Norton Elopes After Rain Storm in Council Bluffs
William W Norton 25 of Polk Nebraska married Catherine Hayden 22 of Lincoln after securing a license at the parsonage of Second Presbyterian church in Council Bluffs. Norton, a Nebraska University senior, had driven through a rain storm and faced a delayed ceremony while his wife works as secretary to the state purchasing agent.
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Lincoln
Neb
William W. Norton
Polk
Nebraska
Catherine Hayden
Clarence Harmon
Council Bluffs
E. R. Scherich
Norton
The
Bluffs
Cupid
Roy Hardesty
Second Presbyterian Church
James P. Linn
Hardesty
Omaha
University of Nebraska
GORN ACREAGE AND CROP CONDITIONS REPORTED
Division Freight Agent J J Cox of the Burlington at Lincoln releases crop data for end of May. Winter wheat 69 percent of normal, spring wheat 35, oats 85, corn 91, potatoes 87, corn acreage 108 percent. rainfall 0.61 inch. temperatures 36 to 90. Frosts hurt and rain is badly needed. alfalfa looks good but frost damaged. apples may be spared while grapes and small fruits largely lost.
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J. J. Cox
Burlington
Lincoln
Nebraska City
Holdrege
Cox
Children Celebrate Mother's Birthday at Home Gathering
Mrs Louise Stohlman marked her 56th birthday with a family dinner at her home last Sunday. Children Lydia Stehlman, Chris, Victor and Paul oversaw the event with guests from South Bend Pleasant Dale Omaha Louisville and Louisville Courier notes.
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Louise Stohlman
Fred Christiaener
Pleasant Dale
Lydia Stehlman
Chris
Victor
Paul
Walter Thimgahn
South Bend
Fred Christjaener
Christjaener
Edna and
Erwin Christjaener
Herman Stohlman
Geo. Stohlman
Max Reschuh
Omaha
Frederick Stohlman
Louisville
Theodore Hartman
Stohlman
Louisville Courier
Miss Judith Johnson Heads to Omaha and Coast Visit
Miss Judith Johnson left this morning for Omaha to spend the day and planned to depart Monday for the west coast to visit Long Beach with her sister Mrs. G A Swanson for some time.
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Judith Johnson
Omaha
Miss Johnson
West Coast
Long Beach
G. A. Swanson
Oregon Coyote Breaks World Records in Pendleton
In Pendleton Oregon Alva Stone a government trapper captured a mother coyote with fourteen puppies and later trapped a coyote with eighteen pups in one den The predatory animal head Stanley Jewett noted the first equals the world record while suggesting doubt over the second coyote brood Stone praised for wholesale trapping and Jewett quipped about an orphan asylum.
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Pendleton
Ore
Umatilla County
Alva Stone
Stone
Stanley G. Jewett
Biological Survey
Portland
Jewitt
Mrs. John Cory Improves After Serious Illness
From Friday's Daily the Cory family reports Mrs. John Cory has shown improvement after days of severe asthma and critical risk at the Perkins hotel. Doctors say the sudden afternoon decline gave way to morning signs of recovery and the patient now shows better condition though still serious.
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John Cory
Perkins Hotel
Wesleyan U Holds Commencement Exercises
Commencement exercises at Nebraska Wesleyan university were held in the Wesleyan auditorium with 69 liberal arts graduates, 94 teachers college graduates, and 13 fine arts graduates. Bishop Francis John McConnell gave the address urging goodwill to reduce frictions, while honorary doctor of divinity degrees were awarded to Rev. F. F. Travis and W. F. Crossland.
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Nebraska Wesleyan University
Wesleyan
College of Liberal Arts
Teachers College
College of Fine Arts
Francis John McConnell
McConnell
F. F. Travis
Lincoln
W. F. Crossland
Pontiac
Mich
Travis
Grace Methodist Church
Crossland
Wesleyan University
Oxford University
England
M. E. Gilbert
I B. Schreckengast
Evolution trial to last thirty minutes in Tennessee
Governor Austin Peay visiting Clarksville denounces the Scopes trial as bosh and says the Dayton case will not exceed thirty minutes. He asserts the matter should go to the country rather than higher courts.
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Clarksville
Tenn
Austin Peay
J. T. Scopes
Dayton
Tennessee
Glasgow Professor Debates Evolution Theory in Chicago
Chicago reports that Professor James Moffat of the University of Glasgow spoke at the University of Chicago as Tennessee prepares legal action against evolution. England watches with surprise and perplexity.
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Chicago
Tennessee
England
James Moffat
University of Glasgow
University of Chicago
Lutherans to Indorse Bryan Stand on Evolution
Nebraska Lutheran clergymen prepare a resolution to back William Jennings Bryan on evolution while opposing state laws dictating school curricula. Rev. Lawrence Acker of Omaha says Nebraskan ministers broadly share the stance, with 125 clergymen expected at the June conference in Columbus.
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Bryan
Columbus
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Lawrence Acker
First Lutheran Church
Omaha
Tennessee
Scope
Nebraska
United States
Acker
Wyoming
Shriners Choose Philadelphia for 1926 Convention
The imperial divan voted to hold the 1926 Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine conclave in Philadelphia with dates June 1 through 3. James C. Burger of Denver advanced to the seat of imperial potentate, succeeding James E. B. Chandler of Kansas City.
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Los Angeles
Philadelphia
James C. Burger
Denver
Colo
James EB. Chandler
Kansas City
Painleve Ministry Survives First Crisis Over Finance
Paris reports the Painleve government weathered a brief crisis as Finance Minister Caillaux defended plans to fund war debts and rejected a capital levy. The radicals Louis Loucheur and socialist Vincent Auriol pressed for change while Premier Painleve backed Caillaux and called for budget discussions.
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Paris
vThe
Painleve
Caillaux
M. Caillaux
Louis Loucheur
Vincent Auriol
Drum and Bugle Corps Benefit in Plattsmouth Event
The Greater Isles show will be in Plattsmouth to support the Drum and Bugle corps. Proceeds finance outfitting and equipment already purchased, with the corps organized entirely at individual expense and no public contributions requested.
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Greater Isles
Plattsmouth
Carnival Funds Aim for Yearround Boy Scout Uniforms
Returns from the carnival should provide enough money to buy suitable all year uniforms for the boys. With the white summer outfits already owned the group can step out in any parade.
Post Eyes Securing German Cannon for Memorial Plot
Post officials plan to secure a captured German cannon for mounting in the local cemetery memorial plot. Nearly $1,000 has been spent on transport and setup, with about $600 previously invested in memorial plat improvements four years ago.
Decoration Day Service Praise Highlights Local Legion Members
Favors pour in from all sides for the drum and bugle corps firing squad and Legion participants in last Saturday's Decoration Day services. The community lauds their role in the observance and the solemn spirit they brought to the event.
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Legion
Friendly post backs community project and cemetery road fund
The organization expresses strong past and present interest in community uplift, clarifying its nonprofit aim to fund a building drive and contribute to road paving or graveling to the cemetery. It also announces the July showing of the film Nebraska Under Fire under post auspices with Post Activities Chairman Fred Lugsch leading the drive.
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Nebraska
Post
Post Activities
Fred Lugsch
University of Nebraska Grad U Graduates 800 Today
Lincoln Neb June 6 Approximately 800 students of the University of Nebraska will receive degrees at the fifty fourth annual commencement at St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow morning Former Chancellor MacLean will deliver the commencement oration and Governor McMullen will present commissions to fifty five ROTC graduates The conferring of degrees by Chancellor Avery will close the program Colleges and numbers include Arts and Sciences 206 Engineering 67 Business 70 Agriculture 60 Law 27 Medicine 33 Dentistry 10 Pharmacy 34 Teachers 97 Graduate 49 Masters 5 PhD Nursing 14 and certificates for Teachers 214 Journalism 5 Fine Arts 41 Physical Education 12
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Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
MacLean
Adam McMullen
Reserve Officers Corps
United States Army
Military Training School
Avery
College of Business Administration
Dental College
College of Law
College of Pharmacy
College of Agriculture
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Engineering
Teachers College
Sraduate College
College of Medicine
Dennison Crepe Paper Range Highlighted at Bates Shop
The Bates Book and Gift Shop showcases a wide array of Dennison paper shades and special designs. Shoppers are urged to inspect crepe paper lines and crepe napkins while selections remain available.
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Dennison Company
Bates Book and Gift Shop
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Jesse R. McVay
The County Court of Cass County Nebraska notifies creditors to present claims for Jesse R. McVay estate. Hearings will occur July 7 1925 and October 8 1925 at ten o clock in Plattsmouth. Claims must be filed within three months from July 7 1925 and debts paid within eight months. A. H. Duxbury County Judge.
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State of
Nebraska
Cass County
Jesse R. McVay
Plattsmouth
Said County Court
Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate of Will
County Court in Cass Nebraska sets hearing for June 30 1925 to prove the May 14 1925 will and deed for Mary E. Thompson probate to Glenn T. Thompson as Executor. Notice runs in Plattsmouth Journal for three consecutive weeks prior to hearing. Court seal and clerk Isan A H Duxbury presiding.
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Glenn T. Thompson
Mary E. Thompson
Plattsmouth
Cour
China Faces Impending War as Chinese Forces Rise
Washington reports from authentic sources that a clash for military mastery in China is inevitable. Chang Tso Lin and Feng Yu Hsing command large forces with suspected aid from Japan and Soviet Russia. U.S. President Coolidge and Secretary Wilbur coordinate protection for American lives as naval forces hold in Chinese waters.
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Washington
China
Shanghai
Canton
Changsha
Associated Press
Chang Tso Lin
Feng Yu Hsing
Japan
Chang
Feng
Soviet
Russia
Moscow
Urea
Pekin
Fenerg
Coolidge
President Coolidge
Legation Guard
Wilbur
Asiatic Squadron
Oklahoma City and Tulsa Threaten Western League Exit
Oklahoma City and Tulsa officials warn the Western league may collapse if President Tearney does not reform, citing lax arbitration and poor correspondence. They say they will join the Texas league, which already signals willingness to admit both cities if the Western league dissolves.
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Oklahoma
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
A. L. Tearney
James Mumphries
Oklahoma City Club
Jack Holland
Indians
Tearney
Crawford
Texas
Roberts
San Antonio
Tex
J. Doak Roberts
Texas Loop
League troubles raise doubts over western circuit
The articles describe financial struggles across several Western league cities Omaha Des Moines St Joseph Lincoln and Denver with Sun day crowds propping up Lincoln and President Tearney facing a three year term yet possible removal amid uncertain league treasury funds. Forecasts of cooperation among Oklahoma City Tulsa Lincoln Denver and Des Moines offer some relief.
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Omaha
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Lincoln
Lincoln Tribe
Tearney
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Denver
Sioux City
Packers
Lin
Tulsa and Oklahoma City Lament Circuit Invite
Coln faces pressure as Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the league’s newer members, seek clarity about the next steps after being asked to join the circuit. The situation sparks questions over expansion and future matchups.
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Coln
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Unusual Operation to Save Boy's Arm
Doctors at Memorial hospital performed a flap graft on a three year old boy after his right arm was crushed in an electric clothes wringer. The torn tissues were joined with healthy skin and muscle from the abdomen in hopes of saving the arm. Full success could not be determined for several weeks.
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Chicago
Memorial Hospital
Henry Henning
Hopeful of Pole Party
Geneva reports Dr Fridtjoff Nansen refuses to assume catastrophe. He says absence of news from Amundsen’s Arctic flight does not prove disaster. If one plane is damaged the six expedition members may continue in the other.
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Geneva
Fridtjoff Nansen
Artic
Amundsen
North Pole
Greenland
Relief Expedition Planned for Amundsen Pole Quest
News from New York dated June 3 reports concerns for the Amundsen Ellsworth polar attempt. A Norwegian plan calls for a relief steamer with two airplanes, three pilots, and four mechanics to sail from Horten along Christiansfjord within days. Amundsen’s two week deadline for reaching the pole and back ends tomorrow.
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New York
Amundsen-Ellsworth
Spitzbergen
Horth Pole
Horten
Christianafjord
Oslo
Amundsen
Pole
Plans of Search Leader head Norwegian polar flight
Lieut Lut zow Holm was named to head Norway's air expedition hunting the Amundsen Ellisworth polar party. He will reconnoiter the Arctic edge from the air, aiming to see about 100 miles on clear days, but may struggle to spot individuals. He noted Amundsen has smoke bombs as signals to aid locating the explorer.
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Olso
Norway
Lutzow Holm
Dagblad Today
Arctic
North Pole
Amundsen
Motorship Charles Bower Delayed By Arctic Ice
A radio report from Seattle says the motorship Charles Bower ordered by Liebes & Co. San Francisco furriers has faced further ice delay en route to the Arctic in search of Amundsen’s aerial polar expedition. Arctic navigators predict she will not reach Point Barrow, Alaska where Amundsen’s planes may have flown from Spitzbergen before August.
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Seattle
Wash
Charles Bower
Liebes & Co
San Francisco
Purebred Cattle Pay Well for Martin Mischke Crofton
The Omaha Journal Stockman notes Martin Mischke of Crofton shipped a load of purebred Hereford long yearling steers averaging 1 009 pounds at 10 90 per hundred, near the day’s top. Mischke says he will feed all calves and winter cows only, aiming to market cattle in mid next summer with about 100 calves on hand.
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Martin Mischke
Crofton
Mr. Minschke
Mr. Mischke
Omaha Journal- Stockman
Nebraska highway markers plan described by officials
Secretary Cochran announces bids on gravel for 230 miles of Nebraska highways and expects lower per yard prices than last year. New uniform markers from federal and national highway groups will be adopted, with circle for railroad crossing square for a school house and diamond for curves or dangers.
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Cochan
Department of Public Works
Cochran
National Department of Agriculture
National Association of Highway Officials
Nebraska
Springfield votes bonds to gravel main road to Louisville bridge
Springfield Nebraska voters approve 32000 dollars in bonds for graveling seven miles of main road south to the Louisville bridge and Meadow sand pits. The measure passed 184 for to 56 against, with work to start promptly to finish before winter.
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Springfield
Neb
Louisville
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Gorn
Oregon
Coyote
Shriners
Penn
Pairleve
Legion News
Daily Journal
Drum and Bugle Corps
McLean
McMullen
A. H. Duxbury
Cass
Mary B. Thompson
A H. Duxbury
Rags
Nar
Genese
Western League
Boy
Pole Party
Journal Office
Capital City Company Council
Mluffs
Towa
Chas. F. Hill
31St Avenue
Lincoln, Nebr
Henry Klinger
South 6Th Street
Poland
Nebr
R. H. Ingwerson & Sons
Nehawka, Nebr
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