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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1907
Page
4
The Plattsmouth Journal operates as a weekly newspaper from Plattsmouth Nebraska. Publisher listed as Kk a A. Att HS and Fetered at the gostettice, second class matter status noted.
Cass County authorities begin collecting pounties as residents report rising tax burdens and local officials warn of enforcement in the coming weeks.
A harsh fate awaits the constant complainer as authorities decide to cast him into the rock pile where he can shape smaller offenders into compliance.
The remark questions the claim that tariff changes would cause hard times while noting existing hardship from an unrevised tariff. It contrasts political rhetoric with ongoing economic strain and invites scrutiny of policy effects.
Hot weather accelerates corn growth, prompting farmers to watch forecasts closely. Experts warn continued heat may raise irrigation needs and costs while signaling a brisk growing season ahead.
The article notes that Republican business interests may back Knox while questioning whether Cortelyou can raise the largest campaign fund, signaling a split in party backing and fundraising potential.
The Attorney General and Senator Root appear to overestimate primary election law. The supreme court asserts fusion is acceptable, shaping legal arguments and political tactics ahead of elections.
F A Bricka filed today for county clerk. He edits the Weeping Water Republican and is long established in the county.
Scientists say the sun will provide heat for 30,000,000 years, implying long stability. The remark urges prudent use of energy this summer rather than wasteful consumption.
Twenty three car loads of shopworn teddybears are being sent by slow freight from Denver the western distributing point to the factory in Poughkeepsie New York. How pathetic how prophetic.
Citizens note there are many capable men in Cass County ready to accept forthcoming nominations. The focus is on who will accept rather than who should be chosen, reflecting confidence in local leadership.
Voters in Cass County including Republicans Populists and Democrats favor Judge Travis for another term praising his business like management of probate court.
A statement by Mr. E. H. Harriman proposes a court challenge to long standing shipping laws. He argues the laws have banned the American merchant flag from high seas for over forty years and created a costly monopoly in coastwise trade.
A ridicule of Harriman claims he is immune from prosecution over alleged railroad exposure and campaign corruption. The piece notes check stubs for cash as supposed evidence and mocks immunity from national election scrutiny.
Postal authorities warn against placing written notes in parcels mailed at one cent an ounce. Any writing makes the package subject to two cent postage per ounce and fines apply for rate violations. Ignorance of the law is not a defense.
The Beatrice piece notes journalists’ looks and modesty with rare exception Dalby of the Shubert Citizen runs his own portrait atop his columns. It quips vanity could earn a fool-killer’s ire when an editor displays a self image.
The piece notes Iowa Governor Cummins, once seen as a reformer, facing doubt after allowing a convention supporting him for a third term to adopt a tariff platform he favored, raising questions about his true commitment to tariff relief and reform.
An inquiry asks who should take charge of the Ice Trust amid calls for reform. The proposal discusses governance, accountability, and potential new leadership to stabilize operations.
Allen Walker has filed for commissioner in the Third district on the Republican ticket, signaling a strong campaign start. He aims to win the seat as elections approach, gathering support from GOP voters and local party members.
The article notes that icy air in theatres is not new, with historical instances dating back a century where performers and audiences endured cold atmospheres and fruit escaping cold storage.
The record notes broad Republican support for Jacob Tritsch as county assessor with at least a dozen remarks stating he is the man for the job.
In Cass County Nebraska farmers anticipate steady pumpkin yields despite skipping cherry pie and peach cobbler. The fall outlook emphasizes pumpkins as a dependable crop across the region.
All Republicans are not grafters, but most grafters are Republicans, likely drawn into corruption by protective tariffs and subsidies within the system.
The two cent fare rate gains broad support as eighteen legislative bodies adopt or back bills to reduce railroad charges. Strong opposition persists, with corn belt states uniting in favor of the plan.
A confirmed shopper recalls piles of rusty shop-worn teddy bears in town stores and asks what will be done with them. She suggests they may be kept for the next campaign and labeled willytafts.
The Springfield Republican reports Rev. Sam Small fears danger and cites a note of trepidation. Small claims Roosevelt told him he is at heart a Thomas Benton Democrat and aims to become a U S Senator from New York.
The piece argues the United States leads in railroad fatalities yet remains robust in railroading. It mocks narrow gauge donkey operations in old countries as unable to match American systems, noting they would need magnates to rival U S scale and danger in railroading.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox supports a woman's role in reform focusing on pure food. She urges suffragettes and reformers to improve kitchen standards by promoting pure coffee and better biscuits, enabling society to address morals and government more effectively.
Texas enacts a law prohibiting sale of trust-made goods with heavy penalties for possession. The measure targets merchants across the state as it tightens controls on staple supplies controlled by trusts. The speaker notes the broad impact and compares it to Nebraska, highlighting the nationwide freak legislation trend.
The speaker questions why evangelists boast of past crimes and drunken revelry while home preachers often struggle financially. He argues guests profit from carousal tales, yet righteous teachers lack salaries, denouncing the hypocrisy.
Judson Harmon and Philander C Knox warned that constitutional terms must not be twisted to serve political ends. Both are noted constitutional lawyers and cited as presidential contenders by their parties, reflecting the era's partisan contention over constitutional interpretation.
The piece argues the next campaign will center on overthrowing Roosevelt and Rooseveltism. It claims Roosevelt erodes the constitution, asserting his motto I am the state and noting splits within his party. Democrats and Republicans are united in seeking to end Rooseveltism and restore the constitutional framework.
The statement accuses President Roosevelt of prejudging the Haywood case before Idaho authorities handled it. A jury delivering acquittal is mocked as joining an Ananias club, highlighting partisan outrage over the trial.
The Boise verdict of acquittal closes a landmark murder trial overshadowing the Thaw case. Idaho’s Governor says other trials will proceed, with Pettibone Haywood and Mover facing weaker cases. Yet a future conviction seems certain for Albert Horsley alias Harry Orchard.
Governor Glenn secures a state law capping passenger rates at 2 cents per mile while railroads consent to await court verdicts. The measure may be tested in state courts and ultimately the U S Supreme Court, with rail lines given a chance to challenge the rate as unjust or confiscatory.
StaT Treasurer Brian urges a one half mill levy to wipe out state debt while the tax base holds. The editorial questions debt for policy and constitutional conformity and warns against future borrowing without assurances.
The passage argues that if charges are filed against Judge Pritchard, Republicans would fear impeachment votes but see his action as a subversion of state rights. It portrays Roosevelt era centralization as endangering state powers and urges citizens to defend constitutional rights.
Washington dispatches report no officials at the seat of government with clerks running the administration. No one in New York is present as interests drift East. Wall Street stands idle while the country’s wealth hinges on farmers salvaging a ruined crop.
The excerpt notes that if termination of the Chief Magistrate’s services isn’t fixed by the constitution or practice, the office could become a life tenure. Jefferson expresses duty to uphold the principle of term limits and resist actions that extend beyond a second term, citing precedent.
County offices issue announcements with a fixed three dollar advance payment requirement. The notice specifies how residents submit requests and the timeline for posting results.
Notices announce candidacies for County Judge in Cass County under the Republican banner. J E Douglas A L Tripp and William Delles Dernier place petitions for the primary vote set for September 3, 1907.
W E Rosencrans notes the nomination and states the office of County Clerk is subject to the will of the Democratic electors expressed at the primary election to be held September 3 1907.
The notice sets the date for the office of Treasurer of Cass County to be decided by Democratic voters at the primary on September 3 1907. Frank E. Schlater is associated with the notice.
Notice to voters of County Superintendent of Schools position in Cass County Nebraska the primary election set for September 3 1907 with Joan E Opp of Avoca linked to the candidacy subject to Republican will.
Lincoln faced a heated saloon dispute as the excise board refused a license citing enough saloons. Judge Holmes issued a mandamus forcing issuance, ruling the board cannot arbitrarily grant to one man and refuse to another.
James and Tom McKinney moved from their current home to Woodburn Iowa this morning to start a farming year on a rented farm. They traveled with a carload of goods and were joined by Nelson Jones from the same neighborhood. Robertson presents moving picture shows with admission prices of 50c 35c and 25c, with children at 15c for gallery.
The readable ledger fragment lists assets and liabilities with items like first mortgage loans stock real estate cash and delinquent interest. It includes capital stock paid up reserve fund undivided profits and a balance on July 1 with receipts and repayments noted among taxes interest premiums and fines.
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