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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

4

Democratic Ticket Slate For State Offices

Democratic ticket listing candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state attorney general and other state offices. Names appear jumbled with misspellings and unclear ordering.

Where Do You Stand Nebraskas Propositions Question

The piece presents three public questions for Nebraskans after listing the bank deposit guarantee direct senatorial election and an income tax on large incomes. It notes broad support and that Srgan backs all three while Taft and his party oppose them, urging readers to decide where they stand.

United States Nebraska Srgan Taft

Editor Bates Recalled Amid Election Crosses

Fragmentary text hints at political contest involving editor M. A. Bates of a journal, with comment on a missing cross in a ring and Bates' seven years as editor. Limited readable details prevent full context or outcome.

M. A. Bates The Jounal

Ballot Battle Hints at Bryan Victory

Fragmentary remark predicts William Jennings Bryan as next U S president if the public choice aligns with the speaker. The note frames the 19th century political contest as a decisive national decision.

William Jennices Bryan United States

Vote Card for Sattler and Laughlin in Cass County

A voter endorses two candidates in Cass County for the state legislature. The card urges placing a cross opposite John P. Sattler and C. W. Laughlin as two good honorable and clear headed men for representatives.

John P. Sattler C. W. Laughlin Cass County

Ambiguous electio n statement about EC M Seybert candidate

Fragmentary text appears to discuss voting for EC M Seybert and a candidate for a heath congitix commission with unclear terms. The readable lines mention a farmer and undertakings by a class of people, but specifics are not clear.

EC. M. Seybert Heath Congitix Emis

W. B. Banning Faces Graft Hunter Critique

Local commentary alleges the Republican candidate for Senator follows outside pressures from graft-hunters and presses a biased campaign line. The piece questions the integrity of W. B. Banning, claiming his record far surpasses that of his opponent.

W. B. Banning

Cass County Republicans Back Bryan Amid Taft Distrust

Voters in Cass County favor William Jennings Bryan in the coming election, believing his stance will curb corporate power and govern with reform. They doubt Taft can lead effectively and fear continued misrule from big interests if he wins.

No clear headline due to fragmented text

The excerpt ridicules Republican critics of Bryan and Noah, contrasting past labels with current opposition to trust control and corporate power, noting long preaches without converts and suggesting Bryan remains unpopular but viable this cycle.

Noah Bryan

Vote for Cam Seybert for county commissioner

The appeal urges farmers and taxpayers to elect Cam Seybert to Cass County’s board. A lifelong farmer, Seybert is said to understand rural needs and will treat all road districts equally, ensuring no area receives preferential attention. Vote next Tuesday for the best man for the job.

Cam Seybert

Workers Contest Threats in Campaign Labor Note

Laborers faced threats as factories prep for election influence. Sharpless Separator Works in Philadelphia, the world’s largest plant of its kind, would shut indefinitely if Bryan wins, per company president L R Sharpless. The plant’s president aligns with trusts to keep power, urging workers to back W J Bryan.

Sharpless Separator Works Philadelphia Bryan L. R. Sharpless

Pollard's Record At Lincoln Falls City Convention

A review of Pollard’s congressional record shows he ignored the Jan 29 1907 Nebraska legislature resolution opposing the Ship Subsidy bill delivered a Feb 25 1907 House speech in support of the subsidy voted for it on Mar 1 1907 and belongs to the Cannon Stand fat Organization in the House He refused to join Democrats in reform efforts urged by the president and supported the Aldrich Vreeland currency bill He declines to commit in the campaign against Joseph G Cannon for speaker.

Falls City Pollard Congress Nebraska House Cannon Aldrich-Vreeland

Republican Blasphemy Blames God for Trusts Policy

A Reno speech by Senator Dolliver of Iowa accuses Republicans of shifting blame for trusts to divine will. The piece condemns him for saying trusts are governed by God and ridicules the idea that God created or protects predatory wealth. It questions voters’ support for four more years of such leadership.

Republican Party Reno Nevada I. P. Polliver Iowa Belman God Dolliver

Bryan explains why individual favors protection of bank deposits

Mr Bryan argues that protecting bank deposits safeguards individual savers and promotes financial stability. He emphasizes the need for secure private funds and cautious lending practices to prevent bank runs and preserve public confidence in the banking system.

MR. Bryan

Banks Should Attend to Banking Not Government

A speech argues for guaranteeing bank deposits to protect depositors and stabilize the economy. It critiques government takeover of banking, cites Oklahoma as proof of a deposit guarantee plan, and urges banks to provide security rather than government control.

Banks Mr. Bryan Bryan Baltimore Xeb Somieborn Cemypol Foneral Postal Savings Bank Europe United States So-and-So Uncle Sam Oklahoma Mina

Political attack on the Nebraska board of equalization

A sharp critique charges the state board of equalization with overstepping its authority by reassessing Nebraska property and inflating assessments by 2.41 million dollars. The piece argues the governor and four officials abuse power, threatens local self government, and calls for democratic candidates to restore proper valuation methods. It also taunts Republican candidate Orlando Tefft with a list of old queries.

Sheldon Nebraska Shallenberger Board of Equalization Shallenberger and Associates

Condemning Mayor Gering For Appointing Ramsey

Editorial attacks on William C. Ramsey claim he is too young for city attorney as mayor H. R. Gering appoints him. Supporters, including councilmen Steinker Schluntz White, defend Ramsey and his proven ability urging Cass County voters to elect him county attorney on November 3.

the Evening News Imet William ©. Ramsey Forbses Lilly Billy A. L. Tid A. L. Tidd Plattsmouth H. R. Gering Gering Will C. Ramsey Steinker Third Ward Henry J. Schluntz William A. White Will C. Ramsy Will Ramsey Travis Billy Ramsey Cass County William Tumse Tirinte

Belief in divinity as ballot strength in Bryan campaign

The passage notes voters favor a candidate who believes in the Saviour's divinity over one who denies it. It argues religious belief is a factor boosting Mr. Bryan's candidacy in the current campaign.

Osee United States Mr. Bryan

Farm For Safe In Murray Neb 320 Acres Near Town

Farm for sale 320 acres one and one half miles from Murray Nebraska with good improvements. Price 30510 per acre. Inquire of Jous HH Seanclair Murray Neb.

Murray Seanclair Murray, Neb

Also Mentioned on This Page

Plattsmouth Journel Kily Plattsmouth, Nebraska Il Atuis Ieee Democratic Tisket William J. Bryan John W. Kern A. C. Shalleneberger KO Garrete Secretary of State A. T. Gatewood Athliter Welliam Eprice Por Attorney H B. Elemarty W. J. Eastman W. H. Cowgile William B. Banning John FP. Sattler W. Laughian County Attocney William CL Ramsey Cam M. Sey Bert Mon Sere Republicen Hryan Co. M. Seybert Sioner Terests Vr. Seybert W. J. Brean Joseph G. Cannon C. P. Hale W. R. Bruce Glenwood Granite Works Lawson Sheldon Nehawka Glenwood, JA State Board of Equalization and Assessment Gov Ernor Mr. Tefft Orlando Tefft Phartsmouth George Fairfield Tefft Ciss Cass Otoe Mayor Gering Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Hugh Norton M. P. Ry Plattsmouth, Neb Dr. Hess Hess’ Stock Food F. G. Firncke & Co Trenton J. W. Egenberger Plattymouth No. 22
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