Review maligned speech sparks battle over press honesty
The Blithart Review is accused of yellow journalism after misrepresenting Hon. Earl G. Price Alabama orator. The piece claims the Review twisted Price remarks on centralization and Reichspierre, while defending its own editorial stance and attacking opponents and labor interests in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Earl G. Price
Alabama
Price
Taft
Sherman
Roosevelt
Senate
Joe
Tebor
van Cleve
Ingiumbenat
Stansard
Enille
Elkhart
Lab
Miller and Boomers accused in Roosevelt election scheme
A Garbled report alleges discrepancies in promoting Charles W Miller’s candidacy with Roosevelt’s shown support. An attributed meeting between Roosevelt and Miller at a reception is questioned, with a claim the Goshen News-Times quoted the president praising Miller’s work in party efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Chas. W. Miller
Miler
Nmit
Miller
Fairbanks
Whey
Goshen ‘News-Times
Set Roeverelt
Watson Attacks Watson-Waning Political Labor Ties
The piece argues against James B. Watson as Republican governor nominee, citing Indiana Federation of Labor opposition and ties to labor and rail interests, alongside critical discussions of banking and finance figures, corporate control, and proposed regulation. It frames labor's stance within a broader critique of business influence in politics and banking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Watson
State Federation ‘of Labor
Indiana Federation of Labor
Citizens’ "Alliance
Indiana
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Department of Labor
Labor
Joseph G. Cannon
National
House of Representatives
James E. Watson
Prophet with Faulty Memory Questions Bryan History
A critic rebukes a historian for misquoting past events and misplacing blame in tariff debates. The piece notes the Wilson tariff bill of 1894, its 1894 passage, and McKinley era laws since 1890, arguing the author lacks familiarity and misreads historical sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Bryan
Cleveland
Ben Barker Explores Who Forgan Is In Banking
Reporter Ben Barker investigates James B. Forgan, president and director of Chicago’s First National Bank, headed discussions with bankers and political figures about his stance on Bryan. The piece probes Forgan’s influence in finance and public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alto Laake
Menta
Sant
Hiarrimen
Stillman Et al
Democratic Party
Bryan
Forgan
la Follette
Charles Dawes
Lafollette
Wall Street
Banking
Money Trust
Lloyds
Chicago
A. Brodricié Calvis-Brown Bank
Brodrick
Snd
Collins
Ben Barker
James B. Forgan
Gabestiers
First National “Bank of Chicago
Trist
Bank
Ghar
Americas
Sate
Slump in Wisconsin Vote Explained by Plain Facts
The article outlines a projected Republican plurality in Wisconsin for the presidential vote, with figures around 110000 to 115000 and possible variations. It notes expectations based on leaders’ views and local implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
The
Republic
Voting Places For Elkhart County
Elkhart County Commissioners set general election voting locations across towns including Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, and Bristol. Sites include schools, boarding houses, shops, and public buildings, with precise street corners and landmark references for each Concord district and surrounding towns.
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Elkhart County
Bango
Jamestown
Benton
Wherley
Benton West
Cleveland—Center School
Clinton South
Town
Millersburg
Clinton
Jacob Berkey
Concord
Vine, Street
Beardsley Avenue
Elkhart
George B. Pratt
Crawford Street
Iroster
Sycamore Street
C. G. Conne
Vistula Wid
Jackson Streets
Jackson
Main Streets
Bryson & Reed
Jackson Street
East Franklin Street
Mrs
Cor
Middlebury
Madison Streets
Conesra
Seventh Street
Goshen
Jefferson West
Jocke
Locke
Blossery
Main Street
Nappanee
Vy Es
Riblet
Warren Street
Jwest
Olive
Myers’ Repair
Wakarusa
Center
Osolo
Frank Brumbaugh
Baldwin Street
Johnson Street
School House
Union sitesCoupes
Union
wei—Wisler
Stygat
Mark Twain Impersonator Spotted in City Traveler Event
A Mark Twain lookalike, described as a lecturer double, was seen in the city this morning on a trip from Millersburg to Ney via High Compton. The unusual figure attracted curious onlookers as he moved through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K Twain
Van
Millersburg
Compton
Campaign finance appeal targets slush funds in 1908 US election
A private letter from the Republican National Committee urges corporate leaders to donate individually to fund campaign operations while bypassing new federal restrictions. The message, dated Oct 10 1908 from Marion Indiana, asks executives to persuade associates to contribute and cover expenses. The Democratic committee vows prosecutions for such violations, signaling looming legal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
Bryan
Republican
Democratic
Republican Finance Committee
Elkhart
Marion
Ind
Taft
Sherman
Republican National’ Committee
Congress
Ex-Soldier Dr. William Hani Found Unstable at Clark Hospital
Dr. William F. Hani seventy two was reported of unsound mind at Clark hospital after an inquest led by Dr J W Short and Justice W A Alien. Trustee OC C Puterbaugh traveled from Lafayette with Hani to Elkhart for detention, where he resisted restraint and attacked a nurse with a tray of dishes. Admission to Lonecliff is being pursued while Mrs Hani remains in Lafayette for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. F. Want
Clark Hospital
J. W. Short
BE. Holderman
W. A. Alien
Lafayette
OC. C. Puterbaugh
Puterbaugh
Elkhart
Lonecliff
Clark Hogpitak
Ioek
Dr. Hani
Barnhart Seen Winning in District After Bryan Speech
Attorney Francis O'Shaughnessy spoke at the Bryan headquarters predicting Joseph G. Cannon would lose in Illinois and James E. Watson would win statewide. He claimed voters favor Henry A. Barnhart, possible carry in all counties except Elkhart and St. Joseph, and criticized districters and the Denver platform while urging reform of campaign finance and anti injunction measures. The audience filled the club room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Francis O'Shaughnessy
A -Chisase
Joseph G. Cannon
Congress
Illinois
James EB. Watson
Gay Ognor
Indiana
Jenkins
Wisedinein
Ant Reade
Minnesota
Charles
Robbén
Orde
Bank Guaranty
Denver
Trists
Cll
Paul Morton
Santa Fe
Auto Crossing Provokes Confusion on Main Street
Conductor Henry Witwer attempted to cross the Main street crossing with a new car, triggered a mistaken signal, and rolled west along the tracks. He stopped the vehicle after the signal tower reset, and a booklet titled Instructions for Beginners was found in his pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Witwer
Main Street
Twentieth Century Limited
Witwer
Cressine
Orciar Tov
Unclear fragment mentions US meetings and Elk Hart reference
Fragmentary text notes US small meetings and a reference to Elk Hart with vague democracy context and absence of clear events or outcomes.
Dr Williams Pink Pills touted as cure for female weakness
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for a range of female illnesses including nervous exhaustion and pale complexions. It claims the pills restore health, cite a Mrs Bila King and Dawas case examples, and notes sale by druggists and mail order from Schenectady New York with six boxes for five dollars.
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Williams
Bila King
Bion Sixth Street
Vi Incemies
Ind
She
Dr. Willams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Mr Conn to Make Trip in Big Yacht
Mr Conn has spent months on the California coast and bought a sea-going yacht for a fishing expedition into Magdalena Bay and the Gulf of California. Readers of Truth will receive letters from him describing experiences and incidents of the sport, with Masiler Bay noted as a promising fishing area.
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Conn
Californit
Magdalena Bay
Gulf of California
Mr Conn
Mas
Iler Bay
Mrs J H Graham dies after long illness
Adelaide Arnold Graham wife of James H Graham dies at home in Mason township Cass County Michigan after more than seven months of illness. She leaves husband two children Harriet Teresa and Herbert Arnold with Rena Graham Hays deceased since 1896 and brothers A F Arnold Elkhart and Jerry Arnold Milpitas Cal. Funeral at the residence Monday Oct 12 at 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Arnold Graham
James H. Graham
Mason ‘Township
Cass County
Mich
Jaimes H. Graham
Harriet
Teresa
Herbert Arnold Graham
Elkhart
Rena’ Graham Hays
Mrs. Graham
A. F. Arnold
Jerry Arnold
Milpitas
Cal
Leah Zink Returns From Tuise Training Visit
Leah Zink completes a two week professional visit at Ligonier and returns home to resume duties after the training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah
Zink
Ligonier
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Chery
Beveridge
Schuyler Cy Wubbelli
Drake Amt Hubbell
Watson
Leas
Phan
Seare
Pickhart
Mica
Banker Forgan
Mark Twain
ALG
J. Wood ‘Wilson
Fred W. Upham
Democratic National Committee
William P. Hani
Barnhart
Speaker
Vincennes
Mr. Conn
J. H. Graham
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