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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
2
The item records a weekly founded in 1859 by Charles H. Chase and a daily started in 1872 by Chase & Kent. It was entered at the Elkhart Post Office as second class matter. Mentions B A P Kenn.
Close to a 1908 election plea argues that temperance policy and labor struggles hinge on party control. It urges Indiana voters to back Taft to protect farming and industry, warning of repeal risks to the local option law and the impact on workers, banks, and regional prosperity.
Democratic politicians call for fiscal transparency as county records show costs for courthouse repairs. Voters recall broad support for the repairs across party lines, with discussions highlighting how budgeting and accountability shape the upcoming elections.
The speaker argues that debt reductions and a lower tax levy counter claims of extravagance. They note per capita expenses have fallen and courthouse improvements boost progress. Open the books for any Democrat to verify finances and expose falsity of the charge.
The piece argues that public schools are unfairly blamed for teens leaving school at 15 or 16 and for youth crime. It states most students come from burdened families and must work, and that schools foster moral growth and obedience to law. Crime arises despite, not because of, schooling.
The Warsaw Union endorses Barnhart’s speech while noting you cannot be fully independent due to party ties. Marshall remains tied to his party platform as debates over Taft’s election impact state and national politics. Local news mentions Belfast linen and shipbuilding hopes tied to Taft, a scarce dollar from Indiana donors, and a company political parade issue at Maxwell-Briscoe in Newcastle. Fort Wayne divorce case cites thirty-nine moves since 1891.
The article defends Hon. W. H. Taft as a Unitarian, stressing the faith as a rational, nonconformist Christian fellowship. It cites the five principles, leadership of Jesus, progress in religion, and individual liberty in belief as core Unitarian tenets.
President Roosevelt questions Mr. Bryan about injunction law and party commitments. He cites Mr. Gompers and asks if Bryan supports protecting a manufacturer whose property is at risk, and whether Bryan endorses the view that equity courts’ power is despotic and judges irresponsible.
The post office department will print new address cards with town or city on one line and the state on the next. Typewriter users favored single-line entries while pen users backed separate lines. Clerks say two lines speed handling of mail.
We express heartfelt thanks for kindness shown during our bereavement. We are grateful to neighbors and friends for their kindness and the beautiful floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Leininger and Family.
Prohibitionists plan a six day campaign tent in Bristol opening this evening with Dr J A Work senior of Elkhart delivering the opening address. Speakers include Prof L T VanCleave of Angola Rev L Newman of Rochester A B Kirkpatrick of Kokomo and Dr A Huntsinger of Mishawaka with additional talks by F T McWhirter of Indianapolis and Rev M E Bachman of Elkhart through Monday.
More than 100 invitations were sent to Elkhart residents for the interurban reception at the new YMCA building in South Bend next Monday evening. Visitors will be hosted by the YMCA and a special car may be arranged to shuttle Elkhart attendees. The event showcases South Bend offerings courtesy of the Studebaker brothers. Interested participants should contact A. H. Beisner or Miss Ada Campbell by Saturday evening.
Rev H N Spear announces two Sunday night sermons at the First Baptist church on October 25 and November 1 titled The Downfall of Two Crafty Old Testament Politicians and Should Christians Engage in Politics The talks will cover good citizenship and Christian government and be free of partisan politics A cordial invitation is extended to men of all political persuasions.
Picture of the king of Siam received by Harvard Cosmopolitan club in Cambridge. In Hot Springs Arkansas recovery of Colonel W F Tucker believed assured. Duchess Alexandra Victoria of Schleswig-Holstein wed Prince August Wilhelm, Kaiser's fourth son. Floods in central and northern Oklahoma cause property losses with no confirmed deaths. Thirty earthquake shocks in Zwickau region Germany report no damage. Montana blizzards halt trains with deep snow drifts. Lawrence Kansas records 5.60 inches rainfall in a day, record for 22 years. Madisonville Kentucky wildfires destroy property. Manitoba Snowstorm cripples western Canada areas. Manitoba Grain Dealers say 53,000,000 bushels wheat marketed.
Among new varieties shown for the first time at the national flower show in the Coliseum Chicago November 6 to 14 is a golden colored Indiana bred bloom named for James Whitcomb Riley. The event claims to be the largest in America with over 15000 dollars in prizes and plants from across the country and Europe.
The Congregational church invites all to a Friday supper on October 23 with Pickers Fruit Jelly Ice Cream Assorted Cake and coffee. Our Auction Sale closes Oct 24 with a grandfathers clock donated for customers. full ad to follow. Micks & Son Jewelers and CG Paxson advertise wood arrivals and phone contact.
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