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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

7

Democratic Leaders Confident of Victory in Bryan Campaign

The report notes strong optimism at Democratic headquarters with leaders convinced Bryan will win nationwide. Ohio and Indiana are described as safely Democratic by substantial margins despite Republican fundraising. The piece highlights Taft’s "Dollar a Day" railway ruling and Sherman’s land cases as key developments aiding Democrats.

Cureaco Oet Democratic South Bryan Democracy Ohio Republican National Committee New York Bruin Ucopiidence Beth Taft Federal Reporter

Campaign tensions rise in First district over Cannon stance

Lincoln Neb 25 campaign notes show voter uncertainty as Pollard faces pressure to oppose Cannon. Norris Hinshaw and Boyd publicly oppose Cannon for speaker but shrink from full bloc against caucus. Rev Batten attacks Pollard's silence while Edgar Howard tours Lincoln and Omaha predicting Bryan likely to win large statewide majority with Latta poised for Third district.

Lincoln Neb Pollard Cannon Norris Hinshaw Boyd Congress Samuel Zane Batten Congressman Pollard Edgar Howard Omaha Howard Bryan Latta

Mills County Democrats Rally For Democracy Funds

The Mills County Democrats report a strong show of support with contributions from Julia A. Donelan and F. E. Donelan leading at ten dollars each. Other donors include A. H. Winkler at thirty five cents and numerous others giving one dollar or fifty cents, signaling a victory for democracy in the county.

W. F. Hill J. C. Bellinger O. C. McCurdy Silas Terry J. W. Laraway J.J. Fair H. Wireman Manford Linville H. N. Ross W. A. Morfan M. Miller

Modern Woodmen extends chapter in British Columbia

Dr E W Cook recently added British Columbia to his district as physician for the Modern Woodmen of America and is receiving many applications from the territory. The drive aims to extend membership and develop the region. Mr Saco Mattes of Carroll was in town last night meeting friends. Betws, a Kansas landholder, travels yearly to his farms with Mr Steniyke, and recently fell ill on the mail train while en route to Omaha to the south.

E. W. Cook British Columbia Woodmen of America Iim Saco Mattes Carroll Deseph Stenigke Betws Kansas Steniyke Raness Ani Noo Omueha

Prominent Henry Citizen Tours Nebraska Visit

Spencer Ketchum and wife of Henry spent yesterday in the city as guests of A. W. Atwood and wife. They depart for Peoria NL after visiting sons near York and a brother in Jefferson county. They praise Central and Southern Nebraska crops and note feverish politics with Bryan pictures in many homes.

Spencer Ketchum Henry, Src A. W. Atwood Peoria Mr. Ketchum Mr. Atwood Henry York Jefferson County Sherit

Baking a Levee Progress Near Missosti River

Taher Peacon reports progress on a dike along the Missosti river near Hertiett, Fremont and Mills counties, to avert flood during high water. Local Sarnets and Mills County residents have contributed funds to complete the levee protecting land in Fremont’s Pleasant Valley southwest of Bartlets.

Missosti Hertiett Fremont Mills Counties Mills County Fremont County Pleasant Valley Bartlets

Smith and Smith Offer Moving Services in Plattsmouth

Local movers Smith and Smith advertise a large moving van and small spring drag to assist relocations in Plattsmouth. They invite residents to call for service and pickup arrangements.

Smith & Smith Plattsemouth

Rice Nursery Rep Fails Vicious Threat Case in Police Court

W H Thomas of Rice Nursery complained to Police Judge Archer that Charles Hickson threatened him and disturbed the peace. A warrant was issued and Hickson jailed, but the case faltered when the offense was outside city limits, leaving Judge Archer to discharge Hickson.

W. H. Thomas Rice Nursery Company Archer Charles Hickson Thomas Hickson Marshal Fitzgerald Marshall Fitzgerald John M. Leyda

Medical Society Meeting and Wandering Delivery Team Incident

The Gass Gourty Medical Society held a meeting with two papers read by visiting physicians Alex Water and Elizabeth Cereety. A delivery team escaped confinement, caused a brief Main Street scare in the afternoon, but caused no damage before being stopped.

Culine Meétiicas Society Arbi Wine Club Cresses Aviertaung Tire Alex Water Barkretwen Riley Fred G. Ezenberger Henry Stendyke Main Street

Herold Coates Case Proceeds in District Court

In district court the Herold Coates case remains active with W W Coates testifying. Cross examination yielded damaging statements for the defense though no clear guilt was shown. Lawyers plan lengthy arguments and a jury verdict may not come before tomorrow morning. Public interest rises as the trial nears an end.

Herold-Coates W. W. Coates Herold Gering

Plattsmouth State Bank Moves to New Quarters

The Plattsmouth State Bank is rushing to finish its new rooms in the Ceaze Block to be ready for occupancy by November 2. Work on fixtures progresses while the Journal plans a full write up once the space is ready.

Plaettemouth Jata Firet National Bank Cary Fernie J. Whi

Mayor Gering Receives Assurance on Railroad Service

Mayor Henry R. Gering reported that Hon. BE. P. Waggoner general counsel of the M P railway sent a letter thanking him for a Journal article. The letter said officials in St Louis would be informed and that service would improve, including ticket sales hours and delivery of trains.

Henry R. Gering BE. P. Waggoner M. P. Railway Treavel Wagoner

Pleasing Peak Promises Policy Shifts in New York Campaigns

A garbled excerpt hints at political messaging from New York figures including I. M. Pullarti and Reesevedi era material. The text mentions German translations and a speech in English aimed at campaign craft Sherman, with allegations of non government-source printing.

Orinha I. M. Pullurti Ny Sree Thie Lyon York Reesevedi Tateeletead

Hill backs Bryan in Albany speech praising reformer

Ex senator David B. Hill urged Bryan for president in Albany New York calling him not a puppet but a true leader of the people. He claimed a Bryan victory would not trigger a business panic but would force federal officeholders to surrender their places. He praised Bryan as incorruptible brave and a steadfast friend of labor.

Albany N. Y David B. Hill Bryan Senator Hill Hill Labor Nebraska

Remarkable mule reaches age of thirty three in Nebraska

An aged mule owned by Mr Brown of Rock Bisif s died after a long life. The faithful animal, foaled in 1871 near Bartlett, Inns, had not been harnessed for eight years and rarely ridden. Brown had cared for it since 1872, making thirty three years a remarkable longevity for a mule in Nebraska.

Rock Bisif Journal Ofee Brown Bartlett Inns Nebraska

Voter for Shhallenberger Promises Security for Hunk Deposits

A voter for Shhallenberger pledges safeguarding hunk deposits as a key security measure. The statement frames the election choice around protecting asset storage and trust in financial security.

Vote prompts for precinct accessor and candidates

A notice urging votes for Shallenberger to elect your own precinct accessor. It directs voters to mark an X opposite W. R. Benning for senator and opposite Col. M. A. Bates for float representative.

Col. M. A. Bates

Vote Against Pollard If You Don't Want Cannon Speaker

A political notice urges voters to oppose E. M. Pollard to block Joe Cannon becoming speaker. It claims Pollard would back Cannon if elected and urges action at the polls.

Joe Cannon E. M. Pollard Cannon

Pollard Backs Cannon in First District Race

Ernest M. Pollard pledges support for Cannon in the race for the First district seat. The cyas county candidate expresses backing ahead of cen press coverage.

Cyas County Ernest M. Pollard Speater Cen

Nebraska farm land valuation up twenty four percent

A Nebraska Treasury note reports a twenty four percent increase in farm land valuations for the year. The document outlines assessment changes and implications for landowners and taxation, with reference to state procedures and local impacts on farming districts.

Nebraska

Vorn for John PF Sattler Ad 4h W

Fragmented readable text suggests a political or public notice involving John PF Sattler and a group or event. Mentions blue early optics cleet es and a state legislature context. Names and clear facts are sparse due to damaged OCR.

John PF. Sattler Hasyshlin

Speaker Cannan Chairs For Foster Care Policy Debate

In a district meeting, Speaker Cannan presides as debate centers on fostering policy and advancing a bill. A male representative aims to properly represent the district and support or oppose the measure.

Empresa Cannan Tek

Governor Sheldon Backs Appointed Precinct Assessors

Governor Sheldon championed the revenue law and argued people cannot be trusted to elect a precinct assessor. He favors appointment over direct voter selection and remains opposed to electing precinct assessors by the people.

Sheldon

Smeyveent Seeks County Commissioner Post

The text urges voters to elect C. M. Smeyveent as county commissioner next Tuesday. It argues he represents taxpayers tied to the board’s business and instructs to mark an X next to the name of C. M. Seybert.

C. M. Smeyveent Board of County Commissioners M. Seybert

Voters back W. C. Ramsey for Cass County attorney

The Cass county electorate endorses W. C. Ramsey as qualified for county attorney and plans to elect him. Voters are advised to place an X in the circle opposite his name if voting a straight Republican ticket with the exception of the county attorney race.

Cass County W. C. Ramsey

Campaign tactics recalled from 1876 presidential race

A brief reminiscence recalls the 1876 campaign when Republicans allegedly stole the presidency from Samuel J. Tilden using aggressive moves led by Morton and Chandler. The writer warns similar tactics are used again this year and questions the integrity of election outcomes.

Tax Relief Debate Targets State Board Power

The letter argues farm land taxes rise while railroad taxes drop due to the State Assessment Board. It claims the board is unaccountable and favors railroads over farmers. It urges a vote for Shel Lenberger to curb the board’s powers and a vote for Sheldon to keep current tax practices.

Bosmi Raiiran Aenidiso Raiiranis Shellenberger State Board Sheldon

Episcopal convocation opens in Lincoln with clerical attendance

The Episcopal convocation began yesterday in Lincoln with wide local and outside minister attendance. Canon H. U. Burgess of the city figures among notable clergymen present as services at Holy Trinity Church mark both morning and afternoon sessions.

Lincoln HU. B. Burgess Holy Trinity Church Arthur L. Williams A. H. Marsh Wo. Moore Gospeller New S. Mills Hayes Ho Harria George Woerthieeden Jan Hiahoup Nebraska

Colder Weather Signals Hunting Near Siph

Fragments note colder weather approaching, with talk of hunters planning around the river and lakes. Mention also of daybreak sunshine and brisk winds, plus a bank project to repave Fernie sidewalks improving the street scene.

Saturday Night Dance at Souths Hall

Walter Stottler and Eli Eaton attended a funeral in the city after Mrs Stottler was buried at Unser. John P Sattler, Cass county's next representative, left town to survey county fences and support his candidacy for honest leadership. Ozcar Hoffman of Ashland visited the city for business and noted river channel changes. Henry Born and wife traveled on the early train from the county.

Walter Stottler Eli Eaton Liberty Precinct Mr. Eaton John P. Sattler Cass County John Ozcar Hoffman Ashland

State tax rhetoric on farm land fuels 1930s election clash

The piece argues that a radio show reveals rising state taxes on radiroatia and farm land, noting a 7.95 dollar levy and a year over year rise. It contrasts taxes under Sheldon and Shhallenberger, framing Sheldon as increasing farm taxes while Shhallenberger promises a fairer system with lower taxes for other property owners.

Sheldon Shhallenberger

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