Urge Speed on Missouri River Work
A Missouri River development delegation led by Senator Wheeler urged President Roosevelt to accelerate Fort Peck and upper Missouri projects. The group sought swift use of new public works funds, citing a 20 million dollar request for upper Missouri and possible 22 million for the Omaha Sioux City stretch. General Markham said machinery exists to spend efficiently while notes from Secretary Ickes show 14.5 million of Fort Peck funds already contracted.
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Fort Peck
Missouri River
Roosevelt
Congress
Wheeler
Montana
Missouri Valley
Upper
Missouri
Misouri
F. M. Markham
Upper Missouri
Omaha-Sioux City
General Markham
PWA
Ickes
Thompson
World- Herald
Duluth Chase S believed prank by unknown caller
Duluth police pursued an apparent John Dillinger chase after a 6 am emergency call from a man claiming to be Federal Agent Moore. The caller said he had a gunfight with two men bound for Duluth, but no Federal Agent Moore exists in the area.
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St. Paul
Minn
Duluth
John Dillinger
Moore
Dillinger
Youngest College President Named at Rockford College
Dr Gordon Keith Chalmers aged 30 is installed as president of Rockford College in Illinois. A brilliant eastern professor and Mount Holyoke alum, he becomes the youngest college president in the country, and is married to a noted writer who served in the Mount Holyoke English department.
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Gordon Keith Chalmers
Rockford College
Rockford, I
Chalmers
Mount Holyoke College
Red Sox Drop Close Contest to Omaha Pirates 11 8
The Red Sox fell 11 to 8 to the Miller Knuth Pirates of Omaha Sunday afternoon. Omaha grabbed the lead in the third with four runs and added three apiece in the fourth and fifth to widen the gap. Boston rallied in the eighth with strong hits including Pierce and Schlische triples and Sylvester’s double, then Joe Krejr doubled in the ninth scoring on Pierce's hit.
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Red Sox
Miller-Knuth Pirates
Omaha
Pierce
Schlische
Sylvester
Joe Krejr
Maryland Woman Seeks Divorce Over Abuse Count
A Maryland woman files for divorce citing years of domestic violence. Her attorney jokes about reaching a higher tally as a test of endurance, but the woman fears she cannot continue to endure the alleged abuse.
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Maryland
Baltimore Man Demands Germany Take Leviathan Back
A Baltimore resident writes to the Sun urging Germany to return the Leviathan as financial concerns in Germany worsen. The letter frames the issue within the broader economic strain and wartime context, calling for action.
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Baltimore
The
Sun
Germany
Cattle Bought From West Drought Areas For Relief
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reports purchase of twenty four thousand cattle from Minnesota and South Dakota to remove low grade stock from drought zones. Cattle delivered to the Federal Emergency Relief Administration for processing and relief distribution. Twenty one Minnesota cars and ten South Dakota cars moved today with two North Dakota cars loaded and ten more ready. Inspectors have assessed thousands more cattle for immediate purchase as the program expands.
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Minnesota
South Dakota
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
E. W. Shets
St. Paul
Minn
Adjustment Administration
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Bureau and
Animal Industry
Plattsmouth Wins 5 4 Over Pawnee City Netsters
Plattsmouth Tennis Club six players traveled to Pawnee City and edged the Pawnee County netsters five to four. Singles tied 3-3. doubles 2-1 to Plattsmouth. Ray Larson to miss next match due to Europe trip. other results listed with multiple players and sets. Ralph Mason named director of the Lawler cup play in Southeast Nebraska.
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Plattsmouth Tennis Club
Pawnee City
Pawnee
Sawyer
Paw
Larson
Mason
Woltz
Sayles
Story
Hungate
Marshall
Calwell
Giles
Fitch
Shranger
Larsen-Marshall
Story-Wolfe
Sawyer-Hungate
Mason-Sayles
Fitch-Giles
Booth- Calwell
Ralph Mason
Nebraska
the World- Herald
Journal ads bring timely bargains to readers
Classified notes announce sales and discounts from local merchants. Readers can find reduced prices on goods and services with everyday items featured in brief ads across the page.
Local residents busy with visits and errands around Plattsmouth
Weeping Water residents and others traveled to nearby towns on Tuesday and over the week. Elmer Michelsen and J C Schewes attended business in Omaha and Plattsmouth respectively. Esther Johnson joined work amid a restaurant dispute with Elmer Loberg. Reports note visits by Emil Bornemeier and W J Patterson, Ruth Schumaker returning home from Palmyra, and councilmen Westley Davis and Theo Davis handling city business in Plattsmouth. A baby boy arrived for Dale and Mrs. Albert, with all well.
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Dam Klepser
Piatesmeuth
Elmer Michelsen
Omaha
Esther Johnson
Elmer Loberg
J. C. Schewes
Pluttemouth
Emil Bornemeier
G. R. Binger
Knude Jensen
Plattsmouth
W. J. Patterson
Murray
Ruth Schumaker
Weeping Water
Palmyra
Westley W. Davis
Theo Davis
Nettie PE. Amick
Wm Fleischmann
Elmwood
Stirling Amick
Stork
Dale Albert
E. S&s Pangborn
Hooper
Frangborn
A. C. Aldick
C. J. Elenard
Amos Cappen
Ida
Hubert
George Metcalf
Missouri River
William Coatman
M. L. Gollaher
Grand Island
Alvo
Broken Arm Injured While Cranking Car
Frank A. Zessen attempted to crank a car when a bundle of steel and other items kicked striking his right arm. He suffered a fracture but is reported to be getting along nicely despite the pain.
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Frank A. Zessen
Mr. Zessen
Wheat Making 15 Bushels
Eugene Colbert of the Wabash area visited Weeping Water last Tuesday to have his harvester repaired for cutting ripe wheat. He estimates the yield at about fifteen bushels per acre.
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Eugene Colbert
Wabash
Westesey W. Davis Family Enjoy Extended Kentucky Visit
Westesey W. Davis and wife plus daughter Fern spent three weeks in Kentucky at their old home and reported an excellent time. On return Mr. Davis bought a new Chevrolet which he drove home and he is very pleased with the purchase.
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Westesey W. Davis
Fern
Kentucky
Mr. Davis
Judge Upholds State Banking Department Power in Edgar Case
District Judge Munday refused to block the state banking department from closing the Clay County State Bank of Edgar after it was ruled solvent. The decision upholds the department's discretionary authority under the 1932 law and finds the superintendent acted within powers in placing the bank into receivership and planning reorganization. An injunction request from other banks was resolved or pending.
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Clay Center
Neb
State Banking Department
Clay County State Bank of
Edgar
Munday Hell
E. H.luikart
Franz Radke
Banking Department
District Court
Radke
Dodge
Murdock Bank
Cass County District Court
State Journal
Water City Plans Jail Construction with Water Line Prep
City officials outline steps for building a new jail including laying a water line and sewer connections before the concrete foundation. The sequence aims to avoid future changes by completing utility work prior to concreting.
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Water City Council
Weeping Water seeks girls kittenball games
Weeping Water has an excellent girls kittenball team and seeks matches with other towns. They especially wish to play Plattsmouth and invite any interested teams to write to Miss Marie Michelsen to arrange a game.
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Weeping Water
Plattsmouth
Marie Michelsen
Coast Visitors Stay Two Weeks In Weeping Water
Gerald Clay and wife from the west coast travel to Weeping Water in six days with two days spent visiting relatives. Mrs Clay is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver H Davis. They plan a two week stay before returning home to the saw mill region on the coast.
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Gerald Clay
Sioquantuca
Washington
Gerald
West
Mrs Clay
Oliver H. Davis
Mrs Van Every Visits North With Lincoln Kin
Mrs Edward Van Every of Lincoln travels with her daughter for a two week stay at Crookston where her parents reside. Last Sunday Mr Van Every visited Weeping Water to spend the day with his brother William Van Every.
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Edward van Every
Lincoln
Crookston
van Every
Wm. van Every
Ice wagon wreck injures driver near Weeping Water
A heavily loaded ice truck from Lincoln tried to pass a road grader south of Weeping Water at Cascade School. The vehicle plunged into the ditch and overturned, throwing the driver clear and breaking his leg. He received first aid and was sent home to Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Cascade School
Observation Notes on Dice Shaking Barkeep Pair
A remark comments on a girl shaking dice for beer, noting the barkeep she shakes with is also a girl. The line highlights unexpected gender roles at a bar and reflects social surprise in the scene.
Condemned Men Face Death in Colorado Gas Chamber
In Canon City over the slaying of a Delta recluse Kelley and Frady, both convicted, are to die Friday night. Kelley scorns Frady for turning state evidence and vows vengeance. Frady pleads and hopes Kelley dies first. Governor won’t intervene. chamber tested and ready.
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Canon City
Colo
William Cody Kelly
Lloyd Frady
Delta
Kelley
Colorado
Letha Gas Chamber
Frady
Russell Brownings
Supreme Court
Keley
Johnson
Warden Best
Leon Sails the Missouri with Freight Haulage
Leon works aboard a boat plying the Missouri River hauling vast cargoes of freight. The scene highlights river trade and the scale of inland transport.
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Leon
Missouri
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Stone
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Thimgan
If——_ Bradley
Drouth
North and
Netsters
Edward B. McLean
Chicago
Evalyn McLean
McLean
Vivian Duncan
Bob Simmons
U. S. Senate
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Edger Bank
Mullen’s Market
Heinz
Chase & Sanborn Coffee
U. S
Herma de Hatvany
Hollywood
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