Truth and politics mingle at 1908 Indiana events
In a recap from late October 1908, the Truth comments on Democratic and Republican tactics, noting journalistic bias in Elkhart County and asserting Taft’s rising prospects as Republicans consolidate support. It highlights Vice President Fairbanks addressing the dedication of the Young Men’s Christian Association building in South Bend with praise for his rhetoric and moral framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Truth
Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Elkhart County
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Young Men's Christian Association
South Bend
Taft lines up support as Brown rallies rail workers
Judge Taft attracted 1,200 railroad workers in Chicago led by William C. Brown of New York Central Lines who praised Taft as a friend of labor. Brown contrasted Taft's pro private ownership with Bryan’s government ownership stance, citing pay and conditions comparisons between U S and foreign railways. Elkhart turnout included 100 Lake Shore workers and a large crowd at Baker Field and Gary demonstration, with Taft touring Indiana amid large cheers and minor incident at the Y M C A building.
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William H. Taft
Taft
William C. Brown
New York Central Lines
Chicago
Bryan
eTwo
Liverpool
London
Boston
Albany
United States
Conmirymen
Brown
Organized Labor
Masonic Temple
Middle West
South Bend
Baker’s Field
Monteville Flowers
Cincinnati
Elkhart Chautauqua and
Lecture Association
A. G. Graham
Gary
Gift of Y M C A Building by Studebaker for City
The Studebaker Manufacturing Company gifts a Young Men's Christian Association building to South Bend. The move signals business support for moral impulses as foundations of efficiency and public welfare. The new facility and its opening events bolster social efforts for youth welfare nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
South Bend
Studebaker Manufacturing Company
Taft Meeting At Elkhart Draws Broad Support
Secretary Tait spoke to a large, mixed crowd at the depot praising Taft as a true friend of labor and defender of pro labor policies. Brown of the New York Central Lines credited Taft with advancing labor rights and prosperity. The gathering reflected broad voter interest in the presidential candidate and his appeal to labor and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait
Elkhart
Brown
New York Central
Labor
Anti-Saloon Crusade Faces Political Backlash
The Anti-Saloon League long linked to the Republican Party faces criticism as its annual late October mobilization comes under attack by pro saloon factions. Critics say the league supports local option laws and partisan aims while insisting its drive remains a moral effort with political tactics at times.
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Anti-Saloon League
Republican Party
League
League Aims to Shape Public Opinion on Liquor Reform
The league seeks to create sentiment that can become law and excite public realization of liquor restrictions. While it includes radical advocates and misleading appeals, its overall aim is commendable. The league deserves support from reform-minded voters, and the Republican party backs efforts to make and uphold good laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Republican Party
Ho gan Advocates Taft at Big Four Freight House Meet
James Hogan former American Railway Union organizer addressed Indianapolis freight workers urging doubt of Samuel Gompers and trust Taft. Vice-President Fairbanks to tour Indiana, speaking Mishawaka at 7:30 p m Wednesday and Elgrange at 2 o'clock Thursday. The Indianapolis Star notes the line about good men making good government. F. W. Club to meet Mrs VanGorder tomorrow.
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Big Four
Indianapolis
James Hogan
American Railway Union
Aamuel Gompers
W. H. Taft
Fairbanks
Indiana
Mishawaka
L Grange
Indianapolis Star
Socialist Parade in Elkhart Draws About Half Democratic Crowd
Elkhart observers note the socialist vote will be at least half the democratic vote, citing last Saturday’s parade with Norman Shaner leading the Boys' Wonder Band. About 150 attended speeches at Central Labor Union hall and Main and West High streets. local and South Bend figures spoke, while Chairman Hitchcock rode the Century en route to New York as the train saw record patronage of ninety-two passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Barnhart
Norman Shaner
Boys’ Wonder Band
Central Labor Union Hall
J. H. Hollingsmith
Englebeam
South Bend
John Sno
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
New York
Librarian Miss Corwin Attends State Library Meeting
Miss Corwin of Elk Hart library returned from Richmond after attending the State Library Association meeting. About fifty librarians from across the state participated in sessions on library relations with the outside world, college collaboration, and storytelling. Officers elected include President W. E. Jenkins Bloomington, vice president Miss Elizabeth Earl Connersville, and secretary Miss Annette Clark New Albany. Corwin retires as secretary and was named adviser at Indiana Library School in Indianapolis after addressing the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corwin
Elkhart
Richmond
State Library Association
W. E. Jenkins
Bloomington
Elizabeth Earl
Connersville
Annette Clark
New Albany
Indianapolis
Indiana Library School
Real Estate Transfers and Odd Personal Note
Real estate transfers include Ella Gehman to Alexander Brandon for 10 Oaceres in Cleveland township at 32 dollars. Mary R Wilcox to C B Greene for a lot in Elkhart at 1400 dollars. S D Shreiner to Charles B Greene for a lot in Elkhart at 2600 dollars. Frank Gardner to Horace M Zook for land in Middlebury township at 1400 dollars. A stray sentence mentions J W Kern's little son planning a campaign tour and communications with his home, unclear details.
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Ella Gehman
Alexander Brandon
Cleveland Township
aMry R. Wilcox
C. B. Greene
Elkhart
S.d.shreiner
Charles B. Greene
Frank Gardner
Horace M. Zook
Middlebury Township
J. W. Kern
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Great Association
Ess
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C. H. Maloney
Guy
Political News
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Warren Hill Co
Rey Sonya
the Daily Review
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