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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
3
A fragmentary political column mocks figures like Curtis Heflin and Hoovers era actions. It notes optimism about an aviation trend, questions about the Chinese retreat, and hints at campaign scrutiny. It mentions Porto Rico independence talk and a call for better outcomes amid criticism and humor.
A collage of observations on Congress adjournment politics, portraits on currency, jury service, Fall’s health and trial, Utopia biographies by defense psychiatrists, Al Smith’s presidential bid, McNary Haugen tariff critique, school myths, ventures to Mars, Hoover’s campaign fund, and a southern state hospital golf course linked to mental health care.
A future note humorously predicts a companionate marriage ending today with Mrs Blank’s parents gaining custody of three children. It mentions Hon John H Morehead, praised for faithful service in the First Congressional District, as he circulates among friends.
A busy session of Congress ended Tuesday after passing nearly 1090 bills including flood control on the Mississippi, tax cuts totaling 222 495 000, and Muscle Shoals operation by the government. President Coolidge vetoed a dozen bills. six were re-voted, three passed over the veto. The session also concluded Teapot Dome disclosures and campaign fund scrutiny.
The report on the Continental Trading Co. oil-lease fraud ties to Senators Walsh and Nye as the investigation winds down. Key figures Sinclair Doheny Fall and others face limited action, with public sentiment wiser but no jail terms. Local note praises Plattsmouth progress and Chamber of Commerce leadership.
The Lancaster Daily Gazette editor was jailed after publishing an editorial criticizing a justice of the peace for fining a youth who assaulted a woman. A judge released him, ruling speech in the editorial did not interfere with court proceedings. The editor sues for unlawful imprisonment, defending the right to criticize injustice.
Plaintiffs led by Blandina Kuepper and others sue to quiet title to Lots 3 and 4 in Block 94, Plattsmouth Nebraska. Defendants Wm. C Moores Mrs Moores and heirs, with unknown real names, must answer by July 16 1928. Court dates set June 29 and October 1 1928 for Catherine Wiles estate claims.
In Cass county Nebraska guardian H A Schneider seeks court authority to sell William A Becker spendthrift’s undivided one sixth interest in a Plattsmouth area tract described as SW ¼ and NW ¼ parts of section 25 township 12 range 12. A July 9 1928 hearing is ordered with notice by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal.
In Cass County Nebraska the Guardian Hugh E Warden seeks to close guardianship of Joseph Mauck Incompetent a hearing is set for June 15 1928 at 10 a m notices to ward sister Mrs Lucinda Conrad and Mrs Margaret Chappell by personal service and to others by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
The County Court of Cass County Nebraska invites claims against the estate of Martha M Sehliefert deceased. Claims may be presented June 1928 and September 10 1928 at 10 am to be examined for allowance. Three months from June 5 1928 to present claims and one year to pay debts. County Judge seal.
The piece paints Herbert Hoover as the Republican front runner with a strong hand of trumps. It notes stubborn critics who doubt the nomination and warns that opponents might misplay, steal cards, or disrupt the game to alter the outcome.
In the matter of the estate of Sam G. Smith deceased the county court fixes two payment dates June 22 1928 and September 24 1928 at ten o clock a m to receive from June 22 1928. Debts are due within one year from June 22 1928. Seal.
In the matter of the estate of William Ballance deceased. Dates July 6 1928 and October 5 1928 at 10:00 AM daily for adjustment and allowance. Claims must be presented within three months from July 6 1928 and debts paid within one year from that date. County Court seal June 1 1928.
John P. Sattler petitions to appoint Stanley Serpan as administrator of the Varady estate. The hearing is set for June 29, 1928, at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court. Notice to interested parties will be published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.
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