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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
3
A holiday roundup discusses cheer on Christmas Eve in Elkhart, concerns over media sensationalism, and reactions to the Gompers verdict. It notes a Racine hospital accident, a South Bend News critique, and a vulnerable girl harmed by publicizing her name, stressing sympathy and caution.
Washington dispatch notes the Patent Office has earned $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 more than its operating cost in years past, unlike other bureaus. It also covers post office rural delivery costs and debates a one cent letter rate while noting political defeats and Arizona statehood ambitions.
The passages portray Samuel Gompers as having openly and violently defied a court order. The editor of a labor journal stood accused of insolent insistence on governing by his own rules rather than following legal restraint. The piece rejects claims of martyrdom or free speech defense.
The article argues that defying a court order to desist from a specific act harms society more than murder, equating it with treason against the foundations of law. It condemns leaders like Gompers for violations of free speech and insists obedience to judicial orders is essential until they are set aside.
A historical editorial argues against vengeance toward Gompers Mitchell and Morrison, urging that the courts be obeyed while appeals proceed. It stresses that offenders against court orders must not be tolerated though the justice of the order may be questioned, advocating leniency until legal questions are resolved.
In Circuit Court James H. Hill seeks a divorce from Pearlean Hill alleging she came to Elkhart with a bad influence and a small child is involved. A separate case William Ferris versus Northern Indiana Railway Co. ended with a $150 judgment for auto damages on Marion Street. Judge Dodge filed a special finding in Frances Werner widow of John Werner Goshen partition case against Elkhart County Lodge I O F and others. Werner estate to be sold by commissioner Frank A. Hascall with $25,000 bond. home on North Sixth Street Goshen reserved for Presbyterian church use for one year. Mrs Werner to receive one third of real estate sale proceeds and one third of property value left to church plus widow’s dower of $500. Bequests to various parties to be paid pro rata from sale funds. remainder to Mishawaka orphans’ home. Agreement satisfactory to all.
The family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid during illness and death, acknowledging support and kindness shown in the time of sorrow.
Witness Werner Amiet, Rhodius aide, testifies in Louisville marriage annulment proceedings that Rhodius showed no sign of imminent nuptials the night before his marriage. Testimony details a Chicago hotel scene over a coat and Rhodius declaring Elma Dare his wife at a country home visit.
Marion Indiana December 26 well known Democrats will attend the Jefferson club banquet on December 29 Invitation acceptances include John W Kern Li Ert Slack Stokes Jackson and Tom Tageart along with other prominent state party members A special reception committee from the club roster will welcome and entertain the party workers led by L C Lillard as chairman.
At St Louis two old men A Connelly of Colorado and William Keller of Morning Sun Ja met by accident and discovered both were former residents of this city. Neither had been there for more than fifty years. Connelly sought a sister unseen for half a century while Keller looked for his brother Adam Keller whom he saw for the
During the Battle of Gettysburg a man fought beside his brother and watched him fall from a rebel bullet. He carried the wounded sibling to the rear and rejoined the fight, never seeing him again until a chance discovery years later revealed his brother’s whereabouts. On another note in Goshen Indiana, December 26, Harry Rowell the town farrier was seriously injured when a horse fell on him causing ruptured knee and ankle ligaments.
Foreign Minister Iswolsky presented Russia's annual foreign policy statement in St. Petersburg with praise for the Japanese American accord securing the open door in the Far East and China's integrity. Social Democrat M Pokrosky alleged a Russian plot in Bulgaria under Prince Ferdinand, citing revolutionary activity and weapons use.
Union City Tenn December 26 additional evidence the confessions of three alleged members of the night rider band of Reelfoot lake have been offered to the state in the trials of eight alleged leaders accused of taking part in the lynching of Captain Ranken at Walnut Log. Whether the evidence will be admitted under the offer to use the three as state witnesses is doubtful the prosecution says enough evidence has already been presented. A conference of state attorneys is to be held today to decide.
Long Beach California December 26 A sugar beet touted as the largest ever is exhibited weighing 61 pounds with a lush top forming a garden. A 78 pound squash and an 18 pound red table beet share champion status, all grown by dry farming methods.
London reports reveal a grim Christmas scene with thousands of jobless men across London Glasgow and Tyne shipyards. A shabbily dressed procession cries for work while police guard them. Thames embankment crowds seek Salvation Army shelter tickets though capacity is limited. Many go hungry and face imprisonment for stealing food.
The London Globe reports that Paris welcomes a new giraffe at the Jardin des Plantes, noting earlier skepticism about the animal and Levaillant’s 1787 description. The earliest giraffe sighting in Paris dates to Louis XVI’s era, and later flying specimens restored Levaillant’s reputation as a reliable observer.
A wealthy Riverlun squatter famed for wit and parsimony, who spoke with a stutter and a catchphrase, faced local hostility over ration refusals. Villagers torched a wool shed in retaliation, then tauntingly noted the blaze with D ye see. He later quipped about insurance, reflecting his ironical humor.
Notice is hereby given that proposals are invited to be filed with the board of finance of the city of Elkhart on or before January 14 1909 for receiving the public funds for deposit as provided by law. Anthony Geraghty President James A Bell Secretary 26021 Home Telephone office open tonight till 9 o'clock 23d3.
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