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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
2
The article notes lukewarm Indiana Democratic papers about Bryan and Roosevelt in 1908. It argues fundraising for campaigns taints politics and calls such funds corrupt, urging dignity and self-respect in national contests.
Detroit dispatch details a tumultuous gathering of the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters where Fr. MacCorrey denounced Elizabeth Rodgers of Chicago, claiming violence by black waiters under her orders. The hotel barred the priest from the hall prompting further conflict and press commentary.
Three months of truant officer work reveal thousands of hungry children in Chicago districts. Hunger stems from parental intemperance, unemployment, illness, and large families. The piece argues society may need moral limits on marriage and childbearing to prevent poverty and considers a living wage versus family size.
The column debates thrift and whether family size should face limits, noting society bears initial rights in such burdens. It argues that life may be harsh when hunger and nakedness are inherited and points readers to a county tax article by County Auditor Batchelor for clarity on taxes and individual interests.
Observers question if Democratic County Chairman R E Proctor is omitted from defense counsel in liquor cases while he pursues a state senate bid. Powderly may campaign for Republicans as a Gompers counter. Dr Charles McCormick faces grand jury inquiry after calling Mayor Busse a thug. Local party caucuses nominate several township officers. Cox is renominated in the Fourth Indiana district.
Practically all republican voters in Cleveland township attended the caucus at Cleveland Center school house Friday evening. A. G. Cotton was named for trustee defeating incumbent E. W. Thornton who moved to make the nomination unanimous. B. F. Oakes was named for assessor by acclamation. E. E. Evans presided and Howard McBride was secretary.
County Chairman R E Proctor candidate for state senator argued against abandoning the local option law and questioned the minister in politics while noting prohibition cannot be advanced by voting party tickets He added county issues and raised questions before outlining national concerns about capital and policy Elkhart to Indianapolis interurban plan progresses with several line connections and new through freight schedules soon.
The Epworth League of Trinity Methodist Church hosts its annual reception for older members at Mrs. J Thomas’s home on Lexington Avenue. Favorable weather encourages attendance by seniors over ninety. A special service at the church follows tomorrow morning to honor the aged parishioners.
One half horsepower alternating current motor, entirely new, available for viewing at the Review office. Also note Tag Day on October 17.
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