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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Review from Elkhart Indiana traces its post office entry as a weekly established in 1859 by Charles H Chase, later run by Chase Kent and B A Kent. The item records imprint and ownership transitions for the Elkhart publication.
A 1908 editorial column weighs discipline in the West Point hazing case and New York state utilities powers, while debating Hughes’s GOP fate. It praises Los Angeles high license as a model to curb saloons and social evils, arguing licensing stabilizes liquor trade. The piece also critiques socialist equality plans and party leadership questions.
The article argues that New York surface traction lines face receiverships due to late legislation. Transfers were eliminated, raising fares for riders. It notes city control increases public burden versus private operation and cites Cleveland’s three-cent fare as a comparative lesson.
A political report notes an extraordinary attitude adopted by a board regarding a potential nomination. The piece highlights the unusual posture within party circles, signaling implications for the nomination process and intra party dynamics.
The Truth reports on Briggss refusal to run for state senate while praising party triumphs and exposing alleged machinations by McInerny in St Joseph county. It notes Kern notification plans lack Elkhart names and cites Shively of South Bend and other regional figures. Olive township Republicans nominate Weaver and Miller for trustee and assessor.
The Goshen Democrat notes Rev. Daniels of LaPorte preached on political machines, accusing the sermon of targeting the Republican party. It also critiques Rev. Somerville Light for supporting the Republican cause, labeling his interview as not creditable to a Gospel minister.
The Indian Railroad Commission issued an opinion extending the sixteen hour law to interurban sites as well as standard railroads in the state. Waste construction prompted the ruling in response to an informal inquiry from traction workers. Some firms had ignored the law, arguing the term train implies multiple cars rather than a single car.
Reports to the state bureau of statistics show 9,214 sheep were killed or injured by dogs in 1907. The total dog tax was 192, Montgomery County paid 2,04.51 for losses, with 459 sheep killed or maimed there. Putnam collected 3,568.88 and paid 2,491.93 for sheep damage with 402 losses. Decatur County had 426 sheep harmed, tax 2,419.44, payout 2,049.45.
Indiana health department bulletin shows June births at 4 446 with 2 345 males and 2 101 females, rate 194. Whites total 4 365 with 2 304 males and 2 061 females, colored total 81. Deaths total 2 409 annual rate 10.7. prior year 2 514 and 11.8. Ages listed. leading causes include cancer 131, pneumonia 96, diarrheal diseases 102, consumption 344 with pulmonary 292, influenza 8, smallpox 3.
A New York state bank compiled a list of U S richest individuals with fortunes of $20,000,000 and more. Notables include Rockefeller $600,000,000 Carnegie $300,000,000 Astor $300,000,000 Morgan $150,000,000 and many others across finance industry, manufacturing, and railroad wealth.
Porto Ricans seek U S help to win clemency for political prisoners held in Ceuta since before U S intervention in Cuba. An indeterminate span of time already sent these at least seventeen detainees there, with no specific charges. Call for friendly intercession to Spain as a courtesy gesture.
Collier's summary notes Poor's Manual figures on American rail mileage, capitalization, and earnings reaching unprecedented highs. It contrasts US rail reach with Europe and Britain, then cites 1907 gross and net incomes. Prof Willett’s lecture stance on Bible interpretation draws editorials and orthodox responses.
President Roosevelt names James A Sample once of South Bend as assistant cashier to the U S treasurer. Sample started as a clerk before the Civil War and rose to assistant teller in 1866.
A store advertises white washable walking skirts priced at 95 cents, white linen skirts at 38 and 38.50 dollars for 1.98, rep and linen skirts at 5 and 5.78 dollars for 3.75, top silk waists at 3.50 value for 1.69, white lawn waists from 1.50 to 2.00 now 98 cents, and fine tailored linen waists at 2.98 for 1.98. The sale emphasizes substantial discounts across multiple fabric types and waist styles.
Government secret service agents captured a large counterfeiting outfit in northern Wisconsin. Five family members, including Adolf and Rudolph Donnerstog, plus Albert Zacharias and others, were detained after a raid that uncovered a complete production setup and $1,085 in counterfeit gold pieces and 600 in silver. The arrests followed a sequence of confrontations at Donnerstog and Rudolph’s shacks, with a deputy and local police aiding. Two women were taken into custody as additional paraphernalia was seized.
Denver journalism reports Charles E F Tighee aged fifty two of Denver died almost instantly at Shoshone a camp of Central Colorado Power company while involved in tunnel construction in the area near the August 18 notice.
Report notes a fatal derrick failure east of Glenwood Springs causing a skull crushing strike named Tighees. It also recalls Capt. Thomas S. Baldwin's first official speed trial of his military dirigible at Fort Myer ending in failure when a secondary wire broke before the finishing line. Despite this, Baldwin plans two more trials.
Winnipeg reports a $10 to $1000 cut in rough lumber by the Western Canadian Lumber Dealers association signaling price stabilization. Despite the reduction, many small dealers are selling to larger firms as fall trade prospects dim. In St. Paul, Clement Langer learns by cable of his father Count Clement Langer’s sudden death in Ebihertrof Austria, heir to estates and a rubber tire factory.
Des Moines Aug 13 Governor Cummins released a statement addressing the succession to the late United States Senator William B Allison. He said he will not convene a progressive Republican conference to decide policy and will make his own decision as governor, inviting help from friends and opponents but accepting full personal responsibility. He emphasized duty to good government, welfare of the people, and service to his political party.
Baltimore church leaders launch an active crusade to elect a speaker who will back interstate liquor shipment bans. The Methodist Episcopal church with over three million communicants forms the Temperance Society to lead all temperance efforts, organized by a bishop and fifteen board members.
An official address to all denomination members seeks cooperation on a long pending shipment bill in Congress. It clarifies the bill does not force prohibition but makes liquor crossing state lines subject to the destination state laws. The address claims Speaker Cannon will block the bill. includes a brief humorous exchange about needing a loan.
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