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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1908
Page
2
The Plattsmouth Journal reports on July 4th events and roads converging on Plattsmouth. It notes rising claims that Omaha colored men organize to oppose Taft and criticizes Republican attacks on Bryan while avoiding defense of Taft. Denver is mentioned as rising in fame beyond Pike's Peak.
A reader describes reviewing a Republican anti injunction plank and finds it essentially repeats the idea twice, a case of duplicating two times two.
The note names Mr. Bryan as the Democratic candidate for president and references the Rocky Bord canta loupe. Both items are slated for release next month, signaling a notable political and cultural moment.
The article notes the Republican vice presidential nominee is recovering and both parties express relief and optimism about his condition and political prospects.
Mr Bryan asserts that Roosevelt's anti injunction plank is a transparent fraud. He claims the public in general and laboring men in particular will agree with him.
The remark recalls Grover Cleveland declaring that American questions are for American settlement and that diplomacy would not be driven by foreign pressure. The stance is cited as an enduring shift in U S foreign policy doctrine.
The Roosevelt Taft party plans to delay tariff reform and the selection of trusted allies until after the election. It vows to avoid international disputes with Japan and other nations until it first fulfills promises to reform its internal abuses.
Plattsmouth organizers secure new attractions at great cost to delight an immense Fourth of July crowd. Managers urge residents to attend with family, promising a memorable celebration.
The speaker derides heavy policing around Taft asserting voters will guard his welfare to the campaign’s end and escort him to the White House in March, arguing no police presence is needed after Bryan’s nomination.
The speaker urges farmers and common classes to apply business logic in politics. He questions re electing Republicans who previously failed to deliver and now promise action with a large majority. He argues no business would re hire such workers and advises voters to run politics as business.
The phrase highlights Denver as a hub attracting people and activity amid a busy period of travel and commerce. It emphasizes the city's growing role as a focal point for events and movement.
The text shows protected interests opposing Bryan by claiming he is easy to defeat and forming a fund to block his nomination. It reflects partisan organizing and fundraising aimed at influencing a political outcome.
Citizens in Plattsmouth prepare as the city aims to be among the finest decorated communities in the state for the Fourth of July celebration.
The passage notes that Theodore must act now as federal officeholders align with the new dictator and begin to heed his commands while control remains strong.
Two topics Taft supporters try to erase from memory include Julius Caesar Burrows keynote phrases and any allusion to "my policies" in that era. The fragment reflects political sensitivities around language and self-presentation in Taft administration circles.
A dispatch suggests the president will name the Republican National Committee chairperson, noting he has named other positions. The quote reflects belief the president will make the choice soon.
The operations of the steam roller have completely and effectively rolled every Republican candidate not on the desirable White House list, removing them from consideration.
The excerpt critiques how wealth influence shapes political choices urging a president who can adjust tariffs for friends. It frames “male factors of great wealth” as eager to fund campaigns to influence congressional policy for favorable trade rates. It implies a bias against corporate influence in elections.
Taft refused to respond to Bryan’s attack on the Chicago platform and later would say nothing on politics. Analysts predict no interviews on any subject until he travels to Oyster Bay for instructions.
Citizens from nearly every section of Cass County report plans to travel to Plattsmouth for a grand Fourth of July celebration touted as the greatest within Cass County. Organizers promise ample rewards for attendees traveling long distances.
The article lauds Grover Cleveland for honesty and statesmanship, noting his firm convictions and decisive his stands as chief executive. It praises his capable, efficient leadership and bids peace to his ashes.
The article notes Representative Sherman's illness may affect his campaign role. It recalls Horace Greeley and William R. King as rare cases in 1852 where health forced withdrawal or prevented inauguration, with Greeley dying before the electors meeting and King dying after his inauguration date.
The writer dismisses opposition papers in Nebraska that deride W J Bryan as small, saying Bryan is well known and hard to defeat. He notes such critics have little influence even with readers who follow them out of charity.
A local business boom announces payroll cuts of three quarters of a million monthly as Taft era prosperity returns. Merchants prepare for Independence Day with floats and storefront decoration to welcome many visitors new to the town. A Chicago train delay near Hillsdale, Iowa caused a late arrival of the Journal’s Cleveland death account.
Among real reformers Grover Cleveland was a pioneer and among statesmen a giant. He stood unmoved by applause and threats, acting only on his conscience and the welfare of the people in public office.
The Nebraska delegation backed the La Follette amendments calling for campaign contribution disclosure and popular election of senators. The convention rejected them by ten to one. Wisconsin then gave ten votes to Sheldon for vice president while Nebraska supported Sherman.
The Nebraska City Press questions how a million from Tom Lawson influences Nebraska races and whether corporate money from 1900 was spread across Nebraska to oppose Bryan. The paper suggests Lawson could reveal the amount.
The Journal notes Henry Richmond has ceased his connection with the Fremont Herald. A gifted Nebraska writer, his departure from the state’s democratic fold is keenly felt. After the Denver convention he will join the national committee headquarters and later work with an eastern journal.
The Hastings Democrat notes a carload of paper hauled 600 miles to the Nebraska line for 64 dollars and 16 cents and 160 more miles to Hastings for 83 dollars 36 cents. The editor asks how rates with higher relative distance can justify dividends.
Members of the Epworth League gathered last night at Miss Muri Barthold’s Wintersteen Hill home. After a lively business session, music and games followed by refreshments, with all attendees declaring it one of the most enjoyable evenings of their experience.
The Fourth of July celebration committee announces the Johnson family of aerial artists will perform as a premier attraction in Plattsmouth. The trio consists of a man, wife, and seven year old daughter, performing daring feats.
A Missouri Pacific passenger train collided with another due to orders misinterpretation near Piper Kansas, fourteen miles northwest of Kansas City. Both locomotives and baggage cars were demolished, several passengers injured, and a baggageman died from his injuries as crews cleared the track and resumed service after delays.
One good yearling registered Shorthorn bull is for sale by Mark White of Rock Bluffs. Suitable for herd improvement and breeding. interested buyers may contact the seller for details.
Col Henry C McMaken directs multiple operations in town construction. Gangs pave a new concrete sidewalk on Main Street between Seventh and Eighth streets while another gang drives piling at Carl Kunsmann’s Washington avenue property to halt creek erosion. An ice gang ships another car to Union amid scarce supplies and plans to curb further deliveries. Omaha ice prices recently rose with a July 1 anticipated hike, though no increase yet locally.
Mrs Nettie Brown and Mrs Signer with daughter, visiting in the city for several days with Mr and Mrs Ed Polin, departed for their home in Omaha this morning aboard Burlington No. 19.
Miss Lillian Bookmeyer and Miss Yates board Omaha No 7 for a multi week journey to the east and north. The itinerary includes the Great Lakes route via Montreal and Quebec, Niagara Falls and the Thousand Islands, the St Lawrence region, New England and New York with Cleveland as a farewell stop en route to the NEA convention.
Oscar Christinsen and wife visit Manitowoc to see William Schmidtmann and wife. They had known Schmidtmann years ago when he lived with Christinsen's family as he learned harness making. Schmidtmann recalls Christinsen's birth date. Harvey Johnson visits from Murray before sister-in-law Chas. Manners leaves for Omaha hospital.
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