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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
2
The piece debates whether Congress should pass laws and amendments, reflecting on Dr Turner exposing relic sales at the Gunness site and the morbid desire for relics. It compares historical disasters and crimes such as Holmes in Chicago La Porte fires and the Bender era, noting evolving scandals and the need for responsible night hotel staff.
The text notes the announced goal of some western railroads to raise freight rates, saying the executive quietly approved raising rather than lowering labor costs. It says the president told the Interstate Commerce Commission the increase would affect mainly shippers and middlemen, with minimal impact on the average consumer, as manufacturers and shippers would likely pass the cost along while the middleman bears the burden.
The St Joseph county Republican central committee favors a late May or early June congressional convention to nominate a successor to the late A L Brick. The district convention call will be issued soon as Moorman directs seven county chairmen to meet. An early convention is believed needed, likely shortly after the Democratic Plymouth meeting on May 28. B G Whitehead, ex Elk heart Goshen editor now in Willis ton NC, has launched a bid for secretary of state. Marshall says he wants no mudslinging, noting both parties have outgrown rough campaigning.
State factory inspector William E Blakely proposes connecting rooms with doorways in hotels and multi compartment buildings to allow occupants to reach fire escapes without passing through smoke. Chief deputy D F Spees led the plan and notes prior department recommendations have been implemented.
J J Fitts national organizer for the Socialist Party spoke this afternoon after graduating from the South Carolina Military Academy and Florida Commercial College. He has lectured across the eastern states and notes growing interest in economics since the panic and labor decisions. Tonight he will address a street meeting at Main and High streets.
Every member of the Indiana delegation except Representative Foster supported keeping intoxicating liquors out of national soldiers' homes. The anti-canteen forces won by about three fourths, with a general sense in Congress that liquor sales in these homes are halted for good. The restriction was first enacted last year and passed more easily this session than the previous one.
A pedestrian steps into the street as a northbound auto nears High Street near the Presbyterian church. The car horns but moves slowly, narrowly avoiding a collision, illustrating how attention to surroundings prevents accidents. The piece also notes a one mile parade route for a G A R encampment in Kokomo and county plans to contract twenty four bridges with bids set for June 4.
C. K. Hostetler, longtime Goshen College secretary since its opening and prominent in the Mennonite Institute, resigns and will relocate his family to Anniston Alabama. He will be succeeded by J. F. Hartzler, also a well known local figure.
Concord township democrats met with County Chairman FR. E. Proctor selecting Harry L. Arnold as township chairman on Thursday evening.
Saturday only the Globe Theatre presents a screening of Samson and Delilah. The event showcases film entertainment featuring the biblical tale with public viewing at the Globe Theatre venue.
Arrangements for July 15 establish through tickets and integrated rail and lake service between Elkhart Chicago and Michigan City via the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana railway and Indians Transportation Co. freight will move the same route with connections, boosting late-day outbound deliveries to Elkhart. LaPorte link expands the line toward New Carlisle and other points.
At the Globe theatre Saturday the shows Samson and Delilah and the Magic Rose are advertised as highly colored. Also promoted are Stearns and Foster mattresses and Hoosier cabinets. O. G. Curtis notes board seekers may call Merchants Hotel. Includes milk ads and home phone 1175.
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