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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
4
Rains Persist Amid Calls for Charity and Judgment
A collection of aphorisms and political jibes on pacifism, ballots, and public leaders. The notes critique creeds, canning and trust, while reflecting on war, justice Hughes, Masonic visits, and Roosevelt’s Chicago prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Hughes
Chicago
All Eyes on America in War Era Discourse
The piece surveys international views on U S policy amid wartime tensions. It notes German and British attention to America and questions about President Wilson offering mediation. It critiques statements by Ponsonby and Grey and labels Carranza bluntly, ending with sharp quips about common sense and a postal bill dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
America
Arthur Ponsonby
Sir Edward Grey
Edward
Ponsonby
Sir Edward
New coin designs set for July issuance
News notes the U S mints will release half dollars, quarters and dimes with new designs after July 1. A Kansas City obituary honors an aged river pilot who plied the Missouri and Mississippi shoals in 1859, whose record was noted as unique. He never claimed to teach Mark Twain river piloting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri and
Mississippi Shoals
Kansas City
Mark Twain
Plattsmouth Snippets Reflect Local Happenings and National Context
A collection of brief notes touches on weather delays for corn, wedding month in June, Iowa primaries next week, and political chatter about candidacies. It notes Louis D. Brandeis's confirmation to the Supreme Court with praise for supporters including Senator Norris and Senator La Follette.
Little Man from Egypt cited in Waite murder trial
The article discusses Dr Arthur Warren Waite's claim that his crimes were driven by the so called little man from Egypt. It compares Waite to Harry Thaw and argues youth must resist dissipation and work hard to avoid ruin. It emphasizes poverty, self reliance and dangers of idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Warren Waite
New York
Egypt
Waite
Tie
Harry Thaw
Thaw
What the Veterans Gave
The article reflects on Memorial Day observances and the lasting impact of Civil War veterans. It laments low public attention to veterans and praises the sacrifices of those who fought in 1861 while urging fuller recognition for their service and its effects on later generations.
No hope, court, or doctor. Waite case echoes despair.
The piece notes a judge or doctor losing hope. a lawyer seeks a writ of certiorari. It lampoons Doctor Waite as disagreeable, asserting his murderously failing disease germs refused to work for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Post
Waite
Postal Savings Limit Expanded by Act Amendment
President Wilson approved a postal savings act amendment increasing the maximum deposit to 1000 and removing monthly limits. The changes ease access for thousands of depositors and boost Uncle Sam’s savings program as Postmaster General Burleson and Third Assistant Dockery push liberalized facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Uncle Sam
Burleson
Dockery
Local Prominent Residents Visit. Numerous Travelings Across City
Various residents and visitors move through the city today. Drs. Brendel of Murray and precinct official Vailery call on local matters. George Snyder and Frank Lillie visit the courthouse and merchants. Mrs. Dickson and child arrive from Omaha to stay with the Todds west of town. Others travel to Murray, Arapahoe, and Omaha for brief visits and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Wriday
H. Thrasher
Array
Drs. B. F
J. F. Brendel
Murray
Cc. F. Vailery
L. J. Meisinger
George Snyder
Plattsmouth
Precinct
Frank Lillie
Near Murray
Notable Saturday Visitors and Local Movements
Saturday activities around the town include Henry Horn visiting Cedar Creek merchants, Mayor F H Garnier attending city business in Weeping Water, and P A Meisinger with wife from west of town socializing with relatives. Carl Roessler heads to Louisville for a weekend visit to the Pankonia home. Albert Nejediey visits his uncle William Holly’s family near Creighton. Miss Florence Cunningham travels from Beaver City to visit Mrs C A Rosencrans after state normal studies at Peru. P A Horn travels to Omaha for brief business. Ed P Betts completes list listing as Tiptoe precinct assessor. Miss Ola Kaffenberger returns from Cedar Falls to spend vacation with her parents. Miss Louise Lohnes boards Burlington to Omaha for treatment. Frank Hall and wife travel from Newton Falls to Herman after visiting J S Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Dickson
Little Babe
Omaha
A. L. Todd
Charles Patterson
Arapahoe
T. M
Otto Motz
Burlington
Lincoln
Edgmont S. C
A. C. Mutz
W. A. Heil
Mynard
David Sampson
Portland
Ore
Louisville
Andrew Schoeman
Will T. Adams
Elmer
St. Paul
Neb
Max Adams
Adams
Howard County
F. H. Garnier
P. A. Meisinger
Carl Roessler
Pankonia
Albert Nejediey
Creighton
William Holly
Fiorence Cunningham
Beaver City
State Normal
Peru
C. A. Rosencrans
Ola Kaffernberger
Cedar Falls, In
George A. Kaffenberger
Adem Stohr
Cullom
E. G. Meisinger
Rendolph Bergmann
Manley
Frank Vallery
Murray
Cr. L. Creamer
Fred Beil
Bi Wood
Metoliz
Louie Rheinackle
Murray and
Depas
A. H. Barnette
Lynn Grove
J. E.tuey
Dave Murray
Union
Court House
George Stites
Union Everyman
B. F. Brendel
E. A. Hunt
Outing plans and social visits stretch across states
The notice lists numerous residents traveling for graduations, hospital visits, and summer visits. Mrs A E Gass heads to Monticello and Evansville, Hazel Hunnercutt returns from Central City to Indianola, Jeff Salsburg travels to Omaha for his wife's hospital stay, and many others plan weekend shopping and visits around Murray, Nehawka, Union, and Nebraska City.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Plattsmouth Journal
Nebraska
Plattsmouth, Neb
J. R
Lowell
Masonic Grand Lodge
Roosevelt
Great Britain
Charlotte
England
Carranza
Mexico
Bie
Senate Post Office Committee
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Sos
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Norris
Senator la Follette
Henry Horn
Cedar Creek
P. A. Horn
Near Cedar Creek
Ed P. Betts
Tiptoh Precinct
Louise Lohnes
City
Frank Hall
Newton Falls, O
J. S. Hall
Herman
Card de SA
Castor
Erry
Ernst Catz
Los Angeles
A. E. Gass
Mont
Cello
Helen Gass
Evansville
Ind
W. L. Pickett
Hazel Hunnercutt
Central City
M. S. Rrien
Indianola
Jeff Salsburg
Presbyterian Hospital
John Wunderlich
Har] Ossenkop
John Mattes
Catherine, Mattes
George Oetgen
Nebraska City
Glacier National Park
Glacier Park
Rockies
Glacier’Park Publications
R. W. Ceement
L. W. Wakelay
Farnam Steer
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