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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
The Plattsmouth Journal weighs in on Taft’s nomination prospects and Roosevelt’s influence. It argues congressional Republicans lack fresh issues, warns about fat-flyers and postmasters aiding campaign funds, and notes pressure to crown Roosevelt in Chicago next week to preserve patronage.
The excerpt hints that Republican papers plan a new maneuver against Mr. Bryan after exhausting a $15,160 proposition. It suggests their character attack will be hard to pull off but that they will stir up something, trigger tirades, then fade quickly.
Citizens in Lincoln endure flood conditions while the State Journal teased Plattsmouth for a similar misfortune. The Lincoln flood recedes from streets, unlike the capitol’s prolonged inundation. Readers are urged to stop deriding Plattsmouth as further floods approach.
The platform has been drafted to declare for tariff revision without specifying direction. It emphasizes faith in a Republican Congress and its ability to revise the tariff, while withholding details on the desired change.
Citizens of Plattsmouth anticipate a large July Fourth program with streets decorated early and crowds expected to witness one of the town’s greatest celebrations. Committees are actively planning and promise ample entertainment for visitors.
A Pittsburg report accuses Republican politicians of siphoning about half a million in a post office deal, prompting calls for investigation and political fallout.
Nebraska records show nearly daily tornado occurrences over the past two weeks, highlighting an unusually active period for the state.
A short but valuable letter from William F. Sheehan to William Jennings Bryan is described as high priced literature. The Omaha Bee notes the piece is under 200 words yet worth $20,000 to the Peerless Leader and accuses the Bee editor and similar writers of peddling falsehoods. The letter provokes sharp rebuttal and controversy.
An old time republican in attendance Saturday argued Pollard should be defeated this year because his ideas are too eastern for the western electorate. A Western congressman who represents western interests cannot support a ship subsidy, as he seeks to stay aligned with the president for official patronage alone.
The piece argues Chicago convention is pre-decided with Taft or Roosevelt favored. Taft risks being sidelined if Roosevelt seeks a run again, while Teddy aims to push Billy into center with centralization policy backing.
The writer notes attacks on W J Bryan collapse like a bird shot from a hunter. Attacks began with Governor Johnson and a $29,000 campaign fund, with more schemes hinted, but Bryan remains resilient and exposes lies to the public.
The Kansas City Times now led by W. R. Nelson defends William Jennings Bryan noting his political and moral integrity. It argues New York financiers who backed Parker accuse Bryan from the wrong direction despite past campaign tactics.
The piece argues Nebraska Democrats should choose a candidate who has no ties to the Berge or Shallenberger factions and can unite with Bryan to win. It warns that nominating any other man would harm the party's presidential hopes and urges disciplined party harmony.
The excerpt contrasts the Democratic platform favoring common interests with the Republican stance backing eastern trusts and money power. It labels Bryan as a friend of the people and Taft as swayed by money to buy votes. It also notes Bryan praising Union defenders while Taft attacks them at Grant’s monument.
The Lincoln Herald condemns the Omaha Bee for criticizing a $15,000 national Democratic committee payment to Mayor Jim of Omaha to aid the Nebraska campaign in 1904 while refraining from mentioning Harriman Roosevelt and Hanna funds that supported Roosevelt in 1900.
A long list of residents and visitors recordments in Omaha. Individuals travel to and from Lincoln, Nebraska City, Grand Island, Fremont, and other nearby towns for business, family, or hospital matters. Notable mentions include Judge H.D. Travis equity court duties, Mrs. J. M. Young in hospital, and multiple itineraries between Omaha and surrounding communities.
Alderman George W. Weick of the Eleventh Ward in Denver testifies that Peruna helped his catarrh of the stomach and he believes the medicine saved his life. He urges others with similar suffering to try Peruna and allows publication of his statement.
Charley Bryant found a peculiar pocket knife near the sand pit and showed it to friends. It belonged to John Koop who prize his ossified “messer” highly. Koop had kept it in a workshop box blown away by the May cyclone and it traveled a half mile before recovery in Louisville.
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