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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text from The Plattsmouth Journal yields no clear event or names. The readable portions do not establish a complete story or action to summarize.
Deaver received only four votes for the Republican National Convention and questions whether advertising paid off as part of the campaign effort.
Japan has verbally agreed to restrict immigration to America but refuses to put the agreement in writing. The statement notes Japan’s word is trusted though the terms are currently not formalized in writing.
A young man visited a Plattsmouth bank and asked to cash a check. He requested ten dollars in gold and tried to obtain a new gold piece without the words God Bless Our Home.
Senator Jerr eERSON Davis returns from Arkansas holidays to Washington and pledges to be for the underdog in every dog fight. He links policies to minimize dog fights with actions in both Arkansas and Washington as part of holiday measures.
The article notes office holders will stay quiet on a third term for Roosevelt. Their initial support aimed at a continued tenure if Roosevelt won a third term, but now they must risk backing another Republican candidate for the presidency.
In the remaining days this week shoppers should seek better selections and comfort while navigating busy stores. The note urges consideration for personal well being to ease fatigue before the holidays.
The article notes Governor Albert A. Cummins in Iowa pursuing a full-fledged bid after renewed calls for a third term. It compares his stance to a Diaz of Iowa, emphasizing readiness to replace any other third-termer who renounces the Mexican idea.
Governor Hughes and Speaker Cannon face ongoing friction even after settling on no more trouble from the third term. In Ohio the bigger issue is who will be telescoped when both favorite sons cannot share the single track, creating a tense leadership contention.
The piece questions a Taft cabinet end to political life, suggesting a retirement if he campaigns across the country to control officeholders. It notes continued Bryanist opposition, accusing some Democrats of voting Republican since 1845 and opposing Bryan in name only.
The letter argues slurs against Mayor Dahlman are unjust and unhelpful to defeating Republicans. It states Dahlman is loyal to the Democratic Party in Nebraska and would win votes for governor, urging support for his candidacy.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma argues for placing farming implements on the free list to let American farmers buy tools as cheaply as Germans, Russians, and Mexicans, asserting every American is worthy of government consideration. The Harvester trust reportedly notes farmers have money for a 2 A advance in agriculture.
The piece argues that western Republican farmers have voted for tariff protection and pay higher farm implement prices than Europeans. It suggests efforts to aid trusts and portrays the stance as patriotic and misguided.
After a meeting and discussions, Congress will adjourn for the holidays. The move aims to let the country recover from a perceived Republican mood by holiday acts and other measures that do not rely on Republican relief.
The General Commissioners of Immigration tout an unprecedented 1 298 000 immigrants in 1907 as a political advertisement for the full dinner pail. The report, long in type, is published to counter the hope that Republican promises will fill dinner pails, noting the county can welcome millions more who earn their own living.
An 81 year old Indiana reformer sues her 80 year old husband claiming he used a profane epithet in her presence. The unprintable word mirrors reactions by Fairbanks who, not yet 80, has avoided such language amid the public stir of the Indiana uplift.
The Nebraska City News seems hostile to Mayor Dahlman for comments against a rear unit. Rumors claim editors accept bribes of ten to twenty dollars to influence actions toward the source. Jim Dahlman remains unmoved by such provocations in public disputes.
The Monongah West Virginia explosion killed 41 miners last Friday and, with a death toll reported at 400, sparks renewed debate over mine safety. The piece urges stronger enforcement of laws and accountability for mine owners amid recurring disasters.
John A. Donelan of Lincoln former banker from Weeping Water travels to Emanuel Hospital Omaha for appendicitis surgery after failing medical relief. His mother in law Mrs. A W White accompanies his wife to assist through the uncertain procedure. Doctors include Dr Rickard of Lincoln and Dr Rickard of Weeping Water. Authorities hope for a rapid full recovery.
The Democratic national committee selected Denver Colorado as the site for the 1908 convention fixing July 7 as the date. Debates over accepting a $100000 offered by Denver to cover expenses dominated proceedings with supporters arguing it aids headquarters while opponents call it a bribe and urge returning the funds.
Mrs Martha A Campbell leader of the Womens Christian Temperance Union and Sunday school superintendent in Steubenville was arrested in Sandusky on a secret indictment charging incendiarism. She allegedly burned a Miss Lou Mather home in October with Miss Mather indicted too. Insurance firm says plot aimed to steal mortgage funds and buy the place. Both on bonds. Murderer Saned but Saved from Death.
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