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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
6
Senator Carter discussed adding a postal savings bank plank with the Framers of the platform and received assurances it would be inserted. Banking interests oppose it, but it is seen as a counter to the Democratic push for bank deposit guarantees. The president and Secretary Taft have endorsed the savings bank idea.
Long awaited appearance by President candidate Uncle Joe Cannon in Chicago causes a stir at Union League club. He meets with key congress leaders Sereno Payne Dalzell Overstreet Sherman and Kerens as they debate platform planks notably anti injunction provisions. Cannon travels to Chicago to assess the platform in person amid strong Republican opposition to the proposed language.
The speaker reiterated his stance from two years ago, resisting public life and any law creating unequal rights. In Chicago, allies noted his strong platform commitment and a desire to pursue a consistent course, with speculation about bolting party instructions and Roosevelt's letter backing a convention challenge. Delegates from New York and other states weighed vice presidential options as the convention progressed, with figures like Lodge, Fairbanks, Guild, Hammand, and Murphy on the radar.
A meeting is planned today to plan presenting President Roosevelt as a presidential candidate. Ex-Representative Thomas W. Phillips of Pennsylvania, C. T. Teter, and George Z. Curtin are among active organizers with Georgia and West Virginia delegates arriving to bolster the campaign. A petition bearing 60 000 to 70 000 signatures from southern supporters is expected, and organizers anticipate broad allied support while opposing a formal nomination.
Grenwood Springs Colorado June 13 The Democratic state convention focuses on Denver contesting delegations and adopts ironclad resolutions binding Colorado to vote for William J Bryan for the presidential nomination. Milwaukee Wisconsin June 15 The Wisconsin Social Democratic party declares adherence to the Chicago platform and names a state ticket led by Harry L D Brown of Kenosha for governor and C M Wright of Manitowoc for lieutenant governor.
Lincoln Nebraska June 15 William J Bryan returns from York and announces at his office that 687 delegates to the Democratic convention at Denver are pledged to vote for him for president. The total exceeds the two thirds needed by twenty five.
Chicago June 15 Letters urging Secretary Taft to appoint Frank H Hitchcock as manager of his campaign for election in the event of nomination for the presidency have been mailed by more than half of the members of the present national committee.
Columbus Ohio June 15. The renowned Republican Glee club from Columbus, seventy five members, departed this morning on a special Pennsylvania line train bound for Chicago.
St Paul dispatch reports H C Taylor of Seattle and his wife and daughter traveling from Europe were attacked while preparing to alight from a Chicago and Northwestern train. Two men forced a wallet from Taylor’s coat in a narrow sleeping car passage, taking about $10,000 in cash. The incident occurred at Union Station.
In Paris, upon the death of M. Henri a curio sale revealed two rare volumes. Each page bore a five pound note from the Bank of England, totaling 820 pages and a remarkable sum of 20,500 dollars. The books fetched high prices to cover funeral costs amid a lifetime of poverty and shabby furniture.
A red velvet carpet embroidered with gold is made in a year and sent by the sultan to Egyptian pilgrims to place on the tomb of the prophet at Mecca. After use it is replaced and returned to Cairo with ceremony. The right to carry the carpet has passed along in the male camel line for centuries.
Goshen visitors and residents are noted in a river of short trips. Floyd C Best visited Goshen over Sunday while A N Gordon vacationed in Chicago. many others from Mishawaka Chicago Cleveland Detroit and South Bend are listed as spending time in the city or traveling to nearby locales.
Little Edward Hunt improves from injuries after a fall causing a broken arm and dislocated elbow. Cyrus Frye of Lexington avenue suffers pneumonia but was out briefly this morning. Miss Ethelyn Lloyd of Goshen avenue home from Epworth Hospital after an operation in South Bend. C. E. Frank shows slow but steady improvement and can be wheeled onto his porch daily. General Yardmaster Samuel Bates remains home with inflammatory rheumatism for over six weeks. Mrs. C. M. Taylor of South Bend recovering from skull fracture after a fall at a daughter’s home in this city.
Miss Laura Northway and Fred E Stafford wed at noon at Mr and Mrs Elmer Felt home in Elkhart. Attendants were Fred McKnight and Miss Winifred Morley. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Englewood. Also Miss Elsie C Runkle wed W Moyer at the bride’s parents home with plans to live at 202 Capitol Boulevard after July 1. Mrs Meredith Mills and son Earl attended the 65th anniversary of Mr and Mrs E G Blanchard. Betrothal of Miss Victoria Chartrand and R W Starr announced for around July 15.
In a neighborhood clash at the driving park the Deltas were blown out 20 to 3 by Elkhart as locals lament poor turnout and the sport’s appeal. Other notes include Little Willard versus Eagle Flight in a rain-delayed $400 stake trot and interurban rail line office teams losing at nona park.
For sale a very desirable ten room modern home in Marlon listed at five hundred dollars above our asking price. Andrew 8 Lamb promotes the property at 123 West Lexington Avenue in the 1246 area.
Local ad notes Miss Genevieve Heaton offers piano lessons for beginners. Contact via home phone for scheduling and pricing details.
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