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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
2
In Elkhart Indiana on October 22 1908 Taft's brief Lake Shore visit is expected to draw a large crowd. The article urges straight ticket voting Republican unity and warns of a potential Democratic congress affecting nationwide reforms.
Industrial leaders nationwide express hesitancy about a Bryan victory and warn of policy reversals impacting employers, workers, and farmers. They claim a Democratic win could unsettle business and delay employment, urging vigilance regardless of location or role.
Inspector Tucker notes common violations of the pure food law as food products linger in open air exposure inviting flies and dust. Grocers and meat-market operators neglect protective practices, risking contamination of fruits vegetables dates confections and similar items.
Discussion argues sidewalks should ban display of certain goods and require indoor storage to protect health. Inspector reports hucksters sell meat killed in the open and exposed to dust dirt fires flies and maggots, urging safer handling by buyers and vendors.
Correspondence in Elkhart and Chicago shows firms anchoring plans to Taft’s victory or Bryan’s defeat. Letters warn of plant shut downs or hiring pauses if Bryan wins, while Taft may trigger expansion and optimism. Wool firm insures against wool market collapse under Bryan election. Predictions place ewe prices rising after Taft upheld.
At Lodge No 70 of the International Association of Machinists a meeting adopted resolutions denouncing Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor for his political activity. The resolutions accuse Gompers of overstepping bounds in advocacy for the Democratic party and reject endorsing his political actions. A similar action occurred in Elkhart over a letter urging Watson's defeat and Marshall's election.
Judge James S. Dodge of the Elk Hart circuit court earns praise for expediting justice and cutting county costs. In the October term's first quarter he disposed of eleven criminal cases, thirty-two civil cases, one juvenile matter, with juries minimally active and the grand jury not yet convened.
Miss Elza beth Harrison daughter of ex President Harrison will draw the cord releasing the fings at the unveiling of the Harrison monument in University square next Tuesday. Frederick Owens of Washington supplied the court of honor decorations with Bettermann Brothers carrying out the work. The speakers stand will bear seven laurel wreaths each naming a department of the government and nine wreaths naming a state farm. Flags representing states will rise along University square with elaborate laurel garlands and cedar and plant decorations completing the setting. John B. Milam will preside at the ceremonies as executive committee chairman of the monument commission.
Greenfield Indiana reports Dave Ellis a weather prophet claims ten years of sleeping in the same bed among coffins and shrouds with only one night missed since Lis Brewsome quarters. He says he could not be moved on a Sunday excursion and once refused to be driven away.
Two major fires in Vincennes Indiana on Oct 22 caused losses exceeding 160000. Bartlett Kahn Co terrain elevators at the riverfront and the Empire Paper Co plant were wiped out, with risk of spread to nearby buildings. Nearby farmers in Oakland City market pumpkins at 2 to 2.50 per ton, shipping most to Indianapolis packing houses.
The South Bend Tribune notes Tom Marshall claims to lead the Democratic Party in Indiana with others such as Tom Taggart Albert Leiber Crawford Fairbanks and Steve Fleming as figures in control. A stray ad ends with a remark that window glass is cheapest at Turnocks.
Elkhart plans Anti-Saloon League Sunday with state figures including Governor J Frank Hanly set to address public meetings. Afternoon events at Trinity M E church and an overflow at Presbyterian church feature Shumaker and other ministers guiding the program with forenoon and evening services across multiple denominations.
Congregational Mr Faulk and Mr Fertich ask when the Main Street bridge will be repaired. The current condition endangers horses and vehicles as planks may fly up, causing continual menace.
Special notice announces a private ring sale on Saturday October 24 from 9 am to noon. One thousand solid gold rings will be sold by the pennyweight at gold value with customers weighing and paying for the gold. Read tomorrow’s ad for full details. Taft and Watson lithographs are available at The Review office without price.
The Congregational church women announce a supper next Friday evening October 28. All invited. Menu includes chicken pie mashed potatoes Boston baked beans brown bread pickles fruit jelly ice cream assorted cake coffee. Also notes a dental ad for Dr C L George treating pyorrhoea.
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