Republican rhetoric and Bryan on the Denver platform
A Plattsmouth Journal item attacks Republican efforts to win the Black vote while praising Bryan for adhering to the Denver platform. It notes Republican anger at Bryan and compares Taft to the Chicago-Washington platform stance. The column frames party strategies as desperate in an era of partisan tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Denver
William H. Taft
George McDaniels
Guy Griddle
H. D. Barr
Justice Archer
Bates
Traveling man hints at Taft banner demolition motive
A Lincoln traveler claims to know who damaged the Taft banner in the city and asserts the act was not by a Democrat. He forecasts the culprit will be found and chastised when the time comes. He also forecasts Republican leaders face hard work across the western country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Taft
Billy Hayward
L. C. Supp
Bulington
Woodring
Antony Nelsladk
Independent Telephone Company
Elmwood
Missouri Pacific
Plattsmouth Telephone Company
Louisville
Aug Roessler
Grant
Neb
F. C. Heyden
D. C. York
Omaha
Val Burker
Takoma
Washington
Lillian Bookmeyer
J. Morgan
Frederick
Okla
C. A
Colorado
Religion and politics clash over individual conscience
A quoted speaker argues politics should not be entwined with religion, stating religion is a personal matter and the Almighty would not have created diverse beliefs if it required political backing. The piece contends that injecting beliefs into policy corrupts both domains.
Campaign publicity and post election promises criticized
Publicity before elections is valued over post election claims. Taft managers pledge recalls tariff reform in similar terms. The public rejects promises of posthumous performances and expects timely action.
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United States
Rockefeller Campaign Grants Reported Funds
It is reported Rockefeller gave a $1,000,000 check and Standard Oil directors ordered $2,000,000 to a campaign fund. The suit for $40,000,000 in fines is expected to be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Democratic committee limits corporate and other contributions
The Democratic Nations Committee pledges no corporate gifts and caps all other sources to a reasonable maximum, urging voters to fund the reform effort. Nehawka Register notes a Weeping Water couple objected to Bryan and Kern postal cards and announces a collection for Taft Sherman and other candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Nations Committee
Weeping Water
Bryan & Kern
Taft
Sherman
Tom Watson
Nehawka Register
Bryan appeal to farmers for campaign funds challenged
Lincoln Star author derides Mr Bryan for asking farmers to donate to the Democratic cause while farmers report 80 cents for corn and high cattle prices. The piece labels Republican leaders as dishonest, accusing them of taking credit for prosperity and calling their claims bogus.
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Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Republican Party
Bryan and Taft Stakes in a Nation’s Political Divide
The speaker contrasts Bryan's independence with Taft's platform guided by a master. He argues Bryan could win if judged by voters alone, but corporate wealth and an uninformed public facing high prices will oppose him. He concludes that a man deserves what he stands for.
Republicans Rally to Bryan Across States
Prominent Republicans join the Bryan momentum daily, with Ohio’s former attorney general Frank S. Monnett, who led prosecutions against Standard Oil and later served with the Interstate Commerce Commission, among the latest. Fatty Taft faces a rough path even in his home state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank S. Monnett
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fatty Taft
Kern nominates a plain democrat for convention second man
The Democratic Party selected John W. Kern as the nominee who warned delegates he had no barrel and would not solicit contributions from wealthy friends. Kern is described as neither rich nor poor, a dependable everyday Democrat trusted by those who know him, leading the convention to Indiana for its second man.
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John W. Kern
Democratic Party
Kern
Is Grover President Again Based on Wool Prices
A correspondent asks if Grover will win again arguing wool price declines and high tariffs prove it. The response says Grover is not president, but political chickens will come home to roost as wool prices drop.
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Grover
Editor Rosewater Attacks Taft Banner Incident
The Omaha Bee editor accuses a Democratic faction in Lincoln of damaging the Taft banner. Readers are urged to doubt political motives and hold state committee members responsible, while noting potential statutory delays for the secretary of the committee.
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Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Taft
Lincoln
Little Vicy
State Committee
Why the Chicago Platform Was Not Kept
Since 1897 Republicans have controlled the presidency and Congress yet failed to enact promised reforms. The author argues Roosevelt abandoned McKinley policies, doubting Taft and Sherman will honor Chicago promises and urging Bryan’s election as the only sure safety in promises.
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Congress
Chicago
Theattoe
Roosevelt
McKinley
Taft
Sherman
Bryan
Reform rhetoric sparks county option jet discontent
The Elmwood Leader-Echo mockingly critiques a local editor’s reform crusade on the county option. The writer urges the editor to clean his own yard first, hinting at undisclosed misdeeds and promising to reveal salacious incidents that might sicken readers.
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Elmwood
Leader-Echo
Nebraska
Daily Personal News items from Monday Evening
A long list of brief city and nearby town visits and travel notes. Many residents visit Omaha Lincoln Murray Murray and surrounding areas for business visits, family visits, or extended weekends. Notable names include T M Patterson Francis Weidman Ed Lutz John Karvanek Jessie Drost H P Mahoney and several others.
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T. M. Patterson
Metropolis
Francis Weidman
Omaha
Lutz
Jessie Drost
Near
Murray
City
Edith Pitt
H. P. Mahoney
South Omaha
Plattsmouth Telephone Company
John S. Hall
Sixth Street
Arthur Crissman
Lincoln
Earl Travis
W. H. Porter
Nehawka
George
Elk Convention in Dallas Impresses Attendees and Prompts Next Stop
Henry Schneider praised Dallas as a fine convention city after returning from the Elk's convention in Dallas Texas where a copyright clock emblem with an elk head was adopted. He traveled with Will Clement to Fort Worth and Galveston and enjoyed a gulf sailing trip.
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Henry Schneider
Dallas
Texas
Los Angeles
South
Mr. Schneider
Will Clement
Ft. Worth
Galveston
Mr. Clement
Gulf
Henry
Schneider
R. W. Clement
St. Louis
It Can't Be Beat Electric Bitters Endorsement
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters as the best medicine for stomach liver and kidney troubles and a remedy for weakness lame back and general debility. The product is sold under guarantee at F C Fricke Co drug store with a focus on chills and malaria relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Mr. Harden
F.C. Fricke & Co
An Honest Doctor Advised Peruna
MS SYLVESTER E. SMITH from St. Louis writes Peruna is the best friend a sick man can have. He recovered after exposure and dampness ruined his health. He had bronchial troubles and tarrrhal affections. His doctor advised Peruna, health improved rapidly, and in three months he was restored.
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Sylvester E. Smith
Granite Block
St. Louis
Peruna
Sck
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Daily Personal News
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H. D. Travis
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Pueblo
Col
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Glenwood Institute
G. S. Upton
Liberty Precinct
Creston
Bert Spies
Cedric Eaton
John D. Cummins
Kittie
Carrie Oliver
Carl Kunsman
Fred Ramge
Nebraska City
G. O. Vincent
J. M. Campbell
Alvo
Court House
Lillian Terhune
Percival, In
Alta Parker
Bernice Skinner
Miss Becker
Council Bluffs
Jos. Stendyke
E. J. Gates
University Place
H. G. van Horn
Amy Collins
Fremont
N. W. Krissinger
Roy Krissinger
Knapp
J. W. Chase
Mrs. Chase
F J. Morgan
Albert Birdsall
Missouri Valley
J.B. Higley
James
Violet
Gladys
Grant Conner
James Hart
James Leary
John Boetal
Boetel
J. G. Richey
Granada
Ernest Wiggenhorn
Luella Lansing
Ashland
F. G. Fricke
Cairo
Ill
W. G. Merriam
Shannon City
Iowa
W. J
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Methodist Sunday School
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