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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
The article argues Democrats oppose bribery claims against Governor Hanly and calls for reform of campaign funding. It discusses temperance letters, saloon interests, and the need for transparency in campaign contributions and expenditures.
The third annual Burton family reunion gathered thirty five members from across the United States at the David Burton home south of town. A September reunion is planned at Cass Town Ohio. Also, Thomas B. Marjasan and Mattie E Kellogg wed at 9 pm Wednesday at 110814 Middlebury Street with Rev. Parrett officiating.
The Bucklen opera house directors refuse to open the venue for national political figures amid calls to allow events for Sher man Marshall Kern or Watson. Elkhart and South Bend contrasts noted as venues adapt to public figures and announcements.
The Democratic Party and its manager Mr Bryan demand no one accepts favors from corporations. The piece questions Mr Kern's stance on political passes amid his candidacy and warns voters for consistency. It notes potential trouble for Kern from the loss of public trust.
The investigation committee at Indianapolis discusses Herm Boozer a dry Democrat urging Knisely to back county option. Senator Wickwire promotes temperance. Vice President Fairbanks and L Griffiths consul general at Liverpool will stump Indiana regions before the election.
The National Model License League based in Louisville calls saloon keepers to obey laws and heed public sentiment against lawless liquor outlets. The letter urges prohibition of sales to minors and intoxicated individuals, elimination of gambling ties, and removal of saloons that are nuisances. Adrian Times notes Rev. H. E. Krapp declines Chicago pastorate to stay at Normal Park Church, earning praise from local supporters.
Prohibitionist gubernatorial candidate S. H. Haynes plans a speech at Main and Pratt in Mishawaka after a sharp verbal clash with rival parties. He denounces leaders as grafters and boodlers and urges action to curb the alleged outrages in the political scene.
Senator A. R. Beardsley and Representative E. A. Baker returned from Indianapolis as the legislature adjourned after thirteen days. Republicans predicted passage of the county option bill would boost Watson's plurality by about 30,000 votes, with Baker and Beardsley receiving strong petitions and telegrams from Elkhart County and across the state urging support. Roughly 3,000 residents signaled backing, while only ten telegrams and one letter urged a no vote.
A Very Lucky Military Company of the 129th Indiana, from Elkhart County, meets for its annual reunion in Leesburg today. Four survivors still reside in Elkhart: Daniel Glose William Overly Joel H. Miller and David Smeltver, with Gus Wherry also living there. The regiment fought at Resaca Kenesaw Mountain Decatur Franklin Nashville and Kinston between 1864 and 1865.
The American Missionary Association’s sixty second annual meeting will be hosted October 2022 at Central Congregational Church in Galesburg Illinois. Congregational churches of Galesburg and Knox College organize with strong Midwest interest and vast railroad access.
A student senate modeled after the U S system is to be organized this winter at the high school. It will include two senators from each state, with debates and imaginary bills, parliamentary drill, and Friday meetings after the group is perfected. The project was conceived by Prof Arthur Bobbitt and is open to all students. Crescent Automobile Co enters Goshen factory deal
A local businessman agreed to show a campaign address card for a rival candidate, stating both sides deserve a hearing and that the public is his first concern. The remark reflects a balanced civic spirit.
A letter questions Truth readers about whether the Smith and Potts trials can occur in St. Joseph superior court before the October 12 court convening date, accusing the paper of forgetting this fact.
The Mishawaka Knights of the Modern Maccabees brought an impressive drill team to Elkhart on Tuesday evening and initiated a large class of candidates. Great Lieutenant Commander Thomas from Port Huron Michigan attended and praised the degree work as several tents from northern Indiana participated.
A fragment notes hospitable treatment accorded by Elkhart tent organizers to visitors.
William J. Davis transfers to Belle B Barnes and Blanche B French a half lot in Dunbar's Addition Elkhart for 2000. Ethel J Beck and James W Beck sell land in Middlebury township to John J Naylor for 400. Clara E Wartzler sells 18 acres in York township to Aaron Hartzler for 1000. Aaron E Stage sells part lot in New Paris to Elwood L Steinmetz for 1. Elwood L Steinmetz sells part lot in New Paris to Alice Stage for 1. Joseph Yoder et al sell 10 acres in Elkhart township to Lucretia Cripe for 1250. John A Brumalough sells 10 acres in Concord township to Martha Yoder for 1000. Earl Cocanouer builds a concrete blacksmith shop on residence property in south town. Claud Zeller opens a paint shop in the former Cocanouer building. Osceola independent telephone exchange moves its switchboard to quarters remodeled for its benefit over Curtis Grocery in the Pierce block. The Daily Review price is 10 cents a week.
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