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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1908
Page
4
The piece condemns organized labor and Sam Gompers policies, arguing they would corrupt courts and public officials if adopted nationwide. It warns that San Francisco’s destruction from the earthquake reveals the damage caused by “grafters” and urges labor reform to resist corrupt influences.
The News criticizes Heney's actions in the San Francisco shooting case, arguing the incident was provoked by previous jury revelations about a juror's prison past. It recalls the Kansas-like past of Haas, his embezzlement sentence, and the juror's fatal choice to shoot and then die by suicide. The piece condemns retribution and questions whether justice justifies brutality.
The city’s religious services drew strong attendance yesterday and last night. The Atlantic ministry is portrayed as stronger and more educated than ever, meeting the era’s broader spiritual thought and public demand for deeper sermons. The author urges citizens to attend Sunday talks, praising ministers and urging better audiences.
The piece argues that organized labor in politics corrupts city governance and cites the Heney shooting and the death of his would be assassin as evidence. It accuses Schmitz and the Musicians Union of being manipulated by Reuff to back a labor candidate, claiming labor influence helped defeat opposition and entrench graft.
Mrs Taft enjoys plain clothes and kitchen work, seen by capital society as a handicap yet praised as a badge of credit for a future White House mistress. The remark frames her as practical and homely amid social scrutiny and expectations for four years at least.
The speaker blasts public officials for drawing five dollars daily for time not in service, criticizing Walsh the Democratic candidate for congress in the second district for spending almost ten thousand dollars to defeat Dawson, per his sworn statement.
Reports note ongoing talk of candidates for the city election slated for March next, signaling mounting campaign activity and stakeholder interest ahead of the ballot day.
Des Moines Daily Register and Leader announces a 1908 balance free subscription offer for new subscribers through January 1, 1910. Rates: daily and Sunday to January 1, 1910 at 6.00, including features like All Iowa News Service and Ding's Cartoons. Newspaper claims high news service expenditure and wide Iowa rural delivery.
A brief notice urges customers to place coal orders with the Green Bay Gumber Company for timely delivery. The item emphasizes standard coal supply and ongoing availability through the current season.
A large Grove City crowd attended the box social last Friday with Atlantic youths present. The eight o'clock program featured a reading of a dream poem about local people and events, and auctioneer Walt Chamberlain helped raise $33.35 for the school while praising Miss Zeta Fancolly as a fine teacher.
Ona Malone of Wiota spent Sunday with her grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Terbush. The report notes a casual family gathering and an immediate awakening after a jokey, dreamlike moment.
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