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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
2
A Nebraska political column condemns the primary system as costly and ineffective, questions railroad influence on nominations, and argues for letting voters rule. It critiques Republican leadership, praises Senator Dolliver, and discusses tariff policy, party reform, and the impact on business and governance.
A Nebraska Republican paper laments eastern influence through Rhode Island connections and Aldrich. It notes La Follette leading the movement, Beverage marching, and two strong progressive senators in Iowa, Minnesota, and Kansas, with Nebraska’s senior senator accused of flips in votes.
The Taft Aldrich bill raises duties by 2.25 percent after compromises. Before changes, the bureau of statistics showed a 6.4 percent upward revision. Imports affected by duty increases total 146,750,786 dollars, while those affected by decreases total 346,768,567 dollars. The final act leaves 61.60 percent of the Dingley schedules unchanged, increases 21.40 percent, and decreases 16.91 percent.
The two Nebraska senators Aldrich and Root backed the bill while opposing La Follette Beverage Dol liver Cummins Bristow Nelson and Clapp. The text asks which group you would rather be caught with.
McMahen and Son mourn the loss of a black horse from their recently acquired team after overheating on the street. A veterinarian treated the animal but it died last night, a severe loss for the firm. Hart & Son report another horse death after illness and lack of timely veterinary aid.
Rev Henry Steger and his family departed for Plattsmouth where he assumes the pastorate of a Lutheran church of the same synod as St Johns. He came to America in 1905 and was ordained in 1906 at St Louis. Since July 1906 he led St Johns church with kindly, able leadership and strong scholastic attainments. Departure voluntary and widely regretted.
Mrs William Budig Miss Aliee Budig and Miss Freda Sanders of Grand Island traveled on the morning train to Omaha where they will spend the day as guests.
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