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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
2
The public should prepare for Tag Day for Clark Hospital next Saturday. The hospital is thoroughly equipped for its size and needs. The public can help by contributing to Tug Day efforts to support hospital facilities and conveniences.
The writer urges Republicans and laborers to support Charles W. Miller for Congress to protect American wages and tariffs. He cautions against abstaining in elections over personal grievances, arguing a lost vote helps the opposing party and harms working families.
The passage argues Congress as the primary lawmaking branch and links tariff policy to party choices. It contrasts Republican protection for American labor with Democratic calls to reduce protections, urging voters to back a Congress that preserves protection and safeguards national industry.
Judge Alton B. Parker to speak in South Bend next Friday night shortly after Gompers visit. Senator James Hemenway to speak in South Bend next Wednesday night. Henry Barnhart Democratic candidate for Congress begins Elkhart county canvass next Wednesday and speaks here Saturday. Francis Q OShaughnessy to address Elkhart Monday evening under Democratic Club auspices.
The Elk hart Truth attacks Al Miller recalling his Indiana attorney general tenure. It cites appointing a receiver for the Good Samaritans fraternal society and involvement in Hen Island water power litigation. It notes Miller’s role in closing the French Lick gambling casinos and recent court support, while criticizing local Goshen Democrats.
A plea for a larger hospital site is paired with a call for support of a small hospital in Elkhart. Ministers are asked to announce charity day on October 17 to sell lapel tags, with social kudos for wearing more tags. Also notes corn premium offers for Indiana youth and Osceola cemetery trustees new officers.
The article argues Kyrle D Price and Col Henry Watterson used incendiary language accusing opponents and hinting at 1861 65 violence. It suggests the Democratic National Committee fueled a dangerous firebrand style in campaign rhetoric.
Auditor D O Batchelor presents figures showing Elkhart County wealth and debt are moderate with high per capita wealth. Indebtedness totals 197000 while St Joseph counts 758000, interest 9000 next year. City and school spending will rise 65 percent, with Goshen and county plans aiming for ongoing levy and debt reductions.
The piece frames William J. Bryan as an outspoken advocate for government ownership of railways and compulsory bank deposits guarantees while keeping free coinage of silver as a central issue. It notes his past London remarks suggesting a double standard and predicts his presidency would push a silver flood and a nationwide banking monopoly policy.
The piece argues that Bryan’s plans for government ownership of railways and compulsory bank deposits would create a vast, dictatorial monopoly and cripple the national credit. It warns of a Castro like presidency and contends voters will reject Bryanism, reaffirming Taft and Sherman.
The I O O F calls a 7:30 p m meeting to arrange Bro W A Shaffer funeral services. Odd fellows are asked to assemble at the temple tomorrow at 1 30 p m to attend the funeral. G L Minnix N G E J Rogers Secy. A barber shop opens Oct 12 at 1017 South Main Street run by A W VanOrder. Savings accounts offered by St Joseph Valley Bank with quarterly interest and Nov 1 start.
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