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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1912
Page
4
A column surveys rising costs in Washington and Chicago politics while lampooning Taft Roosevelt and Bryan. It rails at dollars, big business, and a disorderly convention, noting rail and consumer price pressures and the death of a Sioux City congressman.
The item notes talk of a Chicago convention timing before election day and potential opposition to the unit rule by Clark and Bryan at Baltimore. It also hints at nominees for president and a run of political rumors and scandals.
A collage of political and social remarks cites McKinley, Harmon, Nixon, Gomez, and Roosevelt era figures. Notes on Cuba, trusts, police recruitment, waiter strikes in New York, a looming Baltimore convention, and banked public sentiment reveal tensions in labor law, campaigning, and party loyalties.
Business leaders press for immediate repair of all roads into Plattsmouth and district road work to connect to the city line. They argue better highways will attract visitors and farmers to trade, boosting local merchants and overall county commerce.
In the Outlook notices party division with a 70 000 majority, Hoosevelt delegates oppose seating Howell as national committeeman until after the convention. Howell Roosevelt backers push for influence. T. RA., a new editor, is called to handle subscriber questions about name placement.
In an executive session Tuesday the house judiciary committee decided to launch an investigation into the beef brush. Observers wonder whether findings will affect ordinary citizens, the largest consumers of meat.
A columnist mocks current political talk as resembling Lincoln era rhetoric. The piece notes proposed naval spending totals 8.41 billion by the United States and 1.19 billion by another power driven by fear of aggression. It contrasts modern candidates with Lincoln, arguing Old Abe faced harsher vilification than Taft or Roosevelt.
Predictions say the Gettysburg site will host a 50th anniversary encampment of veterans in July 1943. About 0,000 veterans with an average age around 72 are expected to attend, marking a historic gathering. The piece also notes a political shift as Democrats and upcoming elections influence Republican tariff positions.
Roosevelt faction warns that if Chicago blocks them they will retire to the Auditorium organize and nominate the so called great trust buster for president and Beveridge of Indiana for vice president. They say they will bluff the convention then boll the whole business.
President Taft has ordered an official examination of bringing European low interest rates to American agriculture. The move aims to reduce farmers’ borrowing costs by aligning farm loan terms with those available to large railroads and municipalities, a key element of dollar diplomacy.
Will Maupin lauds Nebraska while condemning low teacher wages. He notes Omaha as the state’s growing capital and highlights how underpaid educators train children, urging recognition of better pay for the profession.
The piece argues for higher teacher salaries starting at 420 dollars for the first year and climbing to 3830 after ten years. It urges 40 dollars a month as inducement and 70 dollars a month as the eventual goal, claiming Omaha wages exceed state averages and that Nebraska robs itself by shabby schoolteacher pay.
The World-Herald weighs Roosevelt’s path versus Clark and Wilson for the Democratic nomination. It argues Champ Clark stands as the best hope to unite voters and win, while Wilson’s availability and East-West balance are debated amid Rhode Island results and eastern newspaper support.
The article warns that many so called great investments are fake schemes using cheap materials. It argues few men understand that the gold brick comes in many forms and emphasizes the danger of promoters selling stock. It urges caution and economic sense to avoid losses.
In County Court Judge Beeson entered a decree of adoption this morning for Hazel Matilda Stotler by her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Fred Clagg. The decree states the child will receive all rights of legitimate birth and take the surname Hazel Matilda Clugy.
Bur oak posts and large supply of block wood for sale. For details contact Bower & Kino, one mile south and one and one half miles west of Cullom.
Advertisement notes a nearly new motorcycle for sale with demonstration by G. D. Benedict in Murray Nebraska. Contact options include call or write to Benedict for details.
County Surveyor Fred Patterson and his wife and daughter Ele plus stepson Marian Thomas were passengers on the afternoon train to Omaha today.
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