Saloon Licenses Stir Havelock Debates After Election
Great excitement grips Havelock as saloon license petitions prompt council action. Several council members shift stance toward licensing, while mayor’s refusal to read applications triggers appeals and potential mandamus action, signaling a legal showdown.
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Lincoln Evening News
Havelock
Anti-Saloon League
State League
W. D. Graham
Alliance
FE. E. Anderson
William Berry
O. RK. McCutcheon
Anderson
Traveling man critiques city critics in Plattsmouth
A traveler asserts the two store owners harshly judge others while praising one man’s public spirit. He notes he won t reveal their names and laments their lack of charity and public-spirited contributions.
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Plattsmouth
Local letter ridicules trusts and Omaha mayoral race
A fragmented May 8 1900 missive from Enawoon jokes about cobs, Dahlman, and the trust issue in politics. The writer mocks Republican loyalty to trusts, jokes about a new doctor not in the trust, and notes a reluctant press stance on the topic.
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Mr. Leaven-Bono
Gust
Bonemeyer
Central
Dahlman
Omaha
al Dickson
Sterling
Turrall
Trust
Echo
Trusts
Nebraska Bankers Hold Lincoln Convention May Fourteen
The first group convention of the Nebraska Bankers Association will meet in Lincoln on May 14 with President J W Steinhart of Nebraska City announcing the program. The day ends with a 6 30 dinner hosted by the Lincoln clearing house. Rail rate terms of one fare plus fifty cents apply statewide that week. Group 1 counties include Cass Fillmore Gage Jefferson Johnson Lancaster Nemaha Otoe Pawnee Richardson Saline Seward Thayer York.
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Nebraska Bankers’ Association
Lincoln
J. W. Steinhart
Nebraska City
Lincoln Clearing House
Cass
Fillmore
Gage
Jefferson
Johnson
Lancaster
Nemaha
Otoe
Pawnee
Richardson
Saline
Seward
Thayer
York
Group 1
Old Association
John W. Steinhart
W. A. Greenwald
Paris City
Thomas Murray
Dunbar
O. W. Weckbach
Crewe
F. B. Draper
Adams
Frank Parks
Lincoln Journal
Plattsmouth Water Suit Moves in Omaha Federal Court
The Plattsmouth Water Company seeks an injunction to stop the city from repealing its franchise. Judge Munger said an opinion would be issued Saturday after Monday’s arguments. The World Herald notes the original 188? ordinance granted a 20 year franchise, with extensions disputed as beyond city jurisdiction.
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Plattsmouth Water Company
Omaha
Munger
the World- Herald
Waiter Company
Water Company
Plattsmouth
Mrs. Margaret Ellis Dies After Ill Health
Mrs. Margaret Ellis died at dawn Tuesday in the home of her daughter Mrs. Perry Utterbach in this city. Born in Ross Common Ireland on December 1, 1831, she lived in England and immigrated to America settling in New York Indiana and Illinois before her husband’s death about twenty four years ago. Surviving children include John Ellis and three daughters and two other sons, all listed with their cities. She had resided with her daughter for months prior to death.
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Margaret Ellis
Lovelock
Perry Utterbach
Ireland
Ross Common
Margaret Flannigan
Manchester
England
William Ellis
America
New York
Indiana
Illinois
John Ellis
John Vallehn
Pocatello
Idaho
E. D
Plattsmouth Fourth of July Celebration Urged by Local Businessmen
A group of local businessmen pledge support for a Plattsmouth Fourth of July celebration though many refuse to contribute. The piece argues for immediate planning to mobilize funds and community involvement to ensure a successful event. Also promotes Kodol for Dyspepsia from FP G Fricker Co. and Gering & Co. as a digestive aid.
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Plattsmouth
Phatismouth
FP. G. Fricker Co
Gering & Co
DeWitt
FP. G. Fricke & Co
Court session renews sales confirmations and filings
Judge Jessen and court reporter Taggart arrived from Nebraska City to convene Tuesday morning. Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association versus da Speck and L Brown versus Wade cases saw property sale confirmations and deeds ordered to purchasers. State versus Missouri Pacific BR Co jurisdiction objections were argued and submitted. Noyes Palmer versus John Lone resumed and continuing this afternoon.
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Jessen
Taggart
Nebraska City
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
da Speck
L. Brown
Wm. Wade
Missouri Pacific BR. R.co
Noyes Palmer
John Lone
Spence arraigned for assault and battery in justice court
Chas Spence faced assault and battery charges in justice court over a Louisville fight with Benjam in Fulton. Judge Archer fined him 810.00 plus costs, but the fine was remitted and the case dismissed after hearing Spence’s account. Spence said he would gladly pay another for the privilege of another wood y whack at the plaintiff.
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Justice Court
Chas. Spence
Benjamin Fulton
Louisville
Archer
Charley
Journal Office
Wolf bounty abuse sparks coyote profits claim
A Lincoln correspondent reports wolves escape protection in parts of the state while their young are killed each spring. At 81.25 per head the state pays bounty. Bounty claims total $1,000 filed in State Auditor Searles' office, suggesting an eventual appropriation over 830,000 if trends continue.
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Uincoln
Searles
New Tan Curtains and Curtain Goods at Herold's
New tan curtains and curtain goods arrive at Herold's offering fresh fabrics for windows. Local shoppers can view a selection of drapery, rods, and related accessories in the store.
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Herold's
Herold
Lincoln governor reappoints Haller and Windham to state boards
Governor Mickey reappointed Frank Haller of Omaha to the Nebraska library commission to fill a vacancy with term to begin May 1. Ky H Windham of Plattsmouth was named to the deaf and dumb institute board in Omaha and the institute for the blind at Nebraska City, succeeding Nownes. Windham serves in the Nebraska House of Representatives.
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Lincoln Journal of
Mickey
Frank Haller
Omaha
Nebraska Library Commission
Haller Ias
Ky H. Windham
The
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Oimatia
Institute For the Blind
Nebraska City
Windham
Plattsmouth
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Nownes
Papillion
GITY TEACHERS SELECTED FOR COMING TERM
The board of education formed a new organization and named officers and committees including President C A Marshall and Secretary D C Morgan. A long list of teachers was chosen for the next year with several departments noted and plans to add mass, drawing, and a supervisor deferred to the next meeting.
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Board of Education
C. A. Marshall
Delia Tartse
Engle
Hirdella Smith
Columbian Force
Rouse
Desertion Charge Leads to Special Jury Request
O I Tower fled Tuesday to seek aid from court In struct AN Sullivan to appear for State of Nebraska vs Tower. Tower’s attorney filed for a special jury so he could avoid incarceration while awaiting next district term. The case recalls allegations of deserting his wife and three children. Tower was captured and brought back from Farnam, Nebraska despite intent to resist the sheriff.
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O.I. Tower
AN. Sullivan
State of Nebraska
Farnam, Neb
Libel suit filed by Carl Jorgeson vs Omaha Evening News
Carl Jorgeson sues the Omaha Evening News for 16.00 over a report alleging legal registration before a municipal election. The plaintiff claims the paper’s coverage favors the Republican ticket and damages its independent journal image. Doan's ointment is advertised for skin conditions in the same notice.
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Carl Jorgeson
Omaha Evening News
Jomeson
Omaha
Why They Go Thee West Not Because Lands Better
A fragmentary note ponders the motive for Western travel, debating whether land alone drives move or other unseen factors influence migration decisions. The text hints at economic or social reasons behind leaving eastern regions for the West.
Western land draw attracts Cass county renters to farm move
A Cass county farmer plans to move to central or western Nebraska to buy a larger farm at lower cost. He cites rising rents and price gaps, noting several former Cass farmers already prospering in Custer county. The Journal surveys land values and urges investigation before buying elsewhere.
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Journal
Cass County
Nebraska
Jist
Custer County
Messrs
C. C. Parmele
J. G. Niebey
Varmele
Richey
Custer
Ashland Estate Contention From Gralowski Case
Following John Gralowski's death in a Fremont runaway, his widow Radensleben of Green precinct left him about 412000. Relatives challenge the distribution claiming his second wife was not legally free due to a prior marriage and non divorce. The dispute centers on rightful heirs and estate shares.
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Ashland
John Gralowski
Fremont
Grabowski
Radensleben
Green Precinct
Crmbowski
Neylini
Grabowsk
Bonacum Favored for Western Archdiocese Base
Omaha News reports Bishop Bonacum of Lingeln is favored to become archbishop of a new western see, with supporters arguing he suits the post. Contending Bishop Scannell of Omaha is also eyed, while adjustments in Lincoln relations and ecclesiastical politics shape the move.
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Bonacum
Lingeln
Roman Catholichurch
United States
Omaha News
Isis
Iis
Scannell
Omaha V
Honacum
Lincoln
Hishop Borneum
Eitre
Missouri
Nome
Nebraska
Archibishop Kane
Omaha
Nebraska teachers to command higher salaries say officials
State and county leaders predict a rising standard for Nebraska teachers next year as experienced instructors replace weaker staff. The campaign for quality includes paying top wages, delaying young entrants, and improving texts and facilities to attract and retain strong teachers.
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Metthen
Nebraska
Lincoln News
Noyes Palmer vs Lane Deed Validated in Ruling
The court found in favor of the plaintiff Noyes Palmer and confirmed the deed involved in the dispute. The case arose over the validity of a deed by the defendants conveying city property to Palmer. After the deed, the defendant was sent to an insane asylum and the wife sought to recover possession, but the court overruled the defense and upheld the deed.
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Noyes Palmer
John Lane
Lincoln
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