Citizens convention in Plattsmouth creates unusual ticket
Friday's meeting at Plattsmouth saw a mixed Citizens ticket emerge amid crowd chaos and partisan jockeying. Key selections included J P Fal er as chair man, Dr Edgar D Cummins as mayor nominee, R W Clements as treasurer, Emmons Richey as city clerk, and M Archer as police judge with ward caucuses confirming council candidates and a pending school board, while observers noted heavy Republican influence and frayed decorum.
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Plattsmouth
Tuls
A. B. Windom
Dr. Cummins
Windham
Amile
Wise
Mr. Clements
Clements
Emmons Richey
I. W. Glenn
M. Archer
State of
Nebraska
H. N. Dovey
C. A. Marshall
Thrall sues Delaney for damages over Union fight
Fred Thrall Jr now in jail for assault with intent to wound against Ross Delaney. Thrall sues Delaney in district court for 5000 damages over the Union village fight that led to Thrall’s arrest after Delaney battered him. Trial set for May term alongside Thrall’s pending criminal case.
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Wdady
Fred Thrall, Jr
Ross Delaney
Union
Delaney
Thall
Thrall
Quinton
Pollard to Take Charge of News Herald
The Daily reports Congressman E. M. Pollard plans to move to the city to assume charge of the News-Herald plant he bought. The move would bring modern ideas and life to the paper, with Pollard valued as adding intelligence and citizenship to the community. The Journal hopes the report is true and that he relocates with his family at once.
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E. M. Pollard
News- Herald
Pollard
Journal
News-Herald
Missouri Pacific wreck blocks main line in yards
A Missouri Pacific freight train derailment in the yards at the city blocks the main line. The engine and two cars left the track at the D and M crossing as crews prepared to switch the freight, delaying passenger and freight trains until the tracks are cleared.
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Missouri Pacific
Thin City
Ewlteh
Nebraska City News
Gradelle Brothers Ride Fast Mail to Omaha Visit Friends
Thomas and Charles Gradelle traveled this noon on the fast mail to Omaha where they will visit with friends.
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Thomas
Charles Gradelle
Omaha
Defense Examines Witnesses On Mrs Banner Life
In Omaha court, Wednesday morning the defense presented relatives to suggest Mrs Alta Banner was not mentally responsible when she shot Fred Banner in South Omaha last July. Harriett Hudspeth and Royal Hudspeth testified to changes after two births and a son’s death, noting shifts in mood and behavior, while other witnesses described Mrs Banner’s devotion to her daughter Marjorie and changes following marital strains.
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Omaha
Alta Banner
Fred Banner
South Omaha
Harriett Hudspeth
Alta
Iowa
Newport
Neb
Frederick King
Marjorie
King
Charlee Fernland
Clear
Rose
St Patrick Social by church girls draws large crowd
The St Patrick social at the Godwin residence hosted by the Christian church young ladies drew a large attendance. A musical and elocutionary program featured piano solos by Virgie MacDaniel and BE Wescott, vocals by Howard and Brooke, and readings by Josephine Hall and Mildred Cummins.
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St. Patrick
the Christian Church
FE. M. Godwin
Virgie MacDaniel
BE. H. Wescott
Miss Howard
W. G. Brooke
Josephine Hall
Mildred Cummins
Luther Moore
Moving to Town and Steel Rails Demonstrated in Chicago
Conrad Meisinger moves from country residence to Trinity property on North Fourth street and is welcomed to city life. The Pennsylvania Steel company showcases new manganese steel rails and a drop forge testing machine in Chicago, claiming higher strength and predictable behavior under traffic.
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Conrad Meisinger
Meisinger
Trinity
North Fourth Street
Journal
United States
Pennsylvania Steel Company
Chicago
Departure of Mr and Mrs W 8 Roper to Omaha
W 8 Roper and wife left this morning on the early train for their new home in Omaha. A large crowd gathered at the depot to bid them farewell. They have built a substantial business and earned wide respect in the city, with strong endorsement from the Journal for their reliability and good standing.
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Roper
Omaha
Journal
Reaches Ripe Age at 88 Birthday Celebration
At J. W. Edwards home a dinner honored his 88th birthday born March 18, 1821 in Orange County Indiana near Half Moon Springs. Fourteen descendants attended as the Civil War veteran of the Third Iowa Cavalry enjoyed a pleasant day with his wife.
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J. W. Edward
Grandpa Edwards
Orange County
Ind
Half Moon Springs
Third Iowa Cavalry
Social Workers Entertained at Sunnyside Gathering
The Social Workers of the M. E. Church were entertained yesterday afternoon at Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wescott's home Sunnyside. Social conversation plus vocal and instrumental music pleased guests as a delightful lunch was served by the gracious hosts.
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M. EB
C. B. Wescott
Sunnyside
Pleasant Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Gladys Marshall
Miss Gladys Marshall received a surprise birthday party from several young ladies on Saturday evening. The guests invited included Ruth Johnson Helen Chapman Frances and Ida Weidman. The gathering featured lively conversation entertaining diversions and refreshments with wishes for many more returns of the day.
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Gladys Marshall
Episcopal Directory Out in Chicago March 20
Nebraska and nearby churches report congregant totals from Saint John in Harvard to Trinity Cathedral in Omaha. Notable figures include Holy Trinity Nebraska City 95 St Marys Lincoln 280 Trinity Omaha 423 All Saints Omaha 343 and St Johns Lincoln 247.
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Episcopal Directory
Chicago
Nebraska
Harvard
St. John's
Lincoln
Holy Trinity
St. Luke's
St. Simon's
Nebraska City
St. Mary's
Norfolk
Trinity
Omaha
Trinity Cathedral
All Saints
Tecumach
Grace
Wymore
Egenberger Withdraws from School Board Nomination
Keenberger, nominated by Democrats for a school board seat, cannot accept. He has a long policy of avoiding political offices and refuses to mix business with politics, though his administrative talents are acknowledged.
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J.V. Egenberger
Keenberger
Democrats
Journal
Egenberger
Missouri to Fight Rail Fare Increase
Governor Hadley warned Missouri will mobilize state machinery to retaliate against railroads if t cent passenger fares are restored. He said Missouri would pursue litigation and legislative actions, with possible actions across neighboring states if special dispensation is granted.
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Jefferson City
Hadley
Minois
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Missouri
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J. P. Falter
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J M. Roberts
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Obi Ris
Air Robertson
Fr. H. Wescott
Roberts
Rawls
L. G. Larson
J. P. Faler
Geo
Fr. Davey
Fred Ramage
C. M. Parker
Gorder
Chas. Guthiman
Ond
W. G. Straight
C. C. Hudson
August Johnson
Harry Barthold
Salsbury
Tennessee
Dr. Golding
Omaha Bee
D. G. Golding
Fremont
United States District Court of
Eastern
H. C. Jett
Jett
Golding
Jetts
Fremont Herald
Ates
St. Patrick Social
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