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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Review discusses Indiana political autonomy, suffrage stance, and national party interference. It criticizes federal mail rules, calls for state self direction, and notes educator Stanley Hall urging stricter school discipline with a proposal of harsh punishment for disruptive students.
The article argues for women’s suffrage, crediting agitation, education, and women’s entry into productive labor for widening their role in public affairs. It asserts property taxes, ownership, and participation in industry justify political voice and lawmaking power for women.
The passage argues that women should gain political rights gradually and with limitations, asserting education and public need justify enfranchisement under the state’s framework. It frames suffrage as a business proposition tied to social life and governance, not an emotional issue.
The Nappanee News misstates the Review objections to Congressman elect Barnhart's choice of a secretary. The Review's stance reflects only opposition from portions of the Democratic party, not a broader editorial position.
Favorable consideration of congress is asked by the post office department for a recommendation that postal clerks be allowed traveling expenses while away from home and that clerks unfit for active service due to age or disability be retired with suitable pay. LaPorte papers reprint Belle Gunness letters, recalling the notorious crimes by the Benders in local memory.
Springfield Massachusetts Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co announces C S Warburton has resigned as loans superintendent effective November 30 1908 after thirty one and a half years with the company He began as an agent and later led the loan department Perry M Barnard is named to succeed him with duties starting December 1 The notice also notes Warburtons long service and achievements at the firm and in mortgage loan operations.
The banquet hall wall displays humorous labels for menu items tied to a building fund drive. Chairs A Work Jr and C S Burhans oversee committees with jokes about fish, lobsters, relish, and fruit symbolizing generosity, promptness, and spiritual growth. A second inscription urges attendees to subscribe to the building fund tomorrow.
The W H M of Trinity M E church held its monthly meeting with Mrs. Curtis in attendance. Officers were elected for multiple groups including President Mrs A H Burrell and treasurer Mrs W J Schulz. A social session was planned after next week’s meeting.
A public service is held at Rest Cottage at 2 20 with Rev J S Martin in charge. Communion follows at 4 00. Also noted are available tee skates for 58 cents at Turnocks.
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