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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1912
Page
4
The newspaper notes a vigorous campaign to follow the Baltimore presidential nominating event. Missouri backs Champ Clark with about 2,000 supporters bound for the convention while local politics anticipates ongoing contention and market chatter on cherries and other topics.
A compact note contrasts progressive politics with progressive whist. It notes partners change after each game. It mentions the senate will settle the Sorimer matter on July 6 and suggests celebrating the Fourth of July in an old fashioned manner.
A provincial editorial voice notes Plattsmouth will mark an old fashioned celebration open to all with a modest tone. It comments on political talk about tariffs and government control of coal mines, warns of rising living costs, and reflects on shifting political loyalties and community resilience amid hardship.
Reports say Mr. Bryan will fight Mr. Parker for temporary chairman of the Baltimore convention. He hoped Baltimore would avoid disturbances like those at Chicago. Yet uncertainty remains about the outcome.
A Nebraska City News item advocates joining the Democratic party to defend the republic from Standard Oil and Harvester combines. It notes Clark allies likely to control the Democratic convention and committees, with fifty three principal committee members and a Clark majority anticipated. It also reports a new homestead act signed June 6 allowing entrymen to prove residence over three years to patent land after two years of residence.
A chaotic column discusses residency law changes for homestead patents, a Midwestern exchange on democracy, Missouri ties to presidential candidates, a Texas court citation, and Massachusetts ratifying the Senate direct election amendment. It closes with a stock seasonal doggerel about firecrackers and matches.
The piece critiques Chicago slums and praises Champ Clark as a true democrat and friend of the common people. A Texas paper echoes relief at political reformers and debaters, condemning demagogues and crooks as the convention in Chicago unfolds.
One week from today the nation waits to learn the standard-bearer of democracy. A wise Baltimore convention should nominate a unifying candidate who can sweep the country and avoid lingering old disputes. Delegates should discuss ideas calmly with mutual respect.
The speaker urges the convention to assess all candidates before acting and nominate the strongest and best man. He predicts that doing so will inspire rank and file Democrats to rally and secure victory.
The piece argues for practical road planning centered on rail hubs to move farm goods efficiently, favoring railroad access over expansive cross country boulevards. It also analyzes the 1904 presidential race, detailing Clark’s primary gains, doubtful states, and electoral prospects leading to Baltimore.
The narrative shows Champ Clark leading in delegates for the Baltimore nomination with about 514 for Clark versus 204 for Wilson and 84 for Underwood. With 4 049 total delegates and 548 needed, Clark and Underwood appear positioned to control the convention given current counts and Massachusetts Fossmen votes noted as Clark aligned.
An opinion line notes democracy may not alter human nature but could affect the direction of stripes on powerful figures' pants, hinting at satire on trust magnates and political change.
City markets offer cultivated brook trout at about 75 cents a pound matching railroad fare. Locals note the same price advantage when buying directly from native fishermen.
The piece argues that rising demand for harvest hands signals a broader problem as farmers lack adequate equipment for quarter sections. It urges the government to focus on developing and cultivating lands already in use rather than opening new farmland, noting an oversupply of farms and an undersupply of farmers.
Yesterday Varga and Ceril received a fine new automobile. It will go in the garage at the corner of Vine and Sixth streets.
Judge Travis ordered the district court clerk to summon the jury back to hear further proceedings at 1 30 Tuesday.
Mrs Stiles and her two sons Orval and Marvin were passengers on the morning train to Palmer Nebraska where they will visit relatives for a time.
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