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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1908
Page
2
The item surveys political opinion and party struggles as the 1900 era election looms. References to Taft Foraker Roosevelt Bryan and Kern appear amid commentary on Republican and Democratic dynamics and forest fire blame debates. The piece hints at rising Democratic optimism and broad political tensions impacting Plattsmouth.
The passage notes Hitchcock has been pushed to a side track by GOP managers while Senator Crane takes charge of the main line, indicating internal party power shifts.
Farmers in Cass County push to abolish county assessor office and return to elected precinct assessors. They show near unity for reviving the old system of local one per precinct assessment.
A fragmentary Republican state convention memo describing a certification that was promptly returned to the contractor and phrased as a controversial pledge. The piece notes anxious clients and a taunting quote about political victory and street preaching, reflecting tension between Taft supporters and Foraker allies.
The article contrasts Mr. Taft's current stance with Mr. Bryan's position from twelve years earlier. It suggests a focus on present actions over past reputation and echoes a song lyric about identity not past status.
For years Thai democrats argue United States senators should be elected by direct popular vote while Republicans oppose the change. A pending bill in England also proposes an elective house of lords.
Residents in Cassard portions of Otee county voice strong support for repealing the current road law and restoring the old statute. The movement appears near unanimous with petitions expected to go to the next legislature for action.
The article notes broad support for a plan to elect Senators by direct popular vote, led by the Democratic party, with opposition from Senate members. It cites statewide party unity, vigorous press coverage, and a hopeful outlook for a vigorous campaign as the Great Commoner advocates voter participation to advance party organization and country press efforts.
The passage critiques Republican strategy in Nebraska with Bryan and Shallenberger, describing the campaign as a large, empty show. It questions whether the people will continue to be ruled, labeling the party as focused on power rather than popular control.
Fragmentary text cites Tart and Uryan as mixers and orators with Republican tensions over Hearst letters and Foraker Archbold. Mentions Prohibition ticket candidate and generic party critique without clear events or dates.
In West Virginia a five man Republican field includes Swisher and Scheer. Swisher refuses to step aside and Scheer won t bow out. Democrats show no regret at the stalemate amid the crowded contest.
The Taft campaign removes longtime chairman Hitchcock and also drops T Coleman Dupont from the Republican National Committee speakers bureau, signaling a broader leadership reshuffle during the cross country campaign.
The speaker laments the Presider stepping down and campaigning for his own chosen successor, arguing that Roosevelt supports his own elf-apparent William H. Taft. This commentary condemns perceived self-interest in national leadership.
An 1896 campaign note recalls Republicans opposing free silver and income tax though changes since then have altered positions. It cites Roosevelt’s support for an income tax criticism of injunctions courts and judges, and a shift toward Democratic ground among standpatters and other Republicans.
The Chronicle from Anthony Kansas reports Billy Sunday declaring for Bryan while criticizing Taft for denying Christ's divinity. The piece argues many Christians oppose a president who ridicules Christian faith and urges Republicans to consider candidates who defend Christian belief. It ends with an ad for Dr. Thomas Electric Oil for minor injuries.
The article notes Mr Taft adopting campaign style and touring by special train after hearing of imitator Bryan. Bryan comments that imitation is flattery and recalls past efforts when he campaigned. He adds that Taft will be exposed and hopes Republican papers apologize.
The East sees supporters of Bryan grow among voters once loyal to Republicans. The Bryan campaign fund draws thousands of subscribers, signaling a nationwide shift. Analysts say this change could sway election outcomes beyond the eastern states.
The piece argues that Republicans use industrial promises to compel votes and questions why factories are not already running. It cites pressure on workers and party magnates demanding loyalty, urging honest men of all parties to oppose such political coercion and defend free government.
The piece argues for A. L. Shallenberger as Nebraska’s Democratic standard bearer, noting prior attacks by The State Journal and Roosevelt supporters. It asserts Roosevelt defections rise daily, Taft backers mobilize, and Bryan remains favored to win. It emphasizes a shifting political tide and urgency for a Democratic victory in Nebraska.
The convention selected one committeeman from each senatorial district. Named are George W. Potts Pawnee A D Shaw Tecumseh H H Hanks Nebraska City Henry R Gering Plattsmouth J M Gates Fort Crook George Rogers C E Fanning George Parks Omaha J M Hurley Ponca Jaumes T Grady Adbiv Li B Donovan Madise Neal Mapes Schooter Arthur Maliem Nol J B Scott Rushville H M Davis Grif C F Beushausen Leup Cine J M Dunkle Grand William O Connor C P Fail Beatrice J W Shestak Wilby W A Willmore Het B Koehler Geneva Jerry Delaney Harvard Robert Hendricks Beaver City.
John P Sattler is introduced as a Cass county voter favorite with long Plattsmouth business tenure and two terms on city council He is described as an experienced legislator and a strong German citizen who would directly attend to the county's interests if elected
Finance Committee President Ruttner of the Brynn and Kernlib was appointed to the club Messre 1D. Morgan, F. Schiater and Fel Dieonat form the committee. Next meeting is Tuesday Sept 29 at the council chamber to pursue permanent headquarters. The club grows toward becoming Ches county’s largest. speeches by Democrats are expected.
The Nehawka Democrat club aims to mobilize voters with a brisk pace led by secretary T E O Day a Nehawka booster and paper founder. President M G Kime and chairman Livingston vow to secure a strong speaker and rally Nehawka for national and county tickets.
A Democratic state platform plank argues veterans deserve full pensions with protections against misuse by officials and charity institutions. It calls for reforms to public pensions and loyalty to the nation’s flag, urging action against mismanagement in homes for the aged and veterans.
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