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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
2
The Plattsmouth Journal lists its publishing schedule as weekly from Plattsmouth Nebraska. Editor R A Bates is identified as publisher, with a price of 1.50 dollars per year in advance for the periodical.
The slate lists William J. Bryan for President John W. Kern for Vice President A C Shallenberger for Governor Ke D Garrett for Lieutenant Governor A T Gatewood for Secretary of State William B Price for Auditor H B Fleharty for Attorney General W B Eastman for Land Commissioner N C Abbott for State Superintendent G Mackey for State Treasurer W H Cowgill for Railway Commissioner John A Maguire for Congress Third District William B Banning for State Senator M A Bates for Float Representative Otoe and Cass Counties John P Sattler W Laughlin for Representatives William C Ramsey for County Attorney Cam M Seybert for County Commissioner.
A Nebraska phrasing asks voters where they stand on three measures. It lists bank deposits guarantees direct senatorial election and income tax on large incomes. The piece notes Bryan supports all three while Taft opposes them.
A dated seeking guidance on marking a ballot. Several candidates are named including W. C. Ramsey, W. Banning, John P. Sattler, W. O. Laughlin, C. M. Seyhert, and A. Bates for Otoe and Cass counties. The text emphasizes placing an X in the circle after each name and suggests verifying details before proceeding.
The text argues the administration has planned a harsh winter this year and urges voting for the Democratic county ticket as composed of the best men for the people.
In Cass County a fiery political letter accuses Democrats of fearmongering over an imminent election and mocks Taft Sherman and Cannon as an ideal trio to lead the nation while charging Republicans with deceit to defeat W. B. Banning. The piece defends honest voters against the alleged circulars.
Republicans resort to last minute circulars to defeat W. B. Banning for Senator, delivering a blunt political tactic amid campaign fray and voter outreach.
W B Banning responds to Lincoln printed accusations about his state senate bid. He denies involvement with a dissolved Grain Dealers Association and frames his fifteen years of business with trusted neighbors as proof of integrity, urging voters to judge by his personal clean record.
General John C. Cowen has visited the city for several days attending District Court. He began practice about forty years ago under Judge George B. Lake and rose to be a leading figure in the Omaha Bar. Cowen prosecuted a noted murder case at age twenty three and has since been a prominent legal authority. Billy Gilly, Cass County native, Plattsmouth High School and State University graduate, has served as City Attorney and now seeks County Attorney during a clean campaign praised by voters.
In New York a small group sparked a movement after a bank crisis woke the public to deposit safety. A. C. Shallenberger advocates absolute bank deposit guarantees while Governor Sheldon opposes any legal guaranty. The choice shapes the political platform and voter stance.
A health note states mature adults need only enough food to repair and provide energy and heat. Overeating is blamed for stomach troubles rheumatism and kidney disorders. If indigestion occurs revise the diet and try Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by F. G. Fricke & Co.
W J Culbertson 64 president of the First National Bank of Carroll Iowa shot himself after it was found his bank owed depositors hundreds of thousands more than assets. Examiners labeled the bank insolvent while critics argued for guaranty plans to protect depositors and reform banking to prevent future losses.
Word from Talmage reports Republicans perplexed by Congressman Pollard as he voices support for County Option during a Monday night speech. He says Gov Sheldon and a Republican legislature would act rightly when the measure comes up, stirring German voters and GOP interest in the issue.
The passage praises William C. Ramsey as a sterling candidate for county attorney and urges voters to mark him in the ballot. It advises voters of different parties to vote for preferred candidates in their party columns and to avoid voting for more than one candidate for the same office.
Reports nationwide indicate Hearst independent party members deserting their leader and joining the Bryan camp. Some cast resolutions condemning Hearst tactics and endorsing the national ticket as democratic allegiance grows.
A Cass county voter urges electing W. B. Banning to the state senate next Tuesday, arguing his record is cleaner than rivals tied to past grain dealers associations including Dick Schmidt A F Sturm and others now unlikely to hold power.
The piece argues for Bryan and Maguire vowing to pass a bank deposit guarantee law to protect depositors from bank failures while Taft and Pollard oppose such protection. It notes Oklahoma and Ohio bank failures testing respective approaches and cites a historical warning about three Rs in elections.
Cleveland August 17 The creditors committee investigating Farmers Bank affairs reports depositors face a loss of 413001. The deficit is charged to cashier Henry Gezell whose embezzlement case led to the bank’s downfall. Overnight meeting attended by about 2500 depositors.
GuTHuisé Oklahoma May 21 Within an hour of taking charge W H Smock Oklahoma banking commissioner authorized payment of all deposits at the International Bank of Colgate though cash and funds in other banks were $22000 short of deposits This marks the first use of the new banking law and the action underscores depositor protection under the measure.
Citizens urged to support W. B. Banning for senator M. A. Bates for representative John P. Sattler and Co. W. Laughlin for representatives W. C. Ramsey for county attorney and C. M. Seyber for county commissioner in upcoming election.
Immense crowds greet Mr Bryan as his whirlwind campaign reaches the east. Enthusiasm signals strong support for his presidential bid, with many predicting triumph at the polls and presidency after the fourth of next March.
The question of polling hours is settled. Polls will close at 6 25 PM sun time across the city and country next Tuesday.
The Beatrice Sun defends Congressman Pollard of Nebraska who is unpledged on voting against Uncle Joe Cannon for speaker. It recalls Pollard’s Kansas reply that voting for Cannon is none of his business, arguing the Sun’s criticism is unjust.
Advertisement claims Chamberlains Salve heals chapped skin on hands and face overnight and is excellent for sore pimples burns and scalds. Sold by F. G. Fricke & Co.
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