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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
In a June 15 1908 column from Elkhart Indiana the writer notes the coming Republican national convention and forecasts for the next four years. He questions timing of flag day observance and criticizes Taft Fairbanks dynamics while warning that convention outcomes remain unsettled amid explosive conditions.
Many Republicans favor a candidate other than Taft not out of opposition but for preference. After the convention, the party will back the nominee who upholds the party platform. If the platform fits the man rather than the party, dissatisfaction will follow. The platform, not the man, must satisfy the party. The party awaits the principles and will judge the polices by their plank support or rejection, which could split the party more than any candidate.
The South Bend Times argues that a party platform embodies its principles and policies, shaping its election verdict. It cautions against distortions, warns platforms must reflect party history and public welfare, and critiques attempts to tailor planks to special interests or factional demands.
A cautious note urges steadiness in party advance and warns against turning minor punishments or corrections into grand campaigns. It says the platform should reflect unified promises and aims, not internal differences, and cautions that emphasis on disagreements weakens the premises. Look out for the platform.
Democratic papers claim Republican rifts between Miller and Moor man factions in Kosciusko and St Joseph counties, while Warsaw Union and South Bend Times report both Miller and Moorman sought to persuade County Chairman Perry Smith to stay and back the ticket. South Bend News notes L C Waterman of Plymouth to announce for Congress. declared candidates include R J Bunnel of North Judson, Henry A Barnhart of Rochester, R D Peters of Knox, with Parker and Shively also pressed by friends though not yet consented.
The 1907 life insurance payments totaled 851 million across the United States and Canada with Indiana reporting several notable sums. Elkhart reported 93 dollars in beneficiary payments and broader state totals reached tens of thousands for individuals such as Joseph Haas 41244 and Alonzo G. Smith 316208 while others like H A Hays 20000 and William Willson 10000 appeared in listings. National totals rose from 1905 through 1907 with 307 million in 1905 and 527 million in 1906 culminating at 851 million in 1907 according to Insurance Press computations.
A 1907 feature shows extensive policy loans by life insurance companies as banks hoarded money. Some large companies loaned up to $1,000,000 daily while many savings banks demanded sixty days' notice to deter withdrawals. No life company reportedly refused loans on policies with loan stipulations or defaulted on loan obligations, and loans were often extended even without loan stipulations to aid policyholders.
Ligonier banner reports Goshen faces a municipal lighting crisis with the plant likely to be rebuilt or sold. Taxpayers may bear costs from 25000 to 50000. A special election could be called to gauge public support. The Fourth of July Island celebration plans include a daytime quiet event and evening fireworks led by local prohibitionists and organizers.
The Elk hart Woodmen of the World attended church in a body, with Rev. I. S. Hall delivering a sermon on fraternalism and Christian duty. The service drew thirty visiting members and a large congregation, followed by a vespers talk and a plan to rotate outdoor services to Sundays.
Island Park drew several thousand pleasure-seekers to a Sunday concert by the Sidney Cornet Band. The program was excellent and during intermission Michael J. Fanning, a Prohibition speaker, addressed a full pavilion. The park remains in fine condition.
Sunday excursion patronage from Elkhart Goshen and South Bend filled the Fort Wayne South Bend game with nearly 900 attendees. A 61 member delegation came from Elkhart. Forty eight Elkhartans joined the St Joseph trip Sunday and twenty four went to Indianapolis.
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