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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1913
Page
4
Road drag urged to curb rough behavior south of town
Community voices call for strict road drag use to combat rough conduct by some locals traveling out of town. Parents and residents note unsafe conditions and request enforcement to improve safety.
Railroads seek IC C jurisdiction era imagined
The article notes surprise at railroads moving to be fully under Interstate Commerce Commission control. It also reports corn planting delays since 1892, a heavy alea crop, and a large anticipated wheat harvest in Gass county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Gass County
Gettysburg soldiers' funds fall short for battlefield trip
Contributions for the Gettysburg celebration are slow and $4,000 allotted by the legislature may not cover travel costs. Senator John Shar Williams of Mississippi pushes for faster Democratic appointments, while town unity and harmony emerge as essential for communal progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
John Shar Williams
Mississippi
Giellysboro
Nebraska
Sunday draws parallel between theology and theater poster
Billy Sunday compares the role of theology to a bill poster visible to theatergoers, suggesting a relation of presentation to the core message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Bill
Lincoln Attorney Seeks Special Session to Impeach Railroad Board
A Lincoln attorney asks Governor Morehead to convene a special legislative session to impeach the railroad commission. He alleges the commission granted the telephone company power to raise rates after buying a competing firm, though the company had agreed to a rate reduction. He says this was the clear understanding of the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead
Grallway Commission
Congress and treaties spark debate on free list and race
The piece argues over protectionist views in Congress and criticizes both parties for free trade lists. It discusses Japan’s stance on the California alien land law and treaty issues, race inequality in applying laws, and Civil Service politics. It calls for civil fund support for veterans and asks for magnanimity in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
California
Creaks and forecasts mix in quirky mid century note
A jumbled clipping mentions a bumper wheat crop and a June day with patriotic display urged by Governor Morehead. It includes odd lines about Old Glory, post mortems, and an old mills saying about changing waters, all in a noisy, fragmented voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morehead
English in Japanese and Philippine schools seen as greatest gift
The text notes English language instruction widely in Japan and the Philippines, praising it as the Orient's best gift, attributed to Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Philippines
Uncle Sam
Orient
Congress debate on lab bill leaves options open
Speech argues Congress should pass the full lab bill as written, allowing lawmakers to pick provisions they support and discard those they oppose, claiming this approach pleases all sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Child bitten by dog prompts call to kill dangerous canines
A citizen urges the chief of police to kill any dogs that bite children to prevent further incidents. The speaker complains about many useless dogs in the town and insists on immediate action to protect the public.
Weather bias and wealth across states
The piece criticizes American banking as worst yet links it to national wealth, while Iowa papers push soft weather coverage. It notes storms and freezes are downplayed, California cuttings focus on climate, and Mississippi valley yields praised as crops rise with speculation in real estate profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Iowa
California
Mississippi Valley
States regulate railroads unless Congress acts
The Supreme Court confirms state power to regulate railroad commerce within borders unless a later case or federal action block it. It notes Congress has not yet assumed national control, implying states may regulate rates and leaving open a possible nationalization if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tle
Hughes
Epinion
Congress
President Wilson as the people’s lobbyist analyzed
The Washington dispatch argues Townsend’s charge that Wilson is the chief lobbyist for the people. It cites Wilson on constitutional government, saying the president can shape national sentiment and press for the country’s welfare, while opposing lobbyists who serve special interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend
Wilson
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
World-Herald
Plattsmouth Plans Fall Weather Themed Fourth
Community planners in Plattsmouth announce a local Fourth of July event aimed to entertain but extend into autumn weather safety, hoping to avoid frost threats before fall arrives.
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Plattsmouth
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