Stars and Stripes Forever and the Red Flag in Politics
A political lament argues against socialism and foreign influence, praising the flag and urging voters to support Taft and Sherman. It asserts Americans value the stars and stripes and warns that some favor the red flag of communism over American institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Woodchopping
Garfield
Europe
Taft
Sherman
United States
Mr. Taft
America
Father Williams Indian Tea Promises Strength for Women
A sales notice touts Father William's Indian Tea as a remedy for pale weak nervous women. It claims to strengthen, improve complexion, and restore vitality, available as tea or tablets for 20 cents from HB. D. Miller and F. H. Bentz & Co at 801 South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father William
HB. D. Miller
South. Main
F. H. Bentz,& Co
Observations on Democracy and Finance in Moorestown
An 1908 satirical piece set in Moorestown New Jersey presents Ezekal Allen lecturing Quaker farmers on government expenditure. Ephram the Quaker agitates with figures tracing costs from Jefferson to Lincoln and later federal interventions, debating economy and the role of war pensions posturing against Republican policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nu Jersy
Edditur
Wimmen
Soljers
Moorestown
Republikan
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Andy Jaxon
Pierce
Jeems Buchanan
Kenemy
Ephraim
Ephram
Ezekal
Republikan Party
John Q. Adams
Jaxon
Demmokrat
Taylor
Fillmore
Dimmokratic
Harrison
Tyler
Demmokrats
Linkin
Congress
Linkon
Dimmokratik Party
John C. Calhoun
Kator
Nashun
Atlantic
Allegany Mountains
Panama Canal
Eddiur
Taft ruling praised by railway brotherhoods indorsing Ann Arbor decision
William B. Boate of Pittsburgh, a Division 201 official of the Order of Railway Conductors, cites Chief Arthur and Judge Taft's Ann Arbor ruling. The piece notes Rule 12's abolition, the sympathetic strike, and Taft's stance on free contract and noncoercion. It ties in Labor, Bryan, and 1904 politics, ending with a quip on progress and the big stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Brotherhoods Indorse
Ann Arbor
New York
William 8. Boate
Pittsburg
Division 201
Order of Railway Conductors
Chief Arthur
Brotherhood of Railway Engineers
Taft
Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers
Toledo
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Arthur
Arthur’s Brotherhood
Locomotive Engineers’ Monthly
Great Railway Brotherhoods
Bloodshed feared as three fugitives held after jail break
Rhinelander Wisconsin October 31 Mrs Donnerstag and daughter Clara sister of Hugo Albert and Rudolph Donnerstag were arrested with an armed counterfeiting gang member by United States Marshal Appley and Sheriff Vaughan. They could not post 250 bail and were held. A complete counterfeiting outfit and coins were recovered. The trio are described as headshots and feared to cause bloodshed before capture. Chicago October 31 Spellbinders crowd features Knox Mitsburg and ex Governor Black New York City. Democrats Frank S Monnett speaks in Baltimore and ex Governor Francis in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
Mra
Donnerstag
Clara
Moth
Hugo
Albert
Rudolph Donnerstag
Madison
United States
Appleby
Vaughan
Oneida County
Appley
Donnerstug Farm
Donnerstag Farm
Chicago
Senator Knox
Mitsburg
Black
New York
New York City
Tor
Frank S. Monnett
Ohio
Baltimore
Francis
Missouri
St. Louis
Bulgaria Offers Turkey 3 Million Pound Tribute for Railway
Constantinople report says Bulgaria offers Turkey a tribute of 3,000,000 pounds to capitalize the East Railway seized by Bulgaria. The Porte is reported willing to accept the offer as settlement of the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Chronicle
Constantinople
Bulgaria
Turkey
Snowstorm Hits Mohawk Valley With Bitter Winds
Utica reports a major snowstorm with arctic winds whitening northern counties and temperatures plunging below zero. In New York City the anti suffrage League for Civic Education of Women opens an office in Mrs Gilbert B Jones's home, highlighting opposition to Votes for Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Pheir
New York
League For the Civic Education of Women
Gilbert B. Jones
General Wood Returning to New York After Europe Trip
Paris reports Major General Leonhard Wood, United States Army, returns to New York after three months of rest and participation in German and French maneuvers and the Spanish historical congress at Saragossa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Europe
Saragossa
Leonhard Wood
United States Army
New York
Markets Report From Chicago and Buffalo Tie to Taft Sherman Aim
Chicago quotes show wheat corn oats pork lard and live stock prices with cash sales and futures, including Dec May and July contracts. Buffalo listings cover cattle hogs sheep and calves with modest demand while noting slow markets and typical ranges. All straw polls appear to favor Taft and Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Indiana
Wisconsin
Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Sunday Church Services With Updates Across Denominations
Church announcements note changes from the usual schedule for tomorrow. St John’s Episcopal sets 9:30 Sunday school and 10:45 service, St Vincent’s Catholic observes All Souls’ Day with cemetery rosary and All Saints’ Day mass, and envelopes for deceased friends due by 8 a.m. at the rectory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal
St. Vincent's
Presbyterian—Boys’ Brigade
Bethel Evangelical
Mennonite
Prairie Street
M. E. Bachman
J. B. Brunk
Goshen
Castle U
Baptist
H. H. Andrews
Trinity M. E
Grace Lutheran
Y.Y. W
R. W. Monger
Mayflower Chorus
Amoy Visit By US Fleet Includes Imperial Reception
Rear Admiral Em ory and 124 officers of the Atlantic fleet meet Prince Yu Lang and Liang Tun Yeu in Amoy. Officers tour temple and market areas while post office and money exchange offices see heavy activity. Dinner for 124 officers hosted by imperial Chinese commissioners and reception committee. Also included is a 1908 probate notice for Eva T. Sass in Elkhart Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amoy
Emory
Prince Yu Lang
Liang Tun Yeu
Foreign Board
Pazar
Young Men’s Christian Association
China
Tart Retort at Newport Reveals Social Snub
A wealthy Newport society matron makes sly remarks about a young debutante Miss Blank. When pressed to identify the guest, the responder dismisses inquiries with a pointed retort, comparing the inability to name Miss Blank with not knowing the matron's own past arrival in Newport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Judy
Miss Blank
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Local Grocer Ad Offers Meats and Specials
The notice lists Buehler Bros at 520 South Main Street with various meats priced in cents and pounds, plus ads for savings accounts at St Joseph Valley Bank and a long promotion for Prof. Detoure offering fortune telling services and life guidance with hours and rates. The mix includes groceries and financial offers alongside the psychic ad.
Public Works to Hear Objections on 1908 Assessments
Elkhart Indiana notices five improvement assessments for cement sidewalks and street work. A public meeting is set for November 13 1908 at 10 am to hear remonstrances and review amounts against each property. Rolls and owner names available at the Board of Public Works or City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
City of Elkhart
Indiaa
Carolna Street
East Jackson Street
East High Street
Kray Street
West Franklin Street
Thomas Street
West Indiana Avenue
Willowdale Avenue
Ifrom Edwardsburg Avenue
Simonton ‘Street
Ethan L. Arnold
Fred Poole
G.A. Briggs
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E.xhart
Luther
Wittenberg
John Adams
Virginius
Jamaica
Tomada
Cuba
Joseph B. Gary
County Superior Court
Constellation Capricornus
William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
James BE. Watson
Yremont C. Goodwine
Fred A. Sims
John C. Billheimer
Oscar Hadlih
James Bingham
Supreme Court
George W. Self
Lawrence Mwturnan
A. L. Pertz
Quincy A. Myers
Appellate Court
David Myers
Republican County
Charles W. Miller
Elkhart St. Joseph
Vernon W. Vanfleet
Francis E. Berlin
Leander Anderson
Daniel J. Troyer
W. E. Wider
Aaron S. Zook
John Ziesel
Charles A. Croop
Walter A. Stauffer
Harold A. Keith
Judicial Ticket
Lloyd L. Burris
William J. Sigerfoose
Eber Darling, SR
Bryan
Reuublikans
Ezekal Allen
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Parker
Sheehan
Ryan
Belmont
Wall Street
Fingy” Conners
Roger Sullivan
Cleveland
Weaver
Donnerstag Brothers
General Wood
Chicago Grain
East Buffalo
Ah Sin
the Daily Review
Eva T. Sass
Elkhart
Charles F. Frank
Kiva T. Sass
Elk Circuit Court
Geo. W. Fleming
Elkhart Circuit Court
Ayer
Buehler Bros
South Main Street
Hamburg
Picnichams
St. Joseph Valley Bank
The
Cash Basin Bank
Prof
Detoure
Shafer
Schult
D. T
Prof. Detoure
Sage
H. Helfrick & Son Opera House
Hare
Coronna and Kray Street
Deffler’s Millinery
Miss Grace Eagleston
D. B. Fisk & Co
Big Street
Timmins’ Book Store
Opera House
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