09 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
1
Congress member Clayton denounces Republican shifts claiming democratic ideas surge as he attacks private monopoly, federal patronage, and court decisions. He warns reforms are pursued to aid trusts while the White House and Taft's circle push politics of patronage.
Jim Guffey of Pennsylvania, Bryan foe, loses national committee seat after a heated convention night. The credentials committee majority unseates Guffey delegates in Philadelphia, while a minority report by J L Straus denounces Republican backed ballots. Delegates elected by Republicans in the Democratic primary are unseated after a night of debate.
Herman Compton of the Miles Weather Bureau reports June 1908 as the warmest month on record with a mean temperature of 542. There were nine clear days, eighteen days with some rain, and total precipitation of 2.28 inches. The longest rainfall sequence and extreme single day totals are noted, with a full six year comparative table included.
At least one thousand people perished when a flood from the Yesildingmak river devastated Tokat in Asia Minor. Rescue efforts focus on survivors and assessing the destroyed town in Constantipense.
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John A. Brutbaugh and W. Js. Wickey pursue a vast swamp land enterprise in Leforrelha parish Louisiana. Steam shovels dig a canal to drain and outlet water across 2 548 acres adjacent to a 50 000 acre tract owned by the Louisiana Agricultural Lands Co Ltd. The project, described as gigantic, aims to create a highly valuable farming region in the United States with Brutbaugh supervising from Louisiana for a week or more.
The June monthly report shows receipts totaling 318000 and disbursements of 318323.11 with a balance on hand of 59354.86. Items include current taxes 141.77 delinquent taxes Otis county revenue 2892. Misc county 2882 and school principal payments 8587.20 plus interest 896.19. Deposits listed across several banks and trust companies shown as 6192.89 state bank 20208.00 city national nappanee 7539.70 and other institutions totaling 18087.14.
Slaughter and Chester lease 112 Marion Street and purchase the monument business from Onok & Chester. They will repair, refinish, and expand shop space with new stock and updated pneumatic equipment. Slaughter leads the firm, already known for granite work and his Slaughter Granite Company founded in Goshen.
J B Cochran and J W Gschran arrived in Elkhart to discuss moving the Angledile Computing Scale plant. They met at Ladee Sihere depot with no decision today. Reports of bids and site offers emerged, but Cochran denied any overtures to the company. He said a definite decision would come before the president leaves the city.
Gladys Pagwell aged seven was severely injured when a mowing hay blade severed one leg and cut the other on the Pogwell farm four miles from Fort Wayne. Mr and Mrs Hassler left in their automobile to reach the child's home after the accident.
E Berry of 319 James Street was entombed for about five hours when a fifty-ton coal car trapped him at the Lake Shore coal dock. He ate his lunch during the rescue and asked that his wife be notified only after he was freed. He emerged with only minor soreness and no serious injuries.
Resolutions Committee to report at seven with the platform adoption on the agenda and Bryan nominated as a key figure. The session aims to set policy direction and confirm leadership roles for the upcoming terms.
Temporary chairman Henry D Clayton concluded his speech at 7 06 pm as the convention in Denver prepared to report the platform committee. Kern Pace and Mack were named to a reporting panel with Clayton praising Hobson and signaling plans to nominate Bryan tomorrow and discuss a vice president.
Mrs. Mary Shrew of Marion Street received a letter from her daughter in Chicago describing how United States Marshal Abel Bach was badly injured while cranking an automobile. The right hand was crushed between a nearby pole and the crank handle. specialists work to avoid amputation.
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