Ship Subsidy Debate Split Persists in Nebraska District
The Nemaha County Herald prints Congressman Pollard’s full editorial defending a ship subsidy bill, condemning the measure as harmful to Nebraska’s inland constituency. It argues Pollard should vote with pledged district sentiment rather than align with national party aims, warning of political repercussions when facing Republicans.
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Nemaha County
First Congressional District
Congressman Pollard
Congress
Nebraska
Pollard
Herald
First
Seaboard
Maine
Mr. Pollard
Washington
Egypt
Roosevelt
White House
Theodore
Celebration of Col. McMahen's 68th Birthday
Friends and relatives gathered at Col. H. C. McMahen's home to celebrate his 68th birthday with a grand dinner and entertaining activities for all ages. Attending were Col. McMahen and his family with Joseph McMaken and family Guy McMaken and family W. H. Scott and family Grandma Reese Harry Reese Mrs. C. W. Baylor Mrs. Ruth Patterson from North Platte and Mrs. Cox of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. H. C. McMahen
Henry
Col. McMahen
Joseph McMaken
Guy McMaken
W. H. Scott
Grandma Reese
Harry Reese
C. W. Baylor
Ruth Patterson
North Platte
Cox
Omaha
Rumors on Colonel Bates as Democratic Governor Candidate
The Louisville Courier notes chatter that Colonel Bates of the Plattsmouth Journal may be the Democratic candidate for governor next season. It argues that political plums are hard for newspaper men to win and warns that editors’ boosts don't guarantee long term favors from influential friends after elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier
Colonel Bates
Plattsmouth Journal
For Rent Six Acre Tract Near Town
Six acre property one mile from town features a five room house a barn for five head of stock abundant fruit and ample water. Contact N. H. Ispeun at R. F. D. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Ispeun
The Great Pearl and Fourth Cottonwood Tree
In the Year of the Crime an overgrown cottonwood at Pearl and Fourth streets was cut down. Mrs J C Petersen planted it. it grew to a 39 inch diameter trunk, 117 inch circumference, and ninety feet tall. Neighbors recall cottonwood lumber once passed as money, a relic of earlier days.
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J. C. Petersen
Pearl and
Fourth Streets
J. C. Pettersen
Nebraska City Daily Press
Plattsmouth
Nebraska City Board of Trade
Hawley and
White
United Workmen Install Officers at Local Lodge
Last Friday evening at their hall at Seventh and Pearl streets with Chicago avenue, United Workmen lodge No. 8 installed the newly elected officers for the coming year. The lodge reports steady gains and a strong protection program for members’ families. Membership has hovered around 220 to 230 with about 500 total across related lodges in the city. John Claus succeeds J. W. Barwick as Recorder after fifteen years of service. The new officers are Henry Ore Master Workman, H T Batten Foreman, D B Ebersole Financier, J G Claus Recorder, L V Copenever Overseer, Albert Schuldice Inside Watch, Teddy Scarburgh Outside Watch, James B Higley Past Master Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh and
Pearl Streets
Chicago Avenue
A. O. U. W. Lodge
No. 8
Burlington
Havelock
Germania
J. W. Barwick
John Claus
Henry Ore
H. T. Batten
D. B. Ebersole
J. G. Claus
L. V. Copenhaver
Farewell Reception For Breckenridge Family
Neighbors gathered last Saturday at Silas Breckenridge home to bid farewell before the Breckenridges move to Herman Bestor farm west of town. The party lasted past one in the morning with games music and a guest baked luncheon. Attendees included D. S. Gibson L. H. Petersen M. L. Peterson J. L. Mayfield Roy Taylor M. L. Stephenson and Chas Manners.
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Silas Breckenridge
Breckenridge
Herman Bestor
Messsrs
D. S. Gibson
L. H. Petersen
M. L. Peterson
J. L. Mayfield
Roy Taylor
M. L. Stephenson
Chas. Manners
Warning to Disturbers at the Christian Church
During the past months several youths have pounded church windows and slid sashes to make noise during services. The notice warns that repeated acts will lead to arrest and prosecution under state law.
Elisha Worel Arrives After Father's Burial
Elisha Worel arrived Friday evening from Spokane Washington after learning of his father Joseph Worel death the first of last week. He rushed to attend the funeral, but remains could not be held due to lack of embalming delaying burial. He was greatly distressed by missing the ceremony.
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Elisha Worel
Spokane
Washington
Joseph Worel
Elisha
Mr. Worel
Fifty Five Year-Old Groom Weds at Holy Rosary
Frank Janda Jr and Frances Apsolan, both 55, quietly secured a license, wed at Holy Rosary Church, then honeymooned in South Omaha. They returned for a dance, where friends celebrated with music and a city treat, and a festive speech followed.
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Frank Janda, Jr
Frances Apsolan
Holy Rosary Church
South Omaha
Cyril Janda
Pandimonium
Remains of Mrs Edward Klaus Die in Burlington
The body of Mrs Edward Klaus arrived Sunday morning from Burlington Iowa where she had lived. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from her father's home on Winterstein hill and interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev A A Randall delivered the sermon. Mrs Klaus nee Viola Wampler was born in Eureka Illinois and moved to the city with her parents years ago. She married about six years ago and had since resided in Burlington. Mrs Klaus mother and sister Miss Marie Wampler of Omaha attended the funeral.
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Edward Klaus
Burlington
Iowa
First Street
Winterstein Hill
Oak Hill Cemetery
A. A. Randall
Klaus
Viola Wampler
Eureka
Illinois
Marie Wampler
Omaha
Mrs Sherman Recovers After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs. C. S. Sherman underwent an appendicitis operation about a week ago and has been moved from the hospital to her home. Prospects are good for a complete recovery at an early date. Formerly of Plattsmouth she has many friends pleased by the improvement.
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C. S. Sherman
Lincoln Journal
Skater Injures Hand in Mud Slip After Ice Fall
W. D. Smith the timer is on enforced layoff after a mishap at the rink. Will had skated yesterday and on leaving the ice stepped into thawed mud, slipped, and fell onto his skates. A blade cut flesh from his palm, expected to slow work until healing.
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W. D. Smith
Will
J Isner Finishes Murray House Then Plans New Home
T J Isner returns from Murray where he completed a finely appointed residence for Earl Jenkins. The dining room offers a city and railway view. He will begin a northwest city home for John Beeck who intends to marry after completion.
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T. J. Isner
Murray
Earl Jenkins
Mr. Isner
John Beeck
Missouri river congress to draw 2000 delegates at Sioux City meeting
Sioux City will host the Missouri river navigation congress on Wednesday and Thursday, expected to draw about 2000 delegates from Missouri valley cities and distant areas to press for river improvements and a large federal appropriation. Leaders include Dr W J McGee and Rep E C Ellis along with governors of Iowa Nebraska North and South Dakota and Illinois.
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Sioux City
Missouri Valley
Missouri River Navigation Congres
St. Louis
Congress
Kansas City
Montana
Chicago
Western River Improvement Associations
Missouri River Valley
Inland Waterways Commission
W. J. McGee
Rivers and Harbors Committee
House of Representatives
E. C. Ellis
B. P. Birdsall
Iowa
Joseph P. Ransdell
Louisiana
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Illinois
Omaha
Grand Theatre
Albert B. Cummins
Fraternal Union Installs Officers for New Year
The Fraternal Union of America held its regular meeting last evening and installed officers for the coming term. After routine business, the group discussed boosting membership and directed the secretary to invite a state deputy for specialized recruitment work. Installed officers include Geo. McDaniel as Fraternal Master and M. S. Briggs as Secretary.
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Frateral Union of America
Geo. McDaniel
L. A. Newland
Permalia Tyler
Truth
Ida Kunsmann
Mercy
W. L. Street
M. S. Briggs
Margaret Rennie
M. A. Street
George McDaniel
Sentinel
Virginia McVickers
W. H. Miller
Hugh Cecil
Newcomer Returns Home From Glenwood After Elevator Shaft Injury
L A Newcomer brings his son Guy home to Diamond street after a Friday accident in Glenwood Iowa. Guy sustained severe injuries but is in a very bad condition yet and hopes for a speedy and complete recovery.
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L. A
Glenwood
Iowa
Guy
Diamond Street
Freddie Mittlemeyer Comes Home
Mr and Mrs Louis Mittlemeyer travel to Omaha to bring home their son Freddie who has been hospitalized for tuberculocis of the bone. He underwent foot surgery to aid a cure, involving partial bone removal, and after almost a month is progressing well toward full recovery.
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Louis Mittlemeyer
Omaha
Freddie
Busy Bee Sewing Society Meets at Miss Hospenthal Home
The Busy Bee sewing society of young girls gathered at Miss Gracie Hospenthal's home last Saturday afternoon. They sewed with deft fingers then turned to games and light pastimes. Refreshments followed, with Gracie proving a capitol entertainer.
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Busy Bee Sewing Society
Gracie Hospenthal
Gracie
Capitol
Mrs F P Brown Sells Residence and Heads West
Mrs F P Brown sold the residence at Pearl and Fourteenth streets and will depart for the West with her children. They will visit Kansas points before moving to San Bernardino California where Mr Brown has a good position in railway shops.
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F. P. Brown
Pearl and
Fourteenth Street
West
Mrs. Shoeman Returns Home for Hand Injury Treatment
Mrs. George S. Shoeman, visiting Louisville, has had ongoing trouble with a broken hand and was forced to return home to seek further treatment as the injury fails to heal satisfactorily.
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George
Shoeman
Louisville
Orino Laxative Syrup Promises Gentle Stimulation
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation. The claim emphasizes it as the best laxative and offers a money back guarantee by F. G. Fricke & Co.
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Orino
F. G. Fricke & Co
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United Workmen
Building Homes
TOL
Missouri
Ashton & Tait
Freddie Mittlemeyer
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