Omaha Visitors and Grippe Ties Mark Local Social Scene
A flood of brief Omaha visits and illness notes fill the day as residents and visitors including N F Sallee Chas Patterson Mrs Frank Boyd and others are seen about the city. Grippe cases affect T Wilkinson John Janda George Craig Miss Jannette Morgan and Miss Earnestine Doering with several residents traveling to Omaha for entertainment and business.
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H. ©. Sparks
Omaha
W. D. Wheeler
W. D. Jones
L. A
John Lloyd
Murray
T. T. Wilkinson
Burlington
John Janda
P. H. Kelly
George M. Craig
C. E. Carlson
Lincoln
Sick infant of Mr and Mrs Piper
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Piper in the southwest part of the city remains very ill with grips, after a period of improvement followed by setbacks, despite hopes he would recover soon.
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Little Ogle Piper
Chas
Piper
Pleasant Evening at Terhune Home Ends With Hearts Game
About thirty young people gathered last night at Joseph Terhune’s residence west of the city. A hearts matching game awarded prizes to Cecil Thomas and Miss Bertha Smith with consolation to Jesse Stenn er and Miss Celia Taylor. Lunch followed and all enjoyed the evening.
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Joseph Terhune
Cecil Thomas
Bertha Smith
Jesse Stenner
Celia Taylor
Democratic Convention called at Plattsmouth Courthouse
The Democratic county convention is called for February 22 1908 at 1 PM in the Plattsmouth courthouse to elect delegates to the state convention in Omaha and to a congressional convention. Delegates from precincts and wards are chosen by primaries on February 20 with representation based on Loomis 1907 vote totals. Henry R. Gering, chairman. W. C. Ramsey, secretary.
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Omaha
George L. Loomis
Supreme Judge
Omaha Critique Sparks Mild Fire in Crete Paper
Bowey of the Crete Democrat ridicules Omaha calling it the worst town west of hell. He quips that Bro Bowlby may have visited both places and speaks knowingly about regional reputations.
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Omaha
Hell
Bro. Bowlby
Groundhog Plays Hide and Seek Amid Tariff Debate
A playful groundhog dodges in and out just as lawmakers in Washington dodge the tariff revision question, highlighting a light moment amid a tense policy debate.
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Washington
French scientist warns against waking at once
A French scientist cautions the public not to rise immediately from sleep, claiming waking abruptly can cause ailments including madness. He suggests the caution helps explain why small boys stay harmoniously sane after waking.
Crops Damaged by Rodents and Birds Across United States
The agriculture department states annual crop losses in the United States reach 110 million dollars due to rats mice birds and squirrels. The article notes a call for action to protect crops, mentioning Johnny as a figure who should take up hunting with a gun.
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Agriculture Department
Washington
United States
Johnny
Tariff Revision Ends as Democrats Rally for Election
It has been definitely settled that there will be no tariff revision at this session of Congress. The decision is worth thousands of votes for the Democratic party. The Dingley law is seen as a warrant robber, turning thousands of conservative Republicans against it and toward supporting a Democratic Congress in the fall election.
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Congress
Roosevelt Likely Wins Lancaster County Over Taft
Roosevelt carries Lancaster County while Judge Field defeats Jesse R. Strode for a delegate at large to the Chicago convention. La Follette’s strength appears to have aided Roosevelt, suggesting Lancaster Republicans did not strongly favor Taft.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Lancaster County
Judge Field
Jesse R. Strode
Chicago
LaFollette
Henry R. Gering Nominated as First District Delegate
The Journal urges Henry R. Gering of this city to be chosen as a First district delegate to the Denver convention. He is praised as an energetic worker of ability who tirelessly supports democratic success and deserves the honor from friends in the district.
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Henry R. Gering
Denver
Lincoln Star praised as well printed and well edited
A reader compliments the Lincoln Star for its clean presentation and handsome arrangement. The reviewer applauds the paper's editing but notes concern with its political stance.
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Lincoln Star
West
Taft nomination questioned by Senator Foraker
Senator Foraker warns Taft is not yet nominated and may never be if Republicans seek a fair shake, asserting Roosevelt will stay out of the pie counter until the convention.
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Taft
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Urged to Use Full Power for Taft Nomination
The article argues Roosevelt is leveraging all administrative power to secure Taft’s nomination as Secretary of War, despite his denials. It frames the president as pressing for Taft and questions the fairness of his methods.
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Roosevelt
Mr.Taft
Wisconsin Delegates Endorse Bryan at Milwaukee Convention
At the Wisconsin democratic state convention in Milwaukee delegates were instructed for Bryan for the Denver convention. The gathering showed strong enthusiasm for the Nebraska senator as the preferred candidate.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Denver
Supreme Court backs Bryan on consent appeal
The U S Supreme Court endorses Bryan's long standing call for no further encroachment on the constitution. Supporters urge the country to unite and elect Bryan president by a unanimous vote.
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Bryan
Central City Record on Liquor Question and Silent Candidates
The Central City Record notes the pressing liquor question dominates public attention while presidential candidates offer silence on the issue. The piece questions the impact of moderation and quiet stance as voters weigh their choices.
Lincoln Democrats urged to back Frank W Brown for delegate at large
The writer asks Lincoln Democrats to support Frank W Brown for a Denver convention delegate at large. Brown is praised as a true Democrat of high character and lifelong party service, noting the post is honorary and Brown deserves the honor.
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Lincoln
Mayor Brown
Denver
Frank W. Brown
Chickens Have Come Home to Roost, Says Paper
The article notes Republican papers omit talk of soup houses and Coxey's Army as idle men rely on city charity. It ends with the line that the chickens have come home to roost, implying moral or political failing.
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Coxey
Nebraska City starch factory to be torn down
A large starch factory at Nebraska City is slated for demolition. The piece argues that trusts use protection to grow, then crush small plants nationwide, harming the local community and its economic prospects.
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Nebraska City
Chicago papers push Governor Johnson as Democratic rival to Bryan
The Chicago Record Herald argues for Minnesota Governor Johnson as a presidential candidate to split support from Bryan. The goal is to field an opponent to the northwest favorite, not to secure the nomination, but to create discord in key states. The effort is described as futile.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Johnson
Minnesota
Mr. Bryan
Northwest
Bryan
Commercial clubs steer city growth through regular meetings
Nebraska City maintains a weekly commercial club session while Plattsmouth’s group has not met for over a year. The piece argues that active, harmonious business associations are essential to address urban issues like sewerage and street leveling, noting that such matters are decided at these gatherings rather than elsewhere.
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Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Bryan Nomination Boost Seen in Nebraska Opinion
A traveling man with decades in Nebraska politics, loyal to the Republican ticket, predicts Bryan would win the presidency and Nebraska if Hughes joins the ticket. He says Republicans among railroad men would unite for Bryan if a candidate favored by eastern special interests is not nominated.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Hughes
East
Willie Taft Speech Triggers Hog Price Drop
Report notes that whenever Willie Taft delivers a speech hog prices fall from 10 to 14 cents, suggesting a market reaction tied to his public remarks. The pattern appears consistent across multiple instances.
Predatory Republicans Branded as Fair Game by Sportsman
A columnist mocks Republican plutocrats dodging pressure, calling them fair game for a sportsman who would not enjoy hunting mollycoddles, reflecting sharp political asides rather than a straight news report.
Father Murphy appeals to supreme court over injunction in church succession case
Father Murphy petitions the supreme court challenging a Seward county district court order that barred him from interfering with Father Francis A. O Brien, named by Bonacum to succeed him, in a church leadership dispute.
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Father Murphy
Supreme Court
Seward
Bonacum
Judge Willie Tarr Faces Union Critique of Past Injunction Rulings
Former Ohio judge Willie Tarr fears unions probing his past decisions. The records reveal a pattern of injunction driven rulings reflecting a government by injunction stance. Tarr’s anxiety centers on potential unveiling of his judicial approach from years ago.
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Willie Tarr
Ohio
House committees split over temperance and tariff reforms
The text cites Speaker Cannon alleging the judiciary committee is effectively packed against temperance laws while Ways and Means opposes tariff revision and Agriculture blocks extra pure food legislation.
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Cannon
Judiciary Committee
House
Ways and Means
Committee On Agriculture
Taft speech draws about 12000 at Kansas City rally
After a month of preparation for the Taft reception in Kansas City on Monday night about 12000 people attended his speech. The 15000 seat auditorium was filled to overflowing previously by Bryan and many more were turned away.
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Taft
Kansas City
Bryan
Democrats In Omaha Forge Unity For National Convention
The grim visage of war yields to harmony as Omaha’s Democratic factions V Jacksonian and Dahl unite. The two groups have agreed on a delegation to the national convention, signaling a moment of party unity and cooperation.
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Omaha
Lincoln mayor urged for at large delegate seat
The Journal pleads Mayor Brown of Lincoln for one of the delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention. It stresses he truly deserves the honor and asks Southeast Nebraska Democrats to place him on the delegation, noting other good democrats exist but endorsing Brown strongly.
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Mayor Brown
Lincoln
Frank Brown
Nebraska
Democracy versus oligarchy in congressional power
The text argues that Republican partisanship serves oligarchic interests and warns that only Democracy, through constitutional law and equal justice, can counter the rise of a plutocratic oligarchy and restore democratic power. It emphasizes resisting privilege and party power to defend equal rights.
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Congress
White House
Inaugural Boom at Chicago Banquet for 1908 Ticket
State Superintendent McBrien introduced Governor Sheldon as the presidential candidate and urged nominating a western vice president. The speech portrays a candidate from Vermont roots with Nebraska ties, Harvard graduate, planter, and loyal to all states.
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Chicago
McBrien
Sheldon
Cass County
Joshua
West
Varmont
Nebraska
University of Nebraska
Harvard University
The
The Joshua of the west is Governor George II Sheldon
In this passage a speaker portrays Governor George II Sheldon of Nebraska as a modern Joshua, surrounded by Republican forces, warning that he will be driven into a political valley of death and silenced as a presidential candidate.
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Didate
Joshua
West
George II, Sheldon
Nebraska
Accident at Pacific Junction cost a man his hand
At Pacific Junction Sunday night switchman Edward Rankin was crossing the Kansas City Omaha track after meeting westbound passenger No. 13. A standing train rocked the coupling as he stepped, severing his left hand. He was brought to the city and his hand amputated midway between wrist and elbow. Rankin returned home in the morning.
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Pacific Junction
Edward Rankin
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Rankin
Kansas City-Omaha
Plattsmouth Telephone Company Declares Quarterly Dividends
The Plattsmouth Telephone Company held its annual meeting and declared an eighth annual 1 percent cash dividend. Beginning April 1 1908 dividends will be paid quarterly on January 1 April 1 July 1 and October 1. Stock is available at par value and investor contact is T H Pollock. The company has paid 10 percent annual dividends for eight years and reinvests all stock sale proceeds locally.
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Plattsmouth Telephone Company
T. H. Pollock
Plattsmouth
Poultry Wanted at Plattsmouth Depot
Live poultry wanted for delivery near the B. and M. depot in Plattsmouth on Monday February 24 for one day only. Prices paid in cash, craws empty. Contact Zokweiles & Lutz for empty coops. W. E. Keeney.
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Plattsmouth
Zokweiles & Lutz
Democrats Meet in Plattsmouth for County Convention Delegates
Democratic precinct Democrats of Plattsmouth are called to meet at the Taylor school house on Thursday February 20 at 4 PM to nominate 13 delegates to the county convention to be held in Plattsmouth Saturday February 22. W F Gizespie Committeeman.
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Plattsmouth
Taylor School House
W. F. Gizespie
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Victor Anderson
N. B. Schulze
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Earnestine Doering
August Doering
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Oscar Nord
Omaha Commercial College
A. M. Damron
George Poisul
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George McDaaniels
Burlington Shops
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Lee Fickler
Chas Miller
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J. W. Sage
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F. P. Brown
Pearl Street
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