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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
2
The Plattsmouth Journal reports that Republican antimonopolist in Ohio and former Attorney General Monnett argues for a decisive step after the party line. The filing period for primary tickets is closing quickly and prospective candidates should submit their names soon for consideration by voters.
A proposed fine plan faced a setback as Standard Oil dodged a twenty nine million dollar penalty. Advocates urge jail terms for trust magnates, aligning with democratic doctrine.
The piece defends the Journal office against a rival sheet while attacking the Bee and accusing Standard Oil of misconduct. It predicts a Democratic tilt in Cass County and criticizes press bias and political manipulation, calling for reform and restrained freight rates.
The judge vows to accept no corporate donations. He claims the Republican National Committee will disclose contributions before the election, and suggests Treasurer Sheldon aligns with his chief’s directives.
The piece notes a favorable year for Democrats with three strong gubernatorial hopefuls Shallenberger Berge and Dahlman. It predicts strong chances for any winner and foresees heated times before the primary as capable fighters vie for the nomination.
Washington reports a 26 million dollar rise in exports to Canada for the year while U S imports fell, a situation the editor criticizes as Canada benefiting from a relative trade gain. The piece notes local papers like Elmwood Leader Echo face their own troubles and suggests editorial bias.
The speaker argues that business interests and labor share a common fate. Prosperity for farmers correlates with gains for workers, so pitting them against each other is unwise. The passage advocates unity and mutual benefit through focused, productive effort.
The excerpt notes 1896 and 1908 republican slogans about a full dinner pail, linking railway workers by twelve years of rule and unions forming in doubtful states. It argues against wage cuts amid watered stock dividends and urges thinking railway men to seek change.
At a railway men's meeting last night a speaker pointed to 1904 after the Cleveland panic where 4 000 idle railroad men existed and compared it with 350 000 idle now after the Roosevelt panic to justify calls for reform.
Editorial dispatches describe daily gains for Bryan and Kern as eastern correspondents report growing support for the ticket sweeping the prairies. The message portrays the West demanding honest government and crediting Bryan and Kern with delivering it.
The Journal notes infighting within the Republican ranks over county option. The Democratic party will take the right stand on this issue and all others, aiming to elect its representatives and win every man's vote for good government.
Insiders who fund political influence in corporations faced two choices to shield outsiders from view. They could keep silent on the books or open an account dubbed a yellow dog fund to record the taint of corporate money used to influence elections.
Daily Personal News lists many residents and visitors from the metropolis on fast mails and trains including Will Mason O E Gilson Bert Pilsbry Mrs V Thomas and daughter Ros Cicero Gout and son Mrs T E Parmele J W Scotten Dr T P Livingston and others. It also records purchases visits and transport details plus a brief stray pig notice and community items.
The text argues that Mr Art supports an expansive reform agenda including liability, currency reform, and campaign reporting, while Taft and Republican incumbents run on opposing platforms. It states Republicans cannot consistently back both Taft and current congress members, implying a split in party stances for re-election.
A Nebraska Republican shocks peers by pledging to back Bryan citing the Chicago convention platform. The piece notes leaders struggle to keep party unity and questions reform labels amid Taft support.
For sale a residence with good rooms, useful outbuildings and abundant fruit near B. M. shops. Price cheap if taken at once. Also selling a horse and single buggy. For particulars call Mrs. C. E. Vroman.
Warning about adulterants in ice cream urges consumers to demand pure products. It warns against starch gelatine vanilla substitutes and coal tar vanilla, touting Fairy Ice Cream made by Nemetz & Co as the best value and genuine article.
A Cass County case shows Mayor Gering cleared by a Republican court and praised for his honesty. The editorial accused him, but records indicate no offense and a certified character. Citizens informed on the affair and supports drop plans for prosecutions.
Plattsmouth property offered for sale or exchange for farm land includes a two story seven room brick house in fine condition with city water gas and electricity three lots and pasture space for horses and cattle west of Lincoln. Located at 145 North 18th St Lincoln Neb contact Henry Hempel or John Gorder. phone 126 Cass county residents Godfrey Fickler and wife visited for business matters.
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