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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
The Plattsmouth Journal notes strong Republican anxiety in New York and Maine results hinting the wind favors Democrats. It mentions a giant new discovery about two billion square miles and predicts William Jennings Bryan as next U.S. president with cheers for his legacy.
In response to questions about his wealth Speaker Cannon cites thirty four years in public life as explanation. Critics press how he amassed $520000 and funded living costs during that period with no stated income.
The article argues Taft is abandoned for his dangerous policies and predicts the Democratic surge. It notes doubtful states shifting to the Democratic cause and signals a William J. Prva victory in November.
Congressman E Hf Hensiaty of the Fourth district says he will oppose renaming Joseph G Cannon as speaker in the Sixty-List Congress if elected this fall. The decision now rests with Congressman Pollard who faces pressure from hundreds of Republicans urging a public stance on the issue.
A Kansas State University professor argues that living on 325 a week breeds degeneration and urges men not to marry on that income. The piece questions the feasibility, noting most men earn far less than 25 a week and asking what the other nine should do.
A Pittsburg Florida game left players severely hurt including a broken arm an ear torn off and missing teeth while others suffered multiple fractures. The writer warns more deaths may follow as the season unfolds and condemns brutality of prize fighting and rough play.
The passage suggests extending the period before primaries and hints that men entering disclaimers were not directing the machine then. It warns Uncle Joe might delay by illness or other pretexts, implying a cancellation timing.
The Telegram rebuts Taft claims that corn will fall to 20 cents if Bryan is elected. Platt county farmers propose contracts for May delivery at 45 cents per bushel to the Taft club, with Dickinson as club president. Aimed to expose the argument as folly and mobilize support for Bryan.
The T. J. Sokol Society will host a grand ball at their hall on West Pearl Street next Saturday evening Sept. 19. Everyone is invited to attend.
In Saratoga on September 15 the anti Hughes faction presses Secretary of State Elihu Root to accept the governor nomination. Root, urged by party leaders, remains central as the convention votes Kings County for Hughes and adopts a Taft tribute resolution.
A yellow fever case is officially reported in Havana and an order bars officers and men at Camp Columbia from entering the city.
Memphis weather bureau reports 1 PM temperature of 94.4 degrees on Monday marking the hottest day of the year thus far in Memphis Tennessee.
William Howard Taft spoke in New Jersey on September 16 addressing race issues and mob violence, urging improvements in criminal law administration as the remedy. He contrasted with Bryan who campaigned in New Jersey and Philadelphia later that day in a strenuous citywide effort.
Austin Sept 14. State Health Officer Brumby received a telegram from Acting Surgeon General Glenn dated Washington advising another yellow fever case at Havana Cuba. The text notes this is the latest in a string of cases there and Brumby tightens quarantine on passengers leaving Havana for Texas points.
The body of Rev. Dr. John Vandermeulen aged 76 was recovered Tuesday night from the water near Montelio park dock in Holland Michigan. A longtime Dutch Reformed pastor who retired a year ago due to mental trouble, he reportedly suffered dementia and likely ended his life by leaping into the water.
National League results show Pittsburgh beating Philadelphia 6 5 and 8 1 6 at Philadelphia. Boston defeated Chicago 4 6 2 with other scores listed. Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 28 0 0. New York beat St Louis 5 10 3 4 1 1. American League games include St Louis beating Detroit 8 11 3 and Boston beating New York 1 4 1. Washington swept Philadelphia 6 19 1 7 and Chicago defeated Cleveland 3 1 3 2.
The Utah Republican state convention nominated a full state ticket including Governor William K Spry Salt Lake for governor Charles E Tingey for secretary of state Justice William McCarty for supreme court congressman Joseph Howell and three presidential electors Merry Cohn LaFayette Hanchett and Thomas Stleavey The platform praised Roosevelt administration and the national nominee.
In Richmond on September 16 the U S circuit court of appeals sustained Judge Pritchard's ruling in Flieschmann Co et al v South Carolina dispensary, affirming that a state agency does not regulate private business activity. In Iowa Frazer faces a mad dog scare as fifty dogs are killed and several children bitten prompting dispatch of state veterinary measures.
A private message from Nicaragua reports the resignation of Senor Corea the Nicaraguan minister to Washington and the appointment of Dr Rodolfo Espinoza as his successor in the new administration.
The Market page reports flour and wheat prices with bid levels for Minnesota pat ent and export bags, winter patent, rye, and oats. It lists corn and oats futures with September December May contracts and notes butter egg and potato prices, plus live poultry and dairy product quotes.
Chicago market summary lists cattle and hog prices for native and western steers cows and feeders calves bulls and stags. Hogs show prime heavy butcher light weight and pork price ranges. Sheep market steady with yearling and lamb price bands.
A reader laments choosing Wooltex and Sunshine suits over pon ty tenis stele saying they fit better, last longer, and need fewer alterations. The woman emphasizes quality and durability in clothing choices despite limited sewing ability.
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