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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1909
Page
2
The Plattsmouth Journal advocates advancing the town with plans to build an interurban line and attract a small factory. The piece emphasizes progress, forward momentum, and local economic improvement through transportation and manufacturing opportunities.
A political notice urges repudiation of traitors to the cause and warns democrats plan a clean fight. It asks Republicans to remember betrayal in this campaign and to vote accordingly.
A political column urges Republican voters in the city to examine motives for sidelining GOP candidates in favor of Democratic contenders and asks who wields hidden influence in party decisions.
The selection of Geo, EB, Dovey, Adam Kurtz, J W Bookmeyer, John Schulhoff and Fred M Rezner signals a pledge to a clean, decent city council. Each candidate argues the voters will elect every one of them.
The election centers on John P. Sattler as the popular choice for mayor with Keema expected to concede. Critics allege opponents employ senility and smear tactics to undermine his bid, illustrating their desperation.
The Elster campaign gains backing as local merchants defend a respected businessman against calumny and attacks. The journal denounces the vile tactics used against him and asserts the merchant’s upright character and right to advertise without harassment.
The paper recalls an agreement with Dr. Cummins to avoid personal attacks and abuse of candidates. It says insinuations and indecent charges are being made by vulnerable candidates and their henchmen, and slander is being spread by their organization. The Journal warns it will publish facts to show the Democratic candidates are the cleanest in the field.
An Nebraska Ohly News opinion notes that those who shout reform often lack reform credentials, prompting criticism of surface activism over real change. It questions sincerity and effectiveness of reform rhetoric in public discourse.
The Nebraska City Journal rebuts a claim that county commissioners can grant an Interurban franchise over county roads. It defends city ordinance publication rules, noting a required daily publication for ordinances in a daily paper and council approval of publication costs. The piece mocks the critic’s understanding and hints at political motives.
A State Journal report cites anger over Payne’s tariff bill lowering duties except for luxuries and questions if cotton stockings lambskin gloves silk stockings are luxuries or necessaries. It accuses the measure of penalizing women and notes protests from Chicago women’s clubs and concerns about political influence in New York regions.
A sharp critique notes a certain alleged attorney showing colossal ignorance on supposed legal questions during the city campaign. The piece mocks the expert’s handling of public issues and credence in legal matters.
The article questions whether the frequently rejected candidate seeks the city attorney post while M. Archer faces no opposition for police judge unless the longtime contender enters by petition.
The Nebraska City Citizens Convention selected a woman as treasurer, though critics say women were not seriously considered by the group.
In a charged address, Filatt raises momentous questions for the next two years and cautions voters not to be swayed by side issues that conflict with taxpayers' interests.
The article condemns slanderous remarks in Plattsmouth politics and urges readers to consult the slander law for protection. It notes several individuals spreading harmful rumors and warns of increasing activity during the city election campaign.
The passage lauds Dr. W. B. Elster as the city's most efficient clerk in years and urges voters to support a second term for a clean and honest administration of the city clerk’s office.
A democratic city council is urged as essential for Plattsmouth’s welfare. A vote for Sattler Dovey Dwyer Kurtz Bookmeyer Schulhof and Rezner is pitched as a vote for progress and a larger, better city in Nebraska.
Voters shift as Republicans drift toward the Democrats in a rebuke to party bosses who led hundreds away from their faction. Democrats say victory is a rebuke to bossism and pledge to free the people from bondage.
This endorsement urges voters to elect L. W. Lorenz and John Hallstrom to the school board. It highlights they lack prior office experience but are described as capable, morally upright, and possessing sound business judgment, representing a growing civic element in the city.
The city’s Republicans despair at what they call a betrayal by a coterie of ambitious politicians. They accuse leaders of shifting positions with every hour and expect to rebuke these practices by voting a straight Democratic ticket this spring.
The passage notes that Carl G Fricke is the sole Democratic candidate for treasurer this spring. It describes efforts to recruit a rival but none emerged, praising Fricke as capable and promising and predicting a unanimous victory for Plattsmouth. It compares him to R W Clements, admired for his record.
Numerous residents including S H Shumaker Miss Vina Simons County Judge Deeson and families travel by mall and early trains to Omaha for business visits and social engagements. Other passengers like J E Wiles C W Holmes Walter Pailing L D Hlatt and Mrs John Skoumal relocate for work meetings estate matters and to reside with relatives.
James R. Cathey died at his home Friday March 19 1909 at age 63 years 11 months 21 days. He leaves a son Cameron and a brother in Ohio. Wife preceded him by three years. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 a m at the house by Rev Idamore of Weeping Water. Interment followed at Weeping Water cemetery beside his wife. Pallbearers included Laula Young Robert Young Wm Puls Chas Tilson Chas Herren and Harmon Beck.
A local blast against The Journal mocks attacks on Elster while praising Sattler. It endorses Elster as diligent and popular and lauds Sattler as honest and public spirited. The piece warns of party manipulation and urges voting for reformers Dwyer Kurtz Bookmeyer Schulhoff Rezner, stressing they represent the people and oppose hidden committees.
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