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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
2
The Elkhart Daily Review reprints Gladstone on regeneration by the state and criticizes the era's belief in legislating away woes. It notes political fault lines in Indiana and U.S. labor views, while condemning John Mitchell’s conduct and debating railroad holiday ticket policies.
A viewpoint argues that widespread selfishness, not the wealthy, explains theft and dishonesty. The author contends long standing neglect of private property rights and the belief that what comes to hand is rightful, citing everyday acts from taking fruit to money in the street.
The passage condemns taking others property by deceit, beggary, levying tribute, or toll for favors and argues lax respect for rights leads to such plunderous behavior in business and possession. It frames these acts as outcomes, not causes, of social laxity toward others property and rights.
Marvin Campbell of Folding Paper Box Co of South Bend asks President Roosevelt to reconsider eight hour work limits, arguing extended hours are essential for business success and family wages. The piece contrasts political ideals with industrial realities and outlines three shifts across a 24 hour day as a potential solution. It also notes State Geologist Blatchley plans a 1968 Indiana mammal account inviting public cooperation, plus a separate report on a Marshall county farmer found pinned under a felled tree with severe injuries.
Judge and Mrs. John H. Baker of Goshen Indiana mark fifty years of marriage on December 29 at home 401 South Fifth Street Goshen with public congratulations. The Bakers wed December 29 1858 Harriet DeFrees mother of Judge F E Baker their son, notable career includes U S district judge and former congressman for Indiana.
The article notes that in Great Britain women may vote for all officers except MPs. It states that Iceland, Finland, Australia, New Zealand and the Isle of Man have full suffrage. It adds that in Cape Colony, Canada, Sweden and parts of India women vote for municipal or school officers on various terms.
John Novak aged sixty a farmer from LaPorte County died by suicide Monday night hanging authorities reported the death was self inflicted and under investigation by local police.
A reader notes there is no better Xmas gift for mother wife sister or friend than a Bissel carpet sweeper, praising its pleasure and comfort.
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