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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
2
The Indianapolis Independent argues the Republican party must explain the industrial inactivity and stresses that continuing current policies risks harming the common people. It notes Charles Warren Fairbanks’ failed bid to co secure the vice presidency and calls for party leadership to align with a national platform.
The piece notes panicky times under a Republican national administration. Telegraph reports from Pittsburg show wage cuts in great mills, labor law difficulties, scarce work, high living. It also critiques the Republican platform as long and shameless, and recalls the late president Cleveland’s legacy and complex public reception.
A fragment notes an event or discussion focused on Denver, mentioning it as a focal point and hinting at broader plans or analysis. Specifics are unreadable, but the reference to Denver indicates a future-oriented or preparatory context within the piece.
Thousands of Republican and independent voters nationwide express disappointment with the Chicago convention and its platform. They anticipate a clean, courageous Democratic platform in Denver and blame Republicans for ceding power to mercenary interests. Henry Watterson cites the looming choice between governance by the people and control by Rockefeller and related trusts.
Elkhart County commissioners invite sealed bids until July 14 1908 for bridge repairs incl abutments floors and new bridges in Concord Benton Elkhart Olive Dundee parish areas. Plans vary by bridge numbers with concrete and steel options and bond affidavit required. Board to select plans and award to lowest responsible bidder.
A troubled account recalls a man named Bossaum fearing a divine message seen in a dream. He believes Septentier 4 marks a foretold death and recounts visions of heaven and hell, judgment thrones, and streets of gold as he and others weigh the prophecy.
Fragmented report notes courtroom confusion as defense seeks continuance for the murder case of Detective Thayer involving Skenry Mcdorald. The piece also describes severe storms in the region with widespread damage and casualties, including a fatality near Lumlee due to an electrical storm.
Sullivan June 24 after a retirement of 91 hours the jurors reported a disagreement in the case of Leonard J. Patrick indicted for the murder of Willi J. Allen of Gilmore. Jurors were discharged.
The Democrat reports Salem Bank of Goshen pays the highest taxes among Elkhart County banks, assessed at 828 125. City National Bank in Goshen is second at 118 220. Other local lenders listed include County Trust Co Elkhart St Joseph Valley First State First National Nappanee Farmers and Traders and Bristol based banks with varying assessments.
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