Daily Personal News items from Omaha visits and local travel
A long list of residents and visitors are noted in Omaha and nearby towns. Names include H Mcmihen C A Richey Mise Mollye Godwin Chas Henning John Schiappacasse I A Duff Mrs H J Helps A J Anderson and many others visiting for business, family visits, or travel between Plattsmouth Nebraska and surrounding communities.
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H. ©. McMahen
Omaha
C. A. Richey
Louisville
Mise Mollye Godwin
Chas. Henning
John Schiappacasse
I. A. Duff
Nebraska City
Louisville Bridge Destroyed by Ice Run
Last evening in Louiseville four sections of the county bridge collapsed and floated away with the river ice toward the Gulf of Mexico. Lumber from the bridge construction valued at about 500 dollars was lost along with toll lines of Plattsmouth Telephone company. Citizens urged removal of the weakened spot while commissioners balked, fearing danger when the ice moved.
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Harry Cook
Ord
Mr. Cook
Jacob Cook
Chas. E. Cook
J. H. Snell
Ashland
Mr. Snell
Bryan
Plattsmouth Telephone Company
Missouri- Pacific Railroad
Louisville
Louiseville
Gulf of Mexico
Cupid at Vassar charms Parmele audience
Jules Murray presented Miss Florence Gear in Cupid at Vassar at Parmele last night with a small appreciative crowd. Gear sang and whistled while Leona Ball as Wanda impressed with finish and promise. Bird impressed with waltzing in the second act and the chorus impressed with looks and singing. overall a pleasing show and strong casting.
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Jules Murray
Florence Gear
Vassar
Miss Gear
Leona Ball
Wanda
Kate
Miss Bird
Mr. Murray
Plattsmouth Journal Weekly Publication Note
The Plattsmouth Journal is published weekly in Plattsmouth Nebraska by K A Bates publisher. Entries indicate standard periodical distribution and mailing details for second class matter at the Plattsmouth post office.
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Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Nebraska
Delays in Lowering Manin and Sixth Streets Prompt Call
A local official urges immediate action on lowering Manin and Sixth streets to avoid hazards. The statement stresses delays are dangerous and warns of potential traffic or drainage issues if work is postponed.
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Manin and Sixth Streets
Secretary of the Democratic Press Association of Nebraska
The inquiry asks who serves as secretary for the Democratic Press Association of Nebraska and whether the annual meeting should be convened soon. No definitive names or dates are provided in the text.
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Democratic Press Association of Nebraska
Quarantine Against Spring Fever Questioned
A wry remark asks if spring fever merits quarantine and questions whether the Ananias club has existed long enough for its first annual reunion.
Mills County Clerk Offers Free Marriage Licenses on February 30
Mills county clerk announces plans to issue marriage licenses at no charge to all applicants arriving February 30. The move aims to facilitate unions but raises questions about date validity and legal timing.
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Mills County
Nebraska Senator Brown's Property Claim Questioned
Report puzzled by assertions that Senator Brown has no property holdings in Nebraska. Analysts seek clarity from party papers and official filings as questions about asset ownership and residence linger.
Bryan to Speak at Auditorium in Omaha March 5
Mr. Bryan will address the public at the Auditorium in Omaha on the evening of March 5, the date of the Democratic state convention.
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Bryan Wil
Omaha
Shaw era plans fizzle amid Morgan presidency hopes
A clipped note suggests Lesuit M. S. Haw backed J. Pierpont Morgan for the presidency, but the effort appears to have fizzled. The piece hints at skepticism around a Shaw bearing.
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Lesuit M. S.haw
J. Pierpont Morgan
Weather forecast hints storm after Friday sunset clouds
A local weather prognosticator says if the sun sinks behind a black cloud Friday night, rain or a storm may arrive by Tuesday night.
State Convention to Choose Hustler as Main Qualification
At the state convention the Hustler is proposed as the primary criterion for selecting a committee. Opponents warn that choosing committeemen who won’t perform would be out of order. supporters urge a strong marking state committee.
Bryan Delegates for Denver Should Be True Blue
A Nebraska convention in Omaha next Thursday should select only well known Bryan supporters as delegates. The aim is a solid true blue Bryan delegation to represent the movement at the Denver convention.
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Omaha
Denver
Bryan
Plattsmouth Hopes for Big Cass County Fourth of July
Editorial suggests early start on summer amusements in Plattsmouth and proposes Cass County’s largest Fourth of July celebration this year. Encourages public agitation to organize events soon.
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Plattsmouth
Cass County
Thaw family proposes annual payment to Evelyn
The Thaw family discusses giving Evelyn $20 000 a year and letting her go in a deal. The phrasing suggests finality and a formal separation framed as a monetary settlement.
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Thaw
Evelyn
Bryan Seen Nominee by Acclamation at Denver Convention
Governor Johnson of Minnesota rejects Wall Street foes of Bryan and commits to aiding his nomination and ultimate election.
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Bryan
Denver
Johnson
Minnesota
Wall Street
Mr. Bryan
Eight Months to General Election Shapes Party Alignments
The article notes eight months remain until the general election. It reports broad public dissatisfaction with the current administration and indicates a shift as many Republicans consider aligning with the Democratic cause this cycle.
Republicans Target Labor Vote Over Hammond Appointment
Republicans seek labor support in the state as Ross Hammond’s appointment complicates uniting labor groups and risks weakening adherence to the Republican ticket.
Prosperity Soup House Irony Flashes in New York
In New York City thousands of unemployed are fed at cheap soup houses. A sign over one door reads Prosperity Soup House established in 1907 by Teddy Roosevelt as successor to Cleveland's Soup House, highlighting biting political ribaldry about current hardship.
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New York City
Prosperity Soup House
Teddy Rosevelt
Cleveland
Soup House
Rosewater Pushes Willie Hayward for Chicago Delegates
Victor Rosewater denies desire to be quoted on district affairs but urges Willie Hayward be sent as a delegate from the district to the Chicago convention. He claims his influence remains within his own district despite the opposition.
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Victor Rosewater
Willie Hayward
Chicago
Vickey
Governor Sheldon Denies Statement At Issue In Cass County
The Omaha Bee reports Governor Sheldon allegedly said the poorest Republican is better than the best Democrat, a claim he has not confirmed or denied. Friends in Cass County expect clarification as the quote circulates.
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Cass County
Omaha Bee
Sheldon
Bradley Wins Kentucky Senate Seat Over Beham and Allies
Former Governor Bradley was elected United States Senator from Kentucky yesterday. Four Democrats who opposed Governor Beck ham initially voted for Bradley in the end. The piece notes the Republicans could not have chosen a better man and quotes Bryan on the national political impact.
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Bradley
United States
Kentucky
Beckham
Frankfort
Bryan
S. M. L. A. Box Social at Coates Hall
A large crowd gathered last evening for the S. M. L. A. box social at Coates Hall after the lodge meeting. Boxes varied in marks making ownership uncertain, as attendees aimed to buy favorites like the famous "Dulcina del Tabosa" while consent depended on compromise with the actual purchaser.
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Coates’ Hall
Dulcina del Tabosa
Metcalfe Addresses Jefferson Club in Lincoln
R L Metcalfe spoke before the Jefferson club at the University Temple in Lincoln last Saturday evening. The speaker, noted as a fine writer, argued the Republican party faces defeat in the coming election, citing the now empty promise of the full dinner pail. His lengthy address drew enthusiastic reception.
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University Temple
Lincoln
Watterson on Bryan and Republican prospects
Henry Watterson weighs Bryan's potential victory despite objections. He argues for a party change and predicts Republican defeat regardless of candidate, labeling Hughes as strongest and La Follette as weakest, while deriding the Buckeye state.
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Henry Watterson
Mr. Bryan
Hughes
Laft
Buckeye
Van Horns Celebrate First Anniversary at South Park Home
Yesterday marked the first anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Van Horn. Friends joined them at their south park home for music, reminiscing, and a delightful dinner. Guests presented tokens of friendship and wished them many years of happiness together.
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H. G. van Horn
South Park
Sulzer bill for 50000 statue of Samuel J. Tilden in Washington
A Washington dispatch notes Representative Sulzer of New York has introduced a bill seeking a 50000 appropriation to erect a bronze statue honoring Samuel J. Tilden. It would form a commission including the Secretary of State, the Library Committee chair, and John Bigelow of New York to pick site and design.
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Washington
Sulzer
New York
Samuel J. Tilden
Congressional Committee On Library
John Bigelow
Republican Party
Congress
President seeks ICC wage data to calm railroad disputes
The President asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate wage conditions on railroads amid industrial tensions. He cites drastic laws and the need for data to address possible wage reductions and shared board conciliation procedures.
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Interstate Commerce
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Labor
Republican Party
No clear event or title in fragment
Fragment discusses prosperity reducing disputes between big employers and workers with an obvious inference, but no concrete facts, dates, or entities readable.
Taft Won’t Win Says Inter Ocean Editorial
The Inter Ocean argues Taft is a poor choice against Bryan due to Roosevelt policies alienating one third of Republican voters and Taft’s labor dispute record. It labels Taft as least available in the middle western field and urges readers to keep and paste this notice if he is nominated.
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William H. Taft
Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Taft
Inter- Ocean
Middle West
Inter-Ocean
Mr .Taft
Methodist Ladies Meet Yesterday at Main Street Church
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church met with Mrs John Cory at the lower end of Main Street yesterday afternoon to handle business and social duties. The session included discussion of work details and planning, followed by a delightful lunch enjoyed by all.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
John Cory
Main Street
Surveyors Seek Feasible South Line for Interurban Path
A gang of four surveyors worked two days tracing lines from Oreapolis toward the south to find a route for a track that would bypass the city hill. They were uncommunicative and refused to identify their group or purpose. It is suspected they seek a southward Interurban line from Ft. Crook through Nebraska City toward Kansas City.
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Oreapolis
Ft. Crook
Nebraska City
Kansas City
Local meat dealer W. J. Lorenz returns to Plattsmouth store
W. J. Lorenz of David City reopens at the Plattsmouth shop as part owner and plans to move the business homeward. He is an expert in the trade and the firm aims to build a slaughter house soon to buy and kill most of their meat, with ample ice storage to ensure smooth operation.
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James M. Dunbar
Avoca
C. D. Quinton
Roy O’neal
W. J. Lorenz
David City
Plattsmouth
Mrs Linderman's Mother Dies in Council Bluffs
Mrs J C Lindeman learns of her mother in law Mrs Gilfeather's death in Council Bluffs. She is about 82. Mr Linderman, their son Fred, and Mrs Linderman travel to attend the funeral tomorrow.
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J. C. Lindeman
Council Bluffs
Gilfeather
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Capitol City
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W. H. Wenner
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M. J. Fox
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Murray
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Dean Douglass
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Herb Josselyn
Ina Randall
Henry Utterbach
Fast Mail
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Grippe
Fay Edes
Kate Oliver
Henry Steinhauer
Edgar
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Norfolk
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Methodist
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