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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1908
Page
2
The Nappanee Advance argues Indiana laws on letting contracts are too intricate to follow without technical violations. It attributes the problem to Republican control of the state legislature for 12 years, claiming party action created the complexities.
The Kansas Republican governor candidate W. R. Stubbs supports bank deposit guarantees, a stance at odds with the national party. Taft distanced the plank, forcing Stubbs to confront the national platform and Bryan’s Democratic position in his campaign.
Critics in Republican papers largely target Bryan and dismiss his arguments without countering them. They praise his Des Moines tariff address and Indianapolis trusts speech as masterful, yet frame editorials as aimed at a prejudiced audience opposed to his views.
The Filipino statesman, head of his party in the assembly, says he received direct assurances from President Roosevelt that full independence for the Philippines could come at the end of twenty years. The Baltimore Sun notes optimism but warns many factors could change the outcome and suggests neutrality or recognition guarantees might shape future events.
Property listing offers 260 acres near Millersburg Topeka Ligonier and Goshen with tiled fields Adrian fence cedar posts brick house bank barn wind pump and orchard. Owner distant seeks sale sacrifice terms reasonable contact Forsythe Washington Ind for location details. Also Democratic Township Convention for Elkhart township set for August 29 at 2.00 pm in court park if inclement in Stonex block council room.
A mob of about five hundred men and boys attacked Claude Andrews, cousin of Jesse Coe, near Senate Avenue in Indianapolis as detectives attempted to remove him. Police dispersed the crowd after Andrews hid in a relative’s house. Coe killed Russell in 186? and was later killed resisting capture in Kentucky. District UMW revolts: Hudson mine dispute defies National President Lewis as District 11 miners back local officials. W. D. Van Horn says miners are right. work halted until driver reinstated. Fairbanks agrees to campaign in Indiana. he offers services to the state Republican committee and plans to speak wherever invited.
Marion Ind August 28 Marion Cigarette Baker once fled Indianapolis to escape bribery charges in the 1907 legislative session now travels with his wife and two New York women through Paris and Lucerne. He offers no hint of returning to the United States or Canada where he spent most of his time. Corydon Aug 28 Stella Coughlin society editor of Corydon Democrat reenters society after narrowly avoiding disaster when a parlor lamp filled with gasoline ignited during an evening gathering. Richmond Aug 28 F M Carter of the Pennyslvania lines suffers a severe foot injury after his foot becomes trapped in a swift frog and cannot be freed. New Albany Aug 28 Benjamin Robinson finds a copperhead snake in his home traps it beneath clothing and kills the reptile with a club.
In Tinton Indiana on August 28 a baby is bitten by a cat that reportedly crawled into the cradle. Pred Hades, the infant’s father, notes the child remains in serious condition at home while authorities investigate the careless dumping as the cat caused the injury.
Chicago August 28 standings show New York leading with 55 wins and 76 games played while Philadelphia, Cincinnati, Chicago and St Louis follow with varying records. Day games include Brooklyn over St Louis 3 1 and Philadelphia dropping Pittsburgh 2 3. Other results list Boston defeating Cincinnati and St Louis beating Boston in separate ties.
Chicago prices edge and slide across futures for Wheat Dec Sept and May notes. Oats and Corn quote ranges given with highs and lows. Live Stock markets report steady receipts for cattle hogs and sheep at East Buffalo dealers with price bands for various grades.
Creamery butter per pound 25c Baker's chocolate 20c four cans good sugar corn 25c Bulk coffee per pound 12c Shredded wheat biscuit per package 10c Best table peaches per can 5c Hand picked beans per quart 10c
The Elkhart township democratic caucus will be held in Court Park on Saturday afternoon August 29 at 2 o'clock. Candidates will be nominated for assessor and trustee. Every Democrat in the township should be present.
$1,000 reward and $1,600 reward offered for proof that the Macho Cigar does not contain Havana filler and Sumatra wrapper. From Mazer Cigar Mfg. Co. Straight Ice cigar. Sam Burnstein distributor. Additional note for a wanted competent housekeeper for small family. Call 525 South Sixth or phone 313. The Smith-Clark Co undertakers. Geo W Herr manager. Phone 371. Coal and feed M C Shrock tf.
A testimonial promotes Dr Miles Nervine with claims of curing rheumatism and easing pain. The letter dates from Rockaway New Jersey with an offer to refund the first bottle if no benefit, noting the supplier Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
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