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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1906

Page

4

Plattsmouth Journal Weekly Notice

The Plattsmouth Journal, published weekly in Plattsmouth Nebraska, notes its postal duties and staff details with names such as Kh A Bates and a reference to the post office in Plattsmouth.

Roosevelt’s Bid Faces Voter Rebuke Over Promises

The piece argues that Roosevelt can run again if nominated and that voters deserve to rebuke him for breaking his pledges. It reflects on political accountability and the integrity of campaign commitments.

Prustpeny Roosevelt

Rural Critics Warn Fallout From Beef Probe

An unpolished editorial warns that exposure from the beef investigation will push farmers to cull more hogs and cattle for home consumption. The piece predicts Oklahoma will see intensified political activity this summer with Democratic alignment in major portions of the state.

Trina Oklahoma United States

Crescenton AxpRins Brief Remarks on Nominee Broadness

Crescenton AxpRins says Polk is a good man but not as broad as Ryan. He believes Roosevelt and Bryan would have equal chances as nominees.

Crescenton AxpRins Sys Polk Ryan Roosevelt Bryan

Texas inmate Methuselah sentenced for crime against four women

A Texas man identified as Methuselah received a 999 year term in the penitentiary after a criminal incident involving four white women occurred on a date last week.

Ohio Vote Seen As Protest Against Boss Rule

Tint death of Governor Pattison robs the Ohio democrats of a hard won victory but does not rule out the significance of the Ohio vote which elected him in protest against boss rule and machine methods in politics.

Pattison Ohio

Unsatisfactory Slaps at the President Spark Republican Debate

The Washington Star remarks that a criticized muck brush approach is not satisfactory to anyone, noting slaps at the President from Republican sources are near a less majestic tone and widening political tension.

Washington Star

Taft as GOP’s potential standard bearer in Bryan era

The writer suggests Taft as the only man who can defeat Bryan for president and hopes Republicans nominate him as their standard-bearer in the coming race.

Tusman White House Bryan Taft Loo

Cummins Triumph at Iowa August Convention for Senate Seat

The report says Governor Cummins won the August convention in Iowa, setting up succession to Mr. Col Diver in the United States Senate. It notes the Republican majority in the Senate will defend protection to American industries and oppose measures perceived as harmful to one sector.

Cummins Towa Coldiver United States Senate Congress America

Roosevelt Seen As Only Man To Build Panama Canal

The New York Sun argues President Roosevelt alone can realize the canal project. It estimates ten years to finish under his leadership and predicts twenty years if he is not in office. The paper even jokes about hiring him after his term to complete the work.

New York Sun Roosevelt Panama Canal Sun

Government explores armor-plate plant to curb trusts

On June 5 the House adopted a resolution proposing a government owned armor-plate plant to end extortionate private monopoly. The piece denounces trusts such as powder beef coal steel and armor makers and urges tariff reforms to restore competition and lower prices.

Arator Plate Trust Powder Trust Beef Trusts Coal Trust Steel Trust

Roosevelt avoids joining stray hangers union with car fare plan

The report notes an annual 825 000 dollar car fare arrangement affecting President Roosevelt. It discusses implications for his travel needs and status regarding union requirements, framed as a policy detail from the era.

Wrru Roosevelt Stray Hangers Union

R's Stick and the Meat Inspection Cost Debate

A brief note discusses R s tool not strong enough to defeat the push to place meat inspection costs on the producer. The piece frames the imposition as a practical burden for those in the meat trade and lawmakers debating the policy.

T. R

Farmers and Merchants Anticipate Seasonal End

The farming community and merchants expressing optimism as the season concludes. Advertisers note the paper's circulation and expect favorable outcomes for sellers when activity settles.

Oil in Lincoln a long-standing local vein

The text notes a historic oil discovery in Lincoln and mentions an old practice of operating an oil room to the capital each winter before reforms, implying long-standing local industry and routines.

Lincoln Capital Wea

Tariff Critique by Congressman Walliams

Congress member Walliams denounces tariffs as the mother of trusts and graft, arguing the policy shifts a large portion of national wealth into the hands of a few critics say tariffs concentrate power and profits among a few wealth holders.

Walliams

Beefs Trust Barons Face House Committee Pressure

Republican members of the House Committee on Agriculture led by Chairman Wadsworth appear to push against harsh legislation in a move that signals possible alliance shifts amid farm policy debates.

Beef Trust Barens Committee On Agris House of Representatives Cliairman Wadsworth

Storm in Texas Drops Large Hail and Icicles

A recent Texas storm produced hailstones about the size of eggs and icicles up to eight inches long were found by residents, highlighting severe weather conditions in the state.

Texas

Nebraska Railroad Tax Battle Rumors Prompt Intraoffice Clashes

Governor Mickey and Secretary of State Galusha trade broadsides over railroad assessment as conflict intensifies. The public dispute hints at mounting pressure on officials to secure what is portrayed as justice for weary Nebraska laborers.

Govenor Mickey Galusha Nebraska

Druggists Petition Roosevelt Over Trust Action

Retail druggists memorialize the president claiming unfair treatment while Roosevelt says he will not interfere and will leave the drug trust issue to the department of justice for handling.

Roosevelt Department of Justice

Norris Brown Targets County Conventions in Senate Bid

Tay notes Norris Brown, attorney general and potential U.S. Senate candidate, plans to attend Republican county conventions this year to counter the party machine and appears ready to present himself as a suitable man for the voters.

Tay Norris Brown U. S

Congress Weakening Republicans Signals Need to Act

The Chicago Inter-Ocean notes the current congress has weakened the Republican party near a breaking point and argues action is needed to save upcoming congressional elections.

Chicago

Nebraska newspapers jab Berge sparingly in politics

Democratic papers in Nebraska attack George W. Berge by labeling him a former populist, arguing his current principles align with democratic doctrine and praising his manhood, while criticizing rivals who constantly oppose him.

Tuxtre Nebraska George W. Berge Berge

Federal inspectors questioned over packing house probes

In a June 7 hearing before the House Agriculture Committee Dr Melvin, head of the Bureau of Animal Industry, cited 181 inspectors in Chicago including 77 veterinarians 59 stock examiners and 54 taggers and noted 783 in the whole service. He faced questions about their seven year activity and potential graft under Roosevelt's merit system.

House Committee On Agriculture Packing House Melvin Bureau of Animal Industry Chicago Packers Roosevelt

Call for Rigorous Reform in Meat Inspection Scandal

The piece charges the beef inspection system with lax oversight funded by farmers’ taxes. It demands harsher penalties for packing diseased meat and calls for an explicit safe and sane standard. It notes Gen Miles warning during the Spanish war and blames both parties for the ongoing export meat crisis harming farmers and stock growers.

Beef Trust Wadsworth Committee On Agriculure Anglth Agriculture Department Miles Agricultural Department

Lax Enforcement of Meat Laws Criticized in Era Debate

The article argues Secretary Wilson backs stringent meat laws but alleges lax enforcement by the Roosevelt administration. It cites 1,000 inspectors, accuses officials of quashing reports, and urges removal or replacement to shore up confidence in beef inspection.

Secretary of Agriculture Dunne Wilson Roosevelt

Hammering the Republican Party Into Oblivion

Eisner Porter urges relentless hammering of the Republican machine to expose graft and lax law enforcement. He claims press exposure proves officials failed to cleanse the party and that voters must undo the delinquent R publicans.

Eisner Porter United States

Sudden squall hits beef packers boat in calm turn

A sudden squall struck the beef packers boat bringing a strong gust that quickly eased to a light breeze described as a common Teddy squall by witnesses.

Noxkis Brows Defends Himself Amid Syndicate Backlash

Noxkis Brows campaigns in his own defense aiming to counter embarrassment from lines of syndicate papers that had doomed him. The move follows pressure from media outlets aligned with the syndicate.

Noxkis Brows

Rosewater's Nebraska Stop Sparks GOP Chorus

Ed Edward Rosewater returns from Europe to Nebraska fueling a heated GOP scene. His appearance promises tough talk and decisive action in Republican ranks, with Rosewater challenging rivals and drawing attention to party unity and discipline.

Rosewater's Nebraska Senate Hopes Challenge GOP Maneuvering

Republican leaders must tread carefully to outflank Edward Rosewater who wields power in Nebraska politics and has consistently been pivotal to the party carrying the state. The GOP has never carried Nebraska without his backing.

Edward Rosewater Rosewater Nebraska Republican Party

Sears Roebuck Pays NY Secretary of State to Incorporate Firm

The Tur Sears Roebuck company paid New York state $20,000 in filing fees to incorporate a $30 million enterprise. The report notes the Chicago firm’s expansion driven by advertising and its plan to operate on a larger scale.

Tur Sears-Roebuck Company New York Great “Cat House of Chicago

Canned Meat Warning Sent To Rural Merchants

City reports deaths linked to packing-house products and urges neighbors to avoid canned meat. The alert warns packers may ship unsafe goods to rural merchants less likely to read city papers.

Democrats Pick Bryan at Missouri State Convention

Report notes David R. Francis and William Wallace announcing William J. Bryan as the party’s presidential choice at the Missouri convention. The piece mentions widespread celebration among Democrats, praising Bryan and contrasting his appeal with rival factions.

Missouri David R. Francis William Wallace William J. Bryan

Cummins Victory Heightens National Tariff Debate

Secretary Shaw and the president and the Iowa delegation in Congress have failed to control the Republican situation in the Hawkeye State. Governor Cummins’s tariff reform ideas are seen as nationally significant, with the machine in Iowa even declaring Cummins as advocating Democratic doctrine and a bolt in the state convention a possibility.

Shaw Iowa Congress Hawkeye Govenor Cummins Iown Govenor

Rail rate bill mocked as railroads touch it nowhere

An observing congressman says the railroads can run a freight train through the rate bill and touch it nowhere. The claim follows the President's last hour surrender to railroad magnates, fueling distrust of the President among conservatives nationwide.

Congress

Political jockeying in Nebraska primary talk swirls

A Lincoln observer reports CongressPollard pressing friends to call a primary if opposition remains. Judge E P Holmes seeks a congressional seat and may win Lancaster delegation. Three meetings in days hint at nominations favoring Judge Field of Lincoln or Judge Hayward of Nebraska City. Pollard’s committee reportedly lacks enough votes to trigger a primary.

Sprctat Lincoln Pollard E. P. Holmes Congress Lancaster Field Hayward Nebraska City

White House pushes hard bills then settles for reforms

The resident's course on the rate bill and last week's meat bill compromise suggest a White House strategy of making strong demands and then compromising. The court-review clause in the meat bill was removed yet taxpayers must pay $3,000,000 for inspection. Both sides claim victory while the public considers it a stalemate.

Theresident White House

Panamanian Call to Invite U S Troops @ Polls Sparks Debate

A provocative statement claims Panamanians who want United States troops at polling places must be Republicans. The remark signals political tension over security and electoral access.

President Prepares for Surrender and Oil Trust Probe

A terse statement suggests the president is preparing for a political capitulation stance while facing intensified scrutiny of the oil industry and possible antitrust actions. Remarks imply a willingness to negotiate on power and policy amid oil sector tensions.

Great Oil Trust

President's travel funds to avoid free railroad transport

The sundry civil appropriation includes 25009 dollars for the traveling expenses of the president his attendants and an invited guest. This covers future travel costs to prevent railroads from providing free transportation as in the past.

Chicago man breaks silence after 21 years with witty remark

A CuIeAGo man spoke for the first time in twenty one years, asking if it is hot enough for you. When addressed by a beef packer he reportedly replied None of your d business, illustrating the terse exchange.

Government ownership demand in rail and telegraph lines

A resolution calls for government ownership of railroad, telegraph, and telephone lines. It urges swift implementation and outlines the broader public control goals amid ongoing debates on national infrastructure.

Republican Convention Demands Rights for the People

A remark on the late Democratic State Convention in Yankton South Dakota. The speaker questions a Republican convention for seeking any rights for the people.

Yankton

Explosive Use Damages Reported Around Fourth of July

A Fourth of July summary states 1531 injured and 43 killed nationwide last year from fireworks incidents, with property losses totaling 340000 dollars due to careless use.

United States Natal

Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tarthe Cough Syrup Claims

A sworn statement by the manufacturers pledges protection from opiates in Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tarthe cough syrup that they say drives the cold out of your system. The products are sold by Fricke & Co and Gering & Co.

Kennedy Fricke & Co Gering & Co

Rocky Mountain Tea Boosts Labor With Gentle Aid

A brief urging from Gering & Co. to offer Rocky Mountain Tea as a simple remedy to ease daily labor burdens, presenting a practical note on comfort and resilience for workers.

Rocky Mountain Tea Gering & Co

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