Plattsmouth Journal Publisher A Bates Recall
The Plattsmouth Journal reports publisher A Bates in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The notice appears as a historical snippet noting postal service or listing details from the newspaper office.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
4
The Plattsmouth Journal reports publisher A Bates in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The notice appears as a historical snippet noting postal service or listing details from the newspaper office.
Fragmentary note discusses tariff reform and a forthcoming congressional campaign with references to Republicans and apparent placeholders for candidates. Content lacks clear events or identifiable entities.
Grerce D. Prektnes, the defeated Republican candidate for Iowa governor, vents in a newspaper aside but finds little notice from readers as he seeks to ease pent up frustrations.
A fragment argues magnates grew under Republican laws and calls for changing laws rather than resistance. It asserts the issue is clear and quotes a proverb about navigators not erring in stated paths.
The leaders, asking only a dollar from active supporters for campaign purposes, appear to set vote price at a similar level in tight districts. They note insurance companies are not contributing this time.
The Journal publishes the Democrats convention declaration of principles from Lincoln. It urges readers to study the sections to understand the Peoples party positions on current Nebraska issues and stay informed on matters of voter interest.
The report notes Senator Supper leading the race with indications of nomination. It states that if a Democratic convention vote had occurred last Wednesday at 10 oclock George W. Berge would be the nominee, while cautioning that convention outcomes can change before final approval.
A democratic state platform is praised as a good document appealing to Nebraska voters. Critics call the opposing cries from small papers an old Republican tactic, implying voters understand the issues and language.
A Cass County delegation to the Republican state convention omits R B Windham. The note questions why Windham was not named as a delegate and hints at internal party maneuvering and late platform committee selection. The tone suggests surprise and speculation about motivational leaks.
The editor will join the Bryan Home Coming committee on a special Pullman train leaving Omaha August 24 and arriving in New York the evening of the 26th. The five day stay is included with tickets, offering a premier rail experience and a generous welcome.
A Tuxedoed Englishman received a $25 fine after an incident involving a kiss near an American flag displayed in a New Jersey theater. The case sparked debate over propriety and patriotism in public venues.
Rowat announces fifteen days annual vacation with full pay for mail carriers with one year of service. Previously no paid vacation was allowed. The text also criticizes a fringe effort to label the Democrats as the corporation party as a nonsensical tactic.
A substantial number of Roosevelt voters have not paid their $1 assessment, leaving the campaign fund short of $6,000,000 while trusts and insurance firms contributed similarly in 1904 to the Roosevelt campaign.
Mr. Gompers and labor leaders presented a bill of grievances to President Roosevelt who angrily declared the eight hour law had been rigidly enforced. He insisted enforcement would continue from this day forward and suggested someone has blundered, though not the President.
A brief, stinging remark from the News disparages the editor as absent and lazy. The writer accuses the incubus of misusing misinformation to serve a lie, reflecting partisan sniping and editorial rivalry.
TJ Davie, a farm raised, educated lawyer and seasoned politician, is praised as a self made man with unimpeachable reputation. He is expected to mount an aggressive campaign to defend the district against Easy Money Pollard’s reelection and protect the party’s interests.
The First district Democrats nominate T. J. Doyle a well known state capital attorney and rising speaker. Republicans also praise Doyle and soon many signaled they would support the Democrat over Salary Grabber Pollard?
The article notes Warnar oilment price ten cents lower per bushel than last year yet tariff protections keep 25 cents per bushel. It argues all trust products under tariff fetch higher prices this year and asks why farmers back the Republican tariff trust policy that appears to plunder them.
Statisticians say Democrats will capture 37 GOP held districts and have a good chance in 20 more to reach a majority. If independents and Republican voters aligned with tariff reform vote as discussed, the stand-patters will have little footing.
The public shuns Wall Street while Republican fund collectors visit trust headquarters, tariff beneficiaries and banking magnates. Life Insurance companies are barred this year as policyholders watch officials to prevent siphoning of funds, unlike 1904 Roosevelt subscriptions.
The Nebraska state convention re elected Thomas Allen as chairman of the central committee praising his four years of continuous service and noting the enthusiasm shown for his candidacy.
Nun deposts in the National Banks amount to 83.79 million on July 23 with no interest. Secretary Shaw promises banks most of 30 million from Panama bond sales on the same terms. Banks subscribe for bonds and keep the money but draw the bond interest, a boon for banks but costly for taxpayers.
The Lincoln Journal published charges against Democratic governor candidate A C Shallenberger shortly before the state convention. The allegations found no footing and instead enhanced his standing among Nebraska voters who know his clean record.
The piece argues the Tillman bill to expose and punish corporate campaign contributions failed in Congress. It suggests fears of embarrassing the sugar, steel, or coal trusts and likens the stance to a Pharaohs Egypt parable.
D C Dwyer attorney at law operating from an office in a building east of the courthouse in Plattsmouth Nebraska is identified.
The piece denounces Senator Frye as a typical machine politician who pledges loyalty to the Republican Party despite corruption in Maine. It accuses him of supporting ship subsidies and voting with the GOP on corrupt legislation, urging voters to defeat the Republican ring and Frye at the polls.
The passage blames the coal trust and railroads for ongoing price hikes, accusing the administration of failing to punish trust magnates despite monthly ten cent increases since spring and continuing plunder of the people.
Governor La Follette pushes fair rates with Wisconsin railroad commission delivering a grain rate cut of one cent per bushel. The action demonstrates willingness to reduce charges where rates are deemed unreasonable.
Waite in Lincoln notes meeting with Charles W Pool former Tribunal editor who relinquished the post for health and now seeks election to the state legislature. Pool is praised as an honest able man and a credit to supporters. Journal hopes for his election.
The State Journal and Lincoln Evening News fight among populists over Governor candidate A C Shallenberger. Berge ally writes defend Berge while praising Shallenberger after nomination. accuses journals of spreading white lies to inflame dissension.
Express companies and railroads currently share officials, suggesting restraint of trade and no competition. The piece argues for competition or fair rates and predicts further congressional amendments to ensure public control, replacing corporate influence.
Dusots predicts Albert B. Cummins will win Iowa this year and become the next Republican presidential candidate. The forecast remains doubtful as Cummins’ rise could inflame standpatters and invite opposition from rival leaders.
Tax democratic congressional conventions in Illinois showed continued disapproval of Roger Sullivan. The 1904 presidential vote loss of 175,000 and Stringer’s 300,000 defeat remain the strongest proofs that Illinois Democrats never embraced the Sullivan Hopkins leadership.
The piece argues for a minimum salary law to attract teachers. It notes scarcity in nearly every county due to low pay and calls for a monthly minimum of 40 per month for eight months, with districts required to levy taxes or maintain eight months of school to receive public funds. It asserts teachers should earn more than in any other profession.
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