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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
A fragmentary local item notes Plattsmouth as a healthy Nebraska city and invites visits before July. It mentions plans for excursions to Nevada and jokes about Panama Canal timing and auto wrecks. The piece critiques worry and weather while highlighting civic sentiments and local pride.
Residents express shared uncertainty about the situation as rain remains intermittent and relief seems distant. They note a new heavy shower could improve conditions, but no one has clearer knowledge of when the desired rain will arrive.
The piece notes persistent party candidates in Missouri face growing public weariness with incumbents seeking long tenures. It highlights the looming opposition and calls for fresh leadership. It also reports the illness of David A. Ball, a notable Missouri Democrat and former gubernatorial candidate, at his Louisiana home, with doctors deeming his condition serious. Ball is praised for his long activism and ties to Plattsmouth.
Washington reports the new secretary of the interior will reject the Cunningham plains claim as fraudulent within a week. The piece portrays Ballinger as the antagonist who protected Cunningham interests, opposed by Pinchot and Glavis, and notes a new interior department order driven by public opinion.
In a shift of position, Republican papers and politicians who mocked Congressman Hitchcock for proposing a congressional inquiry into the Alaska affair are now greeting Secretary Fisher’s decision with praise. They acknowledge Hitchcock’s muckraking as vindicated and note the resolution could shield hundreds of millions in public Alaska property from alleged syndicate greed.
Congress will soon recess for the Fourth of July holiday period. Lawmakers plan to resume work after the holiday with funding and legislative items on their agenda.
The report notes that the weather remains unfocused as a topic, with no notable events or urgent concerns emerging recently. No major storms or temperature extremes are highlighted, suggesting a calm period in local conditions.
July 1 event invites families to Plattsmouth for a traditional Fourth of July celebration with community activities and fireworks.
A commentary notes opposition to direct vote for senators by many members unlikely to be elected this way. It observes a looming Senate vote on reciprocity around July 16 or 17. The piece mocks five weeks of debate as futile yet still a chance for senators to feel they are deliberating.
Crop news in parts of Nebraska shows 80 missing and disappointing yields. Farmers fear they can buy only one or two tours this year and may send families to the Great Lakes rather than Europe for travel.
The text urges Democrats and insurgents to stay united in deliberations in Congress, stressing that public interest is at stake and that the country watches every move. If they adhere to the text and remain cohesive, concerns for the common people should ease.
The Lincoln Star notes it would be wasteful to spend millions on Missouri Pacific upgrades if the line’s major improvements are not made within the state where a railway commission previously ordered the railroad to improve its track.
Rh. F. Bush, the new president of the Missouri Pacific, is spending considerable time in Nebraska, signaling planned improvements for the lines in the state. Towns along the road hope for first class condition after long neglect.
President Taft and Mrs. Taft entertained about 1000 guests to mark their silver wedding on June 19. Advisers deem the event safe, as silver has ceased to be a vexatious issue. Some invitations apparently did not reach us.
Western editors praise Omaha last week calling it the only metropolitan city in Nebraska. They state Omaha is active and skilled at hosting visitors with best hospitality and entertainment.
Reports from the home of Honu- Dave Ball of Missouri indicate he is improving from a Sunday stroke. Ball has visited Plattsmouth often and many friends here are glad to hear of his better condition, especially the Journal editor who has known him for a long time.
Residents in Plattsmouth differ on weed cutting in front of homes. Some invest time keeping weeds down while nearby neighbors neglect this duty. Weeds breed disease and poor citizenship is shown by those who refuse to act.
The Ninth Town district swings against the president with a 1200 plurality for the Republican candidate, signaling weakened Taft support. Lincoln party organs claim La Follette cannot win Nebraska, while the outcome remains an even break between La Follette and Taft. Strong leadership for La Follette may yet emerge.
The Lincoln Star argues Nebraska may align with Senator La Follette if a leadership challenge arises and Taft loses ground. It frames Burkett’s ousting as a precedent and labels Nebraska a progressive state likely to resist Taft while inviting La Follette to win in a dispute over party direction.
An advertisement extols a healthy woman with good digestion and bright eyes as admirable and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct digestion. It notes availability from F. G. Fricke & Co.
President Bush and Missouri Pacific leaders toured the south and Nebraska routes, announcing heavy spending on 800 trackmen between Union and Omaha. Crews are laying new ties, surfacing and ballasting, with 75-pound steel to be installed, and Falls City terminal work nearing completion to boost Nebraska line capacity for fall traffic.
An old advertisement notes uniform success of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy, trusted and dependable. It mentions sales through F. G. and suggests broad popularity of the product.
Juror Dan Lynn and Juror George W Leach visited Omaha this afternoon to see a moving picture show and observe the courts. Juror Leach said he might return in time to open court in the morning, while Juror Lynn gave no promises.
Ashland Drainage District announces proposed issue of 17 565 000 dollars in negotiable bonds at 6 percent interest, to be repaid in ten annual installments. Owners may prepay within sixty days at the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Ashland, Nebraska, reducing their tract’s share accordingly.
Probate notice in Gass County Nebraska states in county court the administratrix has filed a final settlement report and petition for discharge except for claims. A hearing is set for June 27, 1941 at 10 A M in Plattsmouth county court rooms. Objections must be filed by the hearing date. Allen J. Beeson, County Judge.
In the County Court a report of the administrator of the estate of Albert Eugene Lewis, deceased, has been filed with a petition for final settlement. Objections must be filed by July 3, 1914, at 9 a.m. Hearing set in the County Court. witness Allen J. Beeson, County Judge.
From Wednesday's Daily Mr A L Anderson received a letter from Mrs Anderson who now stays in Portland Oregon having left Denver. She arrived in time for the Rose carnival parade of 5000 girls in fine dress and the dazzling electrical parade. She will proceed to Seattle for a visit.
The district court dismissed the case of State v. Charles McCauley charged with larceny from the person after the county attorney found the evidence insufficient to warrant a district court trial.
Mr. George Hl Becker of camp No 70 W O W traveled to the metropolis on the morning train for camp business.
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