Gryan’s Claim on First Term Not Running Again
Gryan states he will not seek re election if elected. The nation wonders how he would act four years later if he is not chosen to continue.
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Newspaper
Falls City Tribune
Location
Falls City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
Gryan states he will not seek re election if elected. The nation wonders how he would act four years later if he is not chosen to continue.
Clayton delivered a fiery Denver address denouncing President Roosevelt but avoided making political capital from the attack. He argued the president’s policies harmed party loyalties without direct personal slurs.
The speaker ponders if Bryan would fear Guffy or seek peace as he did with Sullivan of Illinois Murphy of New York and Croker of New York in 1900. The remark asks whether Pennsylvania’s political climate would alter Bryan’s approach to powerful party bosses and reformers.
The passage notes many men in the city and beyond who reject Bryan for president yet refrain from public denouncement. It suggests those close to them see him as the country’s greatest dictator, expressing concern over quiet admittance of such views.
Market prices show wheat 80 cents mixed corn 70 cents white corn 75 outs 40 cents hogs 6.25 dollars while cattle rise rapidly. P S Heacock & Son report mood of change in politics as Bryan advocates reforms. Farmer is urged to consider change if elected.
The brief notes that warm weather with occasional rain promises another large corn crop for the state. Wheat is yielding well, tame hay is heavier than in years, and pastures are exceptionally good. Farmers are urged to stay optimistic about bounty prospects.
The letter argues Bryan will refuse corporate money while accepting funds from individual shareholders, naming three banks and a vinegar factory as examples. It contends the Tribune is a corporation and questions the democratic integrity of his position.
The speaker outlines John W Kern as a Democrat with experience as city attorney in his hometown and as a former Indiana legislator. He notes Kern’s two failed bids for governor, using these points to question his suitability to be called upon to act as president of the United States.
In Lincoln the Republican state central committee raised a Taft banner at headquarters and hotel and saloon interests planned profits from pilgrims. the banner was cut down once and the party vows to raise it again. Other banners fly for Bryan in Cincinnati and Lincoln merchants press for university needs as legislators face a Republican fall vote.
The exchange traces Bryan's claims about Guffy and the label boss versus corporation man. Guffy recalls aiding Bryan in 1896 1900 and asserts he now opposes Bryan while noting shifting political loyalties. The analysis weighs Pennsylvania Republican strength against possible Democratic shifts in New York and Illinois and cites Sullivan Murphy as Bryan allies.
A Jersey City Democrat writes to William H Taft praising his stance and denouncing the Denver convention while offering support and campaign help. The letter illustrates early 1908 party tensions and cross alignment amid a polarized national race.
Lincoln presses to block the Republican national slate as Taft and Roosevelt remain potent in state memory. The State Journal features Dooly’s “Judicial temperament” while city pawnbrokers and taverns profit from Bryanites’ visit. Rural districts keep the fire alive in Lincoln and the commercial world.
Art Bronson visited Shubert last Monday AJ Corn visited Falls City Wednesday Madge Bourne returned home to Auburn Friday Geo Linn and wife drove to Falls City Friday LL Barnes and wife of Salem were in town Saturday Wm Mowery of Stella in town briefly Monday O F E Stout of Auburn on business Wednesday Loren Corn and Chris Jorn attended lodge at Shubert Thursday Ed Fraunfelder and family spent Sunday with M F Gerdes family AN Harris and family of Shubert attended Jesse Weaver funeral Thursday Mrs Stine returned to her home at Detella Saturday Jessie Griffiths and Mrs Linzie Jones returned from Wisconsin Verna Williamson went to Shubert Monday and Nebraska City Katie Crouch returned from Oklahoma trip with her nephew Jesse Weaver died July 7 1908 at his son’s home Funeral July 9 1908 at Christian church Verdon cemetery
A weekly roundup of visits, travels, and small town happenings in Falls City Nebraska. The column lists residents and visitors from Stella Hiawatha Lincoln and Omaha, church plans, fairs, and local business notices.
Beginning Saturday July 11 we will pay two cents more in trade checks for butter fat than our cash price. We currently pay 20 cents cash and 22 cents in trade checks. Trade checks will be accepted at face value by Samuel Wahl F. W. Cleveland & Son and others including Reavis & Abbey Wirth & Winterbottom J.C. Tanner A. G. Wanner F. E. Schmidt W. L. White Wahl & Parden.
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