Lads in jail in Omaha loom of burning court house case
The article notes about thirty young men aged sixteen to twentyheld without bond in the Douglas County jail for suspected roles in the attempted arson of the courthouse and the lynching of Will Brown. The writer contrasts their dismal appearance with older inmates showing brazenness, calling out political antagonists of the era.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Douglas County
Court House
Will Brown
I. W. Ws
Blair Pilot Foresees Peace Treaty End
A Blair Pilot editorial argues opposition to the peace treaty is unpatriotic and compares antiwar sentiment to wartime opposition, stating the war ends only when the treaty is signed. It condemns partisan politicians for manipulating the issue to gain advantage.
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Blair
Washington politicians and Wilson inspire common praise
A reader argues that many ordinary people support President Wilson while some Washington politicians hate him due to jealousy and partisanship. The letter emphasizes Wilson’s stature and decries the petty spite of his critics.
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Washington
Wilson
Blair
Executive Committee Plans Lincoln Meeting and Journalism Course
The Nebraska Press Association executive committee met in Omaha at the Hotel Rome to plan next Februarys annual meeting in Lincoln. Prof Buck proposed a short journalism course for members during the gathering under university supervision. The group toured the Douglas county courthouse wreck with Sheriff Clark and Deputy Clayton before a banquet at the Omaha Athletic Club.
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Nebraska Press Association
Omaha
Rome
Lincoln
P. M. Buck
College of Arts
University of Nebraska
Douglas County Court House
Clark
Clayton
Omaha Athletic Club
Will C. Israel
Havelock Post
C. E. Buck
Harvard Courier
H. M. Davis
Clark Perkins
Aurora Republican
J. P. O’furey
Hartington News
J. H. Walsh
Crete
H. M. McGuffin
Polk Progress
Don C. van Deusen
Blair Pilot
Business Houses Close Friday Afternoon During Football Game
Business houses will close Friday afternoon during the football game with Stromsburg from 8:30 to 4:30, old time. By Order Business Men.
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Stromsburg
Columbus Day Bank Closures Noted by Polk County
Polk banks will close all day next Monday in observance of Columbus Day, affecting customers and routine operations across the region.
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Polk Banks
High School Board Approves Extra Equipment Budget
The school board voted to add $1,000 for manual training department equipment at the High School. They have rented the room over A G Lindburg's Produce Station for the work with H A Wilcox as the teacher.
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VeRay Sealey
York Hospital
A. W. Shafer
A. G. Lindburg
H. A. Wilcox
Twentieth Century Club Welcomes Henderson and Hosts
The Twentieth Century Club met Oct 2 at Mrs. Alice Graves home with four visitors. New member Mrs. Hilda Henderson was unanimously accepted. Delegates elected include Mrs. Ida Dahlgren and Mrs. Lena Diehl to the district convention in Fairbury Oct 21–24. A musical program followed, and next meeting is a household demonstration at Mrs. Gae Calhoon on Nov 6.
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Twentieth Century Club
Alice Graves
Clara Bruns
Hilda Henderson
Belle Whittemore
Lorene Harris
Ida
Dahlgren
Lena Diehl
Fairbury
Viola Piper
Gravey
Diehl
Alfred
Calhoon
Smith
Warris
Gae Calhoon
Jurors Named for York County District Court October Term
The October term jurors for York County are T. S. Fisher, J. B. Kingston, and John Brabham, named to serve in the district court.
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York County
T.S. Fisher
J. B. Kingston
John Brabham
Polk Faces Clarks in Final Season Game at Jed Johnson Pasture
The Polk baseball team travels to Jed Johnson's pasture to meet Clarks next Sunday for the season's last game. Expected to be a strong finish with a high level of competition.
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Polk
Clarks
Jed Johnson
Found Check Book Near Post Office Belonging to Mrs Westman
A check book found between the post office and G A Westman’s home is claimed by the owner upon payment of the value. Mrs Westman is specified as the contact for return.
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G. A. Westman
Mrs. Westman
Polk County Agricultural Association Meeting Postponed
The Polk County Agricultural Association annual meeting planned for Osceola on October 8 is rescheduled to October 15 due to inclement weather. Secretary F. H. Ball announces the change.
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Polk County Agricultural Association
Osceola
Polk Progress Ownership Statement April 1919
Polk Nebraska weekly Polk Progress prints ownership details under the 1912 act. H M McGaffin is listed as Publisher Editor Business Manager and Managing Editor. No bondholders or security holders owning 1 percent or more are noted. Notarized by D B Carter on October 9 1919 with commission expires February 27 1924.
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D. B. Carter
Parcel Post Sale and Supper at Arborville Town Hall
A parcel post sale and supper are set for 6 o clock Friday October 17 at Arborville Town Hall. Rodney J. Allison was appointed to fill the village council vacancy and is expected to serve effectively as Village Father.
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Arborville Town Hall
Rodney J. Allison
Allison
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Esther
Adela Butzke
Chester
Dodge
Ford
Bert Cummings
Rolland Dahlin
Viking Theatre
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Peter Kill the Devil
Dodge Brothers’ Motor Cars
Dodge Brothers
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Rusopom
Polk Markets
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Monson
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Gyary
Polk Mercantile Store
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