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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1920
Page
1
The Nonpartisan League fields a full ticket led by Elmer E. Youngs a Dawson County farmer for governor and G B Wilie an engineer from Jefferson as lieutenant governor. The filing signals a formal organization backed candidacy for state executive offices.
The Nebraska state convention of the Nonpartisan League nominated Elmer T. M. Youngs of Dawson County for governor after a three hour session selecting a platform and principles. G. B. Wyile was named lieutenant governor and Anson H. Gigelow attorney general, with favored endorsements for state officers Marsh Cropsey Swanson and Amsberry. The meeting highlighted labor support for Bigelow and a largely Irish delegate presence, with Youngs winning 91 votes on the first ballot.
Delegates name R. R. Howell of Omaha John O Schmidt from Saunders County Senator W J Taylor of Custer and Charles Wooster of Merrick as nominees. The league seeks legislative races in districts with strong membership and aims to back incumbents in the third fifth and sixth congressional districts. The state platform mirrors the North Dakota group calling for public ownership of packing houses mills and other facilities. Leaders express optimism saying a massed vote behind Youngs could prevail despite several opponents.
Pupils of Columbian school under Miss Nettie Hawksworth and Miss Jessie Whelan presented a Washington Lincoln program at the public library. The recital included patriotic songs and a playlet, highlighting patriotism and the presidents' roles, with a large audience praising the peers and instructors.
A Burlington worker Fred Fancer fell from the bridge while moving sheet piles and was swept into the Platte. He was saved by a rope throw, dragged from icy water, warmed, and sent to dry clothing. Separate items describe a Nebraska banking hearing at the federal reserve in Washington with Governor Harding and state bankers disputing testimonies.
Robert R. Ross of Lexington, a Nebraska primary candidate for the U S presidency, issues a statement denying reports linking him to a city stable. He says he has had no involvement with such concerns in his 53 years and blames a misinformed original source from 1916.
This afternoon a fire was discovered at the residence of William Tippens on North Eighth Street. Neighbors and Tippens formed a bucket brigade and kept flames in check until the fire department arrived. The roof suffered scorch damage to the shingles, and the building loss is expected to be substantial.
The funeral for Mrs. Fred Stewart was held yesterday afternoon at 2 from St. Pauls Evangelical church. Rev. Braun spoke in German and English, with Woodman Circle members conducting a home service beforehand. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery, with pallbearers from old friends. born December 4 1894 in Plattsmouth, Bertha Tams married July 11 1917, left a husband two mourning parents and four siblings, one infant child preceded her in death.
Friends and neighbors gathered Thursday evening to bid W. R. Bryan and wife farewell as they prepare to move to Colorado. The party included lively conversation, old games, and refreshments as they renewed friendships before their departure next week.
James Cowan 26, a resident on the upper floor of the Anheuser-Busch building at Fourth and Main, drank carbolic acid in a failed suicide bid. His wife had just prepared to leave home after domestic strife, and neighbors and Dr. Flynn rushed to aid him. he remains in critical but hopeful condition as recovery is anticipated. Cowan and his wife had lived in the city for years, originally from eastern Town.
The Epworth League and Queen Esthers hosted a Friday evening event at the Methodist church for the church youth. The program featured Mason Wescott on piano, Rev. A V Hunter’s vocal, Byron Babitt and Velma Elliott readings, and a ladies trio, followed by games and a box social auction led by F W Elliott, raising funds for a church cause.
District court docket for the March term set by Judge H Beg ley ends scheduling the trial list. Jury summons delayed until Monday with cases to be tried include Mor ris v Missouri Pacific Iv March 9 morning. Dennis v Deitrich Koster March 10 9:30. Stull v Missouri Pacific Railway March 10 1:30. Stull v Burlington railroad March 11 9. Kyles v C B R R March 12 9.
Frank Schmader defeated Billy Edwards known as the Kansas Cyclone in O'Neill after one hour forty minutes of hard wrestling. The bout was a single fall, not prearranged, with Schmader lasting to the finish as Edwards failed to return for a rematch.
Delly Raymond Grant son of Mr and Mrs Frank Grant living south of the city has been taken to St Joseph hospital in Omaha with flu and pneumonia. He underwent surgery to relieve lung pus buildup from pneumonia and is improving. His parents are in Omaha visiting briefly.
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Beverage have purchased the Cyril Janda Jr. home on West Elm Street and will move in once vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Janda who plan to relocate to New York. The Bev erages recently sold their Chicago Avenue residence to Martino Propst, who is moving in from the farm.
A county relief drive for Armenia launches with Sunday meetings to raise funds. Special film reels and a union church service will feature Armenian speakers Varji and Miss Butter, followed by Monday theater showings and subscription cards to support aid efforts.
County Judge Aller J. Beeson solemnized the marriage of Henry H. Woodring and Jessie P. Thieman in Omaha. The ceremony followed the usual practice and the couple returned to their home in the metropolis.
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