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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
The article notes cross party tensions with references to Senator Foraker and a Standard Oil magnate dispute. It mentions Hearst and a private correspondence leak, while observers discuss the Republican split and Democratic stance as stands shift.
The piece argues that Republican voters in Maine show vitality as they back the Democratic ticket, suggesting no race death by own action. It cites Taft’s perceived strength boosting steel output and stock markets while criticizing Attorney General Bonaparte for delaying trust prosecutions and fearing acquittals.
A caustic assessment of Republican disarray as factional clashes threaten the party's unity. Mentions Hitchcock Foraker and Theodore Roosevelt, with Murray Crane and Moses as pivot figures in leadership rumors. A Nebraskan banker claims several eastern correspondents note shifting Republican voters toward Bryan.
An exchange notes Foraker out for Taft. Democrats in Nebraska favor bank guarantees while Republicans oppose the measure. Taft, in an Ohio speech, says he has no apology to make to the laboring class regarding his injunction record.
The text critiques Taft’s speeches and amendments, notes postmaster general urges school instruction on postal service, and contrast between Republican and Democratic state conventions in Lincoln. It mentions Taft supporters claiming stock declines tied to Bryan fear, and the Democrats and Republicans adopting platforms while ignoring the local option issue. Tom Allen re-elected chairman of the Democratic state committee.
Omaha officials announce rapid completion of the auditorium with $50,000 raised by local businessmen. The National Corn Exposition will use the building as its main exposition hall, a purpose praised as a credit to the city and state.
Four years ago Iowa gave Roosevelt 149 141 votes against Parker 07 907. If Taft carries Iowa by 30 000, 128 000 former Roosevelt supporters would shift, implying a Democratic landslide in November. Bryan could sweep the country as Roosevelt did.
A meeting at the Methodist church seeks to standardize Sunday school teaching with city schools. A textbook by Hurlbut was adopted. Rev. A A Randall will teach, Jesse P Perry is president, and Miss Margaret Mapes is secretary.
Work began Monday on a new culvert under the Burlington tracks. Crews are grading for the opening as plans show a 6 by 12 foot culvert likely to carry water from Main Street. Critics say the crossing should have been built higher to allow a wagon way, avoiding dangerous depot crossings.
A Sunday group from Louisville and vicinity faced game law trouble in Sarpy county when 20 or so members were stopped for fishing without licenses. Warden C Cusmore held the party, now awaiting head deputy Hunsicker in Louisville to resolve the matter. Names are withheld due to the presence of several ladies.
Smith and Smith acquire the Nelson Jones Blue Line dray and will run it as part of their market, livery, feed and sales enterprises. Jones remains as drayman while all orders are processed by Smith & Smith. Call The Market Place for prompt drayage service and complaints will be investigated.
Two well kept mares offered by L F Kouneus. One will be three years old and the other six years old. Both in good condition.
A quote from William Pitt warns against a 7 percent levy as dangerous, but notes a method to tax daily necessities indirectly. The speaker argues broad, hidden taxation causes resistance only from hard times, not from tax policies.
A surprise celebration marked the fourteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thompson at their south city home last Saturday evening. A large group of friends joined the couple for games, luncheon, and ample hospitality, concluding with warm wishes for many future anniversaries.
A Sunday gathering at Paradise Park the rural home of Mr and Mrs O M Streight featured fishing and socializing for a group including C W Baylor Florence Dovey Jane Dovey Helen Dovey Claire Coleman Lulu Patton Hortense Eads W C Ramsey Harold Streight Arthur Jackson Carl Schaffer Dr Lyons and Henry Berteford Omaha and South Omaha guests joined Plattsmouth hosts for a delightful day in the woods and shade of oaks.
Friday and Saturday bring the biggest opening days in Fanger's Department Store history as shoppers flood the well known establishment for exciting bargains and new arrivals.
A charming surprise party for Miss Christine Soennichsen was held Tuesday night hosted by Misses Lucille Weber and Matilda Soennichsen. Guests enjoyed flowers, tea roses, a Progres sive Kame tournament, and a three course luncheon before Miss Soennichsen departs for Chicago to pursue a three year art course.
Four months old mule offered for sale or will trade for a light weight driving horse. Apply to the Market Place. Surry & Sati, Plattsmouth, Nebraska.
In a county court probate hearing for Samuel S. Johnson, Wm. H. Johnson contests the will that left a large sum to Edwin Jeary of Elmwood. Objection rests on alleged undue influence by Jeary. attesting witnesses testified to signing at Jeary's request as proponent's attorney Byron Clark led the case for Jeary. The opponent's counsel filed a demurrer challenging the will's validity. The demurrer argument continued after lunch.
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