Plattsmouth Journal endorses Carl G Fricke in local race
The Plattsmouth Journal promotes Carl G Fricke as a capable young businessman and urges readers to vote for him amid a local election context.
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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1909
Page
2
The Plattsmouth Journal promotes Carl G Fricke as a capable young businessman and urges readers to vote for him amid a local election context.
Dr. W. B. Elster has made an excellent record during his two years in office as city clerk and deserves re election.
John P. Sattler runs for reelection as mayor of Plattsmouth claiming strong service to residents. His rival is depicted as lacking a community focus and Sattler emphasizes his dedication to the people.
The Journal reports the withdrawal of M Manzy from the first ward councilman ticket due to business pressures. It notes his past tenure was praised and his seat will be filled by the city central committee.
The Journal questions the Citizens ticket claiming most candidates are reputable but urges scrutiny of motives. It argues the push is self serving and warns against shifting city control to party rivals and saloon interests amid calls for prohibition.
A Cass County note recalls Plattsmouth’s Republican decline as a Democratic ticket wins city offices. The piece laments lost leadership, faded influence, and past strongmen now rarely mentioned, contrasting former mayoral elites with present outcomes.
The piece argues for voting the democratic ticket to conserve public welfare. It claims the citizens ticket offers only self serving aims, while primaries offered free entry and majority rule. It portrays the citizens lineup as a stalking horse for personal and political scams, versus an honest government for the people.
The lines are drawn and the question asks when a man who is not a Republican becomes a citizen. The remark frames political identity and civic status as linked to party affiliation and allegiance.
John P. Sattler Carl G. Fricke W B Blater and M Archer are described as a quartet worthy of every man’s vote in Plattsmouth with calls for strong support for their potential public service.
A political appeal urging residents to vote for D. O. Dwyer Adam Kurtz J W Bookmeyer John Schulhof and F M Reznor in their ward. The message frames the ticket as clear economical governance and urges voter backing for civic honesty.
The plan for the interurban line proceeds regardless of voters. Democrats’ win signals real progress for Plattsmouth and first moves toward building the interurban service.
The piece notes a divide in Plattsmouth politics with Democratic and Republican tensions. It claims Democratic leaders dictate police judge choices and accuse the party machinery of betraying the faithful, calling for a decisive rebuke to ward off further defections.
The piece reflects dis satisfaction among Republicans after the convention. It notes past control of city administration and the belief that a Republican ticket this spring could have fared well with veterans, but a deal with Democratic malcontents deprived them of a chance.
John Hallstrom selected by the Democratic City Central Committee to fill the school board vacancy caused by J W Egenberger's decline. Hallstrom, a Swede born, is praised as upright progressive and consciencious with broad public duties ideas and strong local support from school families.
Plattsmouth Republicans are unsettled after recent electoral losses. The party contains many capable men but struggles to recruit and present strong candidates for office.
A political stir in Plattsmouth centers on a call to crush the current Citizens ticket and dethrone its leaders to restore Republican effectiveness. The author urges rebuilding the party by a decisive defeat of the present slate.
The Journal reports R W Clement declines to run for city treasurer, praising his five year administration as thorough and satisfactory. It lauds his refusal to join the Citizens party and forecasts further honors for the democratic official, noting he may hold future roles beyond the city post.
The piece notes the Mattamouth Republicans' shrinking influence as Democrats dominate local offices including mayor treasurer police judge and several council seats. It argues Republicans cannot field a viable ticket while Democrats defend their strong standing and voters consider the Citizens' Ticket with mixed reactions.
Ed Donat filed a petition with the Plattsmouth city clerk seeking a one year liquor license for malt and all intoxicating drinks in a building on the east half of lot 12 in block 29, first ward. Hearing set for the city of Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska. March 23 1909 applicant.
Adolph Glabe files petition in Plattsmouth Nebraska requesting an annual license to sell malt spirituous and vinous liquors. The building is on the west half of lot six in block thirty four in ward four. The notice is dated March 22 1909.
J. E. McDaniel filed a petition and spiles in Cass County Nebraska seeking a liquor license for a building on lot 6, block 33, fourth ward of Nottamouth. Freeholders' approval may be issued. Applicant listed as J. E. McDaniel with date March 22, 1800.
Notice to the public that Peter Goos has filed an application for a liquor license in Plattsmouth Nebraska. The hearing date is March 22 1909. The building is lot 12 block 30 in the first ward of the city. Applicant is a Nebraska resident and freeholder signatory.
Notice to all persons undersigned Harrenheimer. cited herein the applicant seeks a police license and related regulatory action as described in this notice.
A petition in Plattsmouth Nebraska seeks a license for Ed Eggenberger to sell malt spirits and vinous liquors. The hearing will concern the application filed by freeholders of the city for the building at east half of lot 12 block 28 first ward. The date shown is March 22 1909.
H E Rand files petition for one year liquor license in Plattsmouth Cass Nebraska after meeting resident voter requirements. Application cites building on lots 11 and 12 block 27 first ward. Hearing date to be set by city clerk March 17 1910.
F G Fricke & Co filed a petition with the Plattsmouth city clerk for a permit to sell malt and distilled liquors for medicinal and chemical use for the upcoming municipal year. The request covers premises on lots 1 and 2 in block 36 in Plattsmouth Nebraska.
Goring & Co petitions to obtain a permit to bottle malt spirituous and vinous liquors for medicinal chemical and medical uses. The request covers the west half of lot 12 block 28 in Plattemouth Nebraska. The filing is with the city clerk of Plattemouth. March 92 1900.
In the matter of the estate of John B. Meisinger deceased creditors of the estate are notified to meet the executors before County Judge Alton J. Beeson in Plattsmouth Nebraska on March 29 1909 and September 15 1909 at 10 oclock a.m. for examination and allowance of claims. Six months are allowed to present claims and one year for the executors to settle from March 29 1909. Witness dated March 1 1909.
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