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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
4
Party conventions eyed for Kansas City and St. Louis
The speaker favors holding the Republican convention in Kansas City and hopes the Democratic convention follows in St. Louis as the most convenient location. The suggestion reflects regional planning for major party gatherings.
Congress Debates Bill Rushes Behind Presidential Message
In Washington District of Columbia chaos surrounds the 4 050 bills introduced before the president's message is read. The nation still refuses to react with panic or tears, despite scientific opinion warning that crises resemble smallpox in their spread and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Bedlam
Third-term movement relies on line-length estimate
The piece argues that measuring the reach of the president's messages by counting lines and projecting their length toward North Dakota from New York captures the extent of support or campaign lines for a potential third term. The approach highlights the era's statistical mindset in political strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Dakota
Elastic currency and a taut constitution in political clash
The article critiques a president demanding an elastic currency and a constitution stretched to the limit. It warns that those with differing views will feel the sting when the stretch ends and interpretation snaps back.
Bank Failure Shocks Detroit Amid Uncertain Times
Panic grips 1910s Detroit as Glazier bank collapses last Monday with losses over a million dollars. Authors warn many small rural banks may follow due to the era’s prosperity and instability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Glazier Bank
Detroit
Michigan
Lincoln Star Endorses Roosevelt on Centralization
The Lincoln Star warns that Roosevelt's plan for total centralization would shred the Constitution. It questions whether Americans are ready to cut the sacred document in two, expressing strong distrust of such power consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Candidate for Congress Touted by Kearney Democrat
June Oldham of Kearney formerly of the supreme court is spoken of as 52 candidate for congress to succeed Kincaid by the Kearney Democrat. He has the Journal's support and wishes to be out there to give direct support. If the Judge receives the fusion nomination he will show his opponent, as he is from Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June’ Oldham
Kearney
The
Supreme Court
Congress
Kincaid
Philadelphia Record Urges Prompt Payment To Restore Confidence
The Philadelphia Record urges paying titles promptly to restore the fabric of confidence. It cites heavy cash on demand practices and notes the habit could be hard to shake, yet asserts the confidence remains intact despite challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Rock Island Company Taxes Reveal Vault Loot Source
On Monday last the Rock Island ruiiery company paid its Cass County taxes and Treasurer Wheeler received a package containing over four thousand dollars. The package bore the date and details of its deposit, traced to John D Rockefeller's vault on Wall Street, New York, locked since last May. The money is believed to be part of hoardings drained from western oil price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock
Roosevelt Endorses Income Tax once advocated by Bryan
The 1907 message to Congress by President Roosevelt strongly favors an income tax, echoing Bryan's 1896 advocacy. The piece portrays Roosevelt as vindicating Bryan's theories of government and boosting the Nebraskan's popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Congress
Roosevelt
Bryan
God Not on New Gold Coin Sparks Moral Debate
The piece notes that the motto In God We Trust was removed from a new gold coin amid a Dingley tariff and gold standard era. It ties the change to a financial panic, arguing trust in God outperformed faith in gold and tariffs.
Roosevelt’s Push for Federal Centralization Shapes His Policy
The president’s drive for centralized federal power echoes through his policies and actions, framing his public persona and administrative approach. His stance reflects a consistent preference for strong national authority across different policy areas.
Centralized governance and railroads in a growing nation
The speaker emphasizes a future nation built from centralized business and state power, arguing national control is needed for justice from railroads. He cites past messages to show the idea is not new and notes courts must ultimately define state versus federal jurisdiction, though this does not seem to bother him.
Standard Oil Earnings Highlight Troubled Times
Standard Oil reports 32 million dollars in earnings for the year ending, with trust-protected holdings noted as powerful yet burdensome in trying economic times.
Cleveland Administration Criticized Over Economic Plans
A writer recalls hard times under the Cleveland administration and questions the chief executive's planning with financiers. The text argues about financial methods that could prompt market panics at the behest of money changers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Lincoln Daily Star mocks Republican stance on financial system
A Lincoln Daily Star remark calls out the party for admitting criticisms of the financial system that were denied during the 1906 campaign, framing it as a pointed rebuke to the GOP and highlighting intra party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Daily Star
Carnegie Message on Rivers and Harbors Funding
The speaker argues against spending on warships, urging funds instead for waterways while acknowledging a strong navy may be needed. He notes that peacetime preparation for war is prudent but waterways require immediate attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Rivers and Harbors
Congress
Railroads at Crisis as Freight Traffic S Widens
President James J. Hill of the Great Northern and Interstate Commerce Commission Chair Knapp warn Congress that rail lines are inadequate to handle rising freight. Knapp cites a 4,000,000 ton daily traffic and growing backlog, urging urgent remedial action and accountability across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hill
Great Northern
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress of
United States
Congress
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
The 33 Cent Dollar Back Again
The piece argues the silver dollar’s return revives public confidence after a long retirement, praising its role in easing panic and challenging the era’s gold standard stance. It notes shifts in tariff and debt attitudes with Bryan and Roosevelt referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bryan
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Do You Like the Picture and the Panic Tactics
The article condemns the packers and big trusts for causing an unsettled market and refusing to buy farmers poultry and other farm products. It argues this hurts farmers, stock raisers, and small manufacturers, noting loans and overstocking by large factories prior to shutting doors to avoid risk.
Causes of the Panic of 1907 Hurled at Republican Era
The passage criticizes the 1907 panic caused by bank freezes and excess lending on gilt edged security. It argues wealth creators faced closed conditions and tied-up funds, blaming a Republican administration for the crisis. It frames the panic as a consequence of the money power and banking constraints.
National Conventions Placed in Chicago or St. Louis
The Republican National Convention is set for Chicago on June 16. It seems likely the Democratic gathering will be in Chicago or St. Louis earlier in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Iowa Moves Toward Third Rail Interurban 1908 Plan
Iowa shows progress as it begins a new interurban system for 1908 funded from this year's surplus. The project signals forward movement in Iowa finance and public works, illustrating ambition to expand regional rail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jessen Vacates Otoe County Court Bench as Travis Prepares
With the term’s end Paul Jessen steps back from the bench in Otoe County. Harvey D. Travis will take over district court duties after January. litigants are assured fair and impartial justice under his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otoe County
Paul Jessen
Harvey D. Travis
Dahlman banquet crowd hails Reed as a hum dinger
In Omaha last Saturday night Jim Reed receives praise for his speaking style. Democrats of Cass county plan a February 22 banquet with potential attendance by Mr. Bryan and Ex-Mayor Reed of Kansas City as a young men’s Democratic club is launched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dahlman
Omaha
Jim Reed
Missouri
Cass County
Bryan
Reed
Kansas City
Democratic Club
Omaha Politicians Seek New Postmaster Thomas Choice
A strongly endorsed petition to the postmaster general and President Roosevelt asks for the appointment of Benjamin F. Thomas as postmaster. No charges are filed against Capt. Palmer's administration, but a younger man is urged to fill the office better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Capt. Palmer
Roosevelt
Benjamin F. Thomas
Nevada Decline Echoes Old Rotten Borough Image
A harsh critique declares Nevada a rotten borough still serving partisan aims in politics. The author argues state practices remain corrupt, asserting even the full presence of the U S Army within its borders could not improve its standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Senate
United States Army
Secretary Straus Urges Decentralized Immigration Policy
The annual report urges distributing future immigration to avoid overcrowding eastern cities and direct newcomers to lands in the west and south. It claims a plan for Americanizing immigration and suggests applying decentralization to the cabinet as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straus
Beatrice Sun editor jokes over new ten dollar gold piece
The Beatrice Sun editor secured one of the new ten dollar gold pieces and mocks its design. He notes one side features a buff chicken, guessing at a rooster or hen, and compares the coin to a bronze poultry show medal for plumage and feet. The bird is described as deserving the medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Sun
Doan's Ointment Praised For Itching Relief In Plattsmouth
A Plattsmouth resident reports that Doan's Ointment cured her mother's long standing skin eruption and helped her own itching on the hand. She notes the remedy is locally available at Gering & Co. and priced at 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. as sale agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Plattsmouth
Joseph Varga
Main Street
Doan
Gering & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Star ing Affray in South Bend Leads to Binding Over
Homer Poster was bound over to the district court in 500 bond after a South Bend affray. Foster and Smith traveled from Omaha to South Bend where Foster allegedly attempted a hold up, was slashed by Smith, and fled before reporting the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
New
County
Bastile
South Bend
Homer
District Court
Smith
Union Station
Omaha
Delighted Evening Hosted by Todd Family Friends
Misses Nannie E. Rouse and Sophronia Pelton entertained in honor of Miss Eleanor Todd at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Todd on Saturday evening December 7 1907. A merry party enjoyed games songs and laughter followed by lunch with guests including Misses Minnie Stallman Fannie Will Pearl Barker Blanche Barker Muriel Mullis Mollie Seivers Isabel Todd and Eleanor Todd and Messrs Ray Mayfield Ralph Mullis Cecil Clare Glenn Thomas Ray Wesley Barker Grover Will Sidney Miner Jesse Brady George Foster and John Stander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie E. Rouse
Sophronia Pelton
Eleanor Todd
A. E. Todd
Nannie
Sophronia
Minnie Stahlman
Fannie Will
Pearl Barker
Blanche Barker
Muriel Mullis
Mollie Seivers
Nannie Rouse
Isabel Todd
Miss Ward
Bernice Richards
Ray Mayfield
Louisville
Ralph Mullis
Cecil
Clare
Glenn Thomas
Ray
Wesley Barker
Grover Will
Sidney Miner
Jesse Brady
George Foster
John Stander
John Robbins Lincoln ties recalled in obituary note
Lincoln readers recall John Robbins a Nebraska newspaper man with statewide bicycle travel ties who died in Passaic New Jersey. His funeral likely in Plattsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robbins
The
Lincoln Sunday Journal
Passaic
N. J
Lincoln
Nebraska
Robbins
Plattsmouth
Burkett Pushes $75,000 Plattsmouth Building Bill
A Washington special notes Senator Burkett introduced a bill to appropriate 75000 dollars for the purchase of a site and erection of a public building in Plattsmouth. He aims to start work at dawn of early spring and vows no delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Plattsmouth
Burkett
Saloon Owner Reports Theft of Bottled Goods
Wm Hendricksen who runs the saloon formerly operated by A Gueise complains that consignments sent from Council Bluffs are repeatedly short in transit with two to four liquor bottles missing per shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hendricksen
A. Gueise
Council Bluffs
Eye operation performed on J B Seabolt in Omaha
J B Seabolt visited Omaha yesterday afternoon where doctors operated on his eye which has caused trouble for some time and he hopes for a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Seabolt
Omaha
How Diphtheria Is Contracted
An explanation shows how a common cold can leave a child susceptible to diphtheria and promotes Chaumberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for colds and a reducer of diphtheria risk. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaumberlain
F. G. Fricke & Co
Foley
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