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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
The article reviews the latest fashion on sheath fitting petticoats with a deep hips belt and flounce, detailing trims, buttons, and fabrics. It notes owl motifs in hats, emphasizes button usage, and praises mohair for easy laundering and fullness at the hem.
Washington reports the Democratic congressional committee facing a money shortfall as it begins campaign work two months early. Chairman Lloyd traveled to New York to solicit funds from loyal Democrats and push ahead with extensive preparations for an early campaign, seeking to avoid a halt in distributing literature.
Princeton New Jersey June 26. Grover Cleveland funeral will be simple with no dirge or eulogy and no military display. Four clergymen will officiate at house and grave readings from the Book of Common Worship. Casket bearers include Mayor McClellan Paul Morton and others. troops will police the route but only for security.
Representative Sherman has made rapid progress in recovering from his illness with no immediate operation needed. Dr. Carter says the candidate is near recovery and there is no cause for anxiety. Morning and afternoon progress was strongest, Mrs. Sherman stayed by his side, and he received many prescriptions for gall stones along with medicines from well wishers. H E Devendorf, Sherman's private secretary, has returned to Utica.
A heavy tie was placed on a Missouri Kansas Texas passenger train track near Highlands east of Tulsa Oklahoma but was discovered and removed in time to avert a disaster. The paragraph also includes an ad for Best Pills Ever Sold Dr Kings New Life Pills and a store advertisement.
The Democratic state convocation ended with cheers for Wi J Bryan and the Iowa slate after a four hour fight over the liquor plank. The resolutions endorsed local self government, praised Bryan, and supported Porter and White for senate and governor. Jurists Highee and House won supreme court nominations on roll call. Jerry B Sullivan led as permanent chairman. Lincoln Prices and John F. Draltun named state committee officers.
New York report claims stuffing of ballot boxes as recount nears completion. Clarence Fy Shearn, attorney for W T Meart, argues extra ballots exceed voter tallies in many districts. Elizabeth Shevin confirms frauds may still topple McClellan’s mayoral claim.
Early returns from about a third of North Dakota counties show the stalwart Republican wing backing the state ticket with Burleigh Spalding possibly set to succeed himself as supreme court justice. Hansbrough appears beaten for the United States Senate as missing returns could still shift results subtly.
Secretary Taft witnessed Yale's defeat in a rowing race at New London from the observation train. He commented that in seventeen years Yale has been defeated only twice, and he has seen both losses. The event reflected Yale's aquatic prestige undermined by Harvard Crimson athletes.
The secretary meets tennis champion Rob Wrenn, a Harvard man, and jests about Yale losing while Harvard won. He and Mrs. Taft show disappointment and head to New Haven, then return to New York via W. W. Farnam’s residence after 9 a.m. departure.
The aeroplane Junebug driven by Dr. Curtiss made a 12 1/2 yard flight in 41 seconds at 62 miles an hour. The craft pitched to port but corrected with controls and stayed on keel to the end. Surfaces were renewed in airtight condition boosting efficiency and power, prompting Curtiss to shift weight to the front to aid control. It reached about forty feet altitude before Curtiss discontinued its flight without damage.
William J. Bryan and Patt of Patt are announced to speak in GLinealn over consecutive days in early September following correspondence with Governor Sheldai. The plan is for both to address audiences at the state fair with mutual listening.
A chronology of William Howard Taft highlighting key milestones from 1857 birth through 1908 nomination for the presidency. Events include education at Woodward High School Yale College and law school, early legal roles in Hamilton County, Cincinnati, judge appointments, solicitor general, internal revenue service work, Philippine Commission chairmanship, governorship, and finally Secretary of War and presidential nomination.
In fall 1880 William Howard Taft at twenty three fought a man named Rose who had derided his father Alfonso Taft during the Ohio governor race. Taft chased Rose from the office after a stern warning and the rival left town that night, ending the newspaper's slanderous campaign. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is praised for a foot sore cure in Cochran Georgia.
Geo Schaff, piano maker, offers monthly tuning service in Elk Hart. Contact by phone 656 for appointments and details.
Fashion trends include new corsets long in back and high in front, double frilled waist shirts, and pointe lace scarf drapery for wedding gowns. Jumper dresses with seven gored skirts suit tub fabrics like linen piqué and gingham, with blue joues and braid trim. Sibway go carts advertised by Turnock's at $1 a week.
On this day in history, 1796 David Rittenhouse a pioneering astronomer and mint official died. 1897 English author Mrs Margaret Oliphant passed away. 1904 Kuropatkin’s army defeated at Motion Pass by Japanese under Kuroki. Astronomical notes list sunset 7:31, sunrise 4:27, moonrise 8:33 am, moon age 28 days, 9 pm sees two of Jupiter's moons missing.
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