Billion Dollar Republican Congress Critique
The piece lambastes Cannon and Aldrich backed by Wall Street for pushing a flawed currency reform bill on the eve of a presidential election. It accuses leaders of pandering to business interests, threatens party defeat, and calls the proposed measure a reckless, illegitimate last minute attempt. The author denounces use of the pork barrel and public building funding as disgraceful antics.
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Penelphia
Aclethgit
Aldrich-Cannon Congress
Aldrich and
Vreeland
Cannon
Aldrich
Wall Street
Republican Party
Hapen
Congress
Allegheny National Bank
Leave Nehawka Doctor Pollard to Move to Salem
Dr. J A Pollard, pioneer physician of Nehawka, will depart around June 10 to take over Dr. Green’s practice in Salem. For twenty years he has served the community as medical adviser and mentor to many families and youth, an encyclopedic resource whose loss leaves a void. The Nehawka Regis ter notes his scholarly, poetic, and philosophical character, and wishes him success in larger prospects ahead.
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J. A. Pollard
Nehawka
Green
Salem
Pollard
Julian Addison Pollard
Fourth of July Fund Notables and Amounts Paid
The list of contributors to the Fourth of July fund grows with Perry Atterback contributing 91 dollars F Mc Elroy giving 1 D O Dwyer 2 dollars and W H Holly 2 dollars joining others from the earlier publication to support celebrations and related expenses.
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Perry Atterback
F. McElroy
D. O. Dwyer
W. H. Holly
County Recorder H A Schneider to chair Fourth of July parade
County Recorder H A Schneider accepts the chairmanship of the Fourth of July parade committee. The Journal praises his dedication and notes his leadership will ensure a very complete trade procession in Plattsmouth.
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County Recorder
H. A. Schneider
Journal
Henry
Plattsmouth
Jail inmate's donation to relief urged by Louisville
A Nebraska life prisoner Max Ploehn sent the Journal five dollars. He asks $1.50 be credited to his Journal subscription and $3.50 sent to Louisville tornado relief. He is described as a model prisoner who does extra work at the penitentiary.
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Journal
Max Ploehn
Nebraska
Miss Goos
Louisville
Max
Death of Mrs Adam Wolf in West City Home
Mrs Adam Wolf died Monday evening after a fainting spell in the garden at her home. She was born Jennie Free in Rhine land Germany about 62 years ago and married twice, first to Clement Koke and then to Adam Wolf. Survived by four children from the first marriage and one son with the second. funeral Thursday at 10 from the residence, Rev. Father W F Bradley officiating, burial in Catholic cemetery.
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Adam Wolf
Jennie Free
Rhineland
Germany
Clement Koke
John
Clement
Henry
Jennie
Ed. Busler
Grand Island
Wm. Wolf
W. F. Bradley
Pollard Faces Possible Opposition in Upcoming Convention
The Falls City News reports Pollard may face a challenger at the forthcoming convention. A. J. Weaver of the city is cited as a potential rival, noted for a state legislative record as a Democrat and for a Bryan banquet toastmaster role. Weaver is described as capable, magnetic, and well funded, with prospects to unseat Pollard.
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Pollard
A. J. Weaver
Weaver
Bryan
G. O.p
Freight Cars Robberies Plague Missouri Pacific Line
Detective John DeLong investigates repeated thefts from Missouri Pacific cars between Union and Omaha. Small but steady losses include canned goods flour and tobacco sacks, prompting efforts to halt the pilferage. A joking incident with a station boss caused the detective to faint when he learned the culprit was a superior.
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Missouri Pacific
Union
Omaha
John DeLong
Nehawka
Dog Attacks Man in Street Threatens City Safety
Paul Budig passed D. E. Rice’s residence when a dog belonging to Rice attacked his leg, tearing his pants and leaving tooth marks on an artificial limb. The incident prompts concern that unprovoked street dogs threaten the city.
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Paul Budig
D. E. Rice
Mr. Rice
The Late Thomas Morgan
Thomas Morgan died at the Mason home in the city on Saturday last. He served one term as county judge of Otoe County and was highly popular in active life. The Nebraska City News lauds him as a strong, educated man who helped friends, often sacrificing his own welfare to assist others.
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Thomas Morgan
Otoe County
Nebraska City News
Morgan
Beatrice Palmist Dr. Morris Arrested on Texas Warrant
Beatrice, Nebraska reports that Dr H B Morris alias Dr A Bartell, a traveling palmist, was arrested by Chief Moore after a Dallas Texas warning. He and his wife, flashy dressers with diamonds, had run a transient operation here last week before attempting a hasty exit. He claimed Kansas City as home and faced unsettled charges, details of which were not stated.
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Beatrice
Neb
H. B. Morris
A. Bartell
Moore
Dallas
Tex
Morris
Omaha
Plattsmouth
Texas
Kansas City
Riley
Green
Journal
Fremont
Bartell
Celebration Committee Reports Progress for Fourth of July
Celebration committees reported work completed with progress in all lines and optimism for success. Two new committees were appointed: Parade chaired by H. A. Schnieder and Concessions chaired by J. P. Faler. Aimed for broad business and lodge participation. next meeting scheduled for next Thursday evening.
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Council Chamber
H. A. Schnieder
J. P. Faler
Advertised Letters in Plattsmouth Post Office 1908
The list shows uncalled letters as of June 1 1908 at Plattsmouth post office. Names include Blanche Bolander Miss Irene Haskin Mrs Gracy Johnson Mrs Emma Jarr and Mrs Elsie Phillips Miss Florence Ruby Miss Gladys Richds Mrs Ella Wheeler Mrs Anna Figner Stall P R Holmes J H Johnston Dr J P Lowgler J W Marshall R H Morris R A Nickels Sam Rhoten Charles Schmidt Jas R Stiven Jarle Welter.
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Plattsmouth
Blanche Bolander
Irene Haskin
Gracy Johnson
Emma Jarr
Elsie Phillips
Florence Ruby
Gladys Rich
Ella Wheeler
Anna Figner Stall
P. R. Holmes
J. H. Johnston
J.P. Lowgler
J. W. Marshall
R. H. Morris
R. A. Nickel
Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of Masonic Lodge No. 6
The Masonic lodge No. 6 marked its fiftieth anniversary with over two hundred members and spouses in attendance. A program featured the Cole and Cummine overture, a humorous Bernice Newell reading, a lodge history by Worshipful Master W. L. Pickett, and remarks from Daniel H. Wheeler via letter. Frances K. White gave a history supplement, Edna Peterson and Ed Spies sang, J. W. Gamble performed a solo, and an album display plus a grand supper concluded the evening.
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Cole
Cummine
Bernice Newell
W. L. Pickett
Edwin A. Donelan
Daniel H. Wheeler
John M. Marshall
John C. Cummins
Thomas K. Hanna
Wm. B. Porter
Joseph Harper
W. M. Slaughter
Enos Williams
W. H. Basset
James Marshall
A. H. Barker
Demit
W. D. McCord
Des Moines- Iowa
Samuel H. Egbert
Harper Block
Bach
Omaha
The
Lode
Frances EK. White
Grand Lodge of
Nebraska
A Very Pretty June Wedding
A quiet elegant home wedding took place Wednesday at 10 o clock at the Parmele home on North Sixth street uniting Miss Sally Agnew of Los Angeles and Dr. F. B. Damron of Lincoln Nebraska. The Episcopal ceremony was by Rev H B Burgess. The bridal gown was white chiffon broadcloth with Valenciennes lace. A six course breakfast followed. The couple left for their Lincoln home in the afternoon. Out of town guests included Dr and Mrs E H Bruening of Omaha and several Lincoln guests.
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C. C. Parmele
North Sixth Street
Sally Agnew
Los Angeles
Cal
F. B. Damron
Lincoln
Neb
Episcopal Church
H. B. Burgess
Damron
Plattsmouth
Vine Street
Masters Erwin
Arthur Cooper
Harris Cook
Joe Hawksworth
E. H. Bruening
Omaha, Neb
C. T. Hayes
C. T. Higgins
Earl Roth
L. C. Storey
Lincoln, Neb
S. H. Atwood
Juliet and Catharine Atwood
Calvin Atwood
Chicago
Stanton man visits city with parents
Albert Fickler of Stanton stayed overnight with his parents in the city and left for home this afternoon.
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Albert Fickler
Stanton
City
Cat Bite Causes Rabies in Palmyra Woman
Nebraska City dispatch dated June 2 reports Mrs. John Knox Jr. of Palmyra was bitten on the right hand by her household cat as she stroked its back. The hand swelled, a physician advised Pasteur Institute in Chicago, where officials confirmed rabies. The cat’s head had been sent for examination.
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Nebraska City
John Knox, Jr
Palmyra
Pasteur Institute
Chicago
Ear marks of anonymous writer roam Plattsmouth
A reader reports a card arriving by post bearing the ear marks of a person with little to occupy time besides this work. The writer contends such individuals would shame respectable citizens if public acts were exposed, but notes they are cowardly to sign their name and dismisses the matter.
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Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Receives Additional 15000 For Post Office
Congressional record notes an extra 15000 dollars allocated to the Plattsmouth post office, adding to 65000 in the prior bill and part of a 370000 total including site purchase. Builders urged to begin soon to ensure a suitable facility.
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Plattsmouth
Egenberger Elected Trustee at State Liquor Dealers Meeting
Ed E Egenberger of this city was elected one of the trustees of the state liquor dealers association at Omaha yesterday amid about a dozen candidates. Around six hundred delegates attended and locals report a pleasant time. The Journal congratulates Eddie on his selection.
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State Liquor Dealers’ Association
Omaha
Ed. E. Egenberger
the Journal
Eddie
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Republican Congress
Cass County
Mrs
Masons
Dr. F. B. Damron
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