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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
2
The Daily Review editorial laments local audience reception to J W Kern and Marshall and argues for a Republican House to sustain Republican policy. It criticizes Bryan era bank guarantees, brewery influence, and Marshall’s compromises, urging informed votes in Goshen and Elkhart.
Voters are reminded the Republican ticket is the second on the ballot and features a circle with an eagle. Young voters should learn the marking method, ask questions about ballot marking, and can exchange a mistyped ballot for a correct one.
The article urges first time voters to see their role in forming national and state governments and influencing local affairs. It notes that parties and platforms express enduring principles and warns that single issue or moral parties diminish major party ranks and have limited impact on national policies.
The text urges voters to support the Republican Party, noting its long experience in governance and its active principles. It contrasts with the Democrats, criticizing vague policies and tariff for revenue only. It emphasizes the sacred right of franchise and advises careful consideration of a first ballot.
The Chicago Tribune argues the next administration must perfect regulation, push social reform, fill high court vacancies, expand American international influence, and advance conservation. It condemns Bryan as temperamentally unfitted, unpredictable, and unable to lead these duties, warning his elevation would halt progress.
The Cardinal endorses local option and opposes statewide prohibition in large cities. He urges high license laws with strict enforcement for cities while supporting local option for other communities, stating the county should be a unit in elections.
Goshen News-Times reports Elkhart circuit judge James Dodge spoke to a large Republican audience in the party headquarters, praising voters and addressing tariff issues. The Beveridge meeting has no parade. attendees should gather at the opera house at 3:30 with a special train arriving. Women are invited. Hile and Burris reported a successful Waterford meeting, and Republicans plan a Friday evening rally.
An Anderson man who supported Brewers against James E. Watson was offered funds to produce a campaign booklet charging Watson with undisclosed faults. The forged document named brewing firms and individuals who contributed to finance an October 29 1908 edition. The plot caused a political stir when Republicans obtained the paper and sought its recovery. An Elwood reporter reportedly carried the story to Anderson for a Democratic paper.
Dr. William Augustus Weiser of South Bend and BourbonInd announces his Independent party candidacy for Congress in the Thirteenth district. He vows to speak in South Bend Elkhart and Winamac to reach voters and complete his campaign.
Mr and Mrs O G Brenner of Jeffersonville traveled to Elwood this morning following a three week visit with relatives in the city.
The piece cites the Elkhart Truth arguing that a tariff ending would shift to free trade, harm American workers, and lower wages by aligning with European industries. It notes the paper’s stance as part of a broader debate between protective tariffs and revenue tariffs. Also mentions Mrs. J. H. State’s improving health.
A hired man reportedly visited the sixth ward in South Bend to obtain affidavits alleging that Chas W Miller traded Republican votes for favors. Miller denies any such exchange or proposal. The question asks if Truth will disclose the purchase cost with each affidavit.
In Columbus Indiana a loose hog valued at five dollars by owner John Daln roams Haw creek bottoms. Despite a two day chase by a posse and swift pursuit into White River the animal remains at large, attracting crowds and raised warnings from cornfield owner Miss Mary Brown.
In Warsaw on October 29 the governors closed all private Polish schools in retaliation for daily attacks on Russian university students in the streets over several weeks. Poles have appealed to the duma.
John Pontius of Sherman street is sick. W L Sype of South Main street has the grip. A son of A William Plank of Indiana avenue is sick. Mrs H H Andrews sr is very low. B F Oaks of Cleveland township is sick with bronchitis. Wesley Green of Twelfth street is recovering from typhoid fever. Phyllis Middleton, eleven, daughter of W F Middleton of North Sixth street, has scarlet fever. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs William Leininger of 629 West Lexington avenue on Wednesday. Z J Wright sick with stomach and heart trouble. better today. UW G Muzzy had a bad spell Wednesday night. better today. Jacob Topper of Indiana avenue improving from neuralgia after three weeks. Frank Primley still suffering from serious injury. no fracture yet.
The document lists meat prices from Buehler Bros at 520 South Main Street. Loin pork roast ten cents per unit, loin pork chops ten cents, veal roast nine to five cents, various beef cuts including pot roast rib roast and sirloin, fresh pork shoulders and sausage, chopped Hamburg, and porterhouse and flank steaks. Also shows sugar cured hams, bacon, picnic hams, and lamb quarters with scattered pricing.
Blessings advertises Ladies Empress footwear with 15 different styles available at $3.25, a sale highlighted for this week.
Local shop Blessing's advertises ladies' shoes priced at $1.65 this week, promoting value footwear in the city.
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