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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
4
The Plattsmouth Journal notes long anticipation of a crisis in Russia and remarks it will be surprising when it arrives. The notice reflects publishing details and the paper’s masthead from Plattsmouth Nebraska.
The senate shows clear opposition to Roosevelt's pet schemes, resisting his canal administration and signaling broad disapproval of the initiative.
A seven year old boy in Springfield Ohio has written a comic opera. The piece shows no notable merit since West comic operas do not display anything remarkable from such young authors.
Present indications show holiday trade may exceed all previous records for several years. Consumers have money and willingness to spend, though adoption has been gradual, signaling a big rush in the coming week.
Congressman Pollard introduced a measure to authorize presidential appointment of selected regular army officers onto the retired list and another bill granting military status to the Nebraska territorial militia.
Report says Chairman Cortelyou built a $1,800,000 fund to back Roosevelt but began spending heavily. It notes he would lack insurance company support next time and suggests other large corporations might fund similar efforts.
Tur cigarette fiends may roll and smoke heavuties until the Supreme Court rules on constitutionality. Lower court judges in Omaha and Lincoln order police to stop arrests until the matter is decided.
Prornev general Brown threatens legal action against county assessors for setting inadequate values on farm lands and other properties. The remark is cited in a note about state tax implications and farmer costs.
The Iowa supreme court ruled a man must vote in the ward or precinct where he sleeps, not where he eats or boards. The decision aligns with Nebraska law and is expected to clarify many disputed points in election laws.
In Falls City a mass meeting resolved to demand Burlington pay taxes in Richardson County and recommended a boycott as a remedy. The Missouri Pacific has paid its taxes in full in Richardson, aggravating the dispute.
Congressman Williams of Mississippi, Democratic leader in the House, introduces an amendment to the canal bill to use the 40 million dollars on deposit in national banks to fund canal construction. The Republican plan would create a new debt bearing two percent interest, repeating annually and burdening the people with ongoing liabilities.
The article notes voters will demand a governor unhindered by railroad influence. It argues independence is rare while in office, except in a final term when fear or hope from customers fades. Observers say a future governor should lack ties to state political railroads.
A writer argues in a public voice that even in a democratic country large figures from an insurance president to the constable face strong opposition. The piece contrasts the burglar who seeks money or life with an insurance official who demands both money and power, criticizing bureaucratic literature as trivial.
The Tur Albion Argus urges candidates for congressional, state, and legislative offices to make their positions plain. Voters have grown tired of subterfuge and generalities and will demand definite pledges. Candidates should reveal their stand so the people understand where they plan to go.
Mrs Litas has begun suit in the courts to secure payment of insurance money due on policies carried by her murdered husband. Reliable attorneys not connected with the Lille cases say this is the proper time for her to do this, which will serve every purpose of a rehearing of the case that convicted Mrs Lillie of causing her husband’s death.
Postmaster General CortezvoUe notes 1790 had 75 post offices and Franklin died at the center of the nation’s postal system. He marks the 200th anniversary of Franklin’s death next month while observing the postal service now exceeds 78,000 offices. He asserts no leader surpassed Franklin in stature at the helm.
BEVERIDGE in the Senate and Hamilton in the House have introduced an omnibus statehood bill. Some members favor separate consideration of the territories and street omnibuses are out of fashion, so patronage in the two houses may be limited.
Judge Baxter declares Nebraska the storm center of land fraud investigations. Railroads may raise passenger rates for all points in Canada and the Pacific coast.
Tur tustrious Rube Schneider a Nebraska Republican boss travels to Washington to press for the reinstatement of his brother-in-law former United States Marshal Mathews. He asserts the effort is pivotal for any other appeal to succeed.
A heated national clash over a plan to create two states from four territories pits Speaker Cannon in the House against Senator Beveridge in the Senate. The Reed rules give Cannon power to block debate while Beveridge can obstruct through committee control, risking no passage unless the bill remains largely unchanged. The piece warns that gag rules may bar members from discussing or voting their views on statehood.
W P Warner of Dakota City, head of the Republican state committee, has been tendered the vacancy by Senators Millard and Burkett as a candidate for the U S Marshalship of Nebraska. The state party leader shows strong support for Mathews in the appointment process.
The passage notes Congress neglects its usual tribute to Senator Mitchell and suggests the body lacks gentlemen. It questions whether an active insurance senator might also face scrutiny if he "passes in his checks" tomorrow, implying guilt.
A Nebraska observer laments the ease of obtaining divorces across cities and rural districts. The author notes frequent docket entries, calls for legal reform, and argues that tougher rules would encourage more thoughtful marriage, criticizing Omaha dailies for overreporting separations.
The New York investigations into life insurance practices reveal perceived corruption among top figures. Citizens call for resignations of United States Senators, congressmen, judges, and other officers including the Depews Platts Cortelyou Morton and other high officials. The use of trust funds by insurers is condemned as inexcusable.
The text laments neglect of the poor at Christmas and critiques verbose political rhetoric. It contrasts a speaker’s limited ability to speak with Roosevelt's famed oratory, while implying disaster in the Republican party’s misdeeds.
The Tecumseh Chieftain recalls a tale of catalog houses pressuring Adams citizens to donate to church building funds. A local committee member sought support from Montgomery Ward & Co. The firm refused to contribute, while a merchant offered $5 in goods but faced no cash pledge. The piece ends urging continued appeals to catalog firms.
The Plattsmouth community prepares for Christmas with schools closing December 29 for a two week break and festive entertainments starting Saturday. Readers are urged to help needy city children, support absent friends with Journal subscriptions, and remember rural mail carriers with small gifts as Christmas gives good will.
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestive aid that digests food regardless of stomach condition. It claims relief from indigestion belching sour stomach and related disorders and notes sales by F G Fricke & Co and Gering & Co.
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