Plattsmouth Post Office Notices and Harsh Remarks
Stored at the post office at Plattsmouth Nebraska as second class matter. $1,550 per year in advance. When Roosevelt sends messages at eleven a day, is it any wonder Congress has no time to do business. The citizen who goes about with his face clothed in court plaster is one who went home on a dark night with no street lights to show the way.
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Plattamouth
Nebraska
Congress
Plattsmouth
District Court
Court House
Luke Wiles
W.C. Ramsey
Deddie Sidewell
E. H. Hoyt
Nebraska Experiment Station
Omaha
M. O. Eldridge
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Dessie Sidewell
Pawnee City
E. W. Hunt
Syracuse
Neb
Miss Sidewell
Prof. Hunt
BE. H. Hopt
J. H. Gain
Dr. Gain
Hopt
M. A. Eldridge
U. S. Department of Agriculture
University of Nebraska
Plattsmouth Farmers’ Institute Association
Cass County Bank
Nebraska Legislature Should Pick Its Own Officers
Editorial urges the Nebraska legislature to choose its own officers without outside bodies. It argues for immediate action and criticizes council delays urging members to quit counting and start busy work.
Graft Exposure Highlights City Officials in Pittsburg
Commentary laments rising gun carriage, calls for brighter streets and less crime. Roosevelt farm road reform praised, with questions about Cass County roads. Notes Burlington’s C. S. system purchase may spur Southwest growth and potential local benefits.
Venezuelan leadership shift ends Freshent Cestro reign
The piece reports a political turnover in Venezuela with Gomez and allies securing power in the capital after the departure of Freshent Cestro. It notes a ceremonial tone and a smooth transfer of authority.
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Cestro
Venezuela
Nebraska legislature urged to pass prompt payment bill
The Nebraska legislature is urged to enact a prompt payment bank guarantee bill, with the aim that prompt payment means immediate action rather than delays of two or three years and that the bill serves the people, not banks.
Nebraska City Press Calls City Council to Act Urgently
The Nebraska City Press urges the city council to address urgent needs in Nebraska City. The same demand applies to this city, which faces trouble in company with its neighbor along the river.
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Nebraska City Press
City
Newspapers Push County Option Question Stalled
The piece argues those urging county option are politicians seeking easy money and that there is no demand for the measure beyond a few activists.
Havelock Urged to See Wider Troubles Beyond Discrimination Fight
In their bid against Lincoln Traction Company discrimination, Havelock residents are urged to understand that other communities face similar struggles requiring sympathy. The author warns such troubles will return and Havelock may learn this lesson in time.
City urged to councilman for safe streets and public oversight
A call to action urges residents to press their councilman for solutions to city safety and visibility. The message warns the town risks robbery and entreats action before harm occurs.
Supreme court commissioners cling to jobs until funds exhaust
The piece argues the appropriation lasts to April 10, 1909 and questions why taxpayers bear the burden. It predicts coal prices will rise as new safety devices raise production costs and calls for taxing profits of wealthy companies to fund safety. It urges government price controls and stronger oversight.
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Supreme Court
Panama debate tension in Roosevelt era newspaper clash
A political skirmish unfolds as critics challenge Roosevelt over the Isthmus of Panama deal while Poultney Biglow taunts efforts to probe the affair. The piece also promotes the Plattsmouth Farmers Institute event with lectures on cooking, corn growing, farming practices, road building, and farm life.
Disappearance Fund records show bills against failed banks
The state shows a suspended account with a bill of 711.91 against Joe Bartley and institutions that failed in prior days. Charges list Bartley and several banks with large sums. a 4000 dollar Orleans bank dividend is noted as likely the last recovery. The piece criticizes officials and highlights bondsmen and possible consequences for those tied to the collapse.
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Joe Bartley
Beware of Frequent Colds and Chamberlain's Remedy
A caution against repeated colds leading to chronic catarrh with a push to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. M. White of Butler Tennessee praises it for throat and lung relief, while F. G. Fricke & Co. sell it. Henry Thierolf traveled from a farm west of the city to Omaha for business.
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F. G. Fricke & Co
Henry Thierolf
Omaha
Striking Miners Fire on Marshals in Stearns Kentucky
In Stearns a clash between striking miners and five U S marshals left two dead and several wounded. Marshal John Mullins and miner Richard Ross died. Marshals Tate and Ryan were among the wounded. The hotel was burned after the attack as miners fled and a posse was organized amid fears of further unrest.
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Danville
United States
Stearns
Here
John Mullins
Richard Ross
Marshal Tate
Somerset
Marshal Ryan
Cochran
Covington
Siler
Ryan
Henry Waddell
Messingal
Tate
Marshal Mullins
Richmond
Mullins
Driver killed in auto race in Oakland
In a wild boulevard race near San Leandro on December 26 a chauffeur W. L. Mowery was killed instantly when his car overturned after hitting a curb. A. Jorgensen, Marie Jorgensen, and Mary Jansen were severely injured. John Morgan drove the competing car.
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Oakland
Cal
San Leandro
W. L. Mowery
A. Jorgensen
Marie Jorgensen
Mary Jansen
Mowery
John Morgan
Parents Fight Ends in Fatal Infant Crush
In Philadelphia on December 26 Albert Turner aged fifteen weeks died when his mother dropped him during a fight with his husband William Turner who attacked her for not having breakfast ready. The mother was knocked down and fell on the infant, crushing him. both parents were arrested.
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Babe
Philadelphia
Albert Turner
William Turner
Mystery Assault In Fort Wayne Woman Strips Hair
Miss Clara Kayser awoke with a headache and found her auburn hair shaved off. A pair of scissors was near the bed and tracks by the window pointed to a male intruder. The incident, described as a peculiar and mysterious assault, unsettles the community.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Clara Kayser
Fatal Fight on Negro Coach Aboard Excursion Train
Fort Smith Arkansas December 26 a fatal clash on a St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railroad excursion train between Fort Smith and Cherokee Junction left one black man dead and two others fatally wounded. Four others fled through car windows as gunfire erupted. several disturbers were captured and jailed at Sallisaw.
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Fort Smith
Ark
St. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad
This City
Cherokee Junction
Oklo
Sallisaw
Five Shot in Fidelia Eugene Carrot Gunfight
Five black men were fatally wounded in a large pistol fight at Fidelia Eugene Carrot, Hopkinsville. Victims named include Thomas Sanders John Garrot Ike Garrot, while Charles Sanders was shot while trying to steal whisky. About a hundred shots were fired in the melee.
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Hopkinsville
N. Y
Fidelia
Eugene Carrot
Thomas Sanders
John Garrot
Ike Garrot
Charles Sanders
Duel to Death With Knives Over Suitor of Girl
In Cleveland a knife duel in a dark room ends with Powell Fromich dead and Michael Milanovitch wounded and jailed for murder. Both suitors pressed marriage to Julian Pice’s ward who refused them. Fromich’s brother was fatally stabbed trying to separate the men.
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Cleveland
Julian Pice
Powell Fromich
Michael Milanovitch
Fromich
Milanovitch
Bishop McQuaid Shows Slight Improvement
Rochester, New York December 26 Bishop McQuaid is said to have made a further slight improvement in the last twenty four hours. Some hope now entertained that he will rally from his illness.
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McQuaid
Rochester
N. Y
Musicale and Dance at Cass Camp No 332 Christmas Ball
Cass Camp No 332 M W A hosted a Christmas ball with an extensive musical program. The event drew large attendance, featured vocal and instrumental numbers, ran about an hour from 8 15 to 9 15, and ended with a long dancing segment into the early hours.
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Cass Camp No
Christmas tree by Sons of Herman entertains Sutumia
A Christmas tree at Odd Fellows hall hosted by the Sons of Herman drew a large crowd of members and families. The tree overflowed with candy and gifts for children while the festivities continued late, earning the group praise as top Yuletide entertainers.
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Sutumia
Herman
Odd Fellows Hall
Order
Wanted to Exchange for secondhand goods
Advertising copy from Plattsmouth shop H. E. Wilson & Son offering to exchange paintings and paper hanging for used furniture household goods watches guns revolvers buggies wagons stoves and other usable items.
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H. E. Wilson & Son
East Main Street
Plattamouth
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Farm Life Commission
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Pittsburg
Burlington
Gomez
Capitol
Lincoln Traction
Pany
Havelock
Santa
Claus
E. G. Dovey & Son
Slash
Europe
Teddy
Panama Canal
Poultney Biglow
Criti
Panama
Poultney
Joe Cannon
Joe
Annual Farmers’ Institute
Sooks of Te
J. S. Bartley
Capital National Bank
Merchant's National Bank of Lincoln
First National of
Orleans
Globe Loan & Trust Co
Buffalo County National Bank
Bartley
Curbstone
Capital National
Gering & Co
Kentucky
the Musicale and Dance
Bank OF Gass County
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