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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
2
Fourth of July Fund Campaign Boosted by Public Calls
The item urges liberal contributions to a Fourth of July fund and promotes a nationwide celebration. It cites Denver's unanimous Bryan support and criticizes Congress for doing nothing of value. Minnesota backs Bryan while John Son receives only his own support.
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Congress
Community celebration risk hinges on committee choices
Local officials warn that the town’s celebrations can uplift or harm its image depending on how committees plan and execute events. Community leaders urge careful coordination to maximize positive impact.
Fourth of July committees unite for big celebration plan
The piece urges harmony among Fourth of July committees for this year’s celebration and calls for all to pull together. It also notes public interest in Anna Gould’s marital status and Taft’s growing delegate claims. It mentions a potential adjournment without a law on tin meat taxation and cites a projected $150 million shortfall in next year’s federal budget.
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Taft
National Treasury
Currency Bill Heads to Congress Before Adjournment
The currency bill is seen as likely to pass Congress before adjournment as many senators head home to avoid voting on the measure.
Journal Bets on Mayor Brown for Governor Victory
The Journal argues Mayor Brown could pull several thousand more votes than George Shallenberger or any other candidate, shaping the governor race.
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Eerge
Shallenberger
The
Journal
Brown
Fourth of July committees raise nearly five hundred dollars
The Fourth of July committees are doing nobly and have raised nearly five hundred dollars. In selecting Hill Wescott for president, it is stated there is no mistake.
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Hill Wescott
Plattsmouth Fourth of July Celebration Demand
The Journal calls for a proper Fourth of July celebration in Plattsmouth and rejects burlesque style entertainment, urging a suitable community event.
Political Cloaks and Constitutional Claims
A critical note accuses the congressional bloc of only finding constitutional ground to draw salaries while doing nothing this session. The speaker asserts the group plans to target opponents at the next election and stay silent on policy.
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Congress
Campaign publicity bill faces slim chances in Congress
W. J. Bryan urges passage of the campaign publicity bill while challenging Billy Taft to vouch for honesty. The speaker questions whether Republicans truly want such a law and ends with a cautious, speculative note about the outcome.
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W. J. Bryan
Congress
Billy Taft
Senate speech cites 120 million appropriations and 60 million deficit
Senator Aldrich said current bills show over 120 million in appropriations, excluding 2 million in the public buildings bill, pushing total beyond 120 million. He warned of a possible 60 million deficit for the present fiscal year. How do you like the
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Senate
Aldrich
Republican financial program questions critics as biased
Critics accuse the party of plundering taxpayer resources for the benefit of a few, framing policy as a wealth transfer that mainly advantages insiders while harming middle and working class households.
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Republican Financial
Thermany
Railroad officials gauge Kansas wheat crop size
Traffic managers place Kansas wheat production at 90 million 700 thousand bushels this year. The estimate helps railroads project freight car demand and potential shortages.
Impertinence of Cannon Payne and Dalzell Targeted
The writer condemns Speaker Cannon and Payne and Dalzell with calls for rebuke and overthrow, labeling Cannon as the power in the House while accusing Payne and Dalzell of being mere cowards and lacking influence.
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Cannon
Payne
Dalzell
Admiral Evans Calls for More Battleships
Admiral Evans says we need more battleships and fewer statesmen. The remark sparks debate over whether he meant seasoned politicians or typical politicians, with many agreeing on the sentiment.
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Admiral Evans
Democrats nominate a strong governor candidate
Republican papers worry about the Democratic choice for governor. The ruling aim is a popular nominee who will stay near Bryan in the race and secure election if Bryan wins the state by ten to fifteen thousand votes.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Dem bombard warns pollard challenge in First district
Commentator claims Pollard faces easier defeat this year due to his ship subsidy and salary grab records. The piece argues he is too eastern in his actions and unsuitable for western interests, urging Democrats to seek a stronger congressional candidate.
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Congress
Pollard
First District
John Mattes Jr Favored for Secretary of State Post
John Mattes Jr of Nebraska City, president of the Son of Hermann, is favorably mentioned for secretary of state on the Democratic ticket. He is described as one of the ablest Germans in Nebraska and as a capable, all around good fellow with strong Journal backing.
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John Mattes, JR
Hermann
Nebraska
John
Nebraska City
Oscar Sampson
Sarah Franks
Missouri Pacific
Plainview
David Sampson
Louis Egenberger, Jr
Louis
Burlington
Sioux City
Daniel Willard
H. E. Bryam
Geo. W. Holdrege
Weeks
Plattsmouth Post Office Funding Backed by Senate Action
Weeping Water Republican notes the Senate-approved public building bill includes Plattsmouth post office funding and expects a new project in Cass county. The piece questions local support for Rep. Pollard and challenges the area postmaster to declare if Pollard merely did his duty or did more to secure the Plattsmouth appropriation.
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Senate
Plattsmouth
Washington
Cass County
Congressman Pollard
Pollard
The Price of Republicanism
The piece argues that with the Sixtieth Congress set to adjourn, appropriations would exceed a billion dollars, about 125 million more than last year. It notes nearly half of the increase goes to army navy pensions and fortifications, and claims revenues are falling while taxation rises after twelve years of Republican control.
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Sixtieth Congress
Tom Reed
Congress
Economic Strain and Taxation in the Era
The piece condemns policies that raise spending and debt, accusing lawmakers of widening the deficit toward 150 million dollars while failing to cut taxes or boost revenues. It blames tariff favoritism and monopoly gifts for the economic squeeze on workers and general prosperity. Southerners face drought consequences and prolonged hardship.
Tariff, party rifts, and cattle car rule hit headlines
Congress passes money bill amid Republican infighting. Roosevelt mocks the press while Carnegie earns 75 000 dollars daily from tariffs. Massachusetts mill workers lose 27 000 dollars daily in pay as tariff defenses draw scrutiny. Courts uphold 28 hour cattle car limits, seen as humane progress.
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Carnegie
Massachusetts
Local citizens and visitors fill Plattsmouth with business
Daily Personal News notes many Omaha and surrounding town visitors in Plattsmouth and area. It lists Misses Langhorst, Mumm, Goos, Glenn, Stenner, and others visiting friends, with several travelers from Murray, Louisville, Cedar Creek, Nehawka, and Union. A mix of business trips, social calls, and a Lincoln license record are reported along with a squirrel bite incident and Burlington inspection train arrivals.
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Will S. Soper
Omaha
A. Ibsan
Burlington
Plattsmouth
Marie Langhorst
Pearl Mumm
Frank Krowlick
Anna Goos
W. G. Schutz
C. H. Smith
J. H. Teegarden
Jacob Gableman
Harmon Cline
Sioux City
George Fairfield
Havelock
H. C. McMahen
M. P. Spray
Lute Reynard
Frank Johnson
C. E. Martin
John Schiappacasse
Tecile
Louis Dose
Teresa Brubaker
L. B. Brown
James Fitch
Congressman Pollard Seeks Return Amid Salary Grab Critique
The congressman plans a home visit to explain why he should be re-elected and to address the salary grab issue and the ship subsidy controversy, aiming to show farmers are as informed as he is on these matters.
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Pollard
Nebraska? Congressmen and farming critics
The writer mocks congressmen who claim to help Nebraska farmers by bringing Washington experts to the state. They argue these lawmakers know little about farming and should take up farming themselves instead of seeking government jobs funded by taxpayers.
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Nebraska
Washington
Political foes clash over Bryan defeat at Denver
Eastern Democrats and top Republicans press a plan to defeat William Jennings Bryan in Denver using Governor Johnson as their instrument. The author notes sympathy for Johnson and warns of political risk to him. Richard L. Metcalf, associate editor of the Commercial, releases a biography titled The Real Bryan.
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Bryan
Denver
Johnson
Tray
Richard L. Metcalf
The
Comminer
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Democratic fight over Berge Shallenberger splits Lincoln
Central and western Nebraska Democrats clash over Berge and Shallenberger, alleging defeat by the other in different events. The piece urges unity and suggests nominating mayor Frank W. Brown to avoid party discord during a strong governor election year.
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Berge
Schallenberger
Shallenberger
Lincoln
Frank W. Brown
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Plattsmouth Telephone Company
Will Marks
J. W. Lowthers
J. H. Meisinger
Maude Mason
Seward
J. L. Smith
J. G. Wunderlich
R. C. Pollard
Masonic Lodge
H. A. Schneider
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H. D. Travis
C. L. Maitland
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