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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes attacks within the Republican ranks in Ohio with Foraker target and Taft's assistant cited. It reports a heated eastern campaign as militant democracy fights for voter rights. It mentions Judge Alton B Parker and William J Bryan appearing together at Rochester urging victory and national redemption.
A Democratic candidate Maguire gears up to confront Congressman Pollard. He pledges to press Cannon support questions and push for action. The piece critiques Republican panic tactics and questions Taft alignment with bank guarantees.
Col Bryan drew monster crowds in Delaware and received a warm welcome as he campaigned for the Great Commoner. The rallying reception signals a potential return for Delaware to support his leadership and cast its electors for him.
After a vain effort to stir up trouble in the democratic and independent ranks over the gubernatorial nomination, Republicans abandon the attempt. They found that Jim Dahlman was too good a man and a democrat to be misled and that George Berge was too good a man and independent to be bamboozled by their false statements. The democracy and independents today are lined up solid behind Ashton C. Shallenberger and he is the coming governor of Nebraska.
Report from Rochester New York highlights William Bryan's strong reception and display of support for his democratic candidacy. Observers claim the crowd signals a potential electoral vote surge across the middle west and nationwide.
The piece argues for the Republican county ticket as sterling and worthy, while noting Democratic ticket gains. It praises legislative nominees and a strong county attorney candidate, asserting voters should choose the right, principled men regardless of politics.
The narrative notes Republicans express satisfaction at Maine's outcome, though majorities fell below eight thousand for the first time in twenty five years. It cites a party member barely holding a congressional seat and hints the larger shift may reflect dissatisfaction with prohibition and broader GOP performance.
A speaker recalls voters backing Bryan and remarks on enduring good times since then. The piece notes 1907 panic references and Roosevelt era currency measures, criticizing money loaners and stock gamblers as forebears of ongoing economic hardship and speculation.
Ex Secretary of State Richard Olney writes to the New York World that the Republican Party should be defeated in the pending presidential election. He lauds Bryan as the Democratic candidate and cites Olney’s role in Venezuela diplomacy and his status as a trusted Cleveland ally.
The Maine returns from September show Republicans ahead by 6,434, the smallest in 25 years, suggesting a national mood shift. The piece cites Taft’s ties to trusts, noting Cromwell, Sheldon, and Untermeyer arguing Republicans are backed by predatory wealth. It ends claiming the insurrection favors Bryan in November.
Cart supports BoGarpus, the world champion shooter, arriving tomorrow for daytime and evening demonstrations. Fans are invited to watch him shoot and hear him speak.
A Chicago Journal editorial argues that voters must elect Bryan and a Democratic Congress to curb trusts. warn that Taft's victory would let trusts rule. The piece frames the choice as a direct test of popular rule versus corporate power.
Charles Grimes visited over Sunday with his mother and sister near Union, sharing time together in a family outing.
Nathan Strauss a prominent New York philanthropist has returned from Europe and plans to devote the next two months to supporting William Jennings Bryan. He notes that wealthy financiers favor the Taft faction, while the Nebraska farmer must decide which side to back amid the political clash.
The Journal notes lists from the Lincoln Journal and News show candidates for the state senate with positions for and against county option. Among those opposing county option is Orlando Teft, Cass county's Republican nominee, provoking questions about Plattsmouth News and Weeping Water Republican support.
Republicans claim Ice-Trust Sherman authored the Sherman Anti-Trust Law. The article notes the law was drafted by the late John Sherman and frames Mr. Sherman as a pro-trust figure nominated by Republicans to run for Vice President.
Capt C A Bogardus, famed trick shot, will visit the city on Tuesday September 22 1908. He offers two shooting exhibitions at 2 30 pm and 8 pm and will deliver a political lecture of strong interest. Admission is free as speeches occur outdoors.
Workmen on the Omaha Masonic Home sewer project have finished the job and the system is practically ready to operate. A new addition and boiler room are complete and the heating facilities are a vast improvement over prior years. Acceptance of the work should be completed soon and the plant opened for use.
In district court Friday a reply was filed in the Argo McQuinn damage suit. The brief reply states McQuinn trespassed on Argo premises when the alleged assault occurred and that the plaintiff defended herself. No new matter is presented. The case should be heard at the September term.
Work progresses on a modern cottage for Mrs Ida Campbell on the Seidenstricker property Washington Avenue. The estimated cost runs to about eighteen hundred dollars with T J Isner as the builder. Fred Hesse the Union butcher visited his family last evening.
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