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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
8
State Superintendent of Schools Claude Smith from Dawson County and H H Hanks a Democrat from Otoe County are listed as candidates for Congress.
The speaker asks if Cass county judges including Ramsey Douglass and Spurlock rendered an account of all marriage fees collected. They demand an explanation why such funds were retained and not reported to taxpayers, noting the $1,500 annual salary and legal duty to render accounts.
The Fowler currency bill is criticized as a dangerous wildcat banking plan with notes on risky assets and silver to gold redeemability. The piece urges Congressman candidate Burkett to publicly declare his position on the Fowler bill before voters decide, and questions Hanks stance.
Republican candidate GEO M Sivurock is charged with failing to account for fees collected for marriage ceremonies performed while county judge. Voters demand an explanation for the missing accounting and public accountability.
The article criticizes Congressman Burkett for delaying a response to the challenge from Hon. J Wh Hanks. It argues postponement prevents voters from learning about his congressional career and labels avoiding a public discussion as unfit for a representative.
Socialists of the first congressional district met in Lincoln and nominated Chris Christensen of Plattsmouth for congress. The convention named A. A. Carlson and Chas. Martin, both of this city, and Chas. Mangon of Brock on the congressional committee. They endorsed the unity convention at Indianapolis in 1901 and the state platform adopted at Omaha in September.
Amid lukewarm county convention sentiment the Journal notes some suggested Democrats could have strengthened the ticket. It observes rising anti trust feeling among Republicans, with many long-time party members weighing a switch to Democrats as the race remains competitive in Cass County.
Voters in Cass and Otoe counties are pressed to ask George M. Spurlock to explain why he did not account for fees received for marriage ceremonies while serving as county judge. The public demands authority for his actions and a clear justification to Cass county taxpayers.
A satirical meditation on daily life through a chain of trusts from coal to sugar to meat and coffee. The speaker notes how every common item and act is linked to trusts as the nation pursues prosperity. The piece ends by acknowledging the coffin trust at death and asks, Ain't this a fact.
The World Herald notes Nebraskans recall J. D. Calhoun for praising Judge J. H. Broady fusion nominee for attorney general. Calhoun lauds Broady as modest yet clear minded with a steel heart and sunshine soul. The Lincoln Herald tribute is described as generous and unexaggerated by the editor.
The New York Sun notes Roosevelt's constitutional amendment proposal to grant federal power over corporations could consolidate and reinspire Democrats while splitting Republicans. Wall paper advertised at Gering & Co's shop is also mentioned.
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