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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
2
The piece argues that Taft's election will revise tariffs to correct injustices, preserve industrial strength, and sustain employment. It claims guaranteed work for laborers, reduced anxiety for households, and revived idle industries akin to McKinley era prosperity, highlighting wage contrasts with foreign labor.
The piece argues Bryan’s victory would hinge on liquor interests and tariff reform, warns against voting for Barnhart, and urges Miller to protect American labor. It claims Democrats threaten tariffs and wages, presses for Miller to preserve protection and employment, and cautions against split tickets.
The piece outlines tariff positions if Taft or Bryan win, favoring protection and a post inauguration tariff revision under a special session, plus a call for free exchange with the Philippines with sugar and tobacco limits. It lists real estate transfers in Elkhart and Locke townships with buyer, seller, location, and price, and notes a special Sunday dinner at Merchants Hotel.
In a critical analysis the piece argues Bryan’s twelve year record proves erratic and impulsive leadership. It predicts disaster for business and labor if he becomes president, claiming his past statements show a pattern of destructive, impractical policy ideas affecting the economy.
The piece warns that Bryan's election would trigger widespread job loss, factory closures, and economic disaster. It argues mills would shut, orders vanish, wages fall, unemployment rise, and communities suffer hardship, urging voters to consider the dire consequences before casting ballots.
Political notes describe tactics by local Democrats to sway Republicans toward Tom Marshall by linking wet dry questions to Taft support. A Republican meeting at McFarren school in north Osaio township drew strong turnout despite bad weather with speeches by William B Wider and Aaron Zook among attendees from Elkhart and nearby areas. The piece cites Marion and Muncie as among Indiana’s most remarkable political gatherings.
A Goshen Democrat tone asserts preachers favor Taft causing unrest among labor groups. In Sixth Indiana district a preacher candidate for Congress touts his title while liquor politics heat rises. A correspondent notes Unitarian links to ex presidents and questions Taft church membership. A two year old in County Chair Proctor’s home cheers Taft as hard as her father backs Bryan Marshall.
The article cites Bryan's Oswego speech blaming predatory financiers and contrasts it with Hayward's reply defending Taft. It notes business leaders from Maine to California fear Bryan’s election, warning of a possible silver standard, and outlines widespread ownership of railroads by banks insurers and investors, with rising shareholder counts across major firms.
The South Bend Y M C A will dedicate its new building tomorrow with a wide program. The Studebaker Brothers Manufacturing Company donated the quarter million dollar facility featuring 76 dormitories, a 60 by 24 feet pool, Turkish baths, 165 steel lockers for officials, and 1 200 member lockers for youth. An interurban reception follows with 80 prominent businessmen organizing arrangements. 3 000 seats will be set for the dedicatory ceremony.
Charles Bintz a farmer from near Beatty's corners was dragged to death in a Michigan City street on Friday as a wagon team hauling potatoes dragged him after his load. Dozens of bystanders could not render aid in time.
Half interest in the Forward Bros foundry and machine shop on East Franklin street. Inquire at the shop or at No. 213 South Third street. 24d6 C. I. Forward. Mrs. Theodore Robinson of Leroy arrived to visit her brother Anthony Coley. Merchants Hotel opens on High street west of Main, J. Simeral proprietor.
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