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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
4
The piece references Bartered at Plattsmouth, Se Henkin and mentions Onetter Poraker as a candidate in the Anuanias club. It discusses patronage questions in Ohio and argues Democrats and populists should remain organized for W. J. Bryan’s presidential nomination and election. It urges citizen awakening.
The endorsement by Havelock Times notes Mayor Gering of Plattsmouth was chosen as a delegate to the national MWA convention in Peoria Illinois without solicitation by him. It highlights his warm list of friends who wish him success and believes the gesture will be well received by the mayor.
Hammond held the longest pole and faced opposition from Union Labor in Nebraska. Republicans split as Hammond’s appointment drew disapproval from many and will complicate ticket support this fall.
A reconstruction of a political message shows EOOSEVELT endorsing Bryan principles, aligning the administration with Bryan era themes. The passage argues that with Bryan as Democratic nominee the nation will celebrate and elect him president.
The Atchison Globe argues W. J. Bryan could beat any Republican nominee and questions why Republicans fear his nomination. It notes eastern Republicans oppose Taft and claim Taft has adopted Bryan's policies, making Bryan potentially no more burdensome than Taft.
Omaha police report a rising murder rate surpassing Kansas City with at least two desperados gunning down Detective Drummy Saturday night. An accompanying officer shot the black suspect, who may die, after the detective tried to arrest a theft suspect released days earlier. The piece also mocks post office law as favoring energetic publishers who keep newspapers newsy.
The Cass county convention meets Saturday in Plattsmouth to select 19 delegates for the state convention in Omaha on March 5. Representatives from every precinct are urged to attend and pledge to participate at the state gathering anticipated as a large Nebraska political event.
In a dated World editorial, the paper criticizes W. J. Bryan while noting owner and editor Joseph Pulitzer’s political stance. The piece recalls past tensions and aims to frame the ongoing dispute within broader partisan contexts.
The text portrays the St Louis Post Dispatch owner directing its columns, causing persistent Democratic division in the city. Voters welcomed his exit as Missouri Democrats lose faith in his party ties and in Congress. The World is described as a Republican paper.
A brief quip notes the only way to deny a girl her leap year advantage is to take the lead first. The line hints at competition and timing as decisive factors without detailing any event or person. The tone mirrors a witty, period newspaper style.
Div Pollard faced mixed views over his support for the salary grab with reports that he accepted the measure willingly and did not publicly oppose it, while others claim he voted against or questioned it.
Mr Poll Arp will not have as smooth sailing for the nomination as he had two years ago. The people did not agree with him on the ship subsidy question and he has lost the friendship of Senator Burkett, who is more popular in the First district than Follard.
The postmaster general orders city delivery starting March 5 in Alliance Nebraska Albia and Denison Iowa. Each locale has less than half Plattsmouth’s population, prompting questions about Plattsmouth’s lack of free delivery.
Federal drafters vow a tough battle to force Roosevelt onto the ticket for a third term. They view the federal office as a strong lever to extend influence and believe Roosevelt is the best chance for election, predicting no other Republican can match him.
Supporters argue a state printery would end the Journal’s long graft and weaken the powerful bloc profiting from it. Opponents say the plant would threaten press independence and national revenue.
Returns from the Lancaster county Republican primaries show Roosevelt leading with nearly two votes for every one for Yatt and the president not a candidate. The result signals dissent within Nebraska Republicans toward the seemingly windbag nominee, a jab at Vicky Rosewater.
On a moving train a Kansas City Republican clashes over Taft with a fellow supporter. One member asserts support for Taft while another dismisses Taft as “a great big tub,” revealing sharp intra party tensions during travel.
Henry R. Gervic will not seek the Nebraska delegate seat to the Denver convention, but urges his friends to nominate him. He is famed as a top organizer in the state and Cass County praises his work, arguing he deserves representation at the convention.
Portugal remains quiet after the tragedy two weeks ago. Premier Franco sought an efficient honest administration as the country faced a debt near that of the United States and a population the size of Pennsylvania. Since the king and crown prince were murdered Franco fled to Italy and a new cabinet was formed.
Congressmen Pollard says there is no use talking about a third term for Roosevelt. In a recent interview the president emphatically stated he would not accept the nomination and urged Nebraska to back Taft. The piece argues Roosevelt is the pet of the president and accuses him of trying to secure a nomination.
The Standard Oil plan favors increased lamp use with oculists and undertakers likely to approve. Ten years after the Maine explosion sparked war with Spain, the era reshaped U S power and Philippines gains. The Lincoln News questions Republican intra party maneuvering over internal revenue posts for Mr Rose and Mr Hammond, noting graft and salary concerns.
Fremont Herald questions a public remark attributed to Governor Sheldon claiming he would be better qualified than any Democrats to run the country. The paper doubts he said it and notes Democratic friends in Cass county await his denial.
Washington dispatch reports Roosevelt's address divides Republicans with talk of a Palmer Buckner style ticket led by Foraker and Fairbanks. The piece notes cross party sympathy for Roosevelt, widespread public reaction, and heavy correspondence praising the message from diverse groups.
A historical notice reports that Peruna is effective for catarrhal diseases caused by long winters in Canada. It cites hospital and Sisters of the Good Shepherd endorsements from 1902, stating continued use brings satisfaction and no reason to change opinion.
Washington delivers a letter promoting selective seed distribution to schools and farmers. An exchange of ten thousand garden seed packages for flower seed funds expanded by the Agricultural Department supports Nebraska farmers with expert guidance from state and federal sources. Farmers may send name and address to participate in demonstration work. Plattsmouth stock offers 100 percent dividends.
George A. Stuart delivered a well received talk on Lop-Sided Folks to a fair Parmele audience amid a blizzard. He argued proper human development requires balance among business, sociable, and religious facets, warning excess in any area leads to imbalance. He noted his prior Chicago engagements and upcoming departure to Cleveland Kentucky.
Dr King's New Life Pills regulate stomach liver and bowels so one feels well. Available for 25 cents at F C Fricke Co's drugstore.
The case was heard by default as the defendant did not appear. Judgment was entered for the plaintiff for the amount prayed.
Rev C O Anderson of Sidney arrived from Red Oak Indiana and stays with Mr and Mrs Gust Johnson. He is in the city visiting and now engaged as a missionary for the Swedish Mission church at this place.
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