm Scare At Bank Of Cass County
Friday night the burglar alarm at the Bank of Cass County went off at 16 o clock causing a citywide rush to the bank. Investigations showed assistant cashier T. M. Patterson had set the mechanism wrong triggering a false alarm and sparking rumors of a staged scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Cass County
Tam
T. M. Patterson
Mainstreet
Patterson
Plattsmouth
Fritz Leaves Training Quarters Ahead of O Brien Bout
Robert Fitzsimmons moved from Alameda training quarters to San Francisco for the glove contest with Jack O Brien of Philadelphia set for tomorrow night. He is in good condition and confident of success. Backers of O Brien show confidence with betting odds of 10 to 7 in his favor.
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Fritz
San Francisco
Robert Fitzsimmons
Alameda
Jack O'Girien
Philadelphia
O'brien
Gov Wright Denounces Selfishness in tariff clash
Washington dispatch reports Gov Tuke E Wright of the Philippines voicing strong objection to what he calls pisherded selfishness against tariff reduction. He spoke before the ways and means committee of the House outlining anti tariff resistance by sugar and tobacco interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Wright
Washington
Philippine
Tuke E. Wright
Philippines
House
Multiple 1909 News Snippets Include Robbery, Closures, and Accidents
Two men held up the North Coast Limited near North Yakima Washington Sunday night and reportedly secured about 40 from the express car. Hammond Indiana saloons closed for the first time under Governor Hardesty’s orders last Sunday. Government reclamation projects aim to reclaim 1 203 600 acres at a cost of 387 028 571. J W Spalding of A G Spalding & Bros Chicago likely fatally injured in Avignon France auto crash. Dr Maurice Fisher of New York says finomiskanis are doctotiely unemso temperatu ry on Eurrope to enable them to enter the United States. Three Jintos Ceavunets have just Pesshoi-three of Italy Groove and Montecre. The GEI Beaten has been sent to for contrina Tintt 2s surveyeur of customs at Rock Island. President McCall of New York Life Insurance Company reportedly ill with pneumonia. Mrs Mary Lacey Quigley mother of Archbishop James E Quigley of Chicago dies in Rochester at 15. Cleveland Worsted Mills company raises wages 10 percent for 1500 workers.
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North Coast Limited
Yakima
Wash
Hammond
Inid
Huanly
J. W. Spalding
A. G. Spalding & Bros
Avignon
Frince
Maurice Fishherz
New York
Finmiskanis
Doctotiel Uy
United States
Italk
Groove
Monteiecre
Contrina Tintt
Rock Islami Til
McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Mary Lacey Quigley
James E. Quigley
Chicagzo
Rochester
N. Y
Thieves break into Aug Bach’s lower Main Street store
Thieves forced open the front double doors of Aug Bach’s grocery on Main Street at about 1 am. Officers Weltley and Cory responded, but the burglars escaped, dropping two packages of tobacco. No valuable items appeared missing after inspection.
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Main Street
Aug. Bach
Weltley
Cory
Vagrant Arrest Follows Ring Theft Case
Roy Ketcham, earlier jailed for stealing a ring from B. A. McElwain, was rearrested on vagrancy charges after refusing to leave town. Police found two unmounted opals in his vest lining as officers noted he attempts to pawn jewelry. Judge Weber imposed 35.0 and costs, unpaid then sent back to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ketcham
B. A. McElwain
Ketcham
Fitzgerald and Weldy
Young Ketcham
Weber
Health Faddism Ends With Simple Diet and Pills
Millions chase extreme health fads while Dr Kings Sew Life Pills promise Western liver and stomach relief. E G Fricker Co advertises the remedy at 25 cents with clear guarantees. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offered by Gering & Co claims to restore vim and vigor with tea or tablets at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kings
Fricker Co
Hollister
Gering & Co
Kidney-Ettes Promise Kidney Health Repair
Advertisement notes danger from sick kidneys and promotes Kidney-Ettes to purify and strengthen kidneys restoring health. Sells for 25 cents at Ger ing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gering & Co's
Byron Clark Considered for United States District Attorney
The editorial notes Byron Clark of Plattsmouth as a leading candidate to succeed Judge Baxter as U.S. district attorney. It cites Clark’s qualifications and political support from figures like Burkett and Millard, while predicting the Republican pick and naming other contenders such as Toward Baldridge and Thomas Munger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Baxter
Nebraska
Byron Clark
Clark
Plattsmouth
Omaha News
United States District Attorney
Judge Baxter
Burkett
Millard
Baldridge
Jude Baxter
Bo Burkent
Laat Citer Clark
Thomas. Munger
Lines
Elmer J. Burkett
Christmas Tree Reception At Shirader Home
A Christmas tree reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Z W Shirader near Nehawka drew together Shrader family friends and neighbors for a celebration with a decorated tree, declamations songs and a Santa Claus appearance. Guests included Louis Young and family Asa McCullough and son Fred Linville Galen Rhoden Richard Chriswisser and others. A food visit followed with nuts candy oranges and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. W. Shirader
Nehawka
Mr. Shrader
Santa Claus
Mrs. Shrader
Louis Young
McVacon
Illinois
Asa McCullough
Fred Linville
Galen Rhoden
Richard Chriswisser
Robert Shrader
Lizzie Gregg
F. M. Massie
Henry Long
Fern Shrader
Gertrude Long
Eva
Lessie Messenia
Thomas Perdue
Plattsmouth
Herman Vansemeier
John Hable
Harvey Gregg
Roy Gregg
Nay Shrader
Troy Shrader
Rock pile proposed to curb tramp visiting Plattsmouth
The writer complains of nightly tramp incursions in Plattsmouth and suggests building a rock pile to employ and deter the Weary Willies. The plan aims to curb visitation by forcing work for the inmates in a punitive sounding solution.
Plattsmouth Lodge Hosts Grand St John Banquet
The Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 A F and A M held its annual St John banquet at the lodge rooms last evening with about 125 members in attendance. St Lukes Guild provided highly praised suppers. The report notes the event as a grand success in every respect.
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Plattsmouth
A. F
A. M
St. Luke's Guild
Dyers
Early Risers Pills Claim Quick Digestive Cure
The ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as safe pleasant pills that purge stomach and bowels of putrid matter to remove headaches and constipation. Hotel clerk Mack Hamilton of Valley City ND testimonials two bottles curing chronic constipation. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co. and Gering & Co.
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DeWitt
Mack Hamilton
Valley City
N. D
F. G. Fricke & Co
Gering & Co
Seed corn specials head to Plattsmouth for farmer lectures
Saturday events invite all farmers along the Burlington route to ride a free train to Plattsmouth for seed corn lectures on selection and cultivation. A university corps will lecture daily while aboard, with an audience car for attendees and remarks on the value of state university outreach to farmers. Also reported is a Nebraska City News note on Mr Joy Morton’s horseback accident and possible brain concussion with no broken bones found.
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Burlington
Plattsmouth
State University
Lee
Lincoln State Journal of
Iis
Nebraska City
Joy Morton
Ginn
Morton
Farm Ivitations Honor William Hirz Visitor
About fifty guests gathered at the Wirz home west of town to honor William Hirz son of Mr and Mrs Hirz Rapid City S D who is visiting for the holidays. The evening featured many games and a traditional farm Christmas supper crafted by Mr and Mrs Hirz and guests left after another enjoyable evening.
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Henry Wirz
William Hlirz
Hirz
Rapid City
S. 1
Hobo Severely Injured After Sudden Epileptic Fit
A stranger collapsed on the curb in front of the Hotel Verkins and sustained a deep facial cut during an epileptic seizure. The man’s companion assisted until they reached the tramp house where the other individual is now being cared for.
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Verkins
Hand Amputation in Saw Accident at B. and M. Shops
R W Reuland, an employee in the planning mill at the B M shops, injured his left hand in a circular saw this afternoon. The three front fingers were severed before he realized what occurred. he was brought to Dr Livingston's office and treated as the incident was being dressed for press.
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R. W. Reuland
Livingston
Flection of Officers at Cass Camp M W A
Officers for the coming year were elected at Cass camp No 232 M W A last night. Elected were HS Barthold V C George Lushinsky W A WM Hassler EBW White Clerk C Hudson Escort Chas Crabill Watchman C F Hunger Secretary Managers D B Smith FB Brown and C A Marshall Physicians J S Livingston C D Cummins and E W Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Marshall
J. 8S. Livingston
C. Dcummins
E. W. Cook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kraft Clo. Co
Aed
Leggins
Bi Auction Sale
John McNurlin
Louisvile, Nebraska
Victor
Ano
Ray
Bach
Mrs. Z. W. Shrader
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