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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Review argues it is premature to call Taft president-elect until the electoral college meets. It defends Attorney James H. State as county attorney, questions the national financial outlook, and condemns blanket accusations of mercenary motives while praising public-spirited honesty and caution in judging public acts.
The Washington Herald editor Sefrit argues Indiana Republicans must purge radical temperance influence to avoid another loss. He urges a conservative path on saloon regulation, warns the party risks becoming a joke if radicals stay, and calls for bipartisan, reasonable legislation in the coming session.
An editorial argues Republicans should cede influence to the Democrats for state legislation, urging the conservative faction of the Republican Party to lead. It denounces bossism and crowd politics as destructive, calling for end of internal factional battles to restore party unity and success.
Secretary Wright reports total war department estimates for the next fiscal year at 189 million dollars, up about 52 million from the current year. Major increases cover river and harbor projects, fortifications, arsenals and posts, with 612 officers to be added and costs rising from 2 to 3 million for their pay. The army stands at 72,628 personnel with 41,463 enlistments this year, including native and foreign births and a mix of white and colored soldiers, amid broader notes on health and industry in the city.
The Elkhart County Board of Charities and Corrections filed its quarterly report noting visits to the county jail on November 26 with seven prisoners, the Mishawaka orphans home on November 18 with sixty two children, four visitors including Mrs. Stonex and Dr. Barbour, and visits to Rest Cottage and the Elkhart city jail. The report praises improved jail interiors and notes the Mishawaka home is in excellent condition with fourteen children from Elkhart County, five of whom are placeable.
Elkhart public schools grant high school students a school funded gymnasium in the old Central building. Girls will practice three to four evenings weekly under Miss Thayer and Miss Speas, with Prof. Carlson directing gymnastics. The YWCA forms sections for three gym classes, requiring $1 to $2 tuition, open to members, with sessions starting mid January at the old Central school room. Also notes a bank stockholders meeting January 12 1909 and Home Telephone rent due by December 20 1908.
Police reports show only one arrest on Friday night, charging a man with intoxication as the sole reported activity. The brief incident highlights limited police actions and a quiet evening shift.
A long list of visits travels and family news from the Constantine Advertiser and local towns. Names include Mrs C G Hoetger J M Beigle Frank Paullis and Mrs M H Dills with trips to Lansing Chicago Cleveland Toledo and Wolcottville. Also notes Maj Freyermuth Gossard and J D Carpenter with health updates and a hospital return.
A blue framed bicycle with lock and chain is found. Anyone proving ownership and producing the key to unlock the lock may claim the property at the old Braden blacksmith shop under J. W. Tarbell.
Advertises a private family seeking to exchange references for a table board near the post office with an address ending M and a review office.
Office open tonight until 9 o'clock by Home Telephone Co urging customers to pay telephone rental and settle accounts.
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