Deadly Culbertson land dispute sparks mob killing
A mob near Culbertson Montana killed John A Hayes and his daughter Janet after a dispute over unsurveyed land. The attack occurred about 1 30 am as Hayes defended the claim with friends. Coroner's jury blamed Milo Long and others. prosecutors vow action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbertson
Montana
John A. Hayes
Pat Hayes
Cass County
Janet
Hayes
March
Long
Janet Augusta
Milo Long
Walter Long
Chas. B. Gamble
Geo. D. Isbell
Tucker C. Moore
John L. Johnson
Western Union Loses Again in Dodge County Valuation Case
The Nebraska supreme court reaffirmed the district court's Dodge county valuation of Western Union Telegraph property at 40500 dollars or 54 dollars per wire mile. The ruling sets a precedent for railroad rate cases, holding that net annual earnings and district message traffic alone do not determine value, and that burden of proof lies with the Western Union. The decision echoes arguments about state business versus interstate transmission. Lincoln News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Dodge County
Supreme Court
District Court
Nebraska
Western Union Company
United States
Western Union
Railway Commission
United States Supreme Court
Lincoln News
Picnic at Patterson's Pond Delights Local Party
A merry picnic day occurred at Patterson's pond north of the city. Mrs. J. E. Mc Daniel and children hosted their guest Miss Neff of Salina Kansas and Mrs. Henry Donat with family. The group enjoyed an early journey, a fine basket lunch, and a thoroughly happy day in the woods before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson’s Pond
J. E. McDaniel
Neff
Salina, Kas
Henry Donat
County Bridges at Center of Farmer Complaints
Farmers flock to town reporting unsafe county bridges. One man with bridge experience cites a $300 loss and says he spoke to the commissioners twice about a Nehawka bridge. He notes only Nebraska Construction Company crews are repairing, far from central county needs, urging a local repair outfit for timely work during threshing season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
Nebraska Construction Company
Nebraska Register
Pleasant Day Outing for Wheeler Family Guests
A party of fourteen young ladies hosted by Miss Lillian Wheeler spent Sunday at the home of William D. Wheeler south of the city. They arrived by carry all for a dinner by Mrs. Wheeler, enjoyed spring chicken and fresh produce, and spent the afternoon horseback riding before returning to town around eight. Exssheriff Wheeler reportedly sought creekside safety during the outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Wheeler
Lillian Wheeler
Railroad Men to Organize Protective Association
M. T. Wilson arrived on No. 4 to initiate the Railroad Men's Protective association. A meeting is set for Wednesday night July 22 at 8 p.m. at the A. O. U. W. temple with prominent speakers, aiming to recruit many members and shield railroad workers from local ill advised legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Wilson
Railroad Men’s Protective Association
A. O. U. W. Temple
Visiting Our Rural Friends in Cass County Nebraska
In Avoca and Manley Nebraska the writer reveals a prosperous, German Swede farming community praised for modern home improvements and robust farming, highlighting Louie Dunkak’s popularity, Mr. Ray’s bank, John Tighe hospitality, and Dr. E D Banghorst’s rising practice during a cordial rural visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Louie Dunkak
County of
Cass
Cass County
Dunkak
Manley
Nebraska
W. J. Rau
Ray
Burlington
Louisville
John Tighe
Banghorst
McHugh
R. Lewis Heads to Wendell for Brief Visit
R. Lewis departed this morning for Wendell Iowa for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lewis
Wendell, Ia
Band Concert Proposition Settled By Local Committee
The committee in charge found a majority favored hiring the Citizens Band for a two or three concert series for July Fourth lighting fund. Some preferred the Glenwood band, but dissatisfaction with an outside group prompted hiring the local band. Money previously collected for street lighting will be refunded on request to John Bauer, Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Band
Glenwood
John Bauer, Jr
Bad Case of Sour Grapes
The Louisville Courier condemns a Cass county attack on Judge Beeson's Plattsmouth Gering case ruling. It argues a court acquits if evidence supports it, and criticizes the paper for pursuing cheap notoriety. It defends respect for courts and rejects personal prejudice overruling judicial decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier
Beeson
Gering
Plattsmouth
Weeping Water Republican
Cass County
Courier
When Democracy Will Die
A letter from Harry Penn of Pine Bluff Wyoming argues that only when absurd contrasts become reality will the Democratic party die. He lists farcical conditions such as lions eating grass and fishworms swallowing whales to claim the era of democracy ending depends on impossible changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Penn
Union Pacific Railroad
Pine Bluff
Wyo
Harray
Democratic Party
Shorthorn Bull for Sale in Rock Bluff
One good yearling shorthorn registered bull for sale. Mark White lists it at Rock Bluff with contact for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark White
Rock Bluff
Supt Woodring Dies in Platte River Bridge Accident
D C Woodring superintendent of bridges and buildings for the Burlington was killed at the Platte river bridge near Fremont during effort to recover two fallen girders. A lifted load snapped a rope and threw him from a temporary platform into the river where he struck a girder edge and died. He lived at 1107 K street Lincoln and had long served the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Woodring
Burlington
Platte River
Fremont
Platte
Woodring
California
Bignell
Sudden Death of Mrs Peter Raven
Mrs. Peter Raven, aged 79, died suddenly Monday afternoon at St Joseph's hospital Omaha after a stomach and bowels inflammation led to an intended operation. She arrived alive but expired in an elevator on route to surgery. Survived by sons Frank John Rudolph and daughter Rosa Hines, with siblings in Lincoln and Kansas City. Funeral plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Raven
St. Joseph's Hospital
Omaha
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Frank
Rosa Hines
J. W. Egenberger
Wm. Weber
Bradley
Rauen
Peter Rauen
John
Cincinnati
Rudolph
Kansas City
F. R. Guthman
Kate Weckbach
Lincoln
Neb
Louise Hemple
Raven
Mrs Chapman Reunites With Sister From Mendopolis
Miss Helen Chapman returned home from Mendopolis accompanied by her sister Miss Ruth who had stayed with an older married sister since May. Mrs Ruth has suffered inflammatory rheumatism for months and friends note her extended visit has greatly benefited her and she is looking much better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Chapman
Mendopolis
Miss Ruth
Ruth
Sprains His Ankle In Wagon Accident
Jimmy Williams of Zuckweiler & Lutz suffered a severe ankle injury when a wagon wheel struck a pothole, throwing him to the ground. The ankle was crushed and torn, swelling until he returned home on West Pearl Street where Dr. Cummins treated him. recovery is expected to take several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Williams
Zuckweiler & Lutz
Mr. Williams
West Pearl Street
Charles Martin
Dr. Cummins
Cancer of the stomach felled Cass county figure Charley Banning
The Cass county community learns Charley Banning, a longtime Democrat from Nehawka who moved to a Pleasanton farm, is gravely ill with stomach cancer and unlikely to recover. He has been active in county politics and never missed a convention. The Journal wishes his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. W. Banning
Cass County
Banning
Nehawka
Pleasanton
Nebraska
Charley
Cedar Creek man overcome by heat seeks medical care
W. J. Schneider and wife visited the city this morning to consult a physician for Schneider who collapsed from heat Sunday while playing ball. He arrived with a fever of 102 and was taken to bed at Henry Schneider's home. doctors expect no serious complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Schneider
Cedar Creek
Schneider
Register of Deeds
Henry Schneider
Farm loan commitment from Claude F Anderson
Will loan 10000 dollars on strong farm security. Applicant has 10000 ready. Contact Claude F Anderson in Pacific Junction Iowa by writing or calling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude F. Anderson
Pacific Junction
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roustabout
Burlington Bridgeman
Mrs
Charles W. Banning
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!