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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
4
Published weekly at Plattsmouth Nebraska. Publishers filed entry with the post office as a second-class mail matter.
The piece credits Roosevelt for destroying Hanna bossism within the Republican Party while noting limited progress in a Washington fraud probe and describing how June weddings endure varying weather despite heavy rain.
Senator Hanna appears to lose favor with laboring men as he surrendered in Ohio without a strike, kickout, or arbitration, signaling a political setback amid working class voters.
A reader suggests reallocating part of the $15 million irrigation fund to repair destroyed bridges and fix roads damaged by recent floods or storms.
The statement mocks a long cherished expression as the Postmaster General recalls pay dirt only to reveal it as dirty filth, underscoring a sharp critique of the topic.
Ameena the atmospheric phenomenon is described as a frost administered to Mr. Roosevelt in Indiana. The report notes temperature rise in Ohio.
A Tur steel trust reports 25 million in April and May profits. Critics argue tariff changes would reduce the trusts’ small profits.
The fragment notes concern that distinguished men may lose interest in the Panama Canal project if not appointed to the digging effort with mihowany desks revolving chairs and electric fans.
An effective libel law is essential but it prevents the public from learning inside facts of political deals and paves the way for wholesale defrauding of the government.
Citizens across the nation respond with generosity to aid those suffering from hunger and need. Donations pour in from both wealthy and poor as relief efforts continue to provide food and provisions.
A Brooklyn preacher declares he would be proud to make up Booker T. Washington's bed and invites him to stay, arguing the boast exposes lack of sense rather than hypocrisy.
The speaker notes a post office department inquiry aims to awaken public conscience to thousands drawing pay from the government without work, suggesting the probe will not be useless if it reveals such abuses.
The Postmaster General cannot hide the truth from the public and is urged to stop shielding Mr. Hanna’s political aides alleged to plunder the Washington postal service.
A Troroven inquiry into Navy Department purchases could reveal a major scandal, rivaling postal service probes, but the ex-Assistant Secretary vows not to submit naval contracts to public scrutiny.
The piece warns that practical policies in government departments invite swindling of the people. It argues that appointing ward heelers to paid offices without required labor invites outright theft when temptation or opportunity arises.
The text notes Republican editors worry Democrats lack an early candidate and push Grover Cleveland’s name to irk southern and western Democrats, hoping the convention might nominate him.
The Atlanta Constitution suggests Booker T Washington may need to lodge at a colored house when traveling north. It notes the north can be slow to distinguish welcome guests and implies he might be a snob for seeking better accommodations after visiting the White House as Teddy Roosevelt's guest.
Citizens demand a thorough prosecution of the postal ring in Washington. The piece calls for honest administration across all government departments and rejects shielding the guilty due to political backing.
The piece notes how Colonel Henri Watterson and Mr Cleveland have long shared a reputation within the Republican circle since 1896. It argues they should settle their differences and pursue peace.
A colorful passage credits Venus with recent storms and tornadoes saying she bears the burden of humility. Prophet Hicks urges caution and restraint before assigning further blame to the pagan goddess of love and beauty.
The Omaha World-Herald did not claim it would back Grover Cleveland’s 1892 nomination or Roosevelt’s 1900 bid as alleged by an earlier Journal editorial. The World-Herald's editor is thanked for understanding, and the Journal apologizes to Mr. Metcalfe for the mistaken impression.
The text views Judge Iane cy's defeat as a rebuke to partisan judges and urges Nebraskan voters to favor Judge Sullivan as the honest, nonpartisan choice. It claims Illinois shows a trend against partisan judiciary and praises Nebraska Republicans who back Sullivan regardless of party politics.
The article argues Theodore Roosevelt faces a historical pattern where five vice presidents became president on death and sought a full term. It contends his greater determination and favorable conditions may lead to first ballot nomination, possibly unanimous, and questions whether he will be remembered as the first accidental president to win election.
The Ohio convention endorsed Roosevelt for 194 and praised the party doctrines. The tariff plank rejects reduction and asserts protection, alleging Democratic calls for readjustment mislead and warn of intended tariff revision. The piece condemns the Hanna platform as misrepresenting Democratic tariff reform.
An advertisement warns of a dangerous kidney disease causing heart failure and bladder trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues offering free sample bottles and a book by mail from Binghamton New York.
In a Union Ledger letter, local merchants condemn the occupation tax as fair yet argue it should shield home businesses from nonresident peddlers and itinerant sales. The writer cites a Chicago Mercantile Company salesman who operated three weeks without tax, profiting on old stock meant for Plattsmouth merchants.
The Burlington advertises round trip fares to several cities with travel dates. Boston to Boston return $33.75 June 30 to July 4. Saratoga $52.20 July 4 and 5. Atlanta $2.10 July 5 to 7. Baltimore $52.25 July 17 and IL. Detroit $21.00 July 14 and 15. St Paul $13.21 July 19 to 21. Ask the ticket agent for particulars.
Dr Frank L Cummins operates a dental practice with his colleague Dr E D Cummins. The office shares a single location and serves patients in the local community.
Plattsmouth Nebraska June 2 1903 the board met with Falter Han ning present and Zink absent. A license was granted to Max Flethow to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors at Cedar Creek. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Claims on the general fund include many county officials and vendors such as Geo Carnahan N Lallue J H Be Coleman J McBride and others for services lumber mdse care of the poor and road work. Marie Fr vanek named Deputy Register of Deeds and a Board of Equalization set to begin June 9 1903 at Plattsmouth to review 1903 Cass County assessments with adjournment to June 5 1903.
Fresh testimony extols Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs colds and lung throat ailments. T J Mc Farland of Bentonville Va says bronchitis lasting three years was cured after using the remedy. Also claimed to treat pneumonia grip with guaranteed availability from Fricke druggists. trial bottles free and regular sizes 50 and 75 cents.
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