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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1931
Page
3
A collage of brief scraps notes include a New York vaudeville saxophonist under water, an Indiana woman finding 17150 in garden jars, a Kansas City man kidnapped and robbed, and a Chicago bank president back from amnesia. Global city rankings cited.
In a lighthearted note, the chief justice abandons golf after misdirected shots and some harsh bench rulings likened to bad swings. The column also mentions a LaPlatte viaduct project nearing completion and a Capone two year sentence, with commentary on crime and temperament.
Omaha voters back a two million dollar bond issue to build a bridge over the Missouri River at South Omaha despite warnings it may not repay tolls and would become a general liability for taxpayers. Hoover spoke at the Harding tomb dedication. bitterness toward betrayers of Harding foreshadows no clemency for Albert B. Fall. Plattsmouth mirrors midwestern towns with no notable change and warns against leaving for greener pastures.
The article weighs Curtis's possible moves as uncertain yet notes doubts about abandoning Dolly Gann's efforts and responsibilities. It highlights speculation over whether he will pursue the Senate or remain in the vice presidency.
The New York World Telegram argues that killings of foreigners in Mexico provoke little outrage while American victims abroad spark calls for intervention. It contends neither people nor governments are responsible for such incidents and urges keeping friendly ties intact despite violence.
The New York World Telegram cites Hugh E. Fox of the Brewers association noting a rise of 100 million gallons of wine consumption since prohibition began. The piece argues prohibition protects luxury favors for the rich and critiques the new aristocracy of alcohol amid growing concerns over bootlegged goods and social divides.
A Hoover speech in Indianapolis asserts the United States is governed by a system, not a party. He rejects calls for a special session, tariff revision, public works, or industrial planning, and disputes critics from economists to industrialists who urge more active relief policies.
The District Court of Cass county Nebraska will hold a public auction July 24 1931 at 2 00 pm at the South front door of the Murray State Bank Murray Nebraska. The sale covers described real estate with 10 percent down and balance due March 1 1982. Abstract with merchantable title provided. Referee J A Capwell signet.
The piece argues that Hoover's economic plans fail to deliver a job for every man and call his optimism a campaign ploy. It mocks repeated promises of recovery, noting past stock market crashes and warning against relying on confidence alone. It equates Hoover to a fictional deceiver, labeling him Mr. Micawber.
In Cass County Nebraska on July 11 1981 at 16 00 hours the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth will offer for sale Lots 7 and 8 in Block 59 City of Plattsmouth. Property of T W Hudbins et al. Judgment held by The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha Nebraska.
State of Nebraska Cass County. sued by C E Ledeway clerk. To be executed July 11 1831 at 10 oclock a m at Plattemouth Nebras taken as property of Frances Schulze et al to satisfy a judgment recovered by Paul H Gillan Plaintiff against said Defendants Yattsmouth Neb June 6 1931 j1-5w
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court of Plattsmouth will hear claims against the estate of Margaret Welhrbein on July 10 1921 and October 12 1921 at 10 a m. The claims must be filed within three months from July 10 1931 and debts paid within one year from July 10 1931. Witness is June 12 1921.
By order of sale from C E Ledgeway Clerk of the District Court Cass County Nebraska I will on July 11 1951 at 10 a m at the South Front Door of the Court House Flattsmouth sell to the highest cash bidder the west two thirds of Lot 4 in Block 1 percent in the Village of Avoca Cass County Nebraska property of Ase J Johnson et al defendants to satisfy a judgment in favor of Byron Golding Plattsmouth Nebraska June county date 1931
In Cass County Nebraska Allen B. Wilson sues William F. Gillesme and others to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 6 Block 11 City of Plattsmouth. Defendants must answer by July 27, 1931 or face default and judgment. Notice issued per court order.
In Cass County Court a petition seeks appointment of Frank A. Cloidt as trustee for the Anna Gorder Ploetz estate, following the death of Augustus F. Ploetz in Omaha. A hearing is set for July 3, 1931, at Plattsmouth County Court, with notice to interested parties by Plattsmouth Journal publication for three weeks.
By order of the district court clerk a public auction will be held Monday July 6 1931 at 10 a m at the south front door Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth to sell lands in Section 32 Township 11 North Range 14 East Cass County Nebraska subject to taxes and court confirmation. Lands include SW quarter of SW quarter and south half of NW quarter of SW quarter with 58 704 acres plus part of N half of NW quarter of SW quarter containing 1 51 acres more or less. Parties Lincoln Safe Deposit Company plaintiff versus Wolff Wolff Campbell and Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association defendants. Sheriff Bert Reed. Attorney E Ripley. 14-5w
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