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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
4
Senator Tow Pratt coins the jab naming the president His Strenuosity in a public speech, reflecting partisan humor and political theater. The remark surfaces amid legislative friction and media attention surrounding executive actions.
Nebraska residents will hear William Jennings Bryan deliver multiple speeches across the state during October. The famed orator and political figure tours to rally supporters and discuss national issues.
Tuene foresees a large apple crop this fall but notes there will be no market. He says the price of apples potatoes hay and corn will be governed by supply and demand like other commodities.
A sharp line questions whether Secretary Shaw will tour Iowa Wisconsin and Nebraska to urge no tariff revision after his Vermont stance. The speaker asserts he will not undertake such a trip.
Arrangements set for J. H. Mickey Republican Governor candidate Hon H H Hanks candidate for Congress and C E Schmidt of Omaha to speak in Nebraska City on Labor Day.
Rervelian leaders urge a 1904 election rally with the slogan Roosevelt Revision and Reciprocity. They overlook what the three R's achieved for them in a prior contest.
A report notes a congressman from the first district travels east to deliver talks, with the writer judging Burkett’s calibre as small and the managers in the south short of speakers.
The Nebraska City Daily declares it is not political while yesterday's issue defends the Republican gubernatorial candidate. The paper urges readers to support the Republican ticket and rally behind the nominee.
A Kansas newspaper notes two strong Republican towns Nortonville and Baileyville where a Negro is not allowed to live. It identifies Baileyville as the home of W. J. Bailey the Republican candidate for governor.
The Republican campaign booklet was deemed unfit by Roosevelt after review. He ordered revisions and commanded the already distributed copies to be recalled.
The Journal notes the democratic county central committee will meet in Plattsmouth on Saturday September 6 to fix the time and place of the county convention. All members are urged to answer the roll call.
Davey Mercer outscored Eddie Rosewater in the first round in Omaha and may be knocked out next. The fight likely continues with Rosey pressing hard, aiming to claim Mercer’s scalp before the bout ends.
The Nebraska Republican papers are silent on the Dingley tariff issue that stirs public concern, with critics saying they either lack a stance or avoid declaration.
The speech in Providence by Hoosevelt argues trusts cannot be eliminated but should be curbed by enforcing anti trust laws. He notes the current administration does little to enforce them and urges voters to back the Democratic ticket to oppose trusts and the Republican party.
Nebraska City News urges a jointHanks Burkett debate as the rival seeks to meet in public. It argues Burkett should accept, praising Burkett as a peer of any public man and questioning his reluctance to face Hanks on the hustings. The paper predicts Burkett will likely decline.
At the Trans-Mississippi commercial congress in St Paul Minnesota a 140 to 20 vote adopted resolutions denouncing the trust system as a menace to republican institutions. It urged the president to use his powers to destroy trusts and called for stronger laws to suppress combinations in restraint of trade.
The piece argues Republicans lack a clear issue and dodge tariff reform framed as a trust regulation battle. It claims monopolies control the party, blocking tariff revision to protect high duties, asserting the core issue for democracy is tariff revision.
The piece argues that extending offices to four years would make them life positions if officers declare themselves elected. It warns the national government could face the same fate if the Republican party remains in power much longer.
Secretary Shaw rejects a pure revenue tariff as a path to destroy trusts and warns any revision would be hedged with qualifications. The piece argues the Republican stance favors the Dingley tariff and trusts, with voters left uncertain as to substantial reform.
Public support for tariff reform grows beyond Democrats and includes many Republicans, signaling cross party voting in Cass County. The shift threatens the GOP House majority over tariff policy, with commentator Babcock noting the people will no longer be misled into believing tariffs aid American interests.
The First District Republicans mock Hon H Hanks as a rival to E J Burkett with quips from Walt Mason. The note warns Republicans not to crow until votes are counted and urges restraint before results are known.
Secretary Shaw favors selective tariff adjustments to meet changing conditions while resisting full law revision that could paralyze business. The Republican view supports careful modification but opposes a sweeping overhaul, asserting the hour of comprehensive reform will not arrive.
As long as cheering reports continue, prosperity will not cease. Success in commerce depends on farmer prosperity. When farmers are rewarded, confidence grows and trade prospers. Fortunately returns appear strong this year with demand and supply balanced for thrift and profit.
A West Virginia federal judge imprisons many miners for runing supply camps to aid starving strikers. Yet the same judge sees no crime in millionaire coal barons forming cartels to raise prices and depress wages. The piece laments scarce anarchist action amid such oppression.
A general hope runs nationwide that both labor and management will move toward an agreement, ending the labor capital conflict seen as a national disaster and beneficial to all people.
The Pontoon bridge opening is set for next Monday in Plattsmouth with an immense turnout expected from Cass and Mills counties. A full program is prepared to entertain attendees as organizers strive for a highly enjoyable event.
According to the department of agriculture, Nebraska shows the greatest month to month improvement in corn crop condition among states. Yet some residents leave Nebraska to farm in Oklahoma and other regions.
The piece argues President Roosevelt supports reciprocity with Cuba but faces a hostile Republican Congress. It notes machine politicians in the party push starvation tactics to force annexation and are stronger than the president.
Roosevelts Providence speech signals continued push against trusts despite party leadership urging restraint. The piece details Babcocks cash shortage, Wall Street indifference, and efforts to enlist Senator Hanna or Governor Crane to take charge of fundraising for the Republican campaign amid a possible Democratic House outcome.
New York August 21 Russell Sage warns that massive industrial combinations threaten financial ruin and government oppression. He argues such trusts lead to monopolies and revolt, while advocating maintaining multiple independent firms for stability. Parkin, Toronto University president, describes Morgan's vast consolidation plan as overwhelming.
In Cook Nebraska on August 22 the nomination of Hon. H. H. Hanks for congress is praised by reform forces of the community. Republicans admire his worth and ability and several plan to vote for him in the forthcoming election.
The Nebraska City Daily quips about the Plattsmouth pontoon bridge as a running joke. It cites conflicting statements about its status, from near completion to replacement of the ferry, and predicts it will sink if opened next week.
Bro. Morgan writes the Papillion Times will publish all news it receives regardless of who is affected. The paper vows to report fights poison scandals personal crises and infidelities without omitting details or shielding any party including editors or associates.
The Lincoln Post reports the state penitentiary runs 3500 dollars behind monthly with a total deficit expected to exceed 40000 dollars by January. Officials blame mismanagement and note no fire funding causes the shortfall. two years under Republican control is cited as failing to curb costs.
The old settler's reunion managers invite the Journal to attend the event. Plattsmouth plans a larger celebration, so locals will stay home. The pontoon bridge opening draws Cass County crowds and hundreds from Mills County, Iowa. The program promises a fine day and civic pride.
Nebraska City News notes Burkett seeks another term largely on a $300000 Lincoln appropriation, but suggests credit should go to Dave Mercer if fully exposed. The terse critique highlights political credit and local funding politics.
The Nebraska governor Ezna H. Savage states arbitration can end suffering by protecting workers and consumers, though he labels arbitration as a crutch for organized anarchy. The World reports the rebuke as part of a broader push for arbitration among governors on labor disputes.
The passage argues that the Democratic party opposed prohibitive protection and now must revise the Dingley tariff for the people, not monopolies. It mocks Secretary Shaw for saying Republicans should revise, claiming they cannot as they created the tariff instrument. The piece endorses the Democratic stance as the only trustworthy option.
The article suggests H. H. Hanks as a fusion candidate will unsettle the contest for the first district seat. E. J. Burkett is depicted as vulnerable to outside help aiding his opponent before November.
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