William C Ramsey County Attorney of Cass County
The Journal highlights William C Ramsey as a rising Cass County lawyer. Educated at the state university and mentored by Judge Roscoe Pound, he paired with his father Judge Basil S Ramsey in practice. Appointed city attorney last December, he secured conviction in the State vs Speck. Citizens urged to elect him as County Attorney next Tuesday.
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William (. Reinesy
Billy
Basil S. Ramsey
Gering
Travis
Speck
Cass County
A. N. Sullivan
William C. Ramsey
Shops adopt nine hour day schedule after long inactivity
Burlington shops return to a nine hour day after a year and half of inactivity. The move covers the coach and paint shops and aims to repair rolling stock and equipment to handle a large fall crop. Officials hail the change as necessary to prevent idle work and improve railway operations.
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Burlington
Wien
Assiss
Cass County Sunday School Convention in Weeping Water
Cass County Sunday School Association sets its fall convention for November 9 and 10 in Weeping Water. C D Mets of Indianapolis headlines a six‑convention district series, with other speakers planned and programs available from C C Wescott in Plattsmouth.
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Cass County Sunday School Association
Alvo
Cass County
Weeping Water
Hell
C.D. Mets
Indianapolis
C. C. Wescott
Plattsmouth
Neb
Jury discharged after eighteen hours in Argo McQuinn case
In district court the twelve jurors ended deadlocked seven to five for the plaintiff in the Argo McQuinn matter and were discharged. The next trial list includes Henry Herold versus W. W. Coates for fifty thousand dollars over an alleged embezzlement arrest. Herold, once manager for Coates’ stores, faces sensational allegations of methods. the defense counters with charges against Herold. The jury panel comprises Geo Ray, Ray Pollard, John Campbell, Chas Heebner, Frank Barnes, Chas Brann, W D Wheeler, John Armstrong, F H Nichols, Luke Wiles, John Creamer, E H Wescott. Opening addresses show acrimony between counsel as trial promises to proceed amid heated contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo-McQuinn
Henry Herold
W. W. Coates
Herold
Coates
Herald
Geo. Ray
Ray Pollard
John Campbell
Chas. Heebner
Burlington subway plans advance after council agree ordinances
Agent Pickett receives District Engineer Darrow letter confirming start of subway work once city ordinances are passed. The ordinances cover vacating Main Street across the Burlington right of way and protecting subway walls from vandalism. Darrow notes agreement satisfactory and plans are being prepared.
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Burlington
Pickett
Darrow
Main Street
Democrats of Facifie Junction Names in Aid List
Dems of Facifie Junction publish a workers aid list naming RB EY McDonale Charles Kreen S23 and L ars Wm Festman John Olzor Sam Record each listed with a cash amount. The document details who contributed and amount per person.
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Yeoterdss
EY McDonale
Charles Kreen
Wm. Festman
John Olzor
Sam
Gasoline boat Sand Piper travels river from Omaha to Kansas City
The Sand Piper, a 24 foot gasoline boat from Omaha, passed through the city yesterday afternoon on the river to Kansas City Missouri. Judge J Jr Gunotte of the Kansas City probate court, a river aficionado, owns a houseboat nearby and a fast wasoline racing launch. The proprietor visited with George Mann, the pair tying up below the bridge for several hours before departing around four o clock toward the south.
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Omaha
Kansas City
Rai
George Mann
Judge J. Jr. Gunotte
Worden visits town after reunion with old regiment
W H Worden, longtime resident, returned to his Tryon Nebraska home after a reunion with the 1st Infantry at Murray Ta. He owns 640 acres of woodland near Tryon and plans to resume farming. W C Irwin of Chicago arrives to open a new store in Coates Block, room once held by H E Weidman, promising details soon.
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HE. Worden
Tryon
Berng
Tryn
W. C. Irwin
Chicago
Illinois
Coates
H. E. Weidman
Irwin
Sabbaths School Mission Secretary Trull to Speak in City
Rev George L Trull Mission Secretary of the Sabbath School department of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions will visit Tuesday the 27th for two talks. At four PM he will address Sabbath School workers and others at the church. At seven thirty PM he speaks to Sabbath School and Christian workers citywide. Dr J F Brendel of Murray accompanied Albert Harn and a child to Omaha today. Mrs Harn has been at St Joseph's hospital since last Monday and may be moved to Wausa Neb tonight if well enough.
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George L. Trull
New York City
Presbyterian Buard of Foreign Missions
Trull
J. F. Brendel
Murray
Omaha
Albert Harn
Wescotts Install New National Cash Register
The firm of C. E. Wescott and sons installed a modern National cash register in their store. Salesman C. D. Lusk explained the machine's workings to the firm. J. Lohnes and family return from Pekin and Peoria Illinois after a pleasant visit, noting chilly weather but happiness to be home.
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C. E. Wescott’s Sons
Wescott’s
C. D. Lusk
J. Lohnes
Terryberr
Pekin
Peoria
Ill
Chicago railroad man on vacation visits city brief
G. and Baehr of Chicago Illinois stopped in the city with his mother during his annual vacation. He is employed by the L and M railroad in Chicago and traveled from here to Omaha on the fast mail at noon.
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G. &. Baehr
Chicago
Ill
Baehr
Onaha
Lecture Course Tickets On Sale Now At The City
Interested buyers are urged to contact Misa Olive Gass or Mrs. Chas. Duke to purchase tickets. This year proposes a strong course with a featured speaker Concrestman Bede of Mind. tickets cover both adults and schoolchildren and are transferable within the family.
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Misa Olive Gass
Chas
Duke
Concrestman Bede
Cdume
Notable Cass County Letter Defends Banning for State Senate
D O Dwyer writes in defense of W Banning, Democratic candidate for State Senator, arguing that an elevator case against others and not Banning was dismissed. He condemns partisan extracts used to damage Banning and praises his three years on the county Board of Commissioners for fairness and integrity.
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W. &. Banning
Union
Banning
Nebraska
A. K. Sturm F Nehawka
Republiccan
Smith
Rinawood
Norris Grown
Cass County
Board of Commissioners
D, O, Dwyerr
Lottery Winners and County Shortfall Reported
John Wooster of South Sixth Street won a lottery claim numbered 2024 among four in the county, with Alfred Hogan drawing 2464 and Ed. O. Garrett securing 2320 as another solid result for the Democratic candidates. The piece notes 140 disappointed entries, a Dallas land sale boom, and travel details including Mrs. Jos. Burbridge’s Idaho trip home.
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Cass County
Register
John Wooster
South Sixth Street
Burlinge
Wooster
Alfred Hogan
Crarrett
Camlidate
Plattsmouth
Dallas
Davis
Rosebud
Bond Renewed for Fred Ossenkop in Preliminary Hearing
In Judge Archer's court this morning the bond for Fred Ossenkop was renewed at five thousand dollars with co‑signers John Ossenkop and John Group. The renewal was conditioned on Ossenkop's appearance for a preliminary examination. County Attorney Rawls represented the state. The case was continued because attorney Matthew Gering is tied up in district court trials. The hearing could not proceed this term.
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Archer
Fred Ossenkop
Ossenkop
John Ossenkop
John Group
North
Rawls
Matthew Gering
Mayor discusses future plans for Onmana firm and local army ties
Mayor Gerlegwets spoke with a Journal representative about the Onmana company. He noted the business is active with orders rising and the entire workforce kept busy while he oversees a broader revision of local security and regional engagements.
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Gerlegwets
E Jourmal
Tila Mweni¢E
See
Ami Keene
Losking
Soath
Albert O Neill’s Loss On Fire In City
Albert O Neill arrived from across the river with new details on Sunday night’s house fire. He suspects a leaf filled flue caused the blaze after a stove was put in and the family retired. Roof flames were spotted by his daughter, ladders were unavailable, and most household goods were lost despite some insurance.
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Albert O'Neill
Local arrivals and moves noted near town churches
Union W E Stanton and wife moved into town near the Baptist church. Mrs E W Barton and daughter plan to live in Omaha. G W Garrison and wife returned from Burlington Junction Mo improved by the trip. Harry Thomas transferred from Julian to Wabash. Earl Upton resigns as Rural Route 2 mail carrier. Amos McNamee succeeds with Charles Niday as substitute. Frank Lynn and wife depart for Dodgeville Wis. J W Pittman and wife head to the Pacific coast visiting daughter Mrs Shryder in McMinnville Oregon. Fat Billy Delozier now in Magnet on visit to Union relatives. Reese Delaney and wife move to new residence. lingering text notes follow. Also ad for Doan's Pills claiming relief for various skin ailments.
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W. E. Stanton
E. W. Barton
Juergens
Omaha
G. W. Garrison
Burlington Junction
Harry Thomas
Julian
Wabash
Earl Upton
Amos McNamee
Charles Niday
Frank Lynn
Dodgeville
Wis
J. W. Pittman
Pacific Coast
Shryder
McMinville
Oregon
W.E. Delozier
Fat Billy
Magnet
Oklahoma
Reese Delaney
Pirro
Missouri Pacific Depot Denies Tickets and Delays Service
A Missouri Pacific Depot crowd faced a seven to five window of non service as tickets and express shipments were refused. Passengers endured dark, unheated waiting rooms while officials prepare to file with the railroad commission alleging law violations and a demand for refunds.
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Mlattamouth
Perepile
Missouri Pacific
Tt Division
Cron
Woinka
Carl Waser
Tie Tate Dows
Wientel
Merrabeed
Aitian
Howe Natural
Equality Yorker
Lerithiih
Amn
Hogar
Norton
Railroad Commission
Odd Fellows Prosperous and Growing in Lincoln Report
Special from Lincoln dated October 12 highlights the Odd Fellows year end report. Twelve new lodges chartered bringing membership to over 1 400. three hundred six lodges hold charters. funeral benefits total 1 791 60. relief fund surpasses 320 000 with 85 554 55 for special relief and 442 25 for widows and orphans. Finances deemed excellent. Grand master notes healthy growth and activity across branches and lodges instituted last year show strong expansion.
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Lincoln
Will Probate Despite Undue Influence Claim
Judge Beeson ruled to admit the will to probate after a contested hearing. The claim of undue influence over Edwin Jeary’s residuary estate was rejected, with evidence showing the will conformed to the testator’s wishes and was not tainted by manipulation.
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Beeson
Edwin Jeary
Samu
Jehmeon
Elmwood
Nebraska
Yurie
Jeary
Pohredh Ted
Jwary
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Roscoe Pound
Law College
Northwestern University
Wound
Supreme Court
University Law College
Tak
The
Burlington Subway
Kodek
Wick
S. Germe
Jos. Burbridge
Shoshone
Idaho
John Beuland
Albert O’neill
Dean
Missouri Fagipc
State Railroad Commission
Odd Fellows Posperous
Tae &. S. Jwhnson
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