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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
1
Battleship Prince of Wales and Hlory with cruiser Anglia and Suffolk plus destroyers Angler and Binshee departed for the Aegean Sea under Battenberg. Canopus and Minerva to follow as Tsuswolsky arrives in London for talks with Sir Edward Grey on Near East issues.
Ferdinand, ruler of Kumelia, arrived in Philippos polis yesterday to a artillery salute and enthusiastic crowds. Civil and military authorities greeted him at the station with a triumphal arch, bread and salt, and a grand procession to the cathedral where a mass was held.
An appeal from Mrs. M. Sommers of Notre Dame offers free home treatment for rheumatism and related pains. The advertisement claims the remedy purifies blood, dissolves uric acid, loosens stiff joints, and restores vitality, inviting readers to write for proof.
Chicago October meeting of 3,500 delegates urged Congress to fund inland waterways linking the Great Lakes to the Gulf. The convention pledged to oppose any candidate who does not back the project, signaling strong support for a major waterway program.
John W Sherwin longtime foreman in the American Press Association stereory pile department died in New York after illness. He leaves a wife and two sons in Chicago and Forts. Williams home city. Williams, a playwright, died after a vehicle accident near Teeds. Andrew Livingston Killed. feud with Livingsten long noted.
Wheat and grain quotations from the Chicago board discuss May and July futures with mixed prices. Livestock quotes cover cattle, sheep, and hogs from East Buffalo and Wisconsin markets. Also notes include a chicken pie supper by the W. R. C. at Shiloh Field Post hall and a Tag Day on October 17 with local bulletin of World Series scores to follow.
John Cort's presentation of The Alaskan at the Bucklen drew enthusiastic applause and repeated demands from patrons. Critics note improved production this season with rich costumes and settings evoking El Dorado Alaska, uneven only in brighter scenic effects. The Wolf, fresh from Chicago, promises marvels in stage-craft identical to those seen in New York and Chicago.
Lyman H Howe’s Lifeorama at the Bucklen theater in October attracts a broader audience than illustrated lectures. The show’s variety and realism, along with its dignified presentation, appeal to more viewers as visual impressions surpass auditory ones.
A fragmentary Chicago Examiner preview touts Cinderella as a standout production with scenes ranging from a Savoy France trip to Rome drives and India riverboat journeys. It notes the play’s appeal grows with each performance and highlights dramatic vignettes and striking effects.
Residents flocked to the Princess theater for a repeat viewing of A Stubborn Cinderella and The Wolf at Bucklen theater next week, with critics praising the performers costumes and scenery while noting crowds buying seats in advance. A local fortune teller scene drew observers at the Bourbon fair.
Elkhart County campaigns schedule speeches by noted Republicans. October 10 Nappanee afternoon features J. E. Watson and Dr. George B. Reed, Elkhart evening with Watson and Reed, October 16 Jefferson township convention includes D. J. Troyer and W. E. Wider, October 10 Benton lists F. E. A. Dausman A. S. Zook and W. E. Wider.
County commissioners fixed nineteen polling sites in Concord township for the upcoming election. Locations include Potts barber shop at 707 West Beardsley avenue, G B Pratts barn Crawford street, Foster gro cery East Sycamore street, Hagan residence 310 Lexington avenue, old post office Jackson street, Bryson Reich shop East Jackson street, street commissioner's office East Franklin street, Mrs Ellis residence West Franklin street, Charles Pease residence stiklin street, Premont Thoms shop Fremont street, boarding house at Harri son and Sixth streets, Mrs Frank boarding house Harrison and Main streets, Lohrman paper store Main street, Joseph Roose residence South Main street, carpenter shop 733 South Main street, Cleveland avenue and Eighth street, Bechtel shop 206 Indiana avenue, J R Mather residence Main street, Mrs Harris residence Middlebury street, Charles Myers residence Dunlaps, J R Plank residence Osolo south, Frank Brumbaugh barn 802 Baldwin street Elkhart Os olo north Johnson street school house.
Collins and Johnson announce a meeting of independent hand window glass manufacturers to organize a new company to control all factories. The gathering at Hotel Schenley in Pittsburg will run October 14 15 and 16 with about 1300 plants expected to be represented as the glass market remains depressed.
A defect in a remonstrance from Sparta township grants Elmer Kloppenstein a one year license to sell spirituous liquors in Cromwell. This marks the first saloon to re enter Noble county dry territory. Kloppenstein reopened Wednesday and fears others will seek licenses, prompting renewed remonstrance. Kinmel and Alcinda are other towns in the township.
Notice to fire insurance customers that books are in the care of Charles H Field at 7113 Lexington Avenue Charles and Frank will handle business until the owner returns to the office.
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