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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
The piece cites a Chicago Inter Ocean portrayal of a nationwide downturn with 300000 idle freight cars, 1.5 million seeking jobs, widespread business curtailment, 35000000000 in securities losses, and banks failing weekly, criticizing republican claims of a nonpartisan panic.
The talk at a Young Men's Republican club banquet in Cass county centers on whether Governor Sheldon said the poorest Republican is better than the best Democrat. The Plattsmouth Journal and Lincoln Star dispute the quote, while the governor’s loyalty to the party remains noted and the exact wording is debated.
In Kentucky the claim four Democrats elected Bradley to the Senate is disputed as false. Beckham withdrew his name and urged supporting any Democrat, but four bolting Democrats kept backing Bradley the Republican. Bradley won by a hair's breadth with 64 votes amid party loyalty pleas.
The piece denounces several self described Democrats as traitors and urges their expulsion from the party. It accuses them of hatreds toward Mr Beckham and failing to acknowledge his withdrawal from the race.
The Boston Globe ponders Washington’s suitability for modern leadership noting he might not carry old policy baggage. It contrasts Buchanan’s failed succession attempt with Roosevelt, suggesting he could learn from predecessors’ mistakes.
The Lancaster county Democrats back Mayor Brown for delegate at large Dr. P. L. Hall for national committee member and George W. Berge for governor. The note questions Brown's Nebraska property ownership and the propriety of his Senate seat. The Plattsmouth Journal reports on the claim and calls for clarity from Brown or a Republican paper to verify.
Millions of air power may be saved and redirected to perform a hundred giant tasks in Gary Indiana. Indiana Steel will use blast furnace gas to replace steam in mills and boost annual steel ingot production to over two million tons. The process preserves waste gas and converts it into usable horsepower powering the steel industry.
A neighbor woman in Ashland used her husband’s gun to shoot two large wild geese that landed among tame flock. She then fired from an upstairs window at a man trying to borrow chickens, injuring him and sending him to Omaha for treatment.
February balances show $745 445 56 on hand in bank and cash items. Bond delivery failure leaves $205 000 uninvested awaiting securities. Deputy Lehr notes plan to bid $900 000 Colorado bonds by April 1 to cover state expenditures from insurrection era. Trust funds totals and warrant and bond figures listed.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Fricke yesterday afternoon the ladies of St Lukes church held a Kensington with lively conversation and swift needlework. A delicate lunch was a pleasant feature of the afternoon.
Miss Minnie Bernhardt teacher at the Louisville school was taken to Omaha today by her father Henry Bernhardt of Brownville for an appendicitis operation. She has suffered with the trouble for some time and consented to the procedure as a last resort. She is a niece of J C York.
C. F. Burton departed via Kansas City this morning toward the city of Mexico to attend to business matters. He may stay briefly, but developments could extend the visit beyond a short time.
An advertisement touts Peruna as the most effective medicine for la grippe, or influenza, claiming it cures nasal catarrh and systemic catarrh. Testimonials from Robt L Madison and others praise Peruna’s health benefits and urge use during grip epidemics.
The Burlington reports widespread hiring growth with many departments reemploying workers who were laid off earlier. Managers anticipate more hires soon as business activity rises and payrolls are set to increase, lifting spirits among workers and local merchants.
J. W. Roberts, once a resident here and a longtime coal hauler for J. W. Egenberger, moved from Omaha where he has lived recently. A week ago at the Omaha Lighting and Power company power house he tangled in a belt, tearing and mangling his left wrist and forcing a layoff. His right hand was lost years ago in wood sawing machinery.
D E Sheessey of Alvo sends a $2.50 draft to the Journal office praising the twice weekly issue. He states the paper is credible and well received by patrons and notes the endorsement from R A Bates of Plattsmouth Nebraska.
Adam Schaffer George Hild and John Urish left this morning for the Schaffer ranch near Burwell to hunt abundant game and assess lands with aim to buy during their return.
The Plattsmouth Telephone Company will soon issue a new telephone directory. Those seeking service should arrange installation promptly so their name and number appear on the list.
Two men known as Gentile Leisure roamers were stopped after stealing a bolt of brown dress goods from E A Wurl store near Burlington station. Citizens reported the crime, the sheriff found the pair with the cloth concealed under clothing, and both suspects were jailed without giving names.
Waverly T. Allen through attorney A N Sullivan filed suit in county court this morning seeking one thousand dollars in damages for property taken and converted to his use by Louis Anderson of Weeping Water.
A note advertises seven week old Berkshire pigs around 40 pounds and two young brood sows. Enquiries to Thomas Fry.
Thomas Kildow who lived with his son in law and received care at the place drank bad whisky and tried to run the house. A neighbor threatened to attack with an axe. Judge M Archer ordered him to stay at the Hotel Manspeaker until he pays back what is owed.
D B Smith leaves the railroad for Beaver City this afternoon on the fast mail after a visit in the city with his brother Baxter Smith and sister Mrs C D Cummins. He has worked for several years in the tool room at Burlington in Havelock and says times are quiet in the village.
George Sayles Jr agent and manager for Duff Grain Co rents the former J R Perry music store room and renovates it for a grain office. He previously occupied a rear second floor Gund building room and the new site will improve the business.
Mrs P Porter of Kansas City real estate brokeress visited Plattsmouth this morning to view properties formerly owned by I Pearlman and now occupied by D P Jackson and Claus Speck. She inspected the sites and left by the Burlington train for Rule Nebraska to attend further business.
Daniel S. Bestor son of Mr and Mrs Herman Bestor of Fort Omaha has joined the regular army again serving in the signal corps after previous service in the Philippines and in China during the Boxer Rebellion.
Gering & Co. Druggists advertise Itech Cured as a quick remedy claiming thirty minute relief. The product is sold by the druggists and marketed as a reliable treatment.
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