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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
2
The Elkhart Daily Review traces its origins to 1859 with Charles H. Chase and evolved to a daily in 1872 under Chase and Kent, with A. P. Kent later involved. The paper was entered at the Elkhart Post Office as a second-class matter.
The piece notes that Collier's Weekly has softened its stance, praises broad college access from Wellesley to rural towns, and defends Supreme Court judges in the Landis case. It discusses Cuba policy and the New York Times view on troop withdrawal, stressing cautious governance and potential reintervention if disorder returns.
St Joseph county socialists plan a Sunday event at Battell Park with a county ticket to be named. State organizer Walter J Millard will speak along with Robin E Dunbar of South Bend J A Snook of Elkhart who are running for congress. A noon picnic dinner will be served as hundreds attend.
During the North Webster factory construction the wives of the three owners each gave birth to a daughter named Ruth. Unaware of the others naming, the fathers learned of the coincidence and named the company Ruth Automobiles to reflect the shared moniker and corporate fusion.
A Bryan Kern Marshall group organized at Truth hall on Friday eve ning to aid first voters and youth. About forty attendees, officers elected from loyal members, with speeches by ex City Judge Raymer and others. A lively political scene notes Republicans receiving sharp criticism while family jabs echo within the party.
Governor Hanry recommends Mrs Kate Li of Valparaiso as vice president to represent Indiana in the Woman's National Rivers and Harbors Congress. The new organization shares platform with the National Rivers and Harbors Congress and will cooperate to push a broad waterway policy. Mrs Agnew met Elkhart women at the October 1904 Indiana federation session.
An Ironton Manufacturing Co representative bid to build a new electric light plant for Goshen, Ohio, at about $30,000 for triple capacity. Officials weigh whether to construct separately or combine with a new waterworks station, both seen as in great need.
A Kendallville barn fire destroys livestock and hay valued around three thousand dollars after sparks from Clarence Likes threshing engine. Water service complaints in South Bend reveal clogged pipes delaying repairs before new pavement. Cass county woman dies from runaway injuries. another woman suffers bruises in a separate crash. A New York pair marries in South Bend. angleworms fetch ten cents a dozen amid drought.
Hon H E Bucklen president Supt Jones and attorney John H Hanan filed a profile for the right of way from Crooked Lake to Pioneer Ohio through Steuben County to Angola. Citizens hail the project as a great commerce boon easing an east west outlet, with Bucklen and Hanan predicting a strong system for the region. The paper offers support and pledges aid to complete the road and refine the plans long contemplated.
An editorial notes that a new American style store on Oxford Street replaces the usual no admittance sign with an invitation to observe. A safe viewing platform overlooks the steel frame and white stone construction as thousands watch the progress of Britain’s modern building method.
A short verse titled Rosebud by Flora Williams Wood from Elkhart Indiana mentions a blooming rose in a bower. The piece notes a dance at Anderson Hall on Thursday evening August 13 and a reminder to keep cool with electric fans for Mr and Mrs Wilt.
New York reports US Olympic commissioner James I Sullivan and manager Matthew D Halpin criticizing London's officials for unfair treatment at the London Games. He named four English officials including Dr Buger Andrews Fisher and Davidson, condemning the marathon clerk of the course Andrews for aiding an Italian runner. He praised Hayes and urged US fans to honor long distance star with a loving cup.
New York August reports from R G Dun Weekly Review of Trade show growing confidence and expanding preparations for fairs and structural work. Retail remains quiet while wholesale, jobbing, and outside buyers lift activity. scarce hides keep prices high. feather strengthens more than other materials. Money is abundant, securities hit new highs. iron and steel demand rises though railways buy cautiously. furnaces and foundries push for higher orders.
Four governors from Indiana Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma met in Lincoln last evening. Governor Hanley of Indiana attended a lecture engagement while Governor Hoch of Kansas stopped to greet Governor Sheldon of Nebraska. Indiana’s executive shared dinner with Nebraska’s governor and Governor Haskell of Oklahoma was a guest at Fairview.
Supervisor Elers Koch reports from Taft Montana that forest fires near Butte area are growing more dangerous as they spread and threaten settlements and timber. Fire crews rush to containment amid rising temperatures and wind.
A list of transfers shows multiple parcels traded in Elkhart and nearby townships. Buyers include Jacob N Bloss George Wyman Jr Samuel Huff Ella Conn-Hagen Baugh and others. Prices range from 100 to 7000 dollars with parcels described as land or lots in Elkhart Jefferson Clinton and Erhart townships. Samuel Moyer announces a new real estate office at 328 South Main Street.
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