State Board Suspends Pension Rule In Nebraska Homes
The Nebraska State Board of Public Lands and Buildings has suspended the pension deduction rule for soldiers' homes pending further orders. The court had upheld the board's authority, but the old policy to divert pension above 12 dollars monthly is paused. The board discussed new regulations but reached no agreement.
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The
Lincoln Journal
Nebraska
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Supreme Court
Eaton
Askwith
Grand Island
Flood Strikes Louisville Trapping Homes and Delaying Traffic
A June 2 dispatch reports the Saturday cloudburst and record rainfall washing away a Burlington bridge east of Louisville. Mill Creek flooded to its highest in 22 years, destroying Mrs Benders house and uprooting others, with families rescued by boat and stock losses among farmers.
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Louisville
Mill Creek
Bender
Burlington
Graves from Plattsmouth to pitch for Belle Fourche team
Carl Graves of Plattsmouth Nebraska arrived in Belle Fourche on Monday and will pitch for the local baseball team for two months. He is the son of former Cass County Attorney Graves and a Plattsmouth High School graduate. He is described as a first class baseballist with a state-wide reputation.
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Carl Graves
Belle Fourche
The
Northwest Post
Plattsmouth Neb
Graves
Cass County
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Lincoln
Laura de ~Ellows
Be a Booster for Brock Community Standards
The editorial urges residents to devote efforts to advancing the town and its well being. It warns against self seeking individuals who ignore civic interests and calls for active identification with community progress and shared goals.
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Brock Bulletin
Time to Cut Weeds Before the Fourth
A brief urged residents to remove weeds before the Fourth of July, noting only three days remain. The call emphasizes prompt action to keep streets tidy and prevent fire hazards during the holiday.
Weeds to be cut ahead of Glorious Fourth
The Journal urges residents to clear weeds in visible city sections before the Fourth. It notes compliance in some areas but calls for action on main thoroughfares and streets leading to the park to ensure a neat appearance in time for celebrations.
Bridges Out Across County After Stormy Rain
J R C Gregory and E A Stebbins from Mt Pleasant report widespread bridge destruction below Jake Vallery’s place and torrential rainfall. Gregory notes the city fared lighter than nearby areas and dismisses fears of Plattsmouth damage, while confirming the Fourth of July celebration will proceed as planned.
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J. R. C. Gregory
E. A. Stebbins
Mt. Pleasant Precinct
Jake Vallery
Mr. Gregory
Plattsmouth
Journal Office
Nebraska Telephone Co upheld against occupation tax
The Lincoln Star reports the Nebraska Telephone Company and Bell interests lost all appeals as the supreme court affirmed a district court ruling. The tax is deemed an occupation levy not double taxation with the $500 annual charge justified for all firms. Toll revenue within the city and outside lines do not invalidate the ordinance.
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Lincoln Star
Nebraska Telephone Company
Bell
Supreme Court
District Court of
Lancaster County
Shorthorn Yearling Registered for Sale
One good yearling shorthorn registered ball listed for sale by Mark White of Rock Bluffs.
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Mark White
Rock Bluffs
Aftermath of the Storm Cleans Up City Here
The city resumes cleanup after flooding with gangs hauling mud and replacing damaged walks. Stores reopen, including Kraft Co in the Coates block and John Bauer stock, while Wescott's lags in drying. J. L. Thompson sustains cellar damage and wall collapse, valued at fifty to one hundred dollars. A comedic tale notes a man splashing into floodwater to save a stray suitcase headed toward St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Wescott’s
Kraft Co
Coates
John Bauer
J. L. Thompson
John Hart
St. Joseph
National Educational Association Opens 46th Convention
Cleveland June 29 report notes thousands of delegates and a varied program for the opening of the forty sixth convention. The national council met first followed by the directors where finances were reviewed and resolutions adopted. The appropriations and investigation committee proposed dropping their work due to financial strain and railway rate changes, urging Congress to fund educational investigations under the government bureau of education.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National Educational Association
National Council
Congress
Government Bureau of Education
Burglaries at Cedar Creek Linked to Suspect “Stuttering” Jim Smith
Information reports two Cedar Creek burglaries Sunday night. Mrs Wallinger’s home yielded small change while Jacob Schneider’s residence was broken into but the intruder fled before taking valuables. Local chatter points to “Stuttering” Jim Smith, said to have traveled from the city toward Cedar Creek then to Ashland and Omaha aboard a Burlington train. The brakeman on No 2 says Smith rode down from Lincoln or Ashland.
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Cedar Creek
Jim Smith
Ashland
Burlington
Omaha
J. P. Kuhney
Smith
Lincoln
Graves Shines as New Twirler for Belle Fourche
Carl Graves pitched four innings for the Belle Fourche team and kept the Fort Union batters hitless with perfect control. A high infield liner in the fourth inning split his nail, forcing him to finish the game at first base where he turned a clever double play.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
Northwest Post
Carl Graves
Graves
Mike Rys Injured in Hotel Stairway Fall
Mike Rys of Cedar Creek was brought in by train on No 4 after a fall from hotel steps last Sunday. He sustained a badly sprained ankle and was taken home after the accident. He gave few details about the cause.
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Mike Rys
Cedar Creek
Mike
Detainers Quashed In Forcible Detainer Case In Court
In Justice Archer's court McMahen vs Boetel saw the defendant's motion to quash the service of summons sustained. The copy not showing it was a true copy due to an unsigned certificate led to quashing. The case began one day early and the three day vacate period had not yet expired. Continuance granted in Wilson vs Renshaw et al until Friday morning July 3. Also a complaint for burglary filed against Stuttering Jim Smith for entering Mrs Schildknecht's residence aiming to take Kelly Fox's property valued at ten dollars. a warrant issued.
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McMahen
Boetel
Archer
Beeson
Ramsey & Ramsey
Boetal
Wilson
Smith
Stuttering Jim Nabbed in Omaha Burglary Case
Jim Smith, wanted for the Schild knecht burglary, was arrested in Omaha after John P. Kuhney spotted him on the Burling ton station platform. Kuhney alerted Station Master Joe Mik, an officer was summoned, and Sheriff Quentin later went to bring Smith back.
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Journal
Jim Smith
Schildknecht
Omaha
John P. Kuhney
Burlington
Smith
Mr. Kuhney
Joe Mik
Quentin
The New Master Mechanic Appointment at Burlington
William Baird will become Master Mechanic at Burlington effective July 1, succeeding H J Helps who resigned. Baird previously served as Master Mechanic for the Missouri lines at St Joe Missouri and has worked as Traveling Inspector on the lines west of the river. He is a popular official and his success is anticipated by all who know him. Further changes are possible but not yet learned.
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Burlington
Wm. Baird
H. J. Helps
Baird
Helps
St. Joe
Death of George M Dunkle in Lincoln
George M Dunkle aged seventy, longtime Cass county resident, died at his Lincoln home Monday morning. Survived by wife, son and daughter. Remains to Elmwood for funeral at 3 p m from the Christian church with Elder Cyrus Alton officiating. Interment at Elmwood cemetery. Extended obituary promised for next week.
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George M. Dunkle
Cass County
Lincoln
Elmwood
Christian Church
Cyrus Alton
Leader- Echo
County Court appoints administrator for Sarah J. Clements estate
Judge Beeson presided in Elmwood on the petition for letters of administration. J. A. Clements appeared with attorney Wm. Delesdernier as counsel. Byron I. Clements was named administrator of the estate of Sarah J. Clements, late of Elmwood.
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Beeson
Sarah J. Clements
Elmwood
J. A. Clements
Wm. Delesdernier
Byron I. Clements
Honor to a Departing Citizen at Plattsmouth Smoker
A large gathering in Plattsmouth honors Mr. H. J. Helps retiring Burlington Master Mechanic. Toasts praised his community service and Christian conduct. Guests, refreshments, and heartfelt speeches expressed deep regret at his departure.
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H. J. Helps
Burlington
Mr. Helps
Helps
Riley
Dunbar
W. L. Pickett
Messrs
D. O. Dwyer
A. L. Tidd
M. Archer
Matthew Gering
T. P. Livingston
Canon Burgess
Dwyer
H. B. Burgess
Plattsamouth
Geo. Kroehler
Geo. Ballance
M. Gering
F. Herold
F. H. Steinker
W. L. Cooper
T. B. Salmon
D. B. Smith
F. E. Newman
Wm. Tippens
Zus Johnson
J. G. Richey
G. BE. Dovey
E. W. Cook
Wm. Ballance
H. N. Dovey
Frank Cummins
Frank Schlater
C. A. Rawls
John Becker
F. M. Richey
W. J. White
W.H. Newell
D. C. Morgan
Chas. Peterson
W. F. Askwith
A. Kurtz
Julius Pitz
Hon
F. E. White
Omaha
Marriage of Timothy B Clark and Margaret Farley in Lincoln
The ceremony took place Wednesday at Mr. Barnes home in Lincoln with only close relatives and Hon. J. B. Strode present. A wedding breakfast followed at the Lincoln Hotel and the couple departed for a six week honeymoon to Hot Springs South Dakota and Colorado. The bride, once from the city, is praised for charm and friendship while the groom, Cass county native and renowned lawyer, is lauded for his character. The Journal offers congratulations to the newlyweds.
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Barnes
Rock Island Railway
Lincoln
Timothy Byron Clark
City
Margaret Tower Farley
George Farley
the News
J. B. Strode
Hot Springs
S. D
Colorado
Cass County
Mrs. Todd Aboard Schuyler Visiting Parents in Wahoo
Mrs. Dr. T. J. Todd rode the Schuyler this morning traveling from Wahoo to visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mauzy for a few days.
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T. J. Todd
Schuyler
Wahoo
Henry Mauzy
Bryan Banquet Friday Features Eminent Democrat Speakers
Lincoln hosts a Bryan club banquet with leading Democrats including Ollie James Alexander Troup John Tomlinson Augustus Thomas Gore and William J Bryan as guests. Richard L. Metcalfe as toastmaster. banquet at 7 30 in the Auditorium. tickets 1 50. Lincoln Democrats urge attendance amid flood damage and bridge losses reported by County Commissioners Friedrich notes twenty five bridges gone with full estimates delayed.
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Lincoln
Nebraska Traveling Men’s Bryan Club
Nebraska
Union
Denver
Richard L. Metcalfe
Ollie James
Kentucky
Alexander Troup
Connecticut
John W. Tomlinson
Alabama
Augustus Thomas
New York
Senator Gore
Oklahoma
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Friedrich
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Archer’s Court
Jim
H. J
Byron Clark
Margaret T. Farley
Bryan
Nebraska Traveling Men’s Club
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