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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary notes from Cass County point to local sentiment on Senator Sheldon and party dynamics. The piece hints that his popularity influenced outcomes, with references to Republican concerns and statewide issues.
The democrats nominate Mr Bryan for president and ex Governor Douglass of Massachusetts for vice president in 1908. What a ticket it would be world heaters sure enough. Winners too. The far east and the far west joined for reforn.
A critique states the coal trust and railroads continue to extort the public with monthly price increases of ten cents per ton since spring while the administration has not pursued action to punish the trust mandates.
A republican exchange notes dime shortages and the shift in money supply. It laments debased silver coinage and predicts times will change with the administration buying silver, prompting Republican opposition to silver coinage.
The convention stripped the platform committee headed by J. D. Richards of Dodge and R. B. Windham of Cass of their work, delivering a severely revised output. Both leaders are said to be relegated to private citizenship.
Gov LA Fouuerin claims success in regulating rail rates with fairness. The state railroad commission cut grain rates by one cent per bushel, showing rates can be reduced when deemed unreasonable.
At a recent Democratic gathering in Amity the former editor Charles W Pool, forced to relinquish due to ill health, was praised as honest and capable. The Journal hopes he will be elected as a state legislator, highlighting his integrity and potential credit to supporters.
The prediction centers on Cummins winning the Iowa election this year and becoming a formidable rival for the stand patters. Doubts linger due to the risk such a victory would pose to the party unity and projected presidential slate.
The text notes Roosevelts stance on campaign issues and tariff policy amid early reform debates. It cites various figures including Abram Roosevelts address to Speaker Cannon and critiques of presidential arrogance and policy longevity.
A garbled passage questions tariff protection when prices abroad exceed those at home, asking how a tariff can justify discrepancies and address perceived injustice to American consumers. The text critiques the fairness of tariffs in reducing price differences for imported goods.
A brief political appeal urges sending a dollar to the congressional campaign fund committee to back a tariff stance. The note warns against Standpatters and implies voters will face higher prices from tariff protected monopolies.
Unset Law proposes using life at sea photos to attract young Americans to join the navy. The appeal cites Admiral Rojestvensky and Japan’s busy fleet as examples to inspire courage and enhance fighting strength.
Analysis suggests little difference in outcome based on Republican nomination. Sheldon would appeal to eastern voters while Shall enberger holds sway in the west. Public sentiment tilts toward Nip this year amid a close race between the two candidates.
The writer likens Governor Cromins to Governor LaFollette as a thorn to standpat Republicans. They claim Cummins’ election as governor would push him toward the U S Senate to help push tariff revision after trusts are appeased with prosperity.
In a Wymore reunion speech on Friday Hon. A C Shallenberger denounced lawmakers who claim to observe the law while having long violated it. He argued party mandates drive behavior and accused employers of neglecting business while courting political favors.
Delegates at Peoria yesterday tabled a resignation resolution for National Committeeman Rodger Sullivan of Chicago. They adopted a resolution endorsing William Jennings Bryan for the presidency amid enthusiasm, though Illinois party lines remain tangled.
The President notes the House has accomplished a phenomenal amount of good work by passing administration measures, while criticizing leaders for pushing a sawed gag and urging voters to elect a body that will resist dictation and support broader policy aims.
The Kearney Democrat lauds A. C. Shallenberger as a strong, independent candidate from Grant and a leading state speaker. It argues the Democratic Free State ticket offers a square deal, criticizes the Republican machine, and urges voters to elect Shallenberger to sever corporate influence and govern in the people’s interest.
The Democrats possess equally capable men for senator and representative roles. Both parties should act promptly to field strong candidates who can be elected to represent Cass county as it ought to be.
The Democratic candidate A C Shallenderger is praised as one of the grandest men in the state. He was elected to Congress from the Fifth district and is described as a courageous, brilliant statesman with a notable record.
In a Cass county hearing an old Republican criticized the Nebraska party for not opposing the railroad, alleging the platform failed to include a plank against railroad interests and questioning the parties anti-rail stance. The remark reflects intra party debate over rail policy and electoral rhetoric.
The passage hints at voters resisting double minded leaders who try to balance competing duties. It contrasts public discontent with a man who tries to carry water on both shoulders, implying distrust of indecisive or split loyalties among leaders and ideologies.
The Bee notes Rosewater is not feeling well after his defeat in the United States senate race and is openly warning his adversaries that he still has it in for them.
A fragmentary letter to Hon A C Shallenberger notes expectation of a cordial greeting when visiting Plattsmouth. The readable text hints at forthcoming travel and a positive reception but details are unclear.
The World Herald declares Mr. Shallenberger’s gubernatorial bid a bold stand against railroad power. He pledges direct primaries, an anti pass law with teeth, equitable railroad taxation, lower freight rates, and an elective railroad commission. He champion's government ownership of railroads and attacks corporate influence, framing himself as a radical reformer supported by Democrats and critics alike.
Iowa Republicans debate whether party leaders have split from President Roosevelt over tariff revision. The Cummins faction favors tariff change while others align with the stand pat agreement tied to Cannon. Voters must probe congressional candidates to see who backs revision versus steady stance.
The Lincoln Star objects to the Republican platform. It says the platform, if shown to the populist convention, might be adopted. The only part The Star approves is the tariff plank, which critics call a straddle that neither stands out nor revises policy.
The piece argues Republicans published their platform in advance to test daring adoption, accusing leaders of lacking principles to win favors. It contrasts this with a Democrats’ stance on principles, claiming the GOP panders to the devil and corporations while Democrats remain principled despite losses.
Pollard, elected to fill the unexpired term of F. J. Burker, drew his salary from the resignation date four months before his election. He cites law and long custom, but critics say the public stance calls for honesty, noting he is not entitled to more pay than Burkett.
A Negro convention at Harper's Ferry Virginia urged complete social equality. The writer mocks the idea, proposing a desert island for the dissenters to solve the problem themselves.
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