Omaha Busy Day for Travelers and Visitors
A flurry of residents and guests pass through the county seat with business errands and social visits. Names include Leonard Patterson Jack Albert Windham Snell Haywood Fleming Shaw Newcower White Polecek and many more from Cedar Creek Glenwood Mynard and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Leonard
Omaha
T. M. Patterson and
Jack
John Albert
Cedar Creek
W. H. Haywood
Haywood & Pitzer
T. J. Fleming
Huron
South Dakota
Dan Shaw
Beloit
Kansas
Peter Meisinger
Mynard
Allen Land
Teachers' Examination Today At County Superintendent Office
The following teachers were taking the examination at the county superintendent's office Miss Eva Sayles Cedar Creek Miss Pearl Barker Plattsmouth Misses Mary Fisher Grace Countryman of Weeping Water Grace Woolbrandt Cedar Creek Mrs L F Queen and Miss Agnes Kennedy Murray Misses Edith Anderson and Mary Arverson of Louisville Miss Sadie Lipencott Greenwood Miss Bessie Denier Elmwood and Max Adams Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Sayles
Cedar Creek
Pearl Barker
Plattsmouth
Mary Fisher
Grace Countryman
Weeping Water
Grace Woolbrandt
L. F.queen
Agnes Cennedy
Murray
Edith Anderson
Mary Arvisson
Louisville
Sadie Lippencott
Greenwood
Bessie Denier
Elmwood
Max Adams
Thomas Postmaster Nomination Held Up in Senate
From Washington reports it appears the nomination of B. F. Thomas for Omaha postmaster has stalled in the Senate awaiting action. The Plattsmouth Journal, weekly edition from Plattsmouth Nebraska, notes the delay impacts federal appointments.
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Thomas
Omaha
Senate
Governor Sheldon Declines Extra Session Over Cost
Governor Sheldon refuses to call an extra legislative session, citing a projected cost of 350,000 as the main reason and listing several other objections to convening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Frank Barker Executes for Brother and Sister-in-Law Murder
Frank Barker, convicted of murdering his brother and sister-in-law, paid the penalty at the penitentiary. His body was wheeled from the trap at 2 27 and the 11 ½ minute pronouncement followed.
Slick Politician Jibe Triggers Lincoln Rivalry
In Plattsmouth Journal critique, Franklin Harrison is labeled a petty slick while the Lincoln Star questions what slick means, noting the local politicking around Lincoln and urging readers to identify the politician in question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harrison
Plattsmouth Journal
Lincoln Star
Lincoln
Plattsmouth Urged To Join River Navigation Delegation
Lincoln plans to send a large delegation to the Sioux City river convention next Wednesday and Thursday. Plattsmouth is asked what steps it has taken in the matter and urged to show equal interest in river navigation.
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Sioux City River
Lincoln
Congress in Harmony Pursues Cautious Inaction Policy
The Cannon and Aldrich branches unite in a critique of rapid action, endorsing a steady approach of doing nothing until options are exhausted. The observed collaboration reflects a cautious legislative stance amid debates on reform.
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Cannon
Aldrich
Congress
Enthusiastic Democratic Rally in Lincoln Stirs Nebraska Capital
A large crowd of loyal Democrats gathered in the state capital last night. Supporters warmed by the principles of Jefferson, Jackson and Bryan filled streets and public spaces around Lincoln, contrasting with Nebraska’s Republican stronghold.
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Jefferson
Jackson
Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska
Men laid off in supply dept now permanently out of work
A Lincoln Star special notes that 32 men were permanently laid off from the supply department after previously being furloughed last Thursday to Monday. The notice requests the Lincoln News to take notice of the action.
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Havelock
Lincoln Star
Supply Department
Lincoln News
No addition to undesirables list stalls reform chatter
The president notes no new additions to the undesirable list for over five days and hints at possible weakening. He warns the undesirables may become milksops if actions are not taken soon.
Nebraska senators clash over collectorship choice
Nebraska's two graft distributing senators split on the collectorship, one backing Rose and the other favoring Ross Hammond of the Fremont Tribune. Roosevelt has been asked to consult with Burkett and Brown to settle the matter amid Republican tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Rose
Ross Hammond
Fremont Tribune
Roosevelt
Burkett
Brown
Republican First District Convention Set in Lincoln
The Republican congressional convention for the First district is scheduled in Lincoln on Friday March 4. Rumor says Congressman Pollard fears Becky Sharp influences and will not hold the convention in Omaha where other conventions occur. Cass county is entitled to 18 delegates.
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Republican Congressional Convention
Lincoln
Pollard
Becky Sharp
Cass County
Bryan Volunteers Form at Lincoln Rally
At the Lincoln gathering on the 15th a new group named the Bryan Volunteers was launched. It is led by Arthur F. Mullen of O’Neill as president, Chris H. Gruenthner of Columbus as secretary, and E. A. Gilbert of York as treasurer, with aims to expand nationwide and into school districts.
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Bryan Volunteers
Arthur F. Mullen
O'Neill
Chris. H. Gruenther
Columbus
E. A. Gilbert
York
Evevery
United States
Nebraska Republicans Rift Over Primary Question
A split in the Nebraska Republican Party over the primary issue threatens serious trouble as the Lincoln Republican ring and State Journal clique may learn that the party’s masses refuse to submit to dictation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party of
Nebraska
Lincoln Republican Ring
State Journal Clique
Democratic state convention sets delegate plan for Denver
The Democratic state convention will meet in Omaha on Thursday March 5 to select delegates to the national convention in Denver. About 1000 delegates will be chosen with representation based on Parker's 1904 vote, and congressional district conventions will be held at the same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Omaha
Parker
Indignation at Dowry Purchases by Multimillionaires
Congressman Sabath of Illinois condemns American heiresses marrying into foreign royalty. He says a Republican congress backs a system that lets multimillionaires buy Counts Dukes and Princes while all American families face taxation to create more multimillionaires and a bigger market for foreign princes.
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Sabath
Illinois
Congress
Lincoln News Responds To Burlington Shops Layoffs Claim
The Journal cites a Lincoln News statement denying a report about the number of men laid off in Burlington shops. It warns it may reveal the informant if the item is not produced, praising the News for accuracy and reliability in state coverage.
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Journal
Lincoln News
Burlington
Pollard ship subsidy stance faces Cass county GOP
The Weeping Water Republican and Plattsmouth News publish Pollard letters urging support for ship subsidy. The texts echo Roosevelt administration lines, but critics doubt the Nebraska delegation can rally their Republican base in Cass county to back the measure.
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Weeping Water Republican
Plattsmouth Evening News
Pollard
Roosevelt
Republican and News
Weeping Water
Cass County
Nebraska
Congress
Fire Calamity in Boyertown Warns Public Halls
The Boyertown opera house fire prompts warnings for towns in the west about fire risks in public halls. Chicago had earlier alerted cities to dangers. now many towns with public halls face urgent need for inspection of non fire proof stairways and fire safety measures.
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Boyertown
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Government postal ruling harms country press profits
The piece argues the government favors none of the press and criticizes a postal ruling. It claims mandatory street copy accounting, proof of foreign ads, and quarterly reports burden the country press. The author contends the ruling targets subscriptions and aids a “paper trust” stealing millions from publishers.
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Country Press
Public Notices Define Advertising Versus Free Circulation
The text amends section 437 of postal laws to determine if a publication is designed mainly for advertising or for free circulation. It explains that primariness refers to the chief objective and lists categories of publications considered primarily advertising. It also clarifies criteria for nominal subscription circulation.
Burlington Woman Dies in Iowa Family Mourns
Joseph D Wampler received word of the death of his daughter Mrs Edward Klaus who died in Burlington Iowa She was formerly Miss Viola Wampler and had lived in Burlington about six years Her husband and two young sons survive plus her parents in Plattsmouth with the interment set for 3:30 pm tomorrow at Oak Hill Cemetery The funeral arrangement will be announced in Monday columns
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Joseph D. Wampler
Edward Klaus
Burlington
Iowa
Oak Hill Cemetery
Klaus
Joseph Wampler
Viola Wampler
Plattsmouth
F. H. Stempker
Death notice from Los Angeles ties Brady family to Leon
John Brady of Los Angeles received word from his son R W Brady that his wife’s mother, formerly of Leon Ja, died. The deceased had been living with her daughter and son in law and the Bradys visited the city last autumn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brady
R. W. Brady
Los Angeles
California
Leon
Paul Seeley Weds Julia Capex in Ord Nebraska
Paul T. Seeley, foreman at the Old Journal, married Julia Capex in Ord Nebraska on Tuesday of last week. He is brother of Mrs. W. E. Wells and has visited Emerson, Iowa. the bride is described as popular and from a prominent family. The Emerson Chronicle extends best wishes and congratulations to the couple.
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J. Thyguson
Nebraska City
Elizabeth York
John Ewing
B. O. Redman
Omaha
Chronicle
Paul T. Seeley
Julia Capex
Ord
Neb
Seeley
W. E. Wells
Emerson
Old Journal
Paul
Iowa
Ernest Wells
Hand Amputation After Corn Sheller Accident Near Murray
Harry Tigner, assisting with corn shelling on his father's farm three miles southeast of Murray, suffers a severe hand injury when a shovel-like elevator pulls in his mitten. Spikes mangled two front fingers, and an amputation was performed by Dr. J S Livingston at knuckle joints. The thumb and little finger partly saved. He remains in substantial pain and plans to farm this coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tigner
J. S. Livingston
Tigner
Murray
Auto occupants shoot by town startling carrier and horse
Three men in a fast moving car shot through our town Tuesday causing a rural carrier John Wood to be thrown to the ground when a horse frightened and ran away. The car did not stop and no injuries were reported though it could have been worse. The writer opposes removing either vehicle but calls some motorists damphools unfit for driving.
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Elmwood
John Wood
Wood
Drunk and Disorderly in County Seat
Two Union men visited the county seat last Friday, became boisterous at midnight on the train, insulted travelers and the night operator R. Hale. They were brought before Judge Archer Saturday. one man Davia was fined five dollars plus costs, while Charles Carrier was discharged.
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Union
R. Hale
Public Sale Notice on Farm Near Murray
The undersigned will sell on his farm 1 mile north and 5 west of Murray on Wednesday January 29 1908 starting at 10 o clock. The property includes horses mules cattle hogs and farm implements. F W KLOE PrPina.
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Murray
F. W. Kloe PrPina
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Robert Windham, Jr
Bennie Windham
James Speck
Perry Utterback
J. H. Snell
Ashland
L. A. Newcower
Burlington Shops
Silver City
Frank E. White
Joseph Worel
A. P. Wain
Harry Reese
Cc. W. Baylor
J. H. Johnson
Glenwood
City
Carl Fricke
F. F E. Leffler
John Polecek
Anna
Henry Steinhauer
Nels Hawkinson
A. P. Chriswisser
Ray Chriswisser
Ray
James Hutchinson
J.G. Richey
Grand Island
L. H. Brown
Wahoo
Martin Anderson
Parnell
Missouri
Mrs. Anderson
John Anderson
John H. Quellhorst
Delila Quellhorst
Alvo
Clinton, Westly
Zena
Paul Maxie
Nemaha County
J. L. Smith
Rock Bluffs
G. P. Meisinger
A. J. Maitland
J. W. Lowthers
Chas. C. Parmele
Henry Sanders
Joseph Hallas
Adolph
O. W
Milo Lutz
Blair
A. L. Anderson
William Heinemann
Caroline Wilkens
Murdock
Glen Brown
Grippe
Will S. Crisman
John Group
John
Chas. Bell
Ed. Polin
Otto Wuri
Quincy
Chas. L. Jean
Thomas Stokes
Joseph Karnes
Pilger
Chas. Miller
Katie Miller
W. L. Pickett
Brother Pickett
Cora Schlegle
the Plattsmouth Journal
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
K. A. Kates
Washington
B. F
Frank Barker
Del
Oth
the Country Publications
Burlington, Iowa
Iowa City
Paul Seeley
H. Tigner
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