Accidental killing rules jury frees suspect in butcher shop death
A jury in Plattsmouth finds Albro Brissey died from an accidental back wound after a knife incident in a butcher shop. Witnesses including Harry Van Fleet describe a scuffle and Brissey collapsing, with verdict of accidental death and discharge of the prisoner. Funeral held for Brissey in Southpark with local clergy conducting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akbro Brissey
B. I. Clements
J. G. Richey
J. W. Sage
D. B. Ebersole
Ernest Wurl
A. P. Barnes
Henry Eikenberry
John Karvanek
Kunsman & Ramge
John Speck
Roy Bax
Harry VanFleet
Albro
Erne Brissey
George Rennie
Renner
van Fleet
Brissey
Henry Beck
Albro Brissey
Karvanak
Bax
VanFleet
Beck
Ben Hyde
Hyde
Harry van Fleet
George Bax, Jr
Kinsman & Ramge
Harry van
Plattsmouth
John Hall, Jr
White's
Jesse Perry
Coates Block
Dr. Martin
O Street
South
Omaha
Tragic Death Arises From Local Accident
The article recalls the death at Oak Hill cemetery of a young man leaving his parents W. F. Brissey and wife and seven brothers Robert Andy George Albine Lee James Frank along with three sisters Mrs E W Myra Crabill Mary and Alice Marie Brissey. Described as a man of good character and industry the family mourns as the community shares in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill Cemetery
W. F. Brissey
Robert
Andy
George
Albine
Lee
James
Frank
E. W
Myra Crabill
Mary
Alice Marie Brissey
Bellevue College Appeals for Aid After May 12 Cyclone
A Bellevue College letter describes a cyclone that damaged Clarke Hall Lowrie Hall Rankin Hall and other buildings on May 12. The college seeks prayers and funds, noting insurance and rising enrollment, with a May 17 fundraising appeal through pledge cards and gifts via Rev. J. H. Salsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Clarke
Lowrie
Rankin
Bellevue College
Guy W. Wadsworth
J. H. Salsbury
W. C. T. U. Aids Tup to Tornado Sufferers
Reports from Louisville indicate the W C T U is assisting tornado victims by raising cash and collecting clothing. They are packing garments for the destitute and furnishing bedding, furniture, and meals. They also care for the injured and the mother of a child killed in clay-pits, exemplifying Christian charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Mrs Isabel Richey Returns From Coast To Lincoln
Mrs Isabel Richey has returned from San Francisco where she read a poem at the presentation of the silver service to the battleship Nebraska. She is enthusiastic about the trip and left the Nebraska party in good health and spirits. Mrs Sheldon returned via another route and expects to reach Lincoln soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lincoln Star
Isabel Richey
San Francis ‘Co
Nebraska
Wessley Grassman Stricken Again At Work
J W Grassman suffered another hemorrhage of the lungs while at the Burlington shops on Friday and was sent home. He endured a second episode during noon and grew very weak from blood loss and the hemorrhage effects. Hope remains for a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Shops
J. W. Grassman
Keeping the Train on Time on the Denver Limited No 1
Burlington officials push a ninety day goal to keep No 1 on schedule from Chicago to Denver covering 1027 miles with no delays. They cite planned maintenance and proactive wreck clearances, noting a Denver convention could risk minor delays but strive to avoid any minute loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Denver Limited
Denver
Lincoln Journal
No. 1
Chicago
Louisville
Omaha
Lincoln
Omaha Goople Married Here
A couple from Omaha wed in the city with a three o clock ceremony performed by the judge. The license records reveal groom David L. Murray aged 25 and bride Etta A. Clark aged 22. They left by the Missouri Pacific train for Omaha a little before five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Papa
Missouri Pacific
Journal
David L. Murray
Etta A. Clark
Malvern Leader Endorses A E Cook for District Judge
The Malvern Leader names Hon. A. E. Cook of Malvern as a district court judge candidate. The Glenwood Republicans respond with favor to Cook's bid. Cook, brother of Dr. E. W. Cook, has many Plattsmouth friends who wish him success and would help with votes if possible.
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Malvern
A. E. Cook
Glenwood
Cook
Glenwood Tribune
E. W. Cook
Plattsmouth
Putin
Bellevue college faces heavy loss in tornado ruin
Historic Bellevue endures a devastating tornado that wrecked Clarke hall upper floors and the girls dormitory. President Wadsworth and the college’s leadership receive sympathy from Iowa City to Omaha as the institution plans rebuilding, hoping its setback spurs renewed support and growth.
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The
World-Herald
Bellevue
Pioneer Village
Territorial Capitol
Wadsworth
Bellevue College
Elk Hill
Clarke Hall
Omaha
Grinnell
Iowa College
West
Aid for Louisville Brings In Substantial Local Help
M S Briggs Reporter started Friday with a subscription paper to raise funds for Louisville sufferers and by noon had about 125. Business men responded liberally and about 200 may be contributed as other papers circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Briggs
Journal Reporter
Louisville
Fall from hand car injures Greek laborer in shop yard
In the shop yards a gang of Greek laborers rode a moving hand car when Mariosa Paula fell off and the wheels bruised his leg between knee and ankle. The company physician dressed the wound and Paula rests in his bunk near the elevator with Bar Joana nearby as a fellow worker awaits treatment on his own injured hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariosa Paula
Bar Joana
Arm injury at Burlington shop injures Lamphere
George Lamphere sustained a severe arm cut at the Burlington blacksmith shop while cutting a rivet head from a car transom. A piece of steel remained in the wound, he removed it, and a Burlington physician dressed the injury requiring five stitches. He will be unable to work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
South Omaha
Kunsman & Ramge
Brissey
Albro Brissey
Sixth Street
Beck Building
Mr. Brissey
George Rennie
B. I. Hyde
Burlington
Ball Park
Albro
Bro
George Lamphere
Lamphere
Mr. Lamphere
Injury from ramrod enters finger during cleaning
F. C. Wheeler injured his finger Friday morning when a splinter from the ramrod pierced the joint. A physician dressed the wound. he reports severe pain though no serious trouble is expected. The notice also promotes Dean's Ointment for various skin conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Wheeler
Surprise Birthday Surprise for Miss Etna Crabill
A Friday evening surprise party honors Miss Etna Crabill on her birthday. Family members and many masked friends gathered at the Crabill homes, sharing music games and luncheon as they celebrated her life and future travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etna Crabill
W. F. Crabill
J. W. Crabill
John Crabill
Miss Etna
Margaret Mauzy
Zelma Tuey
Carrie Becker
Lucile Randall
Ella
Efa Kennedy
Genevieve Howard
Leona Brady
Mable Trussler
Mesdames Mae Morgan
W. L. Street
M. Howland
J. F. Crabill
Messrs
J. W Crabill
Jesse Brady
Robert Hays
Mr. Grant
Russell York
W. G. Brooks
M. Brown
George Becker
E. H. Wescott
Etna
For Sale or Trade. Seven Coyotes Brought to Town as Pets
West of town last Saturday a group led by Tom Barnum Will Mark and Alva Stites flushed a coyote den. Barnum dived in and pulled out seven cubs. The cubs were hauled to town and offered to those who wished to raise pets, now for sale or trade according to the Union Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Barnum
Will Mark
Alva Stites
Tom
Daniel
Union Ledger
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Southpark
H. D. Thomas
Wessley Grassman
Burlington No. 1
Omaha Goople
Lawyer Cook
Pioneer
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