Railroad Employes of State Organize in Nebraska
The Lincoln News reports a statewide union formed to defend railroad workers against wage cuts and to influence legislation. An executive committee of ten including F. M. Ryan and S. C. Mecomber says the move is worker driven, not railroad management initiated, and aims to recruit all 22 000 railroad employees in the state.
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The
Lincoln News
Nebraska
Central
Lincoln
Omaha
S. C. Mecomber
North Platte
Order of Railway Conductors
F. M. Ryan
Burlington
Lindell
Ryan
Railway
Burlington Employe
M. J. Roche
Union Pacific Employe
P. H. Morrison
Northwestern Employe
Fremont
F. H. Crosby
S. C. Mecombe
George D Bennett dies at 49 in Lincoln
The State Journal reports the death of George D Bennett yesterday afternoon at his home 1928 Prospect street Lincoln. He served as secretary of the state board of equalization and assessment since moving to Lincoln seven years ago and was reappointed by several boards. He leaves a wife three children a mother two brothers and one sister. He was born in La Grange Indiana and previously worked in Tecumseh banks.
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The
State Journal
George D. Bennett
Prospect Street
Bennett
State Board of Equilization and Assessment
Lincoln
Charles
Glen
Helen
la Grange County
Indiana
Tecumseh
Charles Weston
State Auditor
State Board of Assessment and Equilization
State Capitol
Father of Child Accused in Mayme Grant Case
Levi Schlegle faces charges as the reputed father of a child born to Mayme Grant last March. In a morning hearing before Justice of the Peace M. Archer it was disclosed Schlegle wed another woman on Christmas Day. The case is set for May 15 before Judge Archer, with a $1000 bond posted by his father Thomas Schlegle as surety.
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Levi Schlegle
Mayme Grant
M. Archer
High School Inspector Praises Local Schools
A. A. Reed, the state high school inspector, said the local schools are well managed with a competent staff and good progress though the high school is crowded and needs more room. He travels to visit about two hundred schools in nine months, with only 180 days available.
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A. A. Reed
Lincoln
Omaha
Burlington
Tree removal at store grounds uncovers historic marker
Zuckweiler and Lutz cut down a massive cottonwood behind their store to clear space for a new warehouse. The tree reportedly began from a small switch planted decades ago by Clarence Streight near the well, tied to Mr Streight’s Cottage House era.
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Zuckweiler & Lutz
Mr. Streight
Clarence Streight
Havelock Visitors and Property Changes Noted
Henry Gering mayor of Plattsmouth visited Havelock this week. A A Hyers bought the Walter Horning property in east Havelock a five room house and lot. Mrs Geo P Weidman of Plattsmouth visited the home of her son H E Weidman and daughter Mrs Fred Kroehler this week.
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Henry Gering
Plattsmouth
Havelock
A. A. Hyers
Walter Horning
East Havelock
Geo. P. Weidman
Plattemouth
H. E. Weidman
Fred Kroehler
Contest Fight Over Plattsmouth Mayor's Office
In district court, papers filed contesting the mayoral election for Plattsmouth. W. L. Pickett claims he won a majority, challenging the law affecting term expiration. Hearing set for May 20. election fallout and ballot issues noted, including Elster's ballot printing refusal.
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Plattsmouth
W. L. Pickett
A. L. Tidd
H. D. Travis
Elster
Pickett
Emmons Richey
C.20k
Clements
Dinwiddie Nears Home After Mother’s Illness
O E Dinwiddie, working for A S Will on the Mynard farm, received word from Newburn Iowa of his 72 year old mother’s serious illness. He rushed to catch the Burlington train and traveled as far as Chariton yesterday, aiming to reach home within five miles today.
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O. E. Dinwiddie
Newburn
Iowa
Dinwiddie
A. S. Will
Mynard
Burlington
Mr. Dinwiddie
Chariton
A Very Neat Window at Fanger Department Store
The east window at the Fanger department store presents a spring bonnets display with green background roses and leaves forming a vivid foreground. Designers and artisans who craft the bonnets contribute to a dreamlike and feminine viewing scene.
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Fanger Department
Fanger
Italians Charged With Coal Theft In City Sheds
Five Italian residents were arrested for stealing coal from H. M. Soennichsen sheds a few days ago. Charges were filed today and a hearing before the justice of the peace is scheduled this evening, reported by M. Archer.
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H. M. Soennichsen
Justice of the Peace
M. Archer
Jumped the Ditch Ends in Ankle Sprain
Court Reporter Earl Travis attempted a riverbank jump with friends and leaped over a ditch. He landed awkwardly, spraining his ankle badly and leaving him lame, forced to use a flat wheel for mobility.
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Earl Travis
Earl
Citizens Band Delights Crowd At Jubilee Singers Event
A large audience enjoyed the Citizens' band concert before the opera house as part of the Tennesseean Jubilee Singers program. The group may perform on Saturdays through summer, aided by merchants offering market days to draw shoppers downtown.
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Band Boys
Tennesseean Jubilee Singers
Citizens
Plattsmouth Boy Prospering in Ohio
James Hall, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hall, reports from Massillon Ohio on May 5 that work is improving. Two day and two night engines plus a pusher, seven engines in yards at times, and a large car repair capacity place him in a recovering industry. He plans a three week layoff in July and a home visit to enjoy fried chicken.
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James Hall
J. H. Hall
Massillion
Seven Mile Hill
Fifty Year Jubilee of Plattsmouth Presbyterian Church
The Fifty Year Jubilee session recalled church history with letters from members including Hanna Gault Evans Twitchel and others, while Rev. Salsbury and Dr. Wadsworth led reminiscences. Speakers highlighted Mothers Day observance and the church’s debt payoff, with details on early members and ministers and the evolution of the congregation.
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Baird
Salsbury
Deaths: Mrs. Sarah E. Berreman 65 in Mt. Pleasant
Died of apoplexy is reported for Mrs. Sarah E. Berreman a 65 year old lifelong resident. She is noted as an honorary member of the 4th Iowa Cavalry and sister to four Civil War veterans. The funeral was held in Mt. Pleasant Iowa with services at 2 p.m. Miss Mildred Cook daughter of Mrs. W. P. Cook and student at Iowa State University in Iowa City will return to her studies after the term ends June 23.
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W. P. Cook
Mildred Cook
Iowa State University
Iowa City
Iowa
Berreman
Pacific Junction High School Graduation Notices
Invitations arrive for the Pacific Junction High School commencement with Miss Nellie D Russell among the graduates. Nellie, daughter of Newton J Russell and niece of Mr and Mrs J Q Lawhead, is praised for graduating with honors and high promise.
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Pacific Junction High School
Nellie D. Rusell
Newton J. Russell
J. Q. Lawhead
Nellie
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