Contested Will Case Draws Prolonged Court Debate
James P. English argues for the Connor heirs that opponents seek brutal attacks on the dead man’s relatives and deny rights. He accuses the proponents of orchestrating a scheme around parochial schools and seeks to counter claims of will theft and conspiracy. The session continues with Judge Leslie and Judge Sullivan to rule on the contested will and estate division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Connor
Connor
James P. English
Leslie
Joseph Connor
O'Connor
Grace Connor
English
Mr. English
Sullivan
Ed. P. Smith
Constantine J. Smyth
Smyth
Democratic Party Stand on City Issues in Plattsmouth
The Journal argues the city faces key choices this spring on a citizens ticket versus the Democratic Party. It urges party candidates to handle Hahting, water supply, and street improvements, claiming Democrats will pursue low costs, fair contracts, and public welfare without urban patronage.
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Citigens
Plattamouth
Plattsmouth
Democratic Party
Citizens” Movement
Citizens
Ucket
Sharpers Arrested at Greenwood Nabbed on Rock Island Train
Two men giving names as William F Mayer and J C Barton were brought to Lincoln from Greenwood by Deputy Sheriff Dawenon and jailed on charges connected with fleecing a Rock Island passenger for 29 dollars in a card game. A third man known as the Judge fled toward Fairbury as authorities prepared to file charges.
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William F. Mayer
J. C. Barton
Lincoln
Greenwood
Dawenon
Rock Island
Frantz
Mayer
Barton
Hoagland
Prairie Home
Waverly
Fairbury
Justice Courts
Omaha
Dawson
Pollard Faces Censure in Nebraska Legislature
Nebraska lawmakers move to condemn Congressman EK M Pollard for voting in favor of the ship subsidy bill despite a prior resolution from the legislature two years earlier. The introduction of censure resolutions is led by Republican John P Thelen, noting Pollard’s March 2 1909 vote as the basis for action.
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Lincoln, Neb
EK. M. Pollard
Nebraska House of Representatives
Nebraska
Congress
Pollard
John P. Thelen
Narrow escape on icy Missouri saves Iowa hunters
Two Mills County men, Tom Box and Walter Stanton, recounted a perilous river ordeal near Bellevue as ice floes trapped three hunters and their boat. After fighting the Missouri’s grip, they reached the Iowa bank and saved two guns left aboard while the missing item and decoys were abandoned.
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Missouri
Iowa
Bellevue
John Godenour
Quinton
Miasiaelppi
Gulf
Bourne
Terra Firma
India
Goel Nour
Tom Box
Walter Stanton
Mills County
Lion and the Mouse captivates Parmele with strong acting
The Henry B. Harris company presented The Lion and the Mouse at the Parmele to a fair house. Critics praised the powerful story about money’s sway over government and the romance that ends happily with Shirley Rossmore marrying the money king’s son. Oliver Doud Byron and Laura Baker delivered notable performances along with a capable supporting cast.
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Henry B. Harris
Parmele
Money King
Charles Klein
John D. Rockefeller
Oliver Doud Byron
John Burkett Ryder
Shirley Rossmore
Eeith Baker
Fitzroy Bagley
Martin Sabine
Marion Pollock Johnson
Kate Roberts
Boyd
Omaha
Big Hualhese
Life sketch of Frank Saffer cigarmaker 1909
Frank Saffer, 45, of Plattsmouth Nebraska died March 12 1909 from tuberculosis at his home after years of suffering. He was born November 3 1864 near Bushnell Illinois and married Lillie Ackerman in 1885. Survived by wife five children Earl Edna Esthel Myrtle Madge, plus mother stepfather sister and brother. Funeral 2 30 p m at the Christian church with the International Cigar Makers Union handling services.
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Bushnell
Ill
Red Oak
Lillie Ackerman
Earl
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edna
Esthel
Myrtle
Madge
Mr. Saffer
Macomb
Jerry Saffer
Monmouth
Beach
Lincoln
Saffer
Christian Church
International Cigarimakere Union
The
Luther Moore
Praise for Mr Gochenour and Sheriff Quinton in daring boat raid
In a display of diligence the industrious men sought owners of a boat and guns and made a substantial donation to Mr Gochenour as a sign of good faith. Returning home last evening on No 2 to Pacific Junction they say their escape seems a providential mercy after being in the shadow of death several times.
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Gochenour
Quinton
Mr. Gochenour
Pacific Junction
Death of Plattsmouth Youth Frank Luchinisky at 17
Frank Luchinisky died at his Plattsmouth home on March 12 1909 from diphtheria aged 17. Funeral private. The community mourns a bright, popular lad and the Journal extends sympathy to his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Luchinesky for their loss.
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Luchinisky
Frank
Plattsmouth
Neb
Frank Lushinsky
Frank Luchinesky
Horn
Jet
Seim
Bright & Son
Wanted cash estimate for taking out the atumpa on Mapen place
John Hockatrasser seeks a cash estimate for removing an atumpa tree from the southern section of the old Mapen property. No other details are provided.
Democratic City Convention for Plattamouth City Delegates
Plattamouth City Democrats call a delegate convention on Wednesday evening March 17 1909 at 8 oclock in the council chamber. Officers to be nominated include mayor city treasurer city clerk police judge two school board members and ward councilmen. Primaries to elect delegates begin at 7 pm in each ward with representation based on last falls vote for E O Garrett totaling 53. W K Fox chairs.
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Plattamouth City
Council Chamber
Board of Education
D. O. Dwyer
Turner Hall
Manspeaker
Bach
Garrett
Leutenant
Third Ward
Revival Meeting Opens Tonight in Booth Park
I F Kiekelberger and Rider Guo, Weaver arrive from Tabor, Indiana for a series of revival meetings. In Booth Park the meetings open tonight and will continue for some time. Rev Biekelberger and Wider Weaver are strong speakers and well versed in their faith.
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I. F. Kiekelberger
Rider Guo
Weaver
Tabor
Booth Park
Path Rev
Biekelberger
Wider Weaver
Mrs Cole Arrives by Early Train in Smokehouse
A fragmented item notes Mrs Cole arriving this morning as a passenger on an early train. The brief suggests a local arrival event without further details.
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Mre
C. Cole
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J. A. Connor
Erty
World Herald
Greenwood, Neb
Thelf
Congress of the United States
House
Gocenour's Island
Lion and the Mouse
Frank Saffer
John Hockatrasser
W. K. Fox
Farl Travis
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