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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1908
Page
2
The Plattsmouth Journal notes women trying on Easter bonnets for fit and fashion. It breezes through assorted items from Oklahoma injuries to Taft policies, a Chicago university sea serpent, a Georgia gubernatorial race, and a pondering question on widowers remarrying.
An Iowan notes the state edging toward Democrats as the “Iowa idea” may gain new meaning. The piece hints at seasonal financial strain as the assessor makes rounds, reflecting a period of economic squeeze for many men.
Tuomas Express Platt declares intent to run again. If New York legislators back him fully, several may receive express franks reflecting strong legislative support.
The New York stock exchange shut the visitors' gallery to guard against cranks. The next likely step is the erection of bomb proofs on the trading floor.
Inside the convention hall about 15000 people attended while another 15000 were turned away unable to gain admittance underscoring William Jennings Bryan as a potent political draw in this era.
The piece notes Americans frequently give letters of recommendation when firing workers, claiming the employee has all the meant qualifications. It argues the more worthless a man is, the more letters of recommendation he carries.
A Fremont resident, long on the road, says he has joined the political school and now supports Bryan for president. He notes many traveling men in Nebraska have taken the same course and shifted from Republicans to Bryan.
A Lincoln meeting of the Democratic Press Association discusses establishing a Lincoln press bureau to supply county papers. The group argues no single editor can suit all communities and rejects the idea as a soft job for editors who fail to manage their own papers. They urge editors to run their own publications.
The St Louis Times cites a Kaiser press agent pushing a Tweedmouth letter and announcing a salary raise, noting it will provoke Toledo lumber leaders and other readers. The piece hints at political and industrial tension as media commentary heats up.
The text argues there is no constitutional provision forcing presidential diplomatic appointments with Kaiser Germany. It also declares that the time has come to prepare and implement tariff revision, asserting a need for changes in tariff policy.
In Lincoln last week a Bryan club reported over 1000 members with about one third Republicans pledged to support W. J. Bryan for president. Another separate organization, the Bryan Volunteers, is attracting many Republicans to join.
A Nebraska City attorney O G Leidigh favors Mayor Brown of Lincoln for the democratic gubernatorial nomination. Journal reporters note many newspaper men at a recent entertainment echoed the view, believing Brown would win the governorship.
The writer denounces last week’s St Louis populist gathering as a Republican hoax. True populists, including figures like James B Weaver and Allen, stayed away in protest. Nebraska delegates also withdrew, finding no familiar faces at the event.
The New York and Bermudez company says Venezuela took the Bermudez asphalt lake under Castro four years ago. Venezuela now runs the lake and sells product to a U.S. rival, allegedly receiving over 30 000 tons. A Senate submission may prompt international arbitration.
The Chester World Herald notes Roosevelt and Taft ties to Bryan era tactics. It warns of continued Roosevelt talk and labor resolutions against Taft, with remarks on destiny and a shifting party alliance toward a “God and the republican party” partnership dissolving after the election.
The teacher and pupils of Rock Creek school plan a box social and entertainment on Friday evening April 10. Everyone is invited and ladies are asked to bring baskets.
A lengthy list records numerous residents and guests visiting Omaha Plattsmouth Murray Mynard Glenwood and nearby towns. Activities include visits, business, teaching, travel, and family stateside and interstate, with several returning home or to work after Omaha trips.
Early reports say Lulu Joy wife of Byron H Joy died in Roswell New Mexico after a bout with typhoid fever. Her mother Mrs N A Leist and Mrs Robert Troop planned to travel from Palmer Lake Colorado to Roswell to be with the family before she passed away.
Monher Foster who was convicted of highway robbery and has filed for a new trial appeared with Judge Travis’ proceedings argued last week. He traveled from Meade Kansas to observe the pending sentence and will wait to learn the judge’s decision.
This morning Chas C Parmelo filed a release of mortgage with the recorder of deeds for the Fresbyterian church debt of about 5110. The church is fully relieved of the obligation and members express pride in lifting the burden.
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