Democratic Convention in Omaha Names Delegates and Endorses Bryan
The Nebraska Democratic state convention in Omaha names national delegates and electors from districts including Lancaster and Holt counties. It endorses W. J. Bryan for president and reports harmony with only minor contest over delegates-at-large, with Dr. L. P. Hall elected national committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Hall
Lancaster County
I. J. Dunn
Douglas County
F. W. Brown
Lancaster
D.W. Stevens
Dodge
F. J. Hale
Holt
M. F. Harrington
Henry Gering
Cass
John Morehead
Richardson
Monroe T. Conner
Nemaha
John K. Henniger
Pawnee
George Warren
Johnson
R. E. Watzke
Omaha
Nebraska
Mecca
Bryan
St. Louis
George W. Berge
Berge
Hanks
W. J. Bryan
William Jenning Bryan
United States
Felix J. Hale
W. H. Thompson
Grand Island
Hale
Thompson
D. W. Stephens
Fremont
Lincoln
Halli
James Dahlman
L. P. Hall
Denver
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Hanks
Prohibition and anti‑trust reform proposals outlined
The document calls for bans on corporate campaign contributions and public disclosure of individual gifts, federal regulation alongside state control, and a distinction between individuals and corporations. It urges direct election of U S senators, criminal enforcement against trusts, limits on corporate directorships, a federal license without curtailing state powers, non‑discriminatory sales terms, free listing of trust goods, tariff cuts for living necessities, and the adoption of income and inheritance taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Subscribers Remitments Acknowledged for Semi weekly Journal 1909
A list thanks numerous readers from multiple states who sent payments for the Semi weekly Journal weekly edition. Names include H Kleiser South Bend S C Patterson Columbia Tex D E Sheesley Alvo E W Heins Plainview L B Brown Plattsmouth Franklin E Bouricious Hood River Ore, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Kleiser
South Bend
S. C. Patterson
Columbia
Tex
D. E. Sheesley
Alvo
E. W. Heins
Plainview
L. B. Brown
Plattsmouth
Franklin E. Bouricious
Hood River
Ore
T. B. Smith
Murray
Phil. Brisben
F. J. Neuman
Louisville
J. J. Denson
Waterloo
Iowa
H. Vallery
Andrew Stohlman
Aug. Stander
Silas Crosser
Alva
Oklahoma
F. P. Brown
San Bernardino
Cal
F. Hite
H. L. Peters
Minneapolis
Kan
S. H. Will
el Reno
Okla
F. L. Mary
Chehalis
Wash
S. L. Moore
Stevenson
Wash. Gov
Geo. L. Sheldon
Lincoln
J. C. Kenler
Platteville
Wis
R. L. Propst
Mynard
Alfred Gansemer
D. J. Pitman
F. W. Klopping
Coleridge
Chas. Lovell
W. E. Pailing
Greenwood
Lucy J. Martin
F. W. Rudge
Avoca
J. C. Meisinger
Cedar Creek
Eugene Frey
Almena
John MecNurlin
Jeanette Core
J. McNurlin
Wm. Kennedy
Chas. Kurtz
Omaha
Adam Kurtz
W. H. Betts, Jr
Wm. Heeney
Weeping
Henry Maury
W.E. Perry
Francis Thomeszweski
Wm. Heineman
Hitchcock
S. D
Chas
Rudge
Nelson
Neb
Geo. Campbell
Bellgrade
Floyd Harshman
Traer
Kansas
Will Philpot
Nehawka
Geo
J. Stohlman
Alfred Nickels
Theo. Starkjohn
N. Slocum
J. Moneypenny
O. Cole
J. P. Rouse
Geo. F. Koehnke
Creighton
Col M A Bates Visits Plattsmouth Journal Callers
Col M A Bates of the Plattsmouth Journal called at our office on Monday for a pleasant visit. He is an old school newspaper man and a real colonel from Missouri who remains tied to Nebraska. He is a pronounced Democrat and a strong campaigner of that persuasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. M. A. Bates
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Telephone Company Declares Quarterly Dividends
The Plattsmouth Telephone Company announces its eighth annual 10 percent cash dividend and adopts a quarterly payout starting April 1 1908. Stock will be distributed on January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 each year. A limited stock issue is available at par $100 per share. Contact T H Pollock for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Telephone Company
T. H. Pollock
Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth Telephone Co
Death of Isaac Reichart in Cass County
Isaac Reichart died Sunday morning March 1 after a month of erysipelas. He was 34 years old and left a wife and two young children. The funeral at the Christian church Tuesday at 2 p.m. was conducted by Rev. Mayfield with Elders G W Mayfield and P A Jacobson assisting. Floral tributes included a wheel shaped piece with two spokes missing honoring the baseball nine, and the Modern Woodmen lodge led the procession. The burial followed with many relatives and fifty Woodmen in attendance. The Louisville Courier notes the community sorrow.
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Isaac Reichart
Cullom
Cass County
Christian Church
Rev. Mayfield
G. W. Mayfield
P. A
Woodman
Louisville Courier
Hicks Sends Newspaper To California Friend
Geo A B Hicks of near Cedar Creek orders a year’s subscription sent to J J Phillips in Macdoel California. Phillips once lived with Hicks and worked in the B and M shops here before moving to California. He reports prosperity, owns a farm in Great Basin Valley, clears sagebrush from sixty acres, and praises California’s future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. B. Hicks
Cedar Creek
Journal
J. J. Phillips
Macdael
California
Mr. Phillips
Mr. Hicks
Hicks
Great Butte
Cass County
Nebraska
Plattsmouth Visit Ends For Lohnes Couple
Mr. and Mrs. John Lohnes spent the last week with friends in Plattsmouth and returned home Saturday afternoon grateful for the pleasant visit. Mrs. Lohnes noted it was her first trip there in ten years and Uncle John hinted at possibly moving to Plattsmouth in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lohnes
Plattsmouth
First National Bank
Floyd Wolcott
Ted Jeary
Floyd
Ted
Fred
American Exchange Bank
John G. Stark
Mr. Stark
Elmwood
Stark
Elmwood Journal Visits Highlight Local Businesses
A Elmwood tour highlights L. F. Langhorst store expansion and Tyson drugstore offerings. Visits to Dettman, the First National Bank, American Exchange Bank, and the chamber board reflect Elmwood’s social scene and civic pride. The piece notes chautauqua plans and journalist cordiality despite rain.
Tom Hughes Beheaded as Missouri Pacific Cuts 4 Office Heads
The Missouri Pacific railroad carried out four office dismissals in Omaha including veteran traveling passenger agent Tom Hughes. Hughes, long a trusted servant, joins a purged management reshuffle that has startled clerical staff and veterans across the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Tom Hughes
Corporation
Auburnepublican
Lived Here Years Ago Visitors Return Home
Geo Hesse and his wife, formerly of this town, left for their home today after a visit since last Friday with Mrs. Hesse’s parents Mr J H Hopkins. They came to town in 1860 crossing the river on a ferry. He noted Burlington has changed greatly since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Hesse
Alvo
Mrs. Hesse
J. H. Hopkins
Mr. Hesse
Burlington
Wanted To Lease Farm Land In Nebraska Or Nearby
Wanted to lease 160 acre farm of table or corn land. Owner to furnish teams implements and equipment. Nebraska preferred. may consider another state if suitable. Address Arthur Seward Greenwood Nebraska.
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Nebraska
Arthur Seward
Greenwood
Neh
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Polk
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Nuckolls
C. E. Harmon
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Franklin
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International Court of Arbitration
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Hobbs
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