Republican Ticket for President and Vice President
The ticket lists a candidate for President and a running mate for Vice President. The names appear garbled, referencing a winner and associates, with no clear political or organizational details.
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Newspaper
The Fairbury News
Location
Fairbury, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
4
The ticket lists a candidate for President and a running mate for Vice President. The names appear garbled, referencing a winner and associates, with no clear political or organizational details.
Fragmentary OCR lists governor and several state officials including lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, and commissioner, with disrupted spellings and missing context. The article provides no clear events, dates, or outcomes beyond names.
A brief notice lists state legislative figures including Senator Dr F Wilcox from the rd District and Representatives V Pease and Thiessen from the 9th District, with Dona Pp. designation.
County Attorney Prank L Rata contends with 1st District Commissioner W Rohrbaugh over county affairs. The fragmented OCR item lists names and titles, implying a local political dispute or personnel note within the district.
A fragment notes that the election is four days away, with jurors described as American citizens ready to render a verdict. It questions a farmer who misses his ballot and implies a vote split among-party lines, asking if readers can afford to abstain.
A note warns lowering land prices by $10 per acre would reduce revenue by about 230 400 in each precinct. It also suggests Taft voting in a cornfield on Election Day risks losing a precinct.
A political note urges Republicans to be diligent in supporting their candidate Robrbaugh for county commissioner. The endorsement claims he is the right man for the place from any standpoint.
The farmer emphasizes that he cannot stay away from the polls next Tuesday. The contest will decide whether the policy under which farmers have prospered continues or is repudiated.
Congressman Hinshaw will close his campaign by addressing the residents of his home county in the district court room next Monday evening. The note praises his public speaking ability and anticipates a large audience.
The Freemont Tribune observes strong Republican backing for Edmund H. Hinshaw in the Fourth district race. It notes the enthusiasm surrounding his candidacy and suggests this may secure his reelection.
The passage extols Mr. Hinshaw noting his high personal character spotless integrity and proven genius for legislation. It cites his three terms in Congress his close alignment with the people of the Fourth district and his effectiveness on the floor and in committees. It argues he should be returned to the Sixty first Congress to continue his service.
A speech criticizes Republicans for blaming Providence while arguing that immutable divine laws govern prosperity. The speaker cites weather, crop yields, and economic distress from 1908 as consequences of democratic mismanagement, urging adherence to divine will and warning against political interference.
The campaign has been so bitter that voters may face deceptive canards aimed at swaying opinion. Citizens are urged to seek truth and demand a fair hearing for candidates before judging. Any last minute incriminating charges should be met with contempt to protect the suffrage process.
The Aurora Register endorses Hinshaw for Congress in a long editorial arguing the paper's duty to the people outweighs party ties. The editor, formerly Congressman Stark's private secretary, asserts Hinshaw's re election serves public interests.
The paper states this is its last issue before the election and claims it has presented political questions fairly while advocating what it believes serves the best interest of all.
The work has been arduous and we shall welcome a return to the monotony of a modest news chronicler. The statement conveys a desire for steadier, routine reporting after demanding tasks.
The district covering Jefferson and Thayer counties leans toward returning Dr Wilcox to office. Thayer County favored our candidate two years ago, and we should repay with support for Wilcox this year.
Viné Pease, lifelong mercantile expert and avid farmer student, aims to be a capable representative for the county in the next legislature. He emphasizes his deep knowledge of farmers’ needs and pledges effective service for local people.
A public appeal urges Jefferson county citizens to vote for Congressman Hinshaw next Tuesday. The message touts his industry perseverance and careful study of congressional questions. It claims he has earned influence in Washington and that replacing him would be a sacrifice for the district.
Fragmented chatter rails at straw polls and the Australian ballot while noting coal industry cheer, Cyclone Davis whiskers, Taft tenor singing, and Manson prophecy. It questions party chair selections and AP confidence amid daily headlines.
Omaha Bee readers pressed Mr. Bryan with questions about labor protections in the South, direct primary reach, antitrust actions, and injunctions. The inquiry notes Democratic control in Nebraska and contrasts Republican and Democratic state actions on labor laws, direct primaries, and trust legislation.
A heated Nebraska speech blames Democratic leaders for not passing injunction and deposit guaranty laws. It questions votes on the Vreeland bill and accuses Bryan allies of violating campaign publicity laws. It cites Tibbles claims about contributions and demands disclosure.
A rough sketch notes Pat and Parsoi-Ah arguing about saving money for a rainy day. Pat jokes he would never spend it, while Parsoi-Ah laments rheumatism keeping him indoors when the weather is wet.
A reader remarks on the newspaper’s legal and advertising notices as a tempting source for fine print details. The column hints at seeking clarity in official notices and small print terms.
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