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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1908
Page
2
The Goshen Democrat page criticizes the Elkhart Review as socialist in tone for defending trusts and capital. It argues that electing a democratic legislature would enable a local option law unit and calls Republican leaders deceptive in framing the remonstrance law repeal.
Excerpted revival of a political speech urging democratic reform. It argues for national prosperity through popular organization and questions Republican promises, citing critiques of Taft and Bryan on unemployment, privileges, and campaign funding. The speaker urges voters to favor the Democratic Party to restore rule of the people.
A snide New York Tribune paragraph satirizing thirty cent clubs provokes backlash. The piece notes clubs are forming across the country in response to Bryan campaign pressure, aiming to fund or influence political activity and public opinion.
A nationwide push urges thirty cent contributions to fund the fight of common people against title worshippers and commercial mercenaries backing the Republican campaign. Supporters call for rebuking snobs and pushing the clubs forward to regain control of government.
Earl Taber of the Commercial Bank of Argos bought Fred Elder’s virgin timber tract in Kosciusko County for over 50000 dollars. The 400 acre farm near Pierceton failed at auction when Elder demanded at least 70000. Taber’s purchase, described as the state’s largest virgin timber parcel, will be logged and cleared for market.
Jefferson to host a one night presentation of Thorns and Orange Blossoms by Rowland and Clifford, producers of the Goshen stock version. Bertha M. Clay’s play offers strong cast and first class scenery, with seats going on sale Saturday for the Monday night show.
On a rural highway ten miles east of the city Perry White and Mitch Shanklin suffered severe knife wounds after a long feud between their families flared into violence. Mrs White is unconscious with a fractured skull, condition critical. Shanklin is badly injured with a severed ear and facial wounds. Police investigate motive.
Mrs Mary Moore, 62, died instantly near Meridian Street after being struck by a frightened horse pulling a buggy. The horse crashed through the street with its rider, and Moore suffered a chest wound and skull fracture as onlookers watched the overcome event. The horse was knocked down and immobilized for minutes.
Pooling tobacco crop near Wilkinson Indiana 90 000 pounds. buyers set minimum price at 100 pounds per hundred. Growers in Troonville August 25.
Davwin Yundt aged eighty five of Moran Mo was struck by a train near Frankfort Indiana on August 28 and died within hours.
Richard T. Wand reports that District Attorney Jerome of New York County is exonerated on all twenty three charges filed by the Metropolitan Street Railway stockholders committee. He finds no neglect of duty and recommends dismissal of the charges. One charge about shaking dice in a restaurant is deemed the proprietor’s crime, not Jerome’s, due to lack of knowledge by the owner.
Notice to property owners. Go shen Indiana Common Council, Aug 17 1908, adopted resolution of necessity to pave alley between Main and Third from Clinton to Pike Clinton with vitrified brick, 16 1/2 feet wide. Hearing set Sept 8 1908 at 7:30 pm for remonstrances and final action. George H. Rimpler City Clerk.
U S officials report Moorish leaders and Tangier natives proclaimed Mulai Hafid sultan after a Sunday gathering. The foreign affairs minister said he signed the proclamation believing the people were united in favor. Tangier residents joined in a quiet show of approval.
Berlin reports the death of Ambassador Speck von Sternberg in Heidelberg from cancer. A Roosevelt message expresses shock and relief at the news, praising him as a fearless sincere loyal man and noting his service as Germany’s representative in Washington for several years.
A damaged New York item reports a stove accident in Brooklyn leading to a fire that killed a child named Joseph and injured a mother and another adult. The cluttered text mentions a baby rescued and a second fatality, with unclear names and details.
Willam Bronson proprietor of the Hotel Bronson and a widely known hotelman in the northwest died at age seventy three in LaCrosse Wisconsin on August 25.
Public notice for property owners details a street improvement on West Washington Street from Main to Third, grading drainage and vitrified brick pavement widths 49 feet from Main to Third and 36 feet west of Third, session set September 8, 1908 at 7 13.
A $1,000 reward is offered by Mazer Cigar Mfg. Co for proof that the Macho Cigar contains Havana filler or Sumatra wrapper, claiming otherwise. Sam Burnstein is listed as distributor.
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