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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
2
The article argues national democratic ticket unity will ensure victory. It condemns espionage in Cass county and claims Bryan Kern and Harmony unite capitalists and workers. It asserts Nebraska will not go Republican and predicts a large Democratic majority this fall.
Pat McCarren adds to the growing chorus of Bryan supporters as New York leaders unite behind Bryan, boosting his momentum and signaling broad state backing.
Taft plans to open his campaign with a hard line approach against the Democrats, signaling a fought effort this year and expectations of tough political battles ahead.
The piece argues for a robust Cass County Democratic ticket to win passage of desired legislation and notes a gubernatorial boom with strong, capable candidates across the state, asserting any nominee would be suitable and effective.
The New York Staats-Zeitung historically opposed Bryan but shifts to embrace him. In 1896 and 1900 its German audience and influence are noted as a major factor, with Herman Richter aligning with Bryan and the paper declaring support as a victory for his camp.
Tom Watson charges W J Bryan would not back a Confederate veteran, but records show he supported Charles F Crisp for speaker of the house on several occasions, ending the unfounded claim as the issue begins.
A Democratic president and Democratic congress aim to enact a bank deposit guarantee law to restore public confidence. The text argues state supervision will curb defalcations and speculative handling of depositors' funds.
The piece criticizes Republican tariff reform as a tax increase favoring trusts and protected combines. It urges Democrats to deliver real reform and notes LaFollette and Cummins Republicans favor reduction in duties only if Democrats prevail.
The city council last night faced a proposed ordinance renewing the Nebraska Telephone company franchise with rate hikes. In some cases the increases nearly double current charges, prompting questions about the necessity and justification for passage in its present form.
The community discusses extending a franchise for Bell Telephone with a plan to remodel and move poles on Main street east of Seventh. Opponents argue the concession would unjustly raise rates and favor the Bell system, urging equal treatment for independent firms and modernization without extra public tributes.
Samuel Gompers met with William Jennings Bryan at Bryan’s Fairview home to back Bryan Kern for president. Gompers with three million workers signals strong labor support for the Democrats across major industrial states, contrasting Chicago Republican gains with Denver Democrats.
E F Anderson and others travel to Omaha on morning trains. Several residents from Elmwood Greenwood and Plattsmouth visit the metropolis for business and pleasure. Names include Carroll Dovey Janda Fornhoff and Ebinger with updates on visits and a correction for funeral minister.
Two story seven room brick residence in Plattsmouth offered for sale or exchange for farm land. In fine condition with city water gas electricity cistern and three lots. Easy walk to town center. Owner Henry Hempel 145 North 18th St Lincoln Neb.
A lender offers a loan of 10000 dollars secured by farm collateral in Pacific Junction Iowa. CLAUDE F ANDERSON invites written inquiries or phone calls via the Independent telephone to Omaha for arrangements.
Interstate Commerce Commission details show net earnings of 449,461,188 dollars after expenses for 1907, with 1,796,836,659 tons of freight hauled and 135 passengers carried. Track mileage rose by 10,892 miles. 2,811 miles reorganized. 29 roads in receivership. Dividends totaled 308,137,924 dollars with 141,523,264 dollars surplus.
Lincoln July 18 farmers urged by Democratic leaders Bryan and Kern to contribute to a campaign fund to restore party power. The letter highlights wealthy and modest gifts from farmers, including a Swedish American who gave 100 dollars, and asks specify if donors consent to public naming within gifts under 100 dollars.
Mrs. Jacob Pollard of Coal City, age seventeen, married six months to a wealthy farmer, is jailed and to be sent to Indianapolis for insanity. She believed livestock must not eat and restrained cows with a cloth while guarding the farm, nearly suffocating among pigs before officers intervened.
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