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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
5
Forest Ranger Cavanagh oversees rugged terrain and border patrol duties in a remote district. The officer enforces conservation laws, assists hikers, and coordinates with local sheriffs for search and rescue operations. A veteran of patrols, Cavanagh emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship.
In a tense town scene, Ross Cavanagh clashes with a mob while lawman Higley arrives to arrest suspects over a sheep-killing. Lee Virginia and Lise nurse him, and a budding romance with Lee Virginia's daughter deepens amid danger and uneasy awaits.
In Salt Lake City Attorney General George Cosson tells the national gathering of attorneys general that express rates have risen 10 to 40 percent in ten years. He calls for state cooperation with courts, railway commissions and the ICC to probe express companies, expose alleged monopolistic practices, and push for rate reductions.
Ottumwa Iowa June 23 The Iowa Christian church convention closed with the election of officers for the assembly and the state board of managers. Officers include President J C Box Ottumwa first vice president L W Swein West Liberty second vice president J N McIntire Sheldon and recording secretary Miss Emilie Jay Des Moines. State board members named President W B Garrett Des Moines vice president L L Taylor Centerville treasurer J M Laveas Des Moines recording secretary J J Groves Ames corresponding secretary B S Denny Des Moines superintendent Bible School W T Misher Des Moines superintendent Christian Endeavor W C Cole Nevada.
Still College of Osteopathy of Des Moines filed five confessions of judgment in Polk county district court admitting indebtedness to local businessmen totaling $27,181.08. The action, described as precautionary to forestall litigation and trial costs, lists creditors including M Mandelbaum secretary F C Hubbell vice president C F Maxwell I Friedrich and M Frankel.
Lincoln resounds as 20 licenses are issued after Judge Cornish sustains the excise board. Food Commissioner Jackson orders wholesalers to stop selling colored vinegar after August 1 under an 1897 law. Bishop elect Tihen to receive an automobile upon arrival July 19. Acting Governor Morehead presides on extradition case involving A L Stehlik. David City’s L Hastings enters race for Ninth District judge. Anson A Welch seeks reelection.
The Platte Shirt company of Chicago, owing 7500 dollars for convict labor at Nebraska’s penitentiary, telegraphed a request to the Secretary of State for release from its contract. Secretary Walt said no release agreement exists and the state will focus on collecting the debt. The state has halted shipments from the factory to prevent further supply.
Sioux City June 23. The Elks state convention ended with a grand ball. Davenport secured the 1912 meeting. George T. Reddick of Iowa City was elected president of the state association.
Fred Dalley of Marshalltown is identified as the young man slain at the story street crossing in Boone Louisiana. He lived in Marshalltown with a brother in Spokane.
Hastings Nob June 23 Priest G Brune arrested on adultery charge after interrupting his honeymoon with Luella Douglas a school teacher. Brune pleaded not guilty and was released on 500 bond for a hearing on June 99.
Edward Cox Davis, aged 93, a Des Moines pioneer and composer of Lincoln's Funeral March, died at his home 91 West Twenty third Street. He came to Des Moines in 1865, built his home on the west end, and authored over a hundred songs and marches during his life, including the famous Lincoln funeral march played at the president's funeral by the St. Louis band.
In Bellevue on June 23 Peter Freiden was found beside the Northwestern right of way with throat cut and body crushed. Coroner's jury ruled death by violence with foul play suspected. Freiden, formerly employed by W. J. Herrig, had quit and was walking to the depot when killed. The body was found by William Kelater and brought to town.
Des Moines June 1 Hawkeye editors members of the Southern Iowa editorial association are at the Savery hotel for their annual summer meeting with representation from many towns. Speakers include W D Junkin of Fairfield J Long of Osceola Paul Stillman of Jefferson Phil Hoffman of Oskaloosa and Lafe Young of Des Moines. Officers elected this afternoon with O B Hull likely to become secretary after ten years in that role. Winter meeting set for Clarinda in January Burlington seeks 1918 winter meeting. summer gatherings always in Des Moines.
Michael Hellman, 28, single, was beaten and tarred and peppered by masked men in Trail. He wandered ten miles to his mother’s home near Frederickaburg in semi conscious condition with internal injuries and may lose his night due to pepper in his eyes. He said he was mobbed for his association with a certain woman.
Des Moines reports George A. Wells of the Western Grain Dealers association predicts Iowa oats will reach only about 75 percent of last year due to drought. Southeastern and northwestern Iowa suffer most. winter wheat remains unscathed as it ripened before the drought. The oats crop is in milk and needs rain.
Buffalo delegates at the Modern Woodmen of America head camp hear a report from the law committee urging twelve yearly assessments instead of ten. The proposal dominates debate as sessions continue in Buffalo on June 23.
Washington June 21 Postmaster General Hitchcock designated fifty new postal savings depositories bringing total to 800. Among the newly named areas to receive deposits July 22 are Iowa Falls and Storm Lake Iowa.
Richard Mahler of Tarn died from inhaling fumes while digging a well and was found dead after a powder blast. The incident occurred in Sturges, South Dakota, on June 23.
The Senate Finance Committee refuses to report the wool revision and farmers free list, casting the burden on a Democratic insurgent coalition. Insurgents vow to fight with revision and other bills as they press for amendments to the reciprocity measure, while Democratic leaders resist changes that could kill the pact.
Closing prices report for Wheat July and Sept contracts, Corn, Oats, Pork, Lard, and Ribs with bid figures. Cash prices list No 2 hard wheat, No 2 corn and No 2 oats with respective quotes.
June 22 cattle receipts 2 800 steady beef steers 5.00 6.20 cows and heifers 2.50 5.68 stockers and feeders 4.20 5.00 bulls 2.25 4.65 calves 3.60 4.70. Hog receipts 11 800 up 10 cents with top hogs 6.45. larders 6.06 6.10. Sheep receipts 1 400 firm with two decks of common ewes at 2.25 and lambs at 6.75.
Chicago cattle receipts around 4000 with steady prices across categories. Hogs receipts about 17000 with varied bid ranges from 5.70 to 6.60 per hundredweights. Sheep receipts around 17000 with natives and westerns trading roughly 2.25 to 4.80, lambs 4.7 to 6.4.
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