Fragmented Political Nonsense and Local Jots From a Humid Era
A collage of stray opinions and notices on politics and society. It mentions a looming pen nant race with rumored ticket scandal, Al Smith, a $100 plate banquet with no speeches, snake bite stats, a Belgian drummer, and a casual jab at dress codes. It also notes Spain's prime minister’s marriage, farmer labor talk, and vague presidential buzz. Vicksburg tax vote rises to 25 mills and a cemetery visit praises Woman's Relief Corps grave work. Haywood’s Russia death comment is included.
Random clipping jokey survey of politics and crime
A scattered collection of political quips and odd notes spans statements about the presidential race and conventions, a fossil hunter shot in Mongolia, a banked oil crew drowning, a Kansas divorce over a biscuit, and a cemetery outing. The tone reads like a miscellany feature from a late 1920s paper.
Great Awakening on Reform of American Criminal Law
A St Louis Post Dispatch editorial by legal scholars from the University of Pennsylvania and others argues US criminal codes rely on outdated English common law. It cites misindictments and calls for modernization led by the American Law Institute and prominent law schools. The piece praises coordinated efforts to end delays and technicalities that let guilty persons go free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Mikell
Edwin R. Reedy
University of Pennsylvania Law School
United States
American Law Institute
William Howard Taft
England
Harvard Law School
Bar
Taft
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Hughes on Fundamentals of Law and Federal Power
The article critiques Mr Hughes's lecture on the fundamentals of law and centralization. It argues he warns against overcentralized government but fails to provide concrete examples or solutions. It questions whether spankings and fear teach better than clear guidance and asks for specific instances of state power surrender to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Evans Hughes
Washington
Hughes
Mary and the Lamb disputed origins and a forked tale
The piece debates whether Mary and her lamb poem originated in Massachusetts or New Hampshire and questions authorhip between Jane Burl of London and a U S figure. It notes Britain’s 88th birthday celebration for Mary Hughes and argues Governor Smith as a strong presidential candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Henry Ford
Massachusetts
Lamb
Ford
Newport
N. H
Great Britain
Mary Hughes
Jane Burl
London
Best-Looking Streets Prize Forsakes Formal Beauty
A city offers a prize for the best looking block of houses defined as the cheeriest welcoming group. Winners will feature well planned, well kept homes with trees and gardens, not too uniform, with visible children and dogs. Ex Senator Burkett visited the city and discussed old times with Col Bates, noting his political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkett
Lincoln
Congress
Col Bates
Prohibition Law Allegedly Violated Says Correspondent
A correspondent criticizes widespread breaches of prohibition and felony laws including murder rape arson and other offenses noting even moral codes are flouted.
Canada Offers Free Land to Newcomers
Canada invites newcomers with a quarter section of land free and a $1500 grant to prepare the land for cultivation, aiming to attract settlers and boost agricultural development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Heroes of Industry
The piece notes the Mather mine explosion in Pennsylvania may claim many lives and that no blame is assigned yet. It argues mining remains precarious despite safety devices and wage debates, praising miners as heroes of industry while urging sympathy for their high risks and calls for better protections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Pennsylvania
Manley Town Church Saved By Nine Men Memorial
In Manley a church building, originally Methodist, was bought by nine men to preserve a place for Catholic worship. The Union Sunday school dedicated it as a memorial to the nine savers. The union hosts services each Sunday with 30 to 40 attendees, while St Patrick’s church later arose nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manley
Peter Coon
Marsh Shipman
Sam Coon
C. M. Andrus
Dan Andrus
N. Calkins
Alex Miller
Fred Andrus
Aaroyv Jenkins
Union Sunday School
Union
St. Patrick’s Church
Florida visitors stay summer in Nebraska
Mr and Mrs R L Propst and Mr and Mrs Elvin E Greene Jr of Lake Worth Florida visit Nebraska relatives this week staying with Mr and Mrs J E Hallstrom Avoca. Mrs C E Wilcox and Marilynn of Plattsmouth and Mrs J F Sindelar and Kathryn Mae of Omaha also visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Propst
Elvin E. Greene, Jr
Lake Worth
Florida
Nebraska
Propst
Greene
J. E. Hallstrom
Avoca
C. E. Wilcox and
Marilynn
Plattsmouth
J. F. Sindelar
Kathryn Mae
Omaha
Death of Capt John Wayman veteran and pioneer resident
Notice of the May 23 death in Wyandotte Michigan of Capt John Wayman veteran pioneer of Plattsmouth and the West. One of the early Missouri river boatmen he later ran an iron works and foundry here and built the Journal building residence at Seventh and Washington. Survived by widow Harriet Wayman and daughter Cora Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte
Michigan
John Wayman
Plattsmouth
West
Wayman
Peter Mann
Burlington
4& Small Iron Works
Hessel Mill
Journal
Seventh and
Washington Avenue
Hermaan Reichstadt
LO. O. F
Knights of Pythias
K. of P
Grand Rapids
Grand Lodge
Harriett Wayman
Cora Daniels
VanWie to Graduate in Electrical Engineering at Nebraska
Mrs. C. H. VanWie of Lincoln announces son William A. VanWie will graduate Saturday from the University of Nebraska electrical engineering program. He attended Ashland High School, joined multiple clubs, serves as ROTC second lieutenant, and plans to work for Westinghouse at East Pittchurch after July. The family resides at 1417 Q Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. van- Wie
Lincoln
Mary Carstens
Mike Lutz
Helen Rhode
Vanwie
William A. van- Wie
University of Nebraska
Ashland
State University
Theta Chi
Sigma Tau
Phi Tau Theta
Math Club
N. E
Nebraska
University
East
East Pittchurch
Westinghouse Electrical Co
C. H. VanWie
Q Street
Mr. VanWie
Nebraska State Journal
Form Sewing Club Elects Officers at Cedar Creek Meeting
On May 29 a Girls Sewing club organized at Miss Leola Hell’s home near Cedar Creek with eight members. Officers elected for the season include Mary Wagner president Mil dred Murray vice president Charlotte Mayfield secretary and Mildred Heil news reporter. next meeting June 13 at Miss Leola Heil’s home. County Agent Mr Snipes attended and gave a brief talk on the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Hell
Cedar Creek
Mary Wagner
Mildred Murray
Charlotte Mayfield
Mildred Heil
Leola Heil
Snipes
Potatoes for Sale at Murray Cream Station
Good eating potatoes offered for sale at one dollar per bushel at Murray Cream Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Notice to Creditors in Cass County Estates
In the matter of the estate of Cath erine Wiles deceased creditors are notified to appear at the County Court room Plattsmouth on June 29 1928 and October 1 1928 at ten in the forenoon to receive inspect and adjust claims The claims must be presented within three months from June 29 1928 and debts paid within one year from that date In the matter of the estate of Sam G Smith deceased creditors are notified to appear June 22 1928 and September 24 1928 at ten oclock a m to receive and examine claims for adjustment and allowance The three month limit runs from June 22 1928 and the one year limit from that date signed A H Duxbury County Judge May 22 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cass County
Catherine Wiles
Plattsmouth
A. D
Said
Sam G. Smith
Said County
Ten O'Elock
Said County Court
Martha M. Sechliefert
Injustice of national flood costs blamed on leaders
The speaker argues against forcing the national government to cover all flood prevention costs and calls for states to share a fair portion based on concern and responsibility.
Estate of Martha M Sechliefert Probate Notice
In the matter of the estate of Martha M Sechliefert deceased Plattsmouth county notice states the scheduled readings and dates for debts and payments. The Court fixes dates in June and September 1928 with payments due within one year from June 7 1928.
Order of Hearing on Guardian's Report in Cass County
In Cass County Nebraska the guardian Mitch E. Warden for Joseph Mauck the ward seeks closing of guardianship. A hearing is set for June 15 1928 at 10 am with notice to the ward sister Lucinda Conrad parolee and Margaret Chappell by personal service and publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Joseph Mauck
Mitch E. Warden
Lucinda Conrad
Margaret Chappell
Plattsmouth
A. D
Foreclosure Suit Filed In Cass County Nebraska
The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha files an amended petition in Cass County District Court seeking foreclosure on a $1,480.08 mortgage on Lot 5, Block 61, Plattsmouth with 8 percent interest from 1922, and a second mortgage for $2,000 on Section 30, Township 12 North, Range 14, with a corrected description. the suit also seeks an accounting and equitable relief. Defendants include Adelaide Burnett formerly Adelaide Kramer and J J Burnett nonresident. answer due by July 2, 1928 or default and decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Burnett
Adelaide Kramer
J. J. Burnett
Tts
District Court of
Cass County
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Mnistake
Towit
THE
Standard Savings & Loan Association
Omaha
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the Plattsmouth Journal
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Platts
Uth
Neb
R. A. Bates
Mexico
al Smith
Los Angeles
Texas
Asia Minor
Spain
Farmer and Labor Third
Vicksburg
Woman's Relief Corps
Bill Haywood
Russia
Frady
Acme
Chicago
Olre
Athe Hoover
Harry F. Sinclair
Hindenburg
Beep
Roy Chapman Andrews
Mongolia
Pacific
Philippines
New Iberia
Kansas
Smith
Houston
Otre
Jim Reed
Shigun
Hammond
Ard
M. A. Bates
L. B. Egenberger
MR. Hughes Spanes AS
Mary and the Lamb
New York
Dean
DOAN
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfg
Che
Buffalo
Heroes OF Industry
U. OF N
A. H. Duxbury
Guardian
Standard Savings &Loan Association of Omaha
A. L. Tidd
Plaintiff
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