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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
A compact compilation of opinion pieces from The Daily Review of Elkhart Indiana dated June 24 1908. Topics touch on former president status Bryan political sport republican discord Illinois Indiana New York Horace Greeley and White law Reid Taft contempt cases and judge impartiality.
The article argues against singling out the Reid wedding as folly, asserting similar displays occur across classes in both Britain and America. It calls for tempering social ostentation, urges defending democratic simplicity, and notes genuine values beyond extravagant nuptials.
The twenty second and twenty fourth president Grover Cleveland dies, ending a storied public career. His long service and enduring name give weight to his influence in American politics and ongoing conservative legacy.
The American Protective Tariff League releases a document reproducing Hon. Joseph W. Fordney s great speech on tariff policy. A free copy is offered to anyone sending a postal card request for document No 938 to W F Wakeman Secretary 239 Broadway New York. Humorous Hunger notes two hungry tramps asking a telegraph operator for a report of two empties going east near New York described in June Lippincott sHumorous Hunger.
The organizing committee reports H W Bennett of Warsaw to deliver the main address with the Sidway Concert Band providing music and a firework display planned for the evening. Elkhart residents are invited to enjoy a peaceful park celebration. Prohibitionists and the W C T U oversee events, with the latter scheduling July 21 speakers. Kosciusko County Bank of Warsaw announces liquidation and full depositor repayment.
The Fort Wayne News argues Roosevelt overstepped by influencing the Chicago convention yet defends his action as due to duty. It asserts Roosevelt seeks a trusted successor in Taft to continue reforms, denying a second term would contradict his legacy. The piece frames the endorsement as a necessary choice given the era.
W C Brown senior vice president of New York Central Lines urged higher freight rates or lower wages to restore prosperity. Speaking to the Michigan Manufacturers Association in Detroit he warned of a labor strife unseen in U S history and said railroads must raise revenue. The article notes cost cuts and office economies. A separate court case involved Mary Long reclaiming a repaired clock from Herman Rosenski with $1 damages awarded and costs $4.80 later remitted.
A series of land and lot transfers recorded in Elkhart and surrounding towns include George W. Greiner to Abraham C. Mehl for a lot in Allendale Elk heart at 2000 dollars and several other deeds: Carl Carlson to Julia Heltzel half lot in Wolf's second addition to Elk heart 200 dollars, Sterling-Hudson Co to Dr. H Hoover lot in Hudson Sterling addition 300 dollars, Harold Hoover to John and Mary Carstang 300 dollars, Carstang to Orville Floyd Miller and Arnold C Carstang 400 dollars, Elkhart Industrial Assn to John E Houseworth lot in Hudson Sterling addition 200 dollars, Mathias to W S Asbey lot in Crocker Cone's addition 800 dollars, Jesse Thomas to John Terman four lots in Grace Park Elkhart 1400 dollars, Holdeman to Abraham and Elmer Bauer lot in Lutz's addition to Wakarusa 90 dollars, Waterman to Laura J Mishler lot in Wakarusa 375 dollars, Swartz to Noah F Waterman half lot in Luisa J Chapman's addition to Elkhart 2100 dollars, patents to John Rohrer and John Spittler for multiple tracts in Jackson township dated 1831–1887, Sterling-Hudson Co to Miss Ida Rice lot in Elkhart 1 dollar, Shafer to Warren E Bennmiller land in Concord township 1400 dollars, Hannah Ogden to Robert Turner lot in Elkhart 1600 dollars, Arbuckle-Ryan Co to John W Dunmier land in Concord township 500 dollars. The Daily Review 10 cents a week.
John E. Bossaum of Frankfort Indiana reports a vivid dream predicting his death in 72 days and judgment day. He joined the Baptist church and plans to settle affairs, believing the dream was heaven sent. If fulfilled he will die September 4. Knights of Pythias service announced for June 28 at 10:30 AM.
Notice from Elkhart County Board of Commissioners seeks sealed bids for bridge and arch repairs in multiple townships and cities including Goshen, Benton, Olive, Washington, Jackson, Concord, York, and Union. Bids due July 14 1901. Plans may be steel or reinforced concrete with bonds and affidavits required.
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