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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
2
In an 1908 Elkhart Review column, A. P. Kent notes a Connecticut Democrat backing Taft, comments on Democratic campaign fundraising limits, mentions plans to honor Tammany with a grave marker, and urges Taft to reduce federal court appeal costs and broaden access by more frequent courts and lower fees.
An opinion piece condemns the rising mob spirit across the nation including white caps night riders and saloon wreckers. It argues this aggressive liberty ideology fuels attacks on personal rights and prompts lawlessness beyond isolated incidents, urging society to confront underlying attitudes.
The Cincinnati Enquirer published a lengthy editorial arguing against Bryan, contrasting with other papers in the same ownership family. It framed Bryan’s defeat as likely, citing unnamed reasons and ending with a cautious tone about the outcome.
The Indianapolis News notes that both parties claim the lower house victory but unbiased forecasts favor Republicans. Joint-ballot figures show Democrats 51, Republicans 63, with 36 doubtful seats, totaling 150. Democrats must win 25 of 36 doubtful districts to control the chamber.
The Goshen News-Times notes Senator James A. Hemenway of Indiana is widely viewed as a prime choice to lead the Senate Appropriations Committee after the late Senator Allison. It contrasts GOP steadiness with Democratic efforts led by Tom Taggart to win the legislature for special interests.
In South Bend, Charles Holstein aged 29 shot himself at his home on East Supple Street. Charles Franklinater, 41, overdosed on laudanum at 1225 Queen Girer, dying later at Epworth Hospital. Annie Nash, 28, attempted suicide by carbolic acid at No 1 West Colfax Avenue in a residence run by Susan Borts Thorpe who is seeking recovery assistance.
James O Connor describes a fatal moment as the Lakeshore train passed, calling the event a marvelously fascinating near death experience. A critic mocks the quote as melodramatic. The article notes Pullman car labeling will drop names for city names along routes.
The Chautauqua held at Elkhart this summer was not profitable and only covered expenses. Managers attribute the decline to a common pattern in Chautauquas nationwide after several seasons, marking Elkhart’s fourth annual event.
Mr. Gompers notes that Bryan's weekly newspaper does not carry the union label and urges a quick check of the paper's stance.
The Goshen News-Times reports a mass county Democratic convention in Elkhart County dominated by the liberal faction winning most tickets though not sheriff. James Matthews from Goshen entered late on a contested fifth ballot amid protests by Clinton township delegates. John Wynusbaum aided Matthews while derailing ex-sheriff candidate Thomas and Aaron Work, as party tensions and calls for representative leadership rose. Meanwhile South Bend Times notes Piebe Swart’s Elkhart visit and forecasts a half crop of corn this year before island park family reunion events conclude with a 12:30 dinner and a program of recitations songs and speeches.
Reports from Goshen County indicate copious rainfall has boosted corn, even on sandy drought stricken land. The corn is filling out and could reach half a crop. Pastures turn green and wheat oats and hay yields are already strong, signaling a prosperous year for farmers.
In Indiana the Vandalia Coal company reverses course on the check-off, keeping mines operating while the Indiana Bituminous Operators' association weighs the issue. About 16 000 miners are involved statewide, with 2 000 plus in Clay county not in dispute and independent operators producing up to 16 percent of output. Locals expect no general strike as talks continue with Terre Haute and Sullivan areas watching developments.
In Terre Haute Indiana August a dispute over a marriage license ends with a cash repayment in the County Clerk's presence. Damian Takuhaibaitus and rival suitors pursue settlements, cancel licenses, and finalize payments totaling 88.50 for courting expenses including license fees.
Rollo B Oglesbee head of the bank department in the state auditor office died suddenly at his home 2621 Sutherland avenue at 2 a and heart trouble cause. Born May 8 1850 he leaves a widow and five children. He had been at the auditor’s office one year and had a reputation as an author and journalist.
Miss Della Henderson aged nineteen of Bedford Ind shot herself in the head with the bullet passing through her brain in an apparent suicide caused by a love affair. The act occurred in her home, ending a troubled romance that allegedly affected her greatly.
In Pacific island cultures lacking metal or tough stone, natives improvise with sharks teeth to sharpen wooden blades. The article notes their resourceful method using shark teeth as a cutting edge to enhance wooden knives and swords.
A passage recalls Cardinal Mezzofanti as a remarkable polyglot praised by Byron for his universal linguistic abilities. It also notes a debate on instinct versus intelligence in animals and details W L Finley’s observation of a gull dropping a clam from height to crack it open after repeated attempts.
A keen observer in Youth's Companion notes that the witness's defiant eyes and bold gaze suggest guilt. The dialogue frames courtroom scrutiny as a clue to a hidden innocence or wrongdoing.
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