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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
4
The Port Greek Military band will perform here on Independence Day as the city enjoys a quiet spell amid heat. In the Legislature the wool bill passed the lower house with twenty four Republicans voting with Democrats and one Democrat voting no.
A brief weather remark notes showers while farmers claim corn lacks moisture shortage. The Bristow amendment faced opposition from Ta Follette Granna Torah Poindexter and Works with both parties in the senate except one Democrat. A crowd gathered for a street concert as country readers attend the event.
The Lorimer committee pressures for full disclosure while the Commercial club answers questions about Plattamouth. Hill Wescott provides information as inquiries rise. Father’s Day on June 18 is noted but not observed, with possible child-aspired allowances.
The piece mentions a Plattsmouth Fourth of July celebration with readings of the Declaration and the Star Spangled Banner. It also reports the senate's total eighty two hours in session since April 4, and that candidate filings close Saturday night July 45 with a Ming fee to enter the race.
A short, cryptic excerpt notes no federal income tax for at least a year while five states must ratify an amendment. It reflects on constitutional fixes and a controversial view of civic resilience amid upheaval, ending with a peculiar nod to a sparrow as a hopeful emblem.
Citizens hear a lighthearted note that the sparrow may be a valued helper rather than a nuisance. The piece playfully claims the bird’s appetite is limitless, digestion stellar, and its constant presence at the job assured.
House investigating committees reveal testimony suggesting major trusts have at times employed many government prosecutors, casting light on potential conflicts of interest in prosecutions.
Reports across the county show plenty of unemployed people yet farmers cry out for harvest hands. In Lincoln, Burlington yards sheltered about 150 tramps at one time yesterday.
A city resident vows to buy goats to eat handbills tossed on his lawn. He offers to demonstrate against offenders, while The Journal teuty backs Senator Gore in nominating a presidential candidate who deserves to win. Debates continue over who is best suited to defeat foes.
The sugar trust has been found guilty of defrauding the government of millions, fueling calls for lower tariffs. The piece notes Republican collusion with the Mormon Church to win Utah support and cites an annual family tax of eight eight dollars, contrasting sugar duties with diamonds at ten percent.
The State Fair association contracts with the Wright company of New York to provide two aeroplanes and two aviators, enabling two flights daily during the fair in September 2108. Last year Hoxey operated a single plane, and an incident in a barn deprived spectators, so the management has added expense to ensure two complete outfits and avoid future disappointments.
A new 825 million bread trust intends to operate initially in twenty one large cities. The plan outlines broad distribution aims and scale, signaling a major expansion in the food industry.
Report notes a New York entity called the General Baking company forming an octopus to educate the public to higher bread quality. Attorney General Wick ersham says no knowledge of any bread trust exists, a denial consistent with the office often being last to confirm such claims.
The silver wedding was the most popular feature of the Taft administration.
The town of Plattamouth expects widespread turnout as residents and families plan gatherings for Independence Day festivities this year. Local organizers anticipate a lively, community driven event with activities and fireworks.
Wheat at 70 percent advanced a few cents due to poor crop conditions in the two Dakotas. The report notes rising prices amid heat and harvest concerns affecting supply.
The Nebraska law against selling explosives remains very strict and dealers are urged to observe the rules carefully to stay compliant.
A humorous remark compares Senator Lorimer to a common house fly, noting his patient reception this year and suggesting his tolerance mirrors that of the insect amid ongoing attention.
A fashion note says girls wear waistlines so high that hugging a sweetheart could choke her. The playful warning frames style as a danger to intimacy and safety.
The excerpt notes political urgency as lawmakers face a deadline, while agricultural talk highlights abundant cherries and berries in Nebraska and a rising concern over peach supplies. It also mentions scientists discovering suns vastly larger than ours and a cautious remark by the Sugar Trust’s general counsel about Supreme Court clarity on trust distinctions.
Citizens around Plattsmouth anticipate a Fourth of July gathering as dealers are urged to review a two year old fireworks law to avoid illegal sales. Organizers promise a fine program and the Red Men pledge proper conduct, signaling a busy celebration ahead.
The steamboat Chester arrived yesterday afternoon in Kansas City to a large delegation of businessmen and a brass band. Every town from St. Louis upriver turned out to greet the vessel as it continued its journey, showing strong local interest in river trade. When will Omaha take on.
The passage notes Kansas City enthusiasm and senators threatening tariff revisions if Canadian reciprocity passes. It recalls the 1909 special session and a Congress revision described as Bham monkey business, implying public discontent with tariff handling.
The supreme judges, appointed by Governor Sheldon, face a tough path if nominated at the primary. Eight Republican candidates are in the field with more expected, as voters recall how three judges were appointed when Governor Shallenberger should have had the say.
The World-Herald discusses Senator La Follette’s evolving stance on tariff reform. It notes his past opposition to the Payne Aldrich tariff and questions his current support for Republican and Democratic tariff measures, urging him to back the democrats’ effort to cut tariffs and aid farmers and workers.
The World-Herald notes that the tariff policy pits the Democratic reform program against leaders like Gallinger Smoot. If the session ends with their opposition to tariff reform, the candidate's progressive label may collapse amid accusations of betrayal.
Burlington residents praise four local men for rescuing the water main after a second blowout. Jimmie Hickson and helpers repaired the line with an air machine, laying concrete to secure it. The workers say they would return to fix any future blowout at no cost to the company.
A Tecumseh report dated June 22 states Dr. C. D. Barnes of Plattsmouth was shot in the foot when his shotgun discharged while he was shooting rats. The wound was severe and may require amputation. Dr. Barnes is a longtime local and known to many residents.
Mr Lauren Mickle and Miss Misa Mable Doty were married in Omaha last week. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Doty longtime county residents. The groom, born in the county, will reside with the bride on the E B Taylor farm south of Lawn.
From Friday's Daily the Journal corrects an error stating Ed B Streight of Lincoln was visiting his brother H J Streight. The correction notes Ed was a guest of his father and mother Mr and Mrs H J Streight of the same family in Lincoln.
Sheriff Quinton and partners W J Streight A L Tidd A J Beeson visited Union at the invitation of G L Graves editor of the Union Ledger carrying fishing licenses and tackle. Journal readers may see forthcoming whale fish stories upon their return.
Frank Vetesnik underwent an appendicitis operation in Hot Springs South Dakota a short time ago. Anton Vetesnik John Libershal and Joe Holly left yesterday afternoon for Hot Springs to visit him for a few days.
D C Rhoden declares public candidacy for the sheriff's office seeking Democratic nomination and asks voters to place him in nomination at the upcoming primary.
County calls for bids by noon Friday July 24 1911 for one concrete culvert one mile east and quarter mile north of Murray and one fill on section line near Union Cass County Nebraska. Plans in Platte County Clerk office. County commissioners reserve right to reject bids. Allen J Beeson Judge. Plattsmouth Nebraska June 19 1911.
President Taft lauded the Aldrich national reserve association plan, calling it essential to placing banking and currency on a sound basis. He praised its nonpartisan drafting, representation by national banks, and avoidance of Wall Street or Washington control, urging broad support from business interests across the country.
In Lincoln on June 23 the supreme court heard Mortensen v Furse a quo warranto challenge over the railway commissioner office. The case centers on whether Cowgill’s death created a vacancy in time for the November election and if Mortensen could be listed on the ballot as a candidate. Furse is governor appointed incumbent. Mortensen argues the vacancy timing and ballot placement.
Washington reports outline a sugar trust probe revealing ties between the Mormon church and the American Sugar Refining company. Witness Thomas R Cutler testified Utah Sugar stock details show the church and Havemeyer interests controlling substantial shares in the Utah Idaho Sugar Refining operation.
Dr. C. D. Barnes of Tecumseh was shot in the foot when his shotgun discharged during a rat hunt. The severe laceration may require amputation. The incident occurred June 22 in Neob.
John C. Byrnes has recovered enough to sit up and has returned home after a recent operation in Columbus Nebraska.
In Buffalo a rainbow parade of the Foresters draws about 150000 spectators. Ottawa representative Lee O Neil Browne presided as legislative contentions unfold with O Phillips of the Chicago Tribune briefly in Springfield. The National Children’s Home Society meets in Detroit naming a new board including Judge Ben Lindsey and Rev Quivey. Congress may be asked for 10000 to entertain Admiral Togo after London coronation festivities.
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