Smith favored on first ballot as Hoover opposition seen
The Houston convention edges toward Gov. Al Smith on the first ballot with Hoover likely as opponent. Delegates from Virginia not yet named, while Ohio Arkansas Oklahoma and Maryland totaling 101 delegates lean Smith for a second ballot win. Party leaders push for unanimity and bandwagon support nationwide. Smith has solid New England backing and is expected to carry New York New Jersey and Massachusetts in November.
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al Smith
Houston
New York
Herbert Hoover
Virginia
Old Dominion
Smith
Ohio
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Maryland
Gov. Smith
New England
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Middle Western
White House
Houston Notes and Opinion Snippets on Politics and Society
A jumble of brief partisan and social musings touching Heflin Smith and Houston conventions. Observations include remarks on public figures, prenuptial clauses, economy, and civic events with scattered references to Kansas City and Nicaragua.
Political satire and rumors from a 1920s column
A collection of satirical lines on 1928 politics mentioning Charley Dewes Curtis Smith Ritchie and Houston convention and the idea of Governor Smith as a presidential candidate. The piece references Communist fears, anti-saloon forces, and public debate with humorous quips about elections and scandals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritchie
Maryland
Smith
Judge Graves Political Prowess Shaped Long Supreme Court Career
The obituary notes Judge W. W. Graves of the State Supreme Court served 23 years on the bench and remained deeply involved in Democratic politics. Described as a consulting engineer of the party, he blended law and politics, earning a professional verdict of being studious and able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Graves
State Supreme Court
Supreme Bench
Democratic Party
Graves
They Didn’t Look by Will Rogers at the Republican Convention
Will Rogers mocks the opening prayer by a Methodist minister urging delegates to look to the hills for wisdom. He notes the GOP’s move to Kansas for a vice president nominee lacks elevation and treats Curtis as a weak, expedient choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rogers
Rogers
Kansas
Curtis
Borah's Resolution and Constitutional Veneration Critique
The piece mocks Senator Boreh for urging constitutional reverence tied to Washington and Lincoln. It argues the eighteenth amendment was not part of the Constitution in their eras and suggests they would oppose policy that curtails personal liberty in the name of virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boreh
Washington
Lincoln
Sinclair
Uses of Publicity for Civic Growth and Prosperity
Publicity unites a community and spurs civic growth by shaping character and common ideals. Newspapers serve as the chief, affordable channels for dent-producing public discourse and for spreading the city’s vision, contrasting American vigor with foreign critique. The piece ends by affirming the supremacy of law in political conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Lt F
Ultimate in Forgiveness and a Courtroom Paradox
A New York man shot by his wife after a volatile split edges toward court despite rumors he will be barred from testifying. The district attorney argues a husband may be compelled to testify since a bullet is not a confidential spousal communication. The piece explores legal and moral echoes in a tale of forgiveness and passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Heflin and Smith Clash Over Speech At Albany Suburb
Senator Heflin spoke at a suburb of Albany, arranged by Ku Klux Klansmen and sympathizers, protected by New York State police with Gov. Smith ordering no interference. The clash highlights intraparty divides between Heflin and Smith in a charged political climate.
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Heflin
Senate
al Smith
Albany
N. Y
Robinson
Arkansas
Smith
South
Democrey
Berlin
Notice to Creditors Estate of Frank B. Shopp
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court invites creditors of Frank B. Shopp deceased to file claims for adjustment and allowance at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on July 13 1928 and October 15 1928 at 10 60 a m. The claims must be presented within three months from July 13 1928 and debts paid within one year from July 13 1928. Signed June 8 1928 County Judge A H Dexbury Seal.
Card of Thanks for Rebecca Monroe Family
The children of the late Rebecca Monroe express sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and kindness after their mother’s death. Mrs. Miranda Mayfield Mrs. Jillian Sperks Mrs. Susan Nichols and Mrs. Lizzie Kelley note appreciation for support during their time of need.
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Rebecca
Monroe
Mother
Miranda Mayfield
Jillian Sperks
Susan Nichols
Lizzie Kelley
Parole Hearing Set for Herbert Minch Convicted of Forgery
Notice that Herbert Minch, convicted of forgery in Cass county on June 128 1927, seeks parole. The Board of Pardons will hold a hearing at 10 a m July 10 1928 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the parole should or should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Minch
Cass County
Board of Pardons
Lincoln
Nebraska
Frank Marsh
N. T. Harmon
Order of Hearing and Notice of Probate of Will
The County Court of Cass Nebraska orders all interested parties to appear July 6 1928 at 10 am to show cause why Norris D Talcott should not be granted administration as Executor of Henry A Talcott's estate. Notice to interested parties published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
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Henry A. Talcott
Norris D. Talcott
Norris PD. Telcott
Plattemouth
Witnees
A. PD
Notice to creditors in estate of Walter E Jenkins
In the matter of the estate of Walter E Jenkins deceased you are notified that I will sit at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on July 13 1928 and October 15 1928 at 10 00 a m to examine all claims against the estate for adjustment and allowance. Claims must be presented within three months from July 13 1928 and debts paid within one year from that date. County Court seal June 5 1928.
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Nebraska
Cass County
Frank B. Shopp
Plattsmouth
Said
A. D
State of
Walter E. Jenkins
Willam Ballance
Said County Court
Sheriff's Sale in Cass County Nebraska 1928
Public auction of the west half of the southeast quarter Section 32 Township 11 Range 14 east of the 6th P M Cass County Nebraska to satisfy a court judgment. Property owned by Alma Yardley et al defendants. Sale directed by Golda Noble Beal Clerk and Bert Reed Sheriff. Plattsmouth Nebraska June 11 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golda Noble Beal
District Court
Cass ‘County
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Range
Cass County
Alma Yardley
Oliver C. Dovey
Estate probate for Anna Vostress last will in Plattsmouth
In Nebraska, Frank James and Charles Vostress petition to prove and admit the last will of Anna Vostress deceased. Anton Vostress is named executor. A July 6 1928 hearing at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court is set to show cause why probate should not be granted.
Notice of Hearing for Heirship in Anton Kanka Estate
Petition in Cass County Nebras ka asks court to determine heirs of Anton Kanka who died intestate in Plattsmouth about December 7 1918. Heirs named include Karoline Kanka widow and children Edward Anna Pittman Joseph H Kanka and Anton Kanka with parcels in Duke's Addition Plattsmouth. Hearing set for July 21 1928 at 10 a m. Plattsmouth Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Kanka
Cass County
Nebraska
Karolina Kanka
Plattsmouth
Duke
Plertsmouth
Karoline Kanka
Edward Kanka
Anna R. Pittman
Joseph H. Kanka
A. H. Duxbury
Legal blanks of all kinds for sale at the Journal office
Local newspaper office advertises legal blanks available for purchase. Market items include various forms and templates likely used for notices, contracts, and public records. Customer inquiries directed to the Journal office for pricing and orders.
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Journal
Cass County Board of Equalization to Meet in Plattsmouth
The Cass County Board of Equalization will convene in the Commissioners Chamber at the Court House in Plattsmouth Nebraska to equalize assessments for 1928. Sessions run June 12 to June 15 with claims due June 14 and filed with County Clerk Geo R Sayles.
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Cass County Board of Equalization
Cass County
Nebraska
Commissioners’ Chamber
Court House
Plattsmouth
Merk
Geo. R. Sayles
Notice of Suit to Quiet Title in Plattsmouth Lots
Blandina Kuepper and others file suit in Cass County Nebraska district court on June 4 1928 to quiet title to Lots 3 and 4 in Block 94 City of Plattsmouth against Wm C Moores Mrs Wm C Moores and others. Defendants must answer by July 16 1928 or petition is taken as true and judgment rendered. Attorney W A Robertson represents plaintiffs. 14-5w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Wm. C. Moores
Wm. C. Moores
Columbus Neff
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Nebraska
Blandina Kuepper
Anna Ertz
Sampson E. Ertz
Mathilda B. Ertz
John Joseph Ertz
Joseph Francis Ertz
Theresa L. Ertz
Thomas William Ertz
Francis Bernard Ertz
Mary J. Ertz
Anna Ertz Hoenig
Thomas Hoenig
William Henry Ertz
Helen Marie Ertz
Maggie Ertz
Margaret Ertz Cowell
John Conelll
S. Rey Ertz
Frank Ertz
M. Frederick R. Eritz
Helen Ertz
Mary Ertz
Amelia Fitzpatrick
District Court
County of
Cass
Venpie
A. D
Stationery Seized at Journal Office
Multiple kinds of business stationery were seized at the Journal office in an undisclosed action. No injuries reported and authorities stated the move is part of an ongoing investigation.
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