Political debates pull Ohio Indiana lines and labor blocs
A reader letter discussion in Elkhart highlights Taft vs Bryan voting motives with brewery influence in Indiana, plus Governor and county office reform by Gattshall. Roosevelt’s stance on Taft labor policy is clarified, while misunderstandings of English public rhetoric are noted amid 1890s wage concerns.
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Marshall
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Taft
Bryan Wage Claim Sparks Debate On Taft Speech
The report notes confusion over whether Taft endorsed specific wage figures. It states Bryan supporters argued wages would fall under Bryan policies, while Taft offered no figures and did not advocate any wage rate. The dispute centers on interpretations of political proposals and their economic impact.
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Taft
Ed Olinger
W. H. Taft
Mr. Olinger
Olinger
Judge Dodge
Political tensions flare between Elkhart Truth and Goshen News-Times
The Elkhart Truth attacks the Goshen News-Times over alleged county treasury dips, while noting past Democratic gains and county reform changes. James E. B. Watson speaks in Mishawaka. local scenes include Taft labor wage claims and misattributed remarks about fifteen cents per hour.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Gompers Denounced by Fort Wayne Machinists Lodge No 70
At a October 19 1908 meeting Machinists Lodge No 70 International Association of Machinists passed a resolution denouncing Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor executive board for alleged political manipulation. The resolution refuses endorsement of AFL actions and protests use of labor office for capitalist political aims, directing copies to the AFL executive board and local press.
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Fort Wayne
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International Association of Machinists
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Lauer
Democratic Party
Bryan
New York
Friendship Lodge No. 70
S. A. of M
Americca Federation of Labor
Taft and Watson Campaign Lithographs Replenished
The Review announces new Taft and Watson lithographs available free of charge. Readers may obtain them by calling at the office for pickup.
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Taft and Watson
Anti-Saloon League speakers influence voters in city meeting
Editor notes impressions from Sunday Anti-Saloon League visit as Governor Hanly addressed Trinity M E church. He gained praise for passion and independence, with readers split among parties about licensing and prohibition. The writer supports Hanly and urges GOP vigor to advance prohibition aims.
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Republican Party
Anti-Saloon League
Prohibition Party
Ollright
Hanly
Trinity M
Church
W. OW. Stickles
Luxuries Have Become Necessities Review of Living Costs
A reader recalls rising living expenses from marriage to today, noting clothes, steak, potatoes, flour and coal costs have shifted from luxuries to necessities, while wages barely cover four-person family needs. The piece also includes praise for Vice President Fairbanks and his speech at the Young Men’s Christian Association dedication in South Bend, commending his eloquence and the crowd's enduring attention despite the chill.
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Ntor
Fairbanks
South Bend
Young Men's Christian Association
Inland Sea of Canada Redefined in Vast Geography
Reading about TWadseu bay, locals once saw polar desolation but real geography reveals a huge inland sea. It rivals the Mediterranean in size and stretches deep into central Canada, altering regional identity and understanding.
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Canada
Twadseu Bay
Mediterranean
Canadian
A Patient Sufferer in Tramps Tale
A concise quote from a Philadelphia Inquirer item contrasts a weary tramp’s fatigue with resilience. The speaker notes avoiding complaint despite troubles, reflecting broader social attitudes toward hardship and endurance.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
London Gaming Dens Exposed Raids Tactics and Tricks
A London article details how police raids on big gaming dens are planned and executed. Detectives obtain warrants, disguise officers, and use a staged street buildup to seize clubs with surprise entry and thorough searches.
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London
Commissioner of Police
Blessing's Divine Thie Wack Week Shoes Sale
A local store promotes girls school shoes across all styles at low prices this week. Prices advertise a reduction from two dollars to about one sixty five cents, claiming great value for athletic and dress styles.
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Blessing’s Divine
Blessings Sets Ladies Empress Shoes On Sale
Blessings offers Ladies Empress shoes in 15 styles this week priced at 8.25 dollars, with demand expected to rise as shoppers seek affordable fashion footwear.
Like Father Like Son ends with a philosophical frog
A four year old Clyde and his father explore a meadow pond. Clyde asks about tadpoles. They consider bringing them home. A frog crosses their path prompting Clyde to question the difference between him and his father.
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Clyde
Curious Mexican classroom customs spark smoke traditions
A London Studard remark notes Mexican schoolmasters rewarding diligent pupils with cigars during lessons and permitting a general class smoke, while scholars abstain from drinking. The master keeps liquor on his desk. disputes arise when it empties as families call it an honor to refill. It also mentions Lt Leo de Orellana Tollemache signing his name after dropping multiple aliases.
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London Studard
Blessing's Offers Boys School Shoes This Week
Box calf and gun metal calf boys shoes priced at $2.05 to $2.50. Deals highlight affordable school footwear with Blessing's promotional week.
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Blessing’s
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