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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1902

Page

4

Nine Year Nine Months Invoiced in Advance

A fragment notes a payment period of nine years and additional six and three months. It mentions Inverlatly in advance with unclear context and no clear actions or outcomes.

Journal Promises Democratic, Up-to-Date Plattsmouth Publication

New editors announce move to Plattsmouth Nebraska Cass County and pledge a modern, Democratic-leaning newspaper. They admit past rough edges, seek local patronage, renovate the plant, and invite residents to share news as they aim to serve Cass County with improved coverage.

Plattsmouth Cass County Ethote Nebraska Democratic Party

Courage on the Line as Navy Plans 28 Million Warships

The speaker asserts fearless resolve and announces a 28 million dollar naval build program to bolster defense. The plan signals national resolve and readiness to confront external threats with enhanced maritime power.

Democrats to Visit Plattsmouth Journal on Business

Ivy will host or welcome visiting Democrats on business at Plattsmouth with the Journal noting the civic encounter.

Ivy Plattsmouth

Knox expects beef trust if found to be wet after it

The passage notes that Mr. Knox would pursue any beef trust he finds. It adds he saw nothing resembling a trust in the steel combine, implying the beef trust is not worried by Knox.

Me. Knox Mr. Knox

Democracy Victory Debate Across the Nation 1904

A public discourse questions why Austrep democracy shows sweeping wins countrywide in 1904 and asks why such overwhelming victory cannot be achieved locally. The piece reflects on aspiration and political discourse.

Nomination Highlight Sparks Nebraska Governor Race

Hon. Wa. J. Bryan’s gubernatorial nomination aims to excite Democrats and Populists in Nebraska as they rally for a strong political campaign.

Wa. J. Bryan Nebraska

Arrogsrey Genera Chow Targets Packers in Missouri

A statement from Arrogsrey Genera Chow in Missouri calls for broader actions against packing houses nationwide. He urges all states with packing facilities to pursue similar measures.

Arrogsrey Genera Chow Missouri

Beef Trust Bigger Than Congress and Next House Declared Democratic

The speaker claims the Beef Trust exceeds the current Congress but asserts the next Congress will prove the nation broader. He predicts a Democratic shift, arguing size and influence differ from national scope and governance.

Beef Trust Congress United States

Trustism Oppresses Voters Demand Remedial Action at Polls

The author urges voters to oust the trusts and the Republican party, which are described as created by trusts and owned by them, to end oppression and starvation and bring prompt intelligent remedial action at the polls.

Republican Party

Governor Savage Ends Bartley Debate With Commutation Remarks

Gov. SavaGeE says his commuting the sentence of J. S. Bartley met strong disapproval yet he would repeat the act today with the facts before him. Five or six aspirants have announced and about a dozen more are expected before the nominating convention.

Savagee Bartley J. S. Bartley Savage

Republican discord signals looming defeat in Congress

Republican organs warn of increasing danger of defeat as factions battle party discipline. The article argues Democrats, confident and disciplined, will win the upcoming elections, bringing a needed victory for the country.

Why Plattsmouth Was Left Without a Postoffice Building

Plattsmouth will not receive a postoffice building for now despite local demand. Congressman Burkett explains the Public Buildings and Grounds Committee denied funds to cities under ten thousand residents unless a site was donated, a revenue district headquarter, or a state university seat. He notes he argued the case with a voluminous brief but the rule blocked approval and offers “Better luck next time.”

Plattsmouth Congressman Burkett Lincoln Committee On Public Buildings and Grounds Burkett

Death of Hon J Sterling Morton in Lake Forest

In the death of Hon J Sterling Morton at his son Mark Morton's Lake Forest home near Chicago the country loses a top statesman and Nebraska a loyal friend. He had been ill for months. his death brings sorrow nationwide. His remains were transported from Chicago to Nebraska City for a 2 PM Wednesday funeral with many sympathizing admirers present.

J. Sterling Morton Mark Morton Lake Forest Chicago Nebraska Nebraska City Peace

Roosevelt Courageous Stand Against Beef Trust Prosecution

The President earned praise for challenging the Beef Trust despite Republican opposition in Congress. The article argues that party leaders blocked action to curb inflated meat prices, blaming the trust for restraint of trade. It predicts no trusts if the people govern through the Democratic party.

Rosevelt Congress Democratic Party

Nebraska Executive State Committee Fixes 1902 State Convention

At a Lincoln meeting on April 23 the Executive State Committee set a June 24 1902 Grand Island convention to nominate candidates for statewide offices. Delegates depend on county and 1900 governor race votes with Cass County allocated 25 delegates. County conventions on June 21 and primaries from June 14 are advised to select delegates and alternates.

Executive State Committee Lincoln Grand Island Wm. A. Poynter Cass County

Republican Hypocrisy on Tariff Reform in Indiana Platform

Indiana Republicans defend reciprocity but oppose tariff schedule changes in Congress. Beverages of party leaders deny modification, while Babcock’s failed push and Kasson’s resignation signal GOP resistance to liberal tariff moves. The piece warns voters to recall the record when reform rhetoric surfaces.

Indiana Indianapolis Republican Organization Cuba Beveridge Babcock Congress John A. Kasson Iowa McKinley

City Council Adopts Reports and Grants Licenses

The city council met with all members present, approving last meetings' minutes and referring license and permit applications to committees. Street work and sidewalk repairs were ordered, Seventh Street opened for discussion, and cemetery water shortages were noted. A Wednesday night session granted saloon and druggist permits. A buggy accident on North Sixth Street left two men injured but stable.

Morgan Petur Hantuian Turner Hall A.W. Merowasa Jobo Watertiat A. Tech Sovarrevand Gorda Bagoo Fox Steimker Ryberg Ninth Street Ninth Strock Thiid Herold Skurty Phil Thierolt Warry Thompson Peter Goos Hans Goos Joseph Donat Henry Peters George Elliott Ed Donat Claus Speck Ed Egenberger F. G. Fricke A. W. Atwood H. Rt. Gering

Cook Transfer Sends Forger to Penitentiary

L L Cook, tried and convicted for forgery, was moved to the penitentiary last Friday by Deputy Sheriff Hunter. Gov Savage had ordered a pardon inquiry after a petition from the prisoner's wife and friends, but with no action the Sheriff moved Cook to serve the remaining seven or eight months, the fine already imposed to be credited against the term.

Kb. L. Cook Penitentia Sher Hunter Cook McBride Gov. Savage Lincoln Govenor

Lightning Fire Destroys Latta Barn In Murray

A barn owned by Sam Latta in Murray was struck by lightning Friday night and burned completely, killing three horses. A nearby windmill was destroyed. Neighbors fought the blaze to prevent spread to nearby structures. Insurance partially covers the loss, full extent not yet known.

Sam Latta Murray

Burlington Route Schedules Change May Fourth

Burlington route trains to the northwest adjust leaving times for the Portland special No 41 from St Joseph to Alliance and beyond. New departures are St Joseph 8 50 p m Omaha 11 10 p m Lincoln 1 05 a m Rand Island 3 42 a m Broken Bow 6 04 a m and Alliance 10 35 a m with arrival at Helena Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Portland roughly unchanged.

Burlington Northwest Portland St Joseph Omaha Lincoln Rand Island Broken Bow Alliance Helena Spokane Tacoma Seattle

Plattsmouth Visitors Noted Across Community

Maple Grove correspondence reports Chas and Ad Beedeker visiting Plattsmouth on Friday while James Sage passed through Thursday. Will Puls and Phillip Hild attended Union on Tuesday as many locals visited Plattsmouth Saturday. Corn planting begins as farmers busy. Ben Menford ships cattle to Omaha at seven cents per pound. William Lewis learns his sister died in Ohio by Friday dispatch. A well attended dance at John Urish’s ends with a wind storm causing damage to wind mills and grain. Charles Beverage hosts party in new barn with entertainment by plhys and an oyster supper.

Chas Ad. Beedeker Plattsmouth James Sage Will Puls Phillip Hild Ben Menford Omaha William Lewis Ohio John Urish Glen Beedeker Charles Beverage Plhys

Happily Wedded of Sioux City and Flattsmouth

Mr. Virgil E. McFarland of Sioux City Iowa wed Miss Olga Martin of this city at the bride’s parents home in South Park on Tuesday at one o clock. The ceremony was by Dr J T Baird of the Presbyterian church with few guests. The couple will reside in Sioux City after July 1 and were greeted with many presents and best wishes.

Virgil E. McFarland Sioux City Iowa Olga Martin South Park J. T. Baird Presbyterian Church Flattsmouth Burlington

Pioneer John Reich Dies After 31 Years with Railroad

John Reich of Plattsmouth died Tuesday April 20 1902 in the city from catarrhal pneumonia. Born in Germany on May R20 he emigrated in 1852 and helped settle the west, locating in Plattsmouth in 1859. Reich served 31 years as night watchman for the B and M railroad company with steady devotion. The German Presbyterian church funeral was led by Rev Ploetz on Wednesday afternoon with many friends following to his resting place. He was a pioneer and respected citizen.

John Reich Germany America Star of Empire Plattsmouth Reich B. & M. Railroad Company Ploetz

Judge issues injunction over Cass county tax on west half of bridge

Judge Jessen grants a temporary injunction restraining Cass county treasurer and deputies from levying or enforcing taxes on the west half of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railway Bridge spanning the Missouri near Plattsmouth. The order remains until further court action with an undertaking of 500. The State Supreme Court previously ruled similarly against Nebraska City in favor of the railroad company.

Jessen Cass County BE. & Q Railway Company Missouri Plattsmouth Supreme Court of the State Nebraska City Railroad Company

Get Ready for Summer New Spring and Summer wear line unveiled

A large complete line of samples for Spring and Summer wear is ready for inspection. Customers are invited to call and view the collection and place orders for a new suit.

Enterprising Stock Breeders from Cass County

W. J. Heil of Cedar Creek visited the city and discussed his firm W. H. Heil & Bro. They breed Red Polled cattle, praised for milk and all around use. They sold fifteen head to L. K. Cogswell of Chehalis Washington and invite inquiries and stock for sale with Cedar Creek Cass county as contact.

W. J. Heil Cedar Creek Heil Cass County W. H. Heil & Bro L. K. Cogswell Chehalis Lewis County Washington

Miraculous Escape on Wintersteen Hill

Sam Alschuler, a poultry buyer, had a serious accident Saturday afternoon when a passing train whistled. His wagon overturned, he fell under the horses and was dragged but crawled free with bruises, staying alive as the team did not run away. The wagon wreck was severe and he avoided broken bones.

Sam Alschuler Wintersteen Hill Mr. Alsehuler

Tangier Temple Chooses Burlington Route West of Denver

Mystic Shriners from Tangier Temple plan a June 1902 trip to the Imperial Council in San Francisco. Two special cars are reserved with more to follow as reservations are made. The party departs Burlington at 4:25 p m on June 4 and reaches Denver next morning for Colorado Springs. They visit Salt Lake City and Zion before arriving in San Francisco at 145 a m June 1902.

Burlington Denver Tangier Temple Mystic Shriners Imperial Council Mystic Shrine San Francisco Burlington Station Colorado Springs Rocky Mountain Salt Lake City Zion

Stock to pasture near water for Windham operation

About twenty head of stock not milk cows to pasture with plenty of water. Apply to R. B. Windham.

R. B. Windham

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Lets Sold At Druggists

Get the remedy used to cure headaches and colds. Each box bears E. W. Grove’s signature and sells for 25 cents. Money refunded if it fails to cure.

E. W. Grove

Forty Pound Tumor Removed in Omaha Operation

Mrs. John Rheuland from this city traveled to Omaha with Dr. Schildknecht for a double tumor removal weighing forty pounds. Dr. Davis of Emanuel Hospital performed the difficult operation with Dr. Schildnecht assisting. She is reported getting along well and on a fair path to recovery.

John Rhueland Omaha Schildknecht Davis Emanuel Hospital Schildnecht

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