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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
4
The Plattsmouth Journal mocks the 1908 campaign with a joke about the people ruling through the Republican party. It notes 16 000 unemployed women in New York City and references William H Taft and William J Bryan with critical remarks about campaign errors.
In the heated campaign climate the article defends Judge Taft against alleged religious favoritism and flawed judgments. It argues his actions toward Grant and injunctions reveal political maneuvering aimed at courting voters.
The Bryan wave sweeps the land as voters reject Republican promises and favor broad change in both state and national affairs this year. The public mood favors upheaval and a shift away from the incumbents in a sweeping political moment.
In New York Republicans label Taft as consecative and radical and claim he will not follow Roosevelt's plans. West faction calls him earnest to carry out policies and a Me Too of Roosevelt. A Republican manager says he is a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, saying now you see it and now you don't.
The chatter questions why Little Vicky has not written an open letter in forty eight hours. Critics imply Republican managers warned him to stay quiet to avoid a mistake akin to Hayward in a famous banner incident. Bray on, Vicky, keep braying.
The Omaha News praises the resilient man who fights and never yields, noting strong demand for honor and responsibility. It cites Dip Pollard's salary hike as a political talking point and discusses Republican and Populist positions amid Taft Roosevelt debates and Bryan support.
In the First Congressional District Nebraska voters face E. M. Pollard a Cannon ally who supported the house leaders on all measures and seeks re election to help Cannon win another Speaker term.
Reminder to voters to participate in the primary election on Tuesday September 1 urging every Democrat to vote.
A local notice reminds residents to vote next Tuesday with choices among candidates Berge Shallenberger and Dahiman. The nonpartisan appeal emphasizes civic participation and participation rules.
Illinois and Indiana dispatchers report Democratic victories mirrored in Ohio results. Voters favored party candidates in multiple races across the three states amid nationwide momentum for Democrats.
The longer the audience considers Mr. Bryan's tariff speech the more convincing his reasoning seems.
The article quotes Mr. La Follette blaming the Republican Senate majority for siding with trusts. He says reform depends on Bryan's election this year.
Taft’s aides argue his bid to break the Solid South will gain support from southerners who recall the day he sought to dine with a black politician, attempting to defy a state law.
Before departing Chicago for Indianapolis, Mr Bryan visited Democratic headquarters and met with bureau heads. He expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and showed strong interest in ongoing work across departments.
A Cyclone article quotes the populist author writing to Hon. Tom Watson. He argues this year’s ballot pits the people against large corporate interests and endorses Bryan as the candidate who represents the common people.
A letter discusses Mr Bryan’s motto Let the People Rule and critiques Republican claims about ruling power since 1900. It contrasts Bryan’s tariff revision stance with Taft, arguing Republicans deceive the public and insisting Bryan favors tariff reform while Taft opposes it.
A Lincoln traveling men’s Bryan club met at the Lincoln hotel to clear unfinished business after President Johnson’s east trip. They aim to raise 1000 dollars to push the campaign in this state and start the list with 310 donated by members. Permanent headquarters were set in room 511 at the Lincoln hotel with a stenographer to be employed regularly.
The club announced at a meeting last night its total membership is 540 with prospects of reaching 600 soon. Members are active across the state, distributing campaign literature and engaging many knights of the grip on the road.
The World Herald reports A C Shallenberger Democratic and Peoples Independent gubernatorial candidate will speak in the city Friday evening. No notices or arrangements have been made yet and locals worry the event is mismanaged. Shallenberger is praised as an excellent speaker and advocate of Democratic ideas.
Attorney A N Sullivan and five petitioners were in the district court building as court reporter Earl Travis recorded testimony from Edward Downey Jos Keenan John Andrews Percy Fernald and Geo Wilson The hearing explored whether prosecuting witnesses testimony would be used in place of earlier statements and whether Sullivan can compel such testimony The case is scheduled for next Saturday with petitioners again in jail and Hill the prosecuting witness showing interest in the proceedings
Plattsmouth citizens endorse Dean's Ointment for piles eczema and itching. Mrs Joseph Varga of 1400 Main St recalls her mother's long skin trouble cured permanently after using Doans Ointment obtained at Gering & Co.'s drug store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents.
The board notes the courthouse clock is inconsistent, striking the wrong hours and varying by twenty minutes daily. A repair by a mechanic is suggested to restore regular timekeeping and improve punctuality for those scheduling business and trains.
The son of Oscar Gapen was thrown from a horse four miles south west of the city. He suffered two cuts, nine stitches in one, five in the other, but the injuries were not serious and he remained cheerful while his father towed him around town.
The young child of Anton Jowasky in the western city section was badly bitten on the right cheek while playing with a pet dog. The bite caused a long tear and three stitches were needed. The physician doubts rabies but cannot rule hydrophobia out yet.
The Journal notes Lincoln observers report Jack Pearce, formerly with Doveys, among buyers visiting New York. Pearce just returned to Lincoln and says New York had more buyers this year than in some time. Panic last fall dropped stocks and replenishment followed. He found purchasing limited but prices eased. outlook remains hopeful on good crops and better times.
S L Carr and two young acrobats from Oklahoma arrived Wednesday planning a free street show and relying on crowds for support. The trio, headed toward Sheridan Wyoming, decided to remain in Nebraska City for the winter. The two younger boys are bright and skilled. a third older youth, about sixteen, was expected soon.
Wm. Hirz a nineteen year old boy tried to start a riot with Officer Rainey Tuesday night resulting in his detention and arraignment before Judge Archer. He was fined five dollars plus costs totaling eight dollars, paid, and released.
Dr King’s New Life Pills praised by N H Brown of Pittsfield VI for easing stomach liver and bowels without fuss. Gering & Co drug store guarantees satisfaction with a 25 cent bottle.
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