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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1912
Page
2
A town’s Fourth of July event hinges on meeting expectations and avoiding overpromising. Citizens dislike false premises from local merchants and seek genuine entertainment that surpasses, not exaggerates, advertised claims.
A Saturday night dance at Katolicky Sokol Hall drew a lively young crowd with a Plattsmouth orchestra led by Tom Svoboda. Musicians included W. Hamm on violins Cyril Kalina on clarinet Anton Toman on drums and Miss Pearl Mumm on piano.
Frank Warren and his wife welcomed a pair of baby girls at their home on Sunday the 6th. Both infants were reported well, though one showed slight illness by yesterday. The Journal wishes happiness to the family.
A wire from Los Angeles says Mrs. George Dodd's remains will reach Plattsmouth Wednesday. Arrangements for the funeral will be made after the arrival in Plattsmouth.
Mrs. Robert Troop departed this afternoon for Farnam Nebraska where she was summoned by the serious illness of her sister Mrs. Bradshaw who has been ill for some time.
Reading from the bulletin notes fair skies in Nebraska with rising temperatures through Tuesday. A small snippet mentions 5 a.m measurements and upcoming forecast details.
Friends in Plattsmouth report Miss Florence Helps has graduated from Long Beach California High School. She is the daughter of H J Helps former superintendent of the Burlington shops.
William Jennings Bryan attracted crowds at the Baltimore pre convention scene while observing party leaders. He met Theodore Roosevelt and Dixon and joked about a steam roller. Bryan said he came as a newspaper reporter not seeking the Republican nomination and noted Democrats would hold a model convention. Walter B. Vick moved to set up Wilson headquarters in New York.
At Chicago the supporters of Theodore Roosevelt announce a list of sponsors and the men who will nominate and second his bid for the presidency confirming the individuals connected with the convention effort.
Mrs. O M Carter of Denver arrived in Plattsmouth on Saturday to visit her sister Mrs Ed Todd. Carter, once a resident and county pioneer, is in the area for a visit.
County Superintendent Miss Mary Foster announces a special teachers examination for Friday and Saturday June 24 and 22 to certify for county schools only. There will be no city teachers examination at this time.
Construction begins with laying concrete block foundation for a bungalow to be built by Mrs. Allison. Maher & Son Contractors manage site as crews start work this morning.
Miss Mariette Hiatt of Sidney traveled to Omaha this morning to visit her sister Mrs Frank Gobelman who is hospitalized.
In Table Rock two ministers Revs. Wimberly and Young received an anonymous letter warning they will be shot if they continue opposing the saloon fight. The threat was reported from Tecumseh Nebraska on June 17.
Official state department report confirms two new yellow fever cases in San Juan Bautista the capital of Tabasco Mexico. The outbreak adds to health concerns in the region as authorities monitor the spread and respond with containment measures.
The relief tug Redondo arrived at Karluk Kodiak Island Alaska from the mainland voyage near Katmai volcano and reported no landing possible due to heavy sand and ash deposits. Crews could not identify fishing villages along the coastline after the eruption.
Washington dispatch says Cuban troops press rebels and expect to end the situation within two days. Orestes Ferrara in Washington seeks reply from Secretary Knox to a note urging U S declaration on Havana unrest and U S intentions toward Cuba.
Harvey Garber, Democratic national committeeman from Ohio, arrived in Baltimore for a firing unit and spoke against the unit rule. The June 17 dispatch notes his stance and attendance at the event.
Albion Neb June 17 John Peters vice president of the First National bank of this city died after a long period of poor health The obituary notes Peters long service and leadership in local banking.
London dispatch reports Russian agriculture minister Krivochevie, fresh from Central Asia, warns against expanding cotton culture or new plantations there. He says Russia must continue to rely on America for its cotton supply.
In Chicago a movement forms to back Justice Charles E Hughes as a compromise presidential candidate. William H Hotchkiss of New York leads supporters seeking broad delegate backing while denying Hughes approved the effort.
Antigo Wisconsin June 16 Walter Quick of Aniwa and Jacob Quick of Horicon Civil War veterans from different Wisconsin regiments met for the first time in four decades at the Wisconsin Grand Army annual encampment. They had not known each other since the war before city mayor Hill introduced them near headquarters.
Police in Clay City Kentucky rely on an officer from Hillaville Virginia who knows Wesley Edwards to identify a man arrested on suspicion of involvement in arson at Hillaville courthouse.
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