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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
4
Lincoln city mourns flood calamity as fire wind and flood devastate the region. Citizens pledge aid and Democrats prepare for November, while State Journal plans scan of World Herald flood coverage and Chairman Bell attends on time.
The Democratic National Convention adopts sympathy resolutions praising Cleveland as a great statesman and conservative American. Plattsmouth joins Ashland in expressing profound sympathy for the bereaved town, noting nationwide solidarity and a pledge to aid Ashland in its flood struck affliction.
H. G. Wellensiek the Avoca bank cashier is thanked by Plattsmouth committees for using his auto to bring Governor Sheldon from Weeping Water to Plattsmouth for the Fourth of July address. The Journal is asked to extend sincere thanks for his kindness and timeliness.
Earnest Richter and wife from near Murray stay in the city overnight at George Craig and wife’s home due to the severe illness of Mrs. Craig. She is an adopted daughter of the Richters who suffered a stroke of paralysis with unsatisfactory recovery. A sister Mrs Augusta Hall arrives from Minneapolis with another adopted daughter to visit.
Ad touts Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea as the most effective summer tonic causing refreshment and energy boost. Available in tea or tablets for five cents.
Rep Henry Clayton of Alabama, speaking as Democratic national convention permanent chair, attacks Republicans for trusts and tariff, argues for tariff revision and trust regulation. He praises Grover Cleveland, cites Roosevelt and Taft ties, and urges constitutional fidelity to end Wall Street influence.
Mrs W T Scotten visited Omaha this morning. Carl Fricke attended to business in Omaha this afternoon. W H McLaughlin from Pacific Junction was in the city. George Lloyd from near Murray briefly called yesterday evening. John McNurlin went to Murray to visit Miles Standish. Sam Ballance left by Schuyler train for Lincoln after storm delays. Rev B F Eichelberger departed for Tovor Iowa. Bruce Rosencrans returned to Lincoln for work. J W Hart handled city business in the metropolis this morning.
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