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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
1
William J. Bryan concludes a Nebraska tour with two speeches in Plattsmouth attracting thousands. He spoke at Nebraska City and Union earlier, urged votes for the Democratic ticket, attacked trusts and Republican policies, and drew large crowds from Cass County.
Friday's Daily M. Walker returns from Chicago with sister from Canton Ill to supervise an upgraded program at the Majestic Theatre. He promises the finest moving pictures yet shown, including a fairy tale style hand painted picture, the Water Cure comedy, a dramatic feature, and an illustrated song.
Frising's Pally L. G. Mackencheler of Kansas arrived from Omaha to hear Hon. W J Brean. He is a Bryan supporter claiming a Kansas majority of twenty thousand. He cites panic and bank deposit guaranty as key factors. He left this morning for St Joseph Missouri and Kansas.
The Plattsmouth Journal backs Col Bates for the Cass and Otwe counties legislative seat. The editor- backed candidate is praised for age experience and constant writing and study. Voters urged to support Bates this winter.
Article reports Agent Pickett urging Burlington officials to build a subway under rail tracks near the depot, replacing a dangerous grade crossing and aiding flood drainage. City action is urged to back the plan to save lives and reduce wreck liability while easing winter flagman costs.
Foots Priding and former Senator Thomas toured a creek line from the end of Coates' ditch to the Four Mile Creek mouth with Moprin Merriam. They aim to relocate the creek channel with a second survey at the Burlington bridge, promising a major improvement and noting Senator Thomas as the prime mover.
A runaway horse team untied by Ignace Sehwindt from Will Tritsch startled a week‑stalled team. The horses bolted before the driver could mount, injuring Sehwindt’s foot and wrecking the buggy. The incident occurred late at night, with locals in the south part of town reporting.
Dr. A T Gatewood Democratic candidate for Secretary of State visited the city last evening at a Bryan rally. He canvasses the state confidently predicting a Democratic victory in November for Bryan and the state ticket. Gatewood is a veteran physician whose rise and experience position him as a strong nominee. He plans to return to the city to meet voters and believes the electorate will not regret voting for him.
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