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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
3
Bryan intensifies campaign across Nebraska and Colorado preparing for a heavy week. Memos from St Joseph MO recount fundraising notes and speeches as Taft and other candidates press efforts in Ohio New York and the East.
The latest in fashion shows overskirts returning with square fronts, silk or muslin foundation skirts, and deep ruffes. Arabian cloth curtains enter as a durable new material, while a black chiffon French gown layered over pompadour silk captivates with color through folds. Jumper waists return for another season, in varied colors and fabrics, with Judigo Chollet noted.
Cincinnati Oct 12 William Taft started a three week campaign tour moving from Cincinnati into Ohio then to Washington New Jersey Maryland and New York with a closing rally in Youngstown He described efforts to show the south the nation unity and urged support for the Republican ticket amid praise from the local Tattsherman club of Alshlends Ky as he wrapped up his home city activities.
Chicago date October 12. Taft and Bryan are in their home areas as a busy week begins with extensive speaking plans. Bryan aims for about fifty speeches across eastern and central Nebraska before moving to Illinois Indiana. Taft will address small towns and open air meetings, traveling by train and balcony in the same period.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, opened his campaign for William J. Bryan in Schenectady New York delivering two speeches. He spoke at Crescent Park and then at a theater amid large crowds critiquing Taft and defending workers rights under the Constitution.
Washington report details a letter from Samuel Gompers to Professor Willis Moore of the Weather Bureau raising concerns about partisan influence in voting. It notes Gompers supports Dar man while Vice President Keefe backs Tart, with Moore presenting the letter at the White House amid partisan tensions.
Eastbound Overland Limited carried Senator Beveridge on his way to Salt Lake City. He spoke on general campaign issues and said he is in better health than at the campaign’s start. Frank H. Hitchcock, Republican National Committee chairman, arrived via this city and will stay about a week. he had nothing to say on the political scene. The Central Federated Union endorsed President Gompers and supports Democratic tickets and AFL contributions. In other news Mrs. Charlotte Decker of Tyre NY dies at 110, noting a 102rd birthday marriage to her third husband drew comment. Local quips and cartoons close the item.
The piece blends fashion notes on hats and autumn fabrics with local notices. It mentions the Charlotte Corday hat shape and a back hair arrangement, then moves to a blue and ivory striped suit with circular drawers. It lists several business notices, an estate final settlement in Elkhart Superior Court, and a 1908 Tag Day reminder.
Start a savings account this month with St Joseph Valley Bank. Savings books issued and interest paid on deposits every four months. Next interest period begins November 1. The Gash Basis Bank.
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