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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
5
Washington May 28 1908 The Patriot reports Republicans accuse Democrats of filibuster tactics delaying adjournment and thwarting campaign finance reform. The piece notes 180 to 190 roll calls since April 1 and highlights debates over a public funding bill linking representation by census data, with Democrats accused of constraining GOP efforts.
Dr H L Field writes to friends from Palestine Texas describing local growth and the railroad approach, new industry plans, and agricultural diversification. He notes 12 000 residents, 80 000 monthly payroll, 40 000 monthly freight receipts, peach trees near town, and a proposed Dallas to New Orleans railroad with cash bonus terms. He praises climate, health, and country life while sending regards to old acquaintances.
The Armory hosted a charity girls basketball game for M. E. church Tuesday night. The Reds defeated the Blues 12 to 3 with Cottingham and Curtis scoring for the Reds and Gittinger scoring for the Blues. Players: Reds Gay Cottingham Jessie Crocker Jennie Curtis Mattie Larimer Jessie Pedigo Ida Abernathy. Blues Mabel Gittinger Gail Hahn Margaret Watson Maude Smith Ethel Bartholomew Leta Smith.
Chariton illustrator M Erickson director of the Academy of Art prepares a novel for Broadway Publishing Company of New York. The Lucas County Sabbath School Association convention will be held at the Christian church in Chariton next Monday and Tuesday with a choir and about 100 children expected to participate.
Theodore Roosevelt writes to William B. Allison defending the Allison Amendment to the Hepburn bill. He argues the amendment weakens the bill by granting broad court power to enjoin or suspend commission orders and cites agreement with allies and constitutional interpretations. Roosevelt asserts the amendment preserves the bill’s intent and court review as implied by original language.
Rev. Frank O. Arnold of Kansas City will present an illustrated lecture on Palestine the land of Christianity's birth Friday at the Baptist church. Proceeds go to the new Presbyterian church. Regular Christian church services Sunday feature The Triumphant Church at 11 AM and Riches in the evening. The Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Farmer's Friday. Mid week prayer Wednesday. Children’s Day coming, and a men’s meeting at 3 PM Sunday.
Chariton Fire Department is to meet Sunday at 10 30 am at the engine house and proceed to the Swedish Lutheran church for a memorial sermon by Rev Elmquist. Afternoon gathering at 1 30 pm shifts to the cemetery to decorate deceased members graves with music by the Lucas band and male quartet and an Elmquist address.
A reception and dance hosted by Mr B E Sanborn and bride in the K P hall drew seventy five friends. Guests presented a center table and rocking chair. T R Percifield organized the floor. Other gatherings included weddings and dinners honoring local residents with dances by the Chariton Orchestra and club meetings at various homes this week.
The article states the primary next Tuesday is the only chance for voters to express preference for United States senator. It notes the final election is by the state legislature next winter, with Republicans backing the highest Republican primary vote winner and Democrats backing the highest Democratic vote winner.
City of Chariton invites bids to furnish coal for the year ending April 1 1909. Bids will be received by the city council next Monday night June 1. The notice calls for suppliers to submit competitive offers for municipal coal needs.
The argument states Chariton has better odds for a government post office if Allison and Hepburn are reelected. It cites their influence in Congress and the potential appointment of Hepburn’s next Chariton bill and Allison’s Senate chairmanship as crucial to securing a building appropriation.
Commencement at Chariton High School spanned Thursday and Friday evenings in the school auditorium. Twenty nine students graduated though two, Miss Bess Farley and Edwin Beem, were unable to participate due to illness and injuries. Class decor included a Grecian balcony and pillars bearing 1897 1904 1908 and a question mark. Class honors went to Miss Clara V. Shaffer and Anna Deneen. The orchestra provided music. future features include a class prophecy history and poem.
Charitonball defeated Albia Hocking 3 to 2 on Tuesday. Noel pitched well for Chariton, with ten strikeouts, while McDowell fanned seven. Richards fielded sharply with an unassisted double play. Upcoming games include Allerton, Hiteman, and Ottumwa Red Sox, plus prior wins at Creston.
A barn owned by Andrew Swanson in Whitebreast township burned after a Wednesday morning lightning strike. A goat two sets of harness a buggy binder and some hay were lost. Swanson reported a $500 loss with $215 insured.
Secretary Wilson publicly endorses Senator Allison for re election and Col Hepburn for Congress in Iowa. He lauds Allison as a unifier in the Senate and Hepburn as Roosevelt’s trusted ally, urging farmers to back both in the upcoming votes amid foul weather and limited attendance.
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