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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

2

Primary Election Reminder Ad

The notice urges voters to remember the primary election on Tuesday September 1 and to participate. It calls on every Democrat to vote and to come out. It reflects Plattsmouth Journal publication details and pricing.

Final end of Rosewater plan sparks political storm

The St. Louis Republic notes the Nebraska plan’s collapse and quotes an able amateur keeping a decent name to avoid bad odor while the New York Democratic State Committee chair proclaims the state swept by a whirlwind of shouting, illustrating vigor in the campaign.

Rosewater Nebraska St. Louis Republic New York Democratic State Committee

Third Minnesota nomination opens path for Johnson gain

The Democrats nominate Governor Johnson of Minnesota and accept his candidacy. If Johnson carries Minnesota for Bryan and himself he would be the party’s 1912 choice, signaling broad possibilities for the Gopher State.

Johnson Minnesota Gopher Bryan

Ramsey Is Best Candidate For Cass County Attorney

The Democrats of Cass County urge voters to support Billy Ramsey for County Attorney describing him as strong, able, fearless, and bound to honorably serve his constituents.

Twe Democrats Cass County Billy Ramsey

Democratic Primaries Rally for Seybert in State Race

The piece urges turnout for the September 1 Democratic primaries and vote for favorite candidates Shhallenberger Dahman Berge and Seybert for county commissioner. It condemns reactionaries and defends Roosevelt while noting Cannon supporters oppose Roosevelt.

New York World backs Bryan amid national crisis

The New York World endorses Bryan while maintaining its views and urges voters to prevent misrule. New York is shown aligning with Bryan to restore Democratic prestige in the upcoming election. Eight Oklahoma national banks announce denationalization to leverage a state banking guaranty law, while the comptroller of currency blocks this move. One bank plans a savings bank under the guaranty law, gaining both statuses.

New York World Bryan Mr. Pulitzer New York Empire State Oklahoma Comptroller of Currency

Democratic Victory Seems Likely in Illinois and Midwest

Illinois reports show broad Republican dissatisfaction and strong Democratic unity. Former VP Stevenson predicts a large Democratic margin for Bryan and Kern, with assurances of support from independents and labor voters. Similar trends prevail across the middle states.

Illinois Stevenson Bryan Kern

Taft Faces Narrow Base as Support Erodes in Debate

The article notes Taft fights to shore up defenses with Democrats laboring men and Methodists opposing him. It says protected interests and African Americans are nearly all that remain loyal, though Taft doubts the negro vote.

Mr. Taft

Minnesota Governor Johnson Embraces Campaign to November

Minnesota Governor Johnson will lead his party in active campaigning for democracy through the upcoming November elections. He preferred rest but answers the call and vows to stay in the front ranks of the political fight.

Govenor Johnson Minnesota Wm. Taylor Wakeeney Kansas Taylor

Democratic message urges vote for congress candidates

The piece calls on Democrats to vote on Tuesday September 1 for one of two gentlemen running for Congress and to select preferred candidates for state offices. It emphasizes duty and turnout and urges participation in the election.

Ram sey Delivers 40 Minute Address at Old Settlers Reunion

William C. Ram sey of Plattsmouth gave a 40 minute talk on early settlement and the county's progress to the present, drawing applause from the audience at the Old Settlers Reunion.

The Union Ledger Billy Ramsey William C. Ramsey Plattsmouth Ramsey

Voters urged to turn out in September primary for governor

The message urges every Democrat to vote in the upcoming primary on Tuesday September 1. It warns against complacency and says the primary choice between Shallenberger Berge and Dahlman will shape the November election, urging supporters to pick the strongest candidate and not complain if their favorite isn’t nominated.

Shallenberger Berge Dahlman

South Bend Mayor Serves Soup to Unemployed

The South Bend mayor, a Democrat in a Republican city, opened city soup houses during distress from the Roosevelt panic. After council refused to pay, he funded the relief himself, a local example cited as proof the city will vote Democratic this fall.

South Bend Ind

Oklahoma banks shift charters to secure deposit law benefits

The piece argues banks relocate from national to state charters to gain the guarantee deposit law's protections, boosting public confidence and depositor security. It urges Nebraska voters to test direct primary and urges citizens to study candidates and vote wisely to influence election outcomes.

Oklahoma Democratic Party

Desertion of families and party blamed on job scarcity

Editorial note claims unemployment drives many East men to abandon their families and desert the Republican party, highlighting economic stress as a major factor in shifting loyalties.

Republican Party

Two Democratic Candidates for Congress Named

Two candidates compete in the party primary on September 1 for Congress John A. Maguire of Lincoln and Dr. A. P. Fitzsimmons of Tecumseh. Both are praised as good men and potential improvements over the current speaker.

Congress John A. Maguire Lincoln A. P. Fitzsimmons Tecumseh Czar Cannon

One Candidate Per Office On Democratic Ticket In Primary

In the primary election on Tuesday September 1 there is one candidate to vote for each office on the democratic ticket. For Governor there are three candidates Berge Shhallenberger and DahIlman. Between the three you have a choice. Go to polls and vote for him as your duty.

Shhallenberger Dahman Berge Shhallenberger DahIlman

Election veiled guidance on choosing a governor

The notice urges readers to vote for Shallenberger Berge or Dahlman for governor next Tuesday September 1 and again for the winner in the November 3 general election. It notes changes in Republican parades and criticizes the full dinner pail as no longer a political asset due to higher costs and lower perceived value.

Pais

Plattsmouth Daily Personal News Highlights Local Travel

A long list of residents and visitors travel to Omaha and Lincoln on the fast mail and trains. Numerous Misses and Misters depart for business, visits, and celebrations in nearby towns, with short notes on health and local gatherings.

T. E. Parmele Frank Dunbar Omaha Pat Egan Miss Egan Metropolis Pat Wm. Puls Maple Grove John H. Becker Iowa Marl Bethold S. Furlong Rock Bluffs Col. H. C. McMaken F. H. Richards Herman Ned Ethel Leyda Harry Poisall Wahoo Theodore William Starkjohann S. C. Stevens

Taft and Bryan Pledges Contrast in Election Debate

The Omaha Bee notes Taft could redeem tariff promises if elected while Bryan would be powerless with a Republican Senate. It argues the GOP would block popular aims, labeling the party as obstructive to "government of, by and for the people" and predicting wakeful after-election scrutiny.

Mr. Taft Mr. Bryan Senate Omaha Bee House of Lords

Tariff as Tree Destroyer in Canadian Lumber Trade

The Nashville American reports lumbermen foresee a winter cut reduction from 50 to 70 percent due to American competition. They cite $700,000 in losses as U.S. lumber enters Canada duty free and is sold cheaply, while U.S. tariffs of $2 per thousand feet fail to protect forests or consumers and instead boost dealer profits.

Canada United States Nashville American

Gering & Co Debuts De-Lone Harp Concert Company

The notice promotes a box trade recess for cigars with the Gering & Co advert, claiming favorable prices. It also highlights a De-Lone Harp Concert Company event as a treat for music lovers and implies accessible pricing.

Eci Gering & Co De-Lone Harp Concert Company

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the Plattsmouth Journal Plattsmouth, Nebraska R. A. Bates Plattamouth Co. N. Seysert Seybert Roosevelt Speaker Cannon Kansas City Star Taft the Star Cannon Chicago Star Nebraska City News Daily Personal News J. L. Hudroba John Koukal No. 19 Tekamah Neb Geo. P. Horn Cedar Creek John Richards G. J. Klinger Wm. Shea L. E. Vroman Glenwood Jim Palin Willife Havelock Cr. L. Carlson John Roenmall L. B. Brown Kenosha Henry Horn Anna Bird J. H. Becker Missouri Pacific H. T. Fields Tom Lindsey Oscar Gapen Kuhnman St. Joseph Madge Campbell Wm. Wohlfarth Little Boy Scribner, Neb Irene Hartwick J. H. Thrasher John T. Moore C. M. Parker Laura Mason Florence Kan A. E. Todd Corning In Lila Hamilton Rock Island Jil Gertrude Beeson F. M. Phebus Beaver City A. R. Young and Wife Jas. Andrews Matilda Weckbach Teresa Hempel Ft. Dodge H. O. Cole J. C. York Peru Fred_ W. Hawksworth Norfolk Chas. Beeson Ill C. W. Baylor St. Luke’s Church Mr. Baylor Mr. Austin J. B. Meisinger Beeson D. Lynn Regina Wolf Clement Koke Koke M. A. Hartigan Hastings A. C. Godwin North Sixth Street A. J. Satcheller J. H. Batcheller Bartlett Philip Batcheller Miss Stiles Winnie Vroman Eva Stiles Marvin Stiles W. O. Green Parmele de- Lone Harp Tim Horton Messenger Paper Co Mr. Horton Horton John Habscheidt Mabel Freese Geo. Hild Gus. Notting Geo. Horn, Sr Louisville Chas. Janda John A. Hennings Eight Mile Grove Precinct Allen Land Wood Farmer's Hattie Stevens LaPlatte Mrs. Milburn W. S. Askwith Fast Mail Nick Holmes John Group Court House Ferdinand J. Hennings Eight Mile Grove Wm. Sponer Murray Minnie McKay Lulla Sudduth Missouri Valley W. L. Thomas Conrad Meisinger Chas. Englekemier H. Marshall Allein Rennie Dean Margaret Swassing Vernon Hein Council Bluffs Blanche Robertson Ida Egenberger Pearl Munn Esther Larson Elmwood Teachers Institute W. H. Heil Walter Sans Mr. Sans
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