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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
Plattsmouth prepares for the Saturday July 4 celebration despite rain or shine. Officials note it will cost about 5000 dollars to clean mud from sidewalks. Omaha and South Omaha reportedly suffered more damage than Plattsmouth from Saturday night’s storm.
Organizers urge residents to arrange to be in Plattsmouth on the Fourth despite the Saturday night storm. Officials assure the event will proceed with increased effort to ensure a grand celebration.
The governor marketing his stance concedes that Mr Bryan secured the nomination on the first ballot. The remark marks a setback for several Republican papers which had heavily touted the Minnesota governor.
The public begins to see the Roosevelt platform tariff revision as a device to force the interests to fund the Roosevelt campaign. The idea is viewed as a clever solution by political strategists to tap business money.
The article notes a marked difference in campaign finance publicity between Taft and Bryan. Taft favors publicity before the nominating convention, while Bryan supports publicity before the convention and after, signaling broader disclosure aims.
In a petition filed with the state railway commission, Missouri Pacific lawyers seek restoration of old passenger and freight rates. They argue current rates are non compensatory and request restoration of the scent passenger rate plus a 15 percent freight rate increase. The Republican committee weighs chair candidates as Hitchcock cites ill health. The subcommittee plans to reconvene July 1 to resume the discussion.
The platform applauds the American farmer and notes social and economic benefits of good country roads largely funded by the public. It hints vaguely at government aid for improving rural mail routes and inland waterways rather than detailing concrete programs.
The king grants four new peers eleven Baronets and twenty five belted Knights in one batch to strengthen royal prerogative. The move targets the prophesied leader of English Liberalism opposing the restoration of the Middle Ages.
The report portrays Burkett as brash and reckless, predicting his political career will end soon. It accuses him of attempting to pressure Governor Sheldon in Chicago for the vice presidential nomination and suggests his influence in the senate is collapsing.
Denver mayor Dahlsman backs the Bryan campaign, calling it a big effort and expressing optimism for victory. He joins other city leaders in supporting the cause and endorses mobilization in the region.
Businessmen hustle to decorate shop interiors and prepare floats in anticipation of a major city parade. Vendors stock props and display spaces as communities gear up for the event with bustling activity and planning.
Nothing is being left undone that will add to the pleasure of the people who come to Plattsmouth next Saturday July Fourth. The town mobilizes organizers, decorations, and events to ensure a festive holiday for residents and visitors alike.
Mr. BRYAN stays active at Fairview hosting visitors but expects a busier schedule after the Denver convention next week.
With only two days left, merchants are urged to outdo each other in festive decorating. The call to all business houses stresses a citywide push to create the most impressive storefront displays.
Despite a Saturday night storm, Plattsmouth residents will proceed with the Fourth of July program without changes. Organizers stress that the schedule remains intact and the celebration will proceed as announced.
The passage argues that even conservative politicians concede Republican papers misrepresent Mr. Bryan as the dictator of the Democratic national convention, criticizing the portrayal as a partisan distortion.
A busy meeting last night showed the monster committee racing to host the largest celebration Cass County has seen with many hands at work.
The quote asserts William H. Taft is not in favor of public funding of campaigns and implies the Chicago platform would have stated a clear position if he were.
Reports from Saturday night indicate Beatrice Fairbury and other towns in Southeast Nebraska suffered damage comparable to or worse than Plattsmouth.
Lincoln dispatch reports Mr. Bryan will not seek to dictate the choice of his running mate. The article states there is no room in the Democratic party for a dictator and notes Mr. Bryan’s awareness of this fact.
The Journal believes the Denver convention would make a grave mistake by not nominating Governor Douglas of Massachusetts or Lieutenant-Governor Chanler of New York for vice president. It notes policy supports this suggestion.
A Sunday night storm and flood in Wellington Kansas claimed five lives and destroyed about 75000 dollars in property. The piece notes Plattsmouth escaped similar fate and remarks on Providence.
A weather delay has halted Contractor Woodworth's Main Street repaving, preventing even half the planned work. A Saturday night storm then wrecked nearly all completed sections, forcing the entire project to be restarted.
The Democratic county central committee held a large Elmwood gathering Saturday with praise for party strength in precincts. Chairman Henry Gering presided, Secretary Ramsey recorded the deliberations, and Chris Guenther of the Bryan Volunteers spoke on Democratic prospects across the state. Bryan was expected to address but his train left before he could finish. The chairman expressed confidence Cass county will support the Commoner.
A New York politician says Bryan lacks a cinch on the nomination unless two thirds of the convention confirms it. The remark underlines uncertainty while noting a delegate majority would secure the deal.
Iowa Governor Cummins has suffered two defeats in weeks yet remains unlikely to resign. The report of a resignation is deemed hardly credible as Cummins has never shown signs of quitting.
World Herald notes internal strife as Taft Sherman Lodge and Burrows clash over Roosevelt. The platform omits progressive planks while endorsing publicity refusals and postal savings banks. Critics call the party hypocritical, pursuing spoils over principles in late convention discourse.
The article views Taft's tenure as War Secretary as a record-breaking era of spending. It cites increases from 1897 to 1907 in War Department costs, broader government outlays, and a surge of war-like policies during peacetime. It also notes Taft's retirement and continued political ambitions.
A parade of travelers visited Omaha and Lincoln today with many passengers on No 7 No 19 and other trains. Notable movements include Mrs. T M Patterson Mrs Geo Winscot Judge A J Beeson Rev J H Salbury Mayor Henry Gering and several local residents traveling for business and visiting relatives. A garden fete by St Lukes choir is planned for July 14 at Henry Herold home grounds.
Will Ingraham a young man long time resident here fell seriously ill two weeks after a Omaha visit. He was treated locally by James Reynolds and relatives decided on Omaha hospital care for specialist treatment. His father B. E. Ingraham and two sisters traveled with him for the trip Monday evening.
Mrs. Robert Mytton of 457 John St Hamilton Ontario praises Chamberlain's Salve for rapidly easing a knee burn on her daughter. She credits the salve with quick healing and notes it is sold by F G Fricke & Co.
Albert E. Hoyt of the Argus in Albany reports a Paris cable denying an interview attributed to former Governor David B. Hill. Hill says the published interview after his departure is fictitious and authorizes denial through the Associated Press. The items also include a mock letter from Miranda Jane and an ad for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
Miss Frances Weidman becomes deputy register of deeds succeeding Miss Mary Karvonek who resigns effective today. County Register Henry A. Schneider announces the appointment as widely approved. Miss Jennie Johnson succeeds Miss Weidman in the book store.
Constipation remedy praised for gentle pleasant bowel movement with no disagreeable effects. Price 25 cents. Free samples. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
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