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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
8
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The Peoples Independent Party of Caw county schedules a county convention at Weeping Water on Saturday to select delegates for the state and congressional conventions. Primaries will be held in wards and precincts on June 9 with James Crank as chairman.
The speaker urges tackling current issues and predicts a Democratic win in November, emphasizing party unity and hope for a glorious electoral outcome.
A vow declares that the people rather than foreigners will bear the tariff. The statement promises a prolonged struggle to push back price burdens through the summer season.
A brief reflective line asserts democracy as a ally of the people while condemning republicanism as its bitter foe. The statement frames trust and civic virtue in political terms.
A political analysis claims unity at both conventions seals defeat for the GOP ticket in Nebraska this year. The piece argues consolidation undermines Republican chances and calls for decisive action.
The author argues a Democrat must support the party’s policy as adopted by the majority in convention. They state the party cannot prosper otherwise and express belief that this year presents issues allowing unity to carry the Democracy banner to victory in November.
A June dispatch from Decatur Indiana reports a mob of about fifty men attempted to drive all Black residents from the town after warnings to dismiss them. A later crowd rescued the Black workers, but they all left town that night leaving none remaining.
The World-Herald urges dropping Bryan for governor and backing a practical candidate. It names Wilquain Smyth Thompson Stark Sutherland Coffin Camerell as likely choices and urges Democrats and Populists to focus on a strong nominee for state ticket. The Journal endorses these views and pledges party unity.
The Kansas Republicans back Roosevelt with strong endorsements praising his public service and promising support. Ohio Republicans offer a milder blessing while fearing too close dependence on Senator Hanna. The piece notes Roosevelt’s growing reliance on Hanna and questions party unity and loyalty ahead of the campaign.
The past week was warm and wet with average temperatures 1 degree above normal in eastern counties and 4 degrees higher in the west. Central and eastern areas saw very heavy rainfall, 3 to 8 inches in the southeast, while western parts were light. Crops benefited overall, though corn washed out and wheat and oats were lodged in spots. Winter wheat and oats showed strong growth, corn cultivation slowed but was already well advanced, grass and potatoes in good condition, alfalfa first cut damaged somewhat by rain.
John Eaton traveled to Plattsmouth for business last Wednesday evening. Hattie Shryder from Oregon visited her relatives in Union and three children accompanied her. Union will join in Fourth of July festivities and later host the old settler's reunion. The meat market partnership Gerber & Spader formed after Matt Spader bought half interest. The Union band and local ladies held a successful supper in Lynn's hall with profits to the band. Milton Clarence was badly injured drawing timber from a well, struck on the head, skull fractured, brain injury, with hopes of recovery reported.
Elmwood residents returned from visits in Nebraska and beyond including Sutherland Red Cloud and Oregon. Memorial Day observances drew a large crowd with a wreath ceremony at the cemetery by Kennesaw Post and music by the Murdock band despite threatening weather.
The Courier notes a new organ donated to the Christian church by BE BR Todd of Plattsmouth, discusses medical anxieties and an arm injury to a 2 year old, reports on auditorium funding progress, announces the marriage of KE HW Worthiman and Lathe Mae Stevenson, notes Gust Holke’s death in Chicago, praises a hotel landlord return, and welcomes Mr and Mrs J Speaker back to the Louisville hotel.
Jacob Lutiver visits old friends in the freight ing days. Omar Schlichtemier and son delivered two thousand bushels of corn to A P Sturm this week. George Reynolds marketed thirteen hogs averaging over three hundred pounds. Hugh Warden sent seven hogs that brought 132. George Conrad five hogs bringing 104. T G Hymer hit twenty blue rocks at a shooting contest. Earl Kirkpatrick nineteen. Edgar Mark eighteen. A circus’s absence is blamed on a local drawback. Missouri Pacific train near Paul bombarded. conductor flesh wound. no suspect found.
A county school story recalls a teacher fearing contagion and allowing a sick pupil to stay home. The next day the pupil returns with a finger in her mouth claiming a baby at home isn’t catching, prompting the teacher to blush and approve the pupil’s seat.
Mrs. C. Dovey and Carrie Adams of Plattsmouth visited Eagle friends on Decoration Day. Rev. Bell of Palmyra died, funeral held, praised as a respected citizen. Miss Gibson closed a school term in Jack district with a Stall’s Grove picnic. Congregational church staged a strawberry social and Maypole with ten drillers, ribbons, and neat presentation.
Cherries ripen late and yields are light due to a cold dry spring hindering buds. Weeping Water residents, including Rev. G B Crippen former Cass county public instruction head, died in Jewett NY April 23 at age 72. Dr. Fred Andrus of Pleasant Dale elected second vice president of the State Medical Society. The Weeping Water band is engaged for Nehawka Fourth of July. Plattsmouth bridge project to open in about sixty days. Alumni reception for class of 1802 held at the Misses Barnes home with Fred Rickard president and officers elected for the year.
Mrs. Forest Cunningham died at her mother's home Sunday morning at 3 o clock aged 24. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at the Eight Mile Grove church with burial in the Eight Mile Grove cemetery. She leaves a husband a daughter her mother and three sisters.
A railroad agent invites sending addresses of friends who might move to Nebraska. The offer provides a forty eight page descriptive booklet on Nebraska agriculture and opportunities with farm scenes and a sectional state map. This Omaha based appeal aims to attract home-seekers to Nebraska.
The Big Horn basin in northwestern Wyoming offers undeveloped ranch openings along streams with access to one million acres of government land. The Burlington Route provides a folder with an illustrated map detailing land, soil, products, irrigation and opportunities. Write for a free copy to J. Francis, general passenger agent, Omaha Nebraska.
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