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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
The excerpt notes Bryan on the first ballot and asks if the Omaha Bee published without any item about William Jennings Bryan. It cites a large unpaid fine of 29 240 000 and mentions Harry Orchard as unchanged, suggesting skepticism about the paper’s coverage.
The Omaha Bee editors weigh Speaker Cannon’s remark about Congressmen and focus time on George W. Berge’s gubernatorial candidacy alongside William Jennings Bryan. The piece notes Berge’s entry changes coverage from Bryan to the Nebraskan race.
A call from the Democrats of Nebraska for a Democratic daily newspaper in Lincoln. The writers urge a vigorous movement to establish a state capital paper and express confidence in its eventual success.
Community appeal emphasizes that many are poor, with homes and belongings lost. Plattsmouth residents are praised but urged to send clothing and money to aid those in distress.
A May 18 Birmingham special reports early returns showing Bryan winning Alabama by a large margin and Jefferson County by a safe majority. Four county precincts outside Jefferson give Bryan 95 to Johnson 41, with Johnson’s strongest supports in slower city counts.
Alfred Henry Lewis argues Pilate would still fall short of Carnegie's wealth, even if Pilate saved a kingly salary for centuries. He attributes Carnegie's half a billion fortune to protective tariffs and questions when the public will see the swindle.
The vice presidents of the Missouri River Navigation congress from seven states will meet in Sioux City June 10 to set the date for the annual convention in Yankton. George C. Call, secretary, announced on returning from the Washington resources conference. Yankton businessmen favor a summer convention to host a river demonstration as a highlight.
The editorial questions Omaha’s plan to offer cheap excursion rates to Plattsmouth. It asks if city retailers would destroy one community to help another and imagines wholesalers and retailers retaliating by shunning each other’s business, concluding the authors would oppose such moves.
Merchants in Omaha report a sharp sales decline and urge the commercial club to sponsor excursions to stimulate business. One trip is planned to depart soon to draw shoppers and revive local trade.
The Plattsmouth Journal rails against a 35 cent round trip offer to Omaha arguing it drains local merchants. It condemns the Omaha club for seeking more trade at Plattsmouth's expense and urges residents to support area shops.
A Pittsburg financial officer is accused in another embezzlement incident totaling 429000, widening concerns over internal theft within the city. Authorities investigate and potential charges are expected as the case unfolds.
The street work is advancing well and is expected to proceed from start to finish without interruption. Existing crews report steady progress and anticipate uninterrupted work through completion.
A New Yorker has been deemed insane for believing he is the greatest man in the country. Others with similar delusions are reported as at large.
President Roosevelt claims his success comes from absolute indifference to his future and to others. He shows no concern for personal outcomes or the fate of those around him, judging by recent years of his actions.
A Washington special dated May 16 reports the senate passed a bill by Senator Burkett to appropriate 50 000 dollars for a federal building in Plattsmouth Nebraska.
Customs officials face a classification under the same rule used to deem frozens legs as dressed chicken. The tariff application is described as scientific, prompting debate over whether the turtle should be treated as reptile or animal.
The Journal expresses gratitude to Senator Burkett for providing a copy of the new congressional directory. The note notes the long absence of favors from Washington and expresses elation at this recognition and the value of the document.
The Elmwood Methodist sermon last Sunday lampooned a talk about the Laziest Man Alive. The piece suggested “The Laziest Man in Town” as a possible future subject and noted some in attendance might not be awake to hear it.
The speaker urges voters to back a complete change and reform. He claims Bryan is secured for Denver and Taft for Chicago, and warns that Congress and the Senate need renovation. He argues state legislatures must be Democratic to end distrustful trusts and invites voters to choose between Democrats or the long-standing influence of the trusts.
George W. Berge declares for governor and proposes uniting Democratic and Populist voters in the primaries. He says the nominee should be the candidate who wins the most total votes from both parties and is willing to be bound if all others publicly agree. He notes the plan is fair but cautions all contenders should accept the primary outcome.
SPEAKER CANNON prefers Illinois as a permanent presidential reserve while Alabama advances Bryan in its primaries. The scene at Denver mirrors a weakening in the house tyranny. Republicans may need another candidate to defeat Bryan for the Denver nomination as Johnson’s chances dim.
An 80 000 parasite army targets gypsy and brown tail moths in Massachusetts while Spokane delegates beat the drum for Bryan with ambiguous Califia crafted directives. The text hints at political maneuvering and misapplied guidance across states.
The Ways and Means majority in Congress announced on Monday that there will be no tariff revision at this session. The public was informed gradually over the past five months, making the news barely noticeable.
Kansas City merchants tour the Missouri river by boat to visit trade customers, combining business with pleasure. They travel with a band and have not yet reached Plattsmouth, a move described as a trade getter with hopes of expanding the route.
Two steamboats arrived in Kansas City from St Louis loaded with merchandise for local dealers and the Star printed a wharf scene. Freighting on the lower Missouri river has grown over two or three seasons and may reach this far up next year.
Senator Bos Taylor of Tennessee delivered his maiden senate speech praising the overall address. He highlighted a paragraph asserting that both secession and centralization threaten the Union and emphasized states retain powers not given to the federal government.
Readers note the graduating class shines in appearance and promise. A St Paul dispatch quotes Governor Johnson after Alabama defeat, saying he expected no win and faced Bryan’s local influence with measured cheer.
A long reader letter feature extols Peruna as a trusted family remedy. Mrs. Nolan of Gem Kansas credits it with ending throat troubles and urges friends to try it. Other testimonials cite relief from catarrh stomach issues and overall improved health after using Peruna tablets or liquid form.
A man endures a grand mistake after heeding a woman's counsel. The decision leaves him to be pitied as he confronts the consequences.
A Colorado minister is arrested for libeling the president through the mails, invoking lese majeste as the president nears the end of his term. The piece argues the incident marks a shift toward more decorum and the likelihood of trials and penalties for libel.
F. L. Mary of Chehalis Washington surprised friends by stepping from the Burlington train last evening en route to New Washington Ohio. He visited former neighbors, reported Mr. and Mrs. Neville in good health, and noted Agnes as deputy postmistress at Chehalis earning 1000 dollars annually.
P. E. Ruffner and his wife were visitors in Omaha this morning and planned to spend the day visiting relatives in the city.
A string of business and social visitors were seen in Omaha this morning and afternoon. Notables included Chas Mapes Carl Kunsman Emma Myers and several others touring or visiting relatives and colleagues in the city.
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