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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
Plattamouth Nebraska readers note the Taft platform stands out as Bryan edges toward Denver while the public’s demand centers on tariff relief. The Ohio man won on the first ballot amid muted GOP enthusiasm.
The passage notes President Roosevelt has effectively named his own successor while Taft is named secretary, suggesting a convention where enthusiasm will reign supreme ahead of a Denver nomination by acclimation for Bryan.
The platform labels the recent panic a financial disturbance and notes that thousands without work see it as a catastrophe. It frames the economic turmoil as a major crisis affecting the unemployed.
A remark questions the feasibility of a platform Roosevelt could offer that Taft would accept, implying Taft’s insistence on a consistent stand. The comment frames Roosevelt and Taft as opposing forces in a political strategy context.
The speaker laments that officeholders and government grafters felt great disappointment as the rush to support Roosevelt failed to materialize, and they longed for Teddy to lead.
The Fourth of July committees arrange diverse attractions not listed on the bills or program folders. They intend to provide ample amusement for the crowd and ensure a lively celebration.
The excerpt notes two sides react to Taft’s nomination with one camp praising him while the other questions his past stance on labor value, specifically his prior claim that workers were worth 80 cents a day.
Fellows seeking allies to withdraw before the ballot faced disappointment as Taft secured votes manufactured by the committee through manipulation of the Big Stick.
The Omaha Bee notes fear Mr. Bryan may not be satisfied, but the paper counters that Bryan and all Democrats are remarkably content with Chicago convention results. The exchange highlights partisan reactions to the convention outcome.
The prohibitionist meeting in Lincoln last Wednesday placed a full state ticket in nomination for all prohibition voters. Speakers attack hypocritical voters who pretend to be prohibitionists until election day and then vote straight Republican.
A late Oregon election yields a Republican legislature but a Democratic senator candidate chosen by the people. The piece argues the people’s vote is nonbinding and anticipates irregularities to justify the legislature electing a Republican senator, despite the Democrat’s 1000 vote margin.
A notice invites residents to mark the Fourth of July with a cordial welcome in Plattsmouth. Organizers emphasize community celebration and local participation for the holiday event.
Hox. R. B. WinoxHaM is the orator of the day at Greenwood on the Fourth of July. The June rains have submerged the country but have not drowned out the June brides.
The piece mentions prominent lowans not listed for vice president Leslie Mortimer Shaw. The weather bureau predicts dry weather ahead. A lighthearted jab questions if the bureau took a straw vote. It notes strong applause for President Roosevelt by Lodge’s supporters, while criticizing party strategists and the ongoing Republican contest.
The Chicago delegation from Nebraska struggles to keep Governor Sheldon from pursuing the vice presidential slot. Burnett appears to be the most anxious about the candidate’s prospects and strategy.
A pro Republican commentary credits the party with all the good deeds of the nation and argues Providence once aided the country but this is now past with the rise of the spellbinding Republican leader.
The statement notes that while the Chicago platform discusses capital and labor, it omits any promise of jury trials for those held without jury trial under federal processes. It suggests this is the exact point of contention or omission.
The Journal notes Congress member Pollard leaped to praise the Chicago report signaling a likely Roosevelt stampede. Office holders have prayed for Roosevelt's nomination for months, aware their political fortunes depend on the outcome.
Roosevelt pushes hard for centralized party control using federal officeholders and treasury power. He denounces spoils system while building a powerful machine that could shape the presidential election, warning Democrats to brace for impact.
A farmer near Nehawka asked how Plattsmouth would handle thousands anticipated for the Fourth of July. The paper recalls past large crowds in Plattsmouth and promises generous, orderly hospitality to all visitors.
Cass county reports all roads lead to Plattsmouth for Independence Day with a grand display in the old town and a park program offering fine orations vocal music and two top state bands. The Journal predicts universal satisfaction.
The platform recognizes national road obligations but stresses localities must cooperate. It argues residents cannot rely on others to build roads and must take practical action themselves.
The piece promises one of the greatest celebrations in Plattsmouth on the Fourth of July with Republicans blocking two stampedes, one toward Roosevelt prosperity and one away from Taft, while noting Walter Wellman’s view on party sentiments.
Community event organizers in Plattsmouth invite residents to plans for a festive celebration. They pledge an exceptional experience, aiming to secure future attendance by showcasing standout activities, entertainment, and hospitality for all ages.
A civic note from Oyster Bay shows residents forming an association to promote a stance opposed to President Roosevelt and his policies, signaling organized dissent within local citizenship.
The text describes a new republican era starting this week aimed at revising Dingleyism to favor monopoly and modifying antitrust law to accommodate it.
La Follette and the hostiles from the northwest are told to return to the reservation or face roundup and consequences for resisting surrender. The allies named Knox Hughes Cannon and Fairbanks are granted surrender terms with their sidearms.
The president gains higher profile due to his party convention leadership and the ensuing publicity for his syndicated bear stories during convention week, boosting profits.
Observers note a sharp drop in enthusiasm from Chicago to Denver as damp weather and a soggy atmosphere dampen spirits at the convention. The so called wet blanket tag circulates, signaling a fracture in Republican harmony.
Local leaders including Mayor Gering H Goos M Fanger Hilt Wescott Fred Egenberger and many volunteers pledge a grand Fourth of July celebration in Plattsmouth. They urge families to attend and bring all ages for a worthwhile community event.
France and the United States reach an agreement to establish a parcels post between their countries. The move will lower shipping costs to Paris compared with Plattsmouth. No express companies operate between the nations or are represented in the U S Senate.
The text argues that trusts and manufacturers seek a tariff not just for protection but to enable cheaper exports abroad while preserving home market monopoly. Democrats view tariffs as revenue, but the trusts focus on monopolies and private gain, ignoring broader fiscal aims.
The passage argues that Republican return to power sustains Roosevelt’s criticized ills while Bryan’s victory would target tariff issues. It claims little difference in tariff plank wording between Chicago and Denver, but links the former to political juggling and the latter to democratic principles.
Dozens of residents and visitors travel to Omaha for business and leisure. Local readers note numerous calls, trips to the metropolis, and social visits as sideshows to a day of commerce and public affairs.
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