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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1912
Page
4
The text notes Cass county Democrats planning to attend the Baltimore convention while plattemouth residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth elsewhere. It quotes opinions on La Follette, Roosevelt, and postmasters amid party tensions and a call for unity to enact change.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Hitchcock supports the parcels post while critics warn it favors mail order houses and harms country merchants. The piece also weighs the slow path to a direct Senate election amendment and ballots the Republican presidential contenders amid convention maneuvers. Elihu Hoover is named by Taft supporters for a convention role as the Roosevelts face internal divisions.
The text sketches a turbulent political scene with a yell contingent pushing Senator Clapp as a rival, a temporary convention chairpending selection, and a vigorous intra party struggle. It hints at corruption jokes and demographic appeals shaping the battle.
The text questions Taft for withholding Panama-Colombia correspondence from the Senate and asks what Roosevelt did to strengthen the market, implying calls for clearer leadership and policy actions on foreign affairs and domestic needs.
The report notes a $15,000,000 Panama Canal appropriation may be returned unspent and criticizes Col. CGrpedals for appearing unfamiliar with the matter.
The piece quotes sharp campaign lines about wal up opponents, defines a democrat as a believer in equality of opportunity, and notes a progressive wing seeking action. It mentions Grand Island as the convention site and predicts soldiers might refuse leftovers from 1898 if sent to Cuba.
Efforts to force Lorimer from his seat falter as critics resist costly furniture presented to him, highlighting reluctance to relinquish power amid scandal.
The candidates avoid discussing how applejack should be concealed and preserved, sidestepping the central campaign question in New Jersey.
Speaker Clark's sister is elected delegate from Gatorado to the national convention in Baltimore. Champ predicts one vote will always stay with him.
The New York American warns of mob rule if Mo Roosevelt is elected, while a Senate probe targets Captain Smith over the Titanic disaster. Northwestern students vote against the sanitary kiss and Yale secret societies face lockouts as broader calls for open opinion grow. Armours’ old business tale contrasts with modern caution in meat processing and profit.
Citizens debate removal of eye sore buildings on Main street between Fourth and Fifth streets. Supporters urge impartial action with no favoritism while noting other condemned structures were torn down, urging consistent treatment for all properties.
A 1942 remembrance of Gol M A Bates born in London Ohio on June 2 1872. The piece recalls his wartime service in Ohio regiments 26th 05th and 95th, then his Missouri Indiana and Kansas newspaper ventures, political loyalty to the Democratic Party and admiration for Champ Clark. Born seventy years ago, he reflects on a long print career and hopes for another Democratic president.
Roosevelt remains a likely candidate whether nominated or not and will stay in the race. Taft is viewed to have a strong chance to secure the Republican nomination at Chicago.
The text discusses anti Roosevelt sentiment in the Republican party sparked at St. Louis with plans for a rival ticket if Roosevelt runs. It notes a secret bloc of twenty five congressmen could decline to run with the colonel and outlines potential three way race with Democrats, risking an electoral college impasse and a house takeover. It ends with reflections on wartime service and Astor wealth.
A man plans to travel to Chicago for the Republican convention hoping for relief from the heat and to save money by choosing a cooler destination after the event.
The writer warns that postmasters nationwide may strike after March 1948 whether Teddy or a Democrat wins. The piece muses on duels as a relic of old campaigns and suggests such action could clean up campaign mud.
A sharp editorial quip frames the upcoming political contest as a dichotomy between tainted tradition and reform. The author emphasizes vigilance in voter scrutiny and the need for principled leadership regardless of party or historical baggage.
State of Nebraska Cass County in County Court the matter of the estate of Thomas J Fountain deceased creditors meet the administratrix before County Judge in Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth on June 26 1942 and December 26 1942 at 4 00 a m to present claims for examination adjustment and allowance. Six months to preserve claims and one year to settle from June 23 1942 witness my hand and seal May 24 1012 seal Allen J Bebson County Judge
Isaiah L Creamer plaintiff in Cass County Nebraska District Court filed April 24 1912 a suit against Coran L Shay Sarah M Hess Wallace Hess Franklin W Creamer Ada Muay Creamer John A Wright Ethel Wright John Groff sr Phoebe Groff Charles J Groff Ira C Groff Mary A Grof Clara J Groff and Hoelice E Groff to determine rights to west half of the northeast quarter of section 14 town 10 range 9 east of the sixth principal meridian and to partition or sell the premises if unable to divide. answer due by June 1 1912.
Petition filed in Cass County Nebraska seeking administration of the estate of William M Whiley who died intestate. A hearing is set for June 15, 1912 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court office Plattsmouth Nebraska. The court may grant administration to Mary L Wiley widow and proceed with settlement. Allen J Beeson, dated May 20, 1912.
G G Williamson filed a petition with the village clerk of Murdock Cass County Nebraska asking a license to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors for the municipal year at his business on lots 2 and 3 block 18 in Murdock The filing asserts character and residency and cites resident freeholders as required by law May 20 101%.
The County Board of Equalization will set to equalize the 1912 Gass County assessment. In the Commissioners' chamber at the Court House in Plattsmouth Nebraska beginning Tuesday June 11 1942 at 10 o clock a m and continuing daily to noon on Saturday June 15 1912 All claims for equalization must be filed on or before Friday June 5 1940. D C MORGAN County Clerk.
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