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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
4
The Plattsmouth Journal notes a robust Christmas trade with merchants reporting up to a third more business than last year. It recounts political talk, calls for civility, and discusses rail and public policy issues including free passes and reforms as the new year approaches.
Senator Burkett faces opposition from former allies and postmasters he aided as Brown dominates Washington appointments. Jacob Elmer fades as reformers call for repeal of the current primary law, deeming it unsatisfactory. Democrats worry the last election confirms that the law does not meet their needs.
The World-Herald recalls a dispute over railroad employee passes. Congressman Rainey introduces a resolution of inquiry amid questions of whether public policy is harmed by passes to powerful individuals and officials.
The Kansas City Star notes the Lorimer bribery scandal and the Senate committee defense that no direct link ties Lorimer to bribery. It argues the nation awaits the senate's roll call on the whitewashing report and condemns the continued presence of Lorimer in the Senate.
After six years of turbulent leadership from Tom, Dick and Harry the Sarpy County Republican faded away. The stock company owned plant faced annual costs around 500 dollars and was sold at sheriff's sale before moving from the area. The editorial note laments that indifference in running papers without a strong head has doomed many local newspapers.
Two days of Chrissman are hard for some to get over and to proceed with business. The same event repeats next Sunday and Monday, making it a difficult prospect to manage.
The Kansas City Journal denounces the Insurgents as a party of Democrats from top to bottom. The piece notes their impact in the city and hints at harsher labels for standpatters tied to the greenback issue.
The piece notes turmoil in Adama county Ohio as about a third of male voters sold their votes in the recent election. It mentions about three hundred indicted voters and buyers, with prices of five to ten dollars. It also comments on pork production trends and mentions the swine breeders program at an 1981 Lincoln meeting.
A fragment notes Senator Cumming’s reaction to a new colleague occupying the seat once held by the late Dolliver, suggesting the erosion of hostilities is tied to prosperity and implying internal discomfort at the shift.
The article praises Champ Clark for common sense and public welfare in tariff revision and committee appointments. A speaker supports the house forming its own committees and opposing the speaker’s control, aligning with Democrats and insurgent Republicans against past excesses. Clark favors separate bills for each schedule, prioritizing food and clothing duties to ease living costs.
Norman E. Mack warns that Democratic success hinges on the party’s handling of trusts and special interests. He notes the party is on trial and that voters could overthrow it if the reactionary element gains power. The outcome depends on the party proving itself true to the masses.
Trenton New Jersey women’s group The Cupid Wings Club asks Governor elect Wilson to support a bill requiring every married man to wear a ring on a thumb. They plan to lobby for passage as one of New Jersey’s early measures. The column playfully wonders about Nebraska lawmakers slipping rings off on arrival.
Secretary Dickinson warned of unpreparedness and urged a large standing army, but the public remains unfazed. The nation says it can defend itself and questions naval excess, noting ongoing Dreadnought builds and annual naval spending near one hundred million dollars.
The note ponders paying Christmas bills early after next Monday and questions church attendance as a factor. It also mentions the Red Cross postal deficit and a total sale figure of thirty-five million, with unclear estimates.
In a reflective note the newspaper remarks that Lorimer’s backers still view his election as a safe investment. It laments the event trusts dodging justice while noting the looming New Year and urging attention to forthcoming changes. It also references a Missouri Pacific train hold up near Kansas City and Paul Morton’s call for fair treatment of event trusts.
The senator from Towns, Safe Young, in his maiden speech reveals himself as a staunch defender of entrenched positions. He advocates ending all tariff debates and even suggests Congress should adjourn for two years.
Washington reports that reapportionment plans aim for 435 seats in the House, yielding one member per 211 700 people. Crumpacker and the census committee study shows eleven of sixteen members hail from states likely to lose seats, and increases to 435 are seen as preventing any state from losing representation.
Washington reports the justice department has information from one faction of the bath tub trust indicating no further opposition to the injunction. Four firms named as parties to the alleged antitrust agreement have notified the plumbing trade they will operate independently in the future. The government plans to complete the injunction. Detroit criminal prosecutions reportedly will continue.
Governor elect Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey arrived here and denounced as false any claim that he discussed with James Smith Jr after the primary the choice of any candidate other than James Martine for the United States senate. He called the charge a falsehood.
President Taft spent hours in the executive offices meeting with Representative Dwight of New York. Dwight, Republican whip, agrees there is a strong chance to push a legislative program this session. The president has not decided which items to press and will hold further talks after Congress resumes next week to gauge sentiment in both houses.
El Paso special reports rebels control the Big Bend area across the border from Texas and defend it with passes. Insurgents use old brass cannons and locally produced shells, smuggle arms from Texas, and mobilize men toward the Sierra Madre near Chihuahua. They expect cold high-altitude weather to winnow Mexican forces.
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