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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement argues many sickness stems from a weak nervous system and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy to soothe nerves and restore strength. It cites a testimonial from John James of Riverton Nebraska and notes a money back offer if the first bottle fails to help.
The Thirteenth Congressional District Democrats of Indiana call a delegate convention in Plymouth on July 23, 1908 to nominate candidates for Congress. Representation by county totals shown. 34 votes needed for a choice. Signed by STevens and Jones of the district committee.
The Indianapolis News denounces the national Republican platform for failing to pledge disclosure of campaign contributions and accuses the convention of catering to trusts and unions. It argues the platform weakly defended honest elections and suggests financial backers shaped its stance while Roosevelt’s influence looms.
The passage argues that tariff revision is steered by its closest allies who profit most from it. It asserts schedules should guarantee manufacturers a reasonable profit and that the revisors alone decide what counts as reasonable. It then questions what benefits consumers would gain under such terms.
A Chicago medical examiner report cites poison in the stomach of Andrew Helgelein, linked to years of suspicious deaths surrounding Mrs. Della Gunness. Attorneys debate county officials handling while a $5,000 reward and public support stir local interest in solving the case.
A powerful hail and wind storm hit Prairie di Cheii and surrounding areas on June 22, damaging crops, unroofing buildings, smashing windows, felling trees, and disrupting telegraphs and floodwaters. The Chautauqua tents were blown down with no reported deaths, while rail tracks and windows suffered in nearby towns across Minnesota and Iowa.
Contract workers on a county road near Azalia uncovered a bed of a floury substance that appeared sandy yet was a soft putty like material. The bed hardened as it lay in the air and the county commissioners and contractors debated how to remove the unknown formation. There is no bottom seen to the bed and no solid foundation rests beneath it. Officials have not determined what it is or how to proceed.
W O S Bovard, former dean of the University of Chattanooga School of Theology, has been elected president of Moore’s Hill College. The appointment was announced amid reports of ongoing changes in leadership and pending approvals.
An Evansville man confessed to killing his wife in a jealous rage and was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to life in Cheshire prison.
A man identified as McCauley died in a house fire in Indiana near Meath on June 22. Investigators say the blaze began while the family slept and the cause is under study as relatives are notified.
The third district democratic convention renominated W. E. Cox of Dusper for Congress at Attamay New Attamay. The convention passed without opposition as Cox retained the party endorsement.
Storm wrecks farms and trees across Wisconsin. Prairie du Chien reports $200000 in losses. Mississippi flood impacts reach overwood, with four inches of rain in forty minutes. Several towns report damaged power and downed lines as crews assess the scene. Tao events mention casualties and injuries linked to the storm, including two women attacked by a nightclub incident. The Tatraburg team finishes strong in a race circuit, while a Beitist Yacht named Creedy finishes second.
A populare evangelist uses a Mississippi steamboat metaphor to urge gentle stomach care. He recommends Prosene Compound and Tineture Cinedona with sherry, avoiding harsh laxatives. The ad notes medical advice from Cooper Pharmacal Co of Chicago and mentions a family news item about Mr and Mrs Robi Post and their children tied to a legal case and a later reunion effort.
Kicked by a horse Saturday night, Las Ogle suffered a severe facial gash but can walk. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea touted as a toilet necessity for local prominent ladies. Masury’s paint is praised as sterling and long sold for 35 years by Hawks Hardware Co.
Secretary Taft directs the army quartermaster to reserve ground at Arlington National Cemetery for a special monument to Black soldiers who died in the Civil War. The action aims to honor their service and ensure a dedicated memorial site is established.
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