Daily Personal News from Omaha Area Busy with Visitors and Ills
Local brief notes list many residents and visitors to Omaha and surrounding cities. Names include Krank Trinity Roy Savage Henry C Long Opal Fitzgerald A W White James Chalfant Floyd Chalfant Marie Toman W L Thomas G A B Hicks I R Jordan Clarence Staats Joseph Skoumal Ruby Reynolds Jennie Reynolds A F Dutton J Faber Rev A A Randall Edward Ackerman Mrs A H Hunger Carl Nelson Nehawka J C York James Terryberry Julius Pepperberg L C Kerr C C Copeland Frank Duxbury Mrs Frank Albin Mrs R B Leckner J E Leesley Mrs Virginia MecMickers Harold D Parker W T Richardson R E Coleman R Ottawa Kansas.
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Krank Trinity
Havelock
Roy Savage
Omaha
Henry C. Long
Miss Opal Fitzgerald
A. W. White
Council Bluffs
Terms of Sale for Purchases Over Ten Dollars
All sums of ten dollars and over credit of twelve months with a note and approved personal security at eight percent interest from date. All sums under ten dollars cash in hand. No property removed until settled for.
Northwestern Seeds price list offer from Iowa nursery
A 1908 seed and nursery stock promotion invites readers in Pottawattamie County Iowa to request a free price list by writing D Harris in Council Bluffs. It promises the best stock and prices and urges readers to write today.
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Pottawattatcie County
Iowa
D. Harris
Council Bluffs
Democratic County Convention Calls Meeting at Plattsmouth
The Democratic county convention is set for February 22 1908 at 1 p m in the Plattsmouth court house to elect delegates to the state and congressional conventions. Primaries will choose delegates February 20 at regular precinct and ward voting places with representation based on votes for Hon. George L Loomis in 1907.
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Court House
Plattsmouth
Omaha
George L. Loomis
Supreme Judge
Roosevelt’s Special Message Sounds Like Bryan Speech
The line reads as if Charles Bryan spoke to Congress rather than a formal presidential message from a Republican. The rhetoric echoes a campaign style address with sweeping appeals and dramatic cadence. The note critiques the oratorical tone over policy clarity and official weight.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Bryan
Full Dinner Pail Question Echoes Labor Strife Backlash
The quote asks what happened to the promised “full dinner pail” and notes that unemployed workers can attest to the current reality of labor hardship, reflecting concern over job scarcity and economic strain amid widespread unemployment.
Speaker Cannon Shelves Private Currency Plan Show
Speaker Cannon postpones his concealed double action currency scheme after public unveiling. He avoids a clash while the public gains assurance that the plan was risky and remains unresolved.
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Speaker Cannon
Taxpayer step toward guaranteed loans and tax payment
The passage discusses a scenario where lending by those with surplus funds is backed by taxes. It questions guaranteeing taxpayers enough to pay taxes and still have after-tax funds to lend, framing the issue as a financial safeguard for public lending.
Dingley contractors urged to heed threats and rebukes
Critics warn that harsh words and legal threats are not food for workers as the Dingley contract is presented for fulfillment. Officials stress practicality over bluster, urging cooperation to avoid disruption or violence.
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Dingley
Letters Call Les Shaw A Potential President Hopeful
A stack of letters on LESLIE M SHAW’s desk in New York show correspondents who think he could be president. Iowa advices suggest most answers to his Iowa delegation inquiries will go in a separate stack.
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Leslie M. Shaw
New York
Iowa
Speaker Cannon Objects to Treasury Surplus Distribution
The text notes Speaker Cannon briefly restraining his gavel to allow a Democrat to object to the dollar marks on Secretary Cortelyou’s typewriter in distributing the treasury surplus to Wall Street amid the empty dinner pail. It hints at a political change in attitude reflected by a new jeans suit.
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Speaker Cannon
Cortelyou
Treasury
Wall Street
Making a Fight on Bryan Headlines in Republican Journals
The piece notes unity within the Republican side opposing Bryan's nomination. The line shows Republicans urging Democrats to nominate anyone but Bryan at Denver. The polemic reflects party strategy and frayed support for Bryan.
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Bryan
House
Denver
Oldest Titles of Men in Press Reflections
A reflective note on recurring newspaper claims of longest lived men such as the oldest mason and earliest flag hoister. The writer jokes about the endless supply of “oldest” labels while noting uncertainty about whether George Washton’s former servant has died.
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Lincoln
George Washton
Governor Cummins Suggests Iowa Favorite Son at Home
Governor Cummins urges Representative Shaw that Iowa need not look to Wall Street for a preferred son. He implies Iowa can supply its own favorite son when the state desires a national figure.
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Cummins
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Wall Street
Nebraska Reaction Hardens Against Fowler and Aldrich Currency
Citizens in Nebraska oppose both Fowler and Aldrich currency plans. Letters flow to Washington from residents and to Senators Burkett and Brown urging rejection of either measure.
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Nebraska
Fowler
Aldrich
Washington
Burkett and Brown
Railway Shops Closing To Stem Losses Across Systems
The Burlington and other major railways are shutting shop facilities as part of cost cutting. The editorial questions if Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy is being applied too aggressively.
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Burlington
Teddy
Opposition to Bryan Nomination Dims Quietly in Denver
The article notes opposition to Mr. Bryan’s nomination in Denver has faded away quietly. It states federal officeholders do not want him, indicating waning Brussels influence and lack of overt dissent.
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Mr. Bryan
Denver
Roosevelt Special Message Defends Administration
President Roosevelt asserts the administration did not cause business distress and says if the panic was needed to expose corruption he has no misgivings. The remark is presented as bravely stated in the special message.
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Roosevelt
Specia
Republican Full Dinner Pail Dented by Unemployment March
The article notes the Republican full dinner pail is harmed for the next campaign after Seattle's 3000 unemployed men marched to the mayor demanding work to prevent starvation for their families. The event underscores economic distress impacting the party’s image.
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Seattle
Democratic County Convention Called for Delegates
The Democratic county convention to choose delegates to the state and congressional conventions is set in this city on Saturday February 22. Precinct primaries will be held on Thursday February 20. Every Democrat is urged to vote in the primaries.
Farmers Institute at Plattsmouth February 3 and 4
An invitation to the Farmers Institute at Plattsmouth for Monday and Tuesday February 3 and 4. All interested in tilling the soil should attend both days as the meetings are held for farmers’ advantage.
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Farmers’ Institute
Plattsmouth
End of Panic Claims Follow Bank Closures
The article notes repeated assertions that panic is over while reporting more big New York banks failing. Havemeyer’s bank recently closed its doors to give depositors equal access to funds.
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New York
Havemeyer’s Bank
Cass County editors praise appointments while wary of district judge
The republican papers of Cass county congratulate Jesse Root on his appointment as supreme court commissioner. Yet editors note pride without overpromising, as the district remains unshaken by not electing him district judge.
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Nebraska City News
Cass County
Jesse Root
Supreme Court
Salary grab blamed on Henshaw Norris and Pollard
The piece accuses Henshaw Norris and Pollard of silent support for a salary increase that added 2500 dollars per year to their pay arguing Republicans in the First district should oppose Pollard over his ship subsidy record and the salary steal.
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Henshaw
Norris
Pollard
Congress
Cass County Republicans Hold Primary and Convention Dates
The Cass county Republican primaries occur Saturday February 15 with the county convention the following Wednesday to select delegates for the state convention in Omaha and the congressional convention in Lincoln for Chicago. The group weighs endorsing Congressman Pollard and the ship subsidy issue.
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Cass County
Omaha
Lincoln
Chicago
Pollard
Missing cattle two yearling heifers near Mynard
Two yearling heifers, one black and one red with white faces, are taken up. Owner may claim by paying damages and the advertisement cost. Call at the farm 43 miles southwest of Mynard. Geo. J. Meisinger.
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Mynard
Foul Play Hinted In Murphy Disappearance Near Leynley
Edward W. Murphy, 24, a farmer near Manley, vanished after arriving in Omaha to shop with a sum of money. His sister by chance saw him Tuesday afternoon at Sixteenth and Farnam, and his family searches continue with no theory beyond robbery or violence. Murphy, a father of two, was described as 5'8" and 160 pounds with blue eyes and black hair.
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Omaha World-Herald
Edward W. Murphy
Manley
Edward William Murphy
Omaha
Charles Wander
Murphy
Wander
Sixteenth and Farnam
James Murphy
James Carper
Charles
John Murphy
Rural Delivery Patrons Urged to Carry Stamps
Postmaster W T Richardson of Mynard urges rural delivery patrons to stop leaving loose coins in boxes to buy stamps. He says it creates hardship for carriers and delays routes and asks patrons to keep stamps ready and place coins in small detachable cups in mail boxes for stamp purchases.
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W. T. Richardson
Mynard
Jailbreak in Glenwood: Parker and Tysor escape during supper
Special from Glenwood Iowa dated February 2 reports Charles Parker awaiting forgery trial and Richard Tysor charged with assault escaping at 7:30 p.m. They were allowed in the corridor during supper, then dug through the north wall into the snow. Parker, 35, from Silver City. Tysor, 25, Hastings. Neither deemed dangerous. both underdressed in zero weather risks.
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Glenwood
Charles Parker
Richard Tysor
Hastilly
Parker
Silver City
Tysor
Hastings
Farmers Institute Addresses on Farm Buildings and Seed Corn
Dr Ashburn speaks to a sizable farmer audience on farm buildings and seed corn. The talk centers on erecting shelter for stock, proper ventilation, and best practices for keeping animals. The institute is expected to draw a good crowd and generate strong interest.
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Dr. Ashburn
Brother Dying From Cancer in Wellman Iowa
Thomas Frye received a morning message from Wellman Iowa that his youngest brother Elias H Frye is dying of cancer after a long illness. Elias, six years younger than Thomas, was born and lived in the same town all his life and was last seen by family during a winter visit. The fast mail carried Thomas toward his destination hoping for his brother’s improvement.
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Thomas Frye
Wellman
Mr. Frye
Elias H. Frye
Thomas
Birthday Event Honors Mrs. J. M. Stone in Nehawka
The Nebraska City News reports a birthday gathering for Mrs. J. M. Stone of Nehawka, staying in Lincoln County. Guests enjoyed music and cards at Mrs. Calvin Chapman’s home, with prizes won by Mrs. E. D. Garrow and Mrs. W. W. Palmer. Carnations and ferns adorned the tables during a dainty lunch.
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Nebraska City
J. M. Stone
Nehawka
Calvin Chapman
E. D. Garrow
W. W. Palmer
Elopement leads to troubled marriage for Hotel Riley clerk
On October 5 Joseph Zuber and Miss Anna L Schoenfeldt were married by Police Judge M Archer after Zuber abducted a Scribner woman from the hotel. Reports say Zuber flirted publicly with young girls and abandoned his first wife. A Fremont divorce suit names Zuber and a hotel employee as co respondent, funded by Mrs Zuber's mother.
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Joseph Zuber
Riley
Scribner
M. Archer
Joseph E. Zuber
Anna L. Schoenfeldt
L. B. Egenberger
L. N. Archer
Fremont
Returns From The East By Jesse McVey
Jesse McVey arrived home after a winter in the east. He answered a call to Sidney Ohio when his father James McVey, age 98 and a half, was gravely ill and died. He helped husk corn and prepare for winter, then stayed two months before moving to Windsor Illinois for six weeks. He notes cold early, nicer weather recently, and says Cass county Nebraska surpasses the eastern regions.
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Jesse McVey
Sidney
Ohio
James McVey
Jesse
Windsor
Ill
Mr. McVey
Nebraska
Cass County
Well Deserved Promotion at Burlington
By a change effective last Saturday J. W. Newell former freight claim adjuster is promoted to assistant freight and traffic auditor for the Burlington with headquarters at Omaha. He climbs the railroad ladder while colleagues note W. Randall’s former head role was taken by J. D. Shields who had held Newell’s previous post.
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J. W. Newell
Burlington
Burlington Company
Omaha
Newell
W. Randall
J. D. Shields
Mr. Newell
Poultry Wanted for One Day at Plattsmouth Depot
Advertises live poultry purchase near the B and M depot in Plattsmouth on Monday February 10 for cash payment. Lists prices per pound for hens, roosters, geese and a note to call at Zuckweiler and Lutz store for empty coops, signed W. E. Keeney.
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Plattsmouth
Zuckweiler & Lutz
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