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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
The Indianapolis News reports on the March 26 1908 primary efforts to defeat Tom Taggart. It suggests the paper’s influence among Indiana Democrats may be limited despite its efforts.
Marriage licenses list James Lecount and Ella Bowen of Goshen and Jesse Klotz with Ola M Michael of Nappanee. Guardianship actions name Valentine Berkey as guardian with a $1,000 bond. Estate proceedings include sale of John W. Pletcher’s Harrison land for $9,000 with a $2,400 mortgage, and multiple real estate transfers among Goshen and Elkhart area parties.
Illinois campaign notes claim Speaker Cannon will secure no fewer than 146 votes on the first Chicago ballot. McKinley cites 48 from the South, 12 from New England, 8 scattered, 16 from the West, plus other delegates, as part of his strength. A second-ballot surge is anticipated as other candidates rally. Violence erupts at the convention hall as Evans and Hale delegates clash with Oliver supporters, with police restoring order.
A Royal Welcome awaits men of clean habits in refined society while Harper Laundry invites customers to keep shirts collars and cuffs faultless in color and finish at a small outlaw.
A young farmer Clem McClellan near Butler suffered a crushed broat bone when two horses bucked into a barn door. The report notes local incidents, reunions, and community notices including a long-absent Jacob Bryant returning home from Oregon after expressing despair. The column also mentions Mrs Eliza Grey’s death, a WLC IT lecture in Goshen, the Lizanter Banner’s anniversary, and local hardware ads. A 99-year-old man recently entered Porter county poor house.
North Dakota Democrats at the state convention reported resolutions backing William Jennings Bryan for the national Democratic nomination. The party endorsed Bryan as the reform standard bearer, instructing delegates to vote for him at Denver, with a possible second-choice governor Jolson mentioned amid debate. Governor Harke was named as a delegate, and the platform aligned with Bryan associated measures.
William Jennings Bryan spoke to about 3000 in the Richmond city auditorium under Virginia's general assembly. Governors Swanson and Ellyson hosted a reception for lawmakers and officials after the speech. A Democratic convention opened with music and an invocation, with plans for organization and a per manent committee to be formed.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions the Foraker National League with references to Washington and Marvel in incomplete sentences. Mentions an organization and candidates, but many words are garbled, leaving key facts unreadable.
In a Philadelphia hospital, Durham W. Stevens died following a risky surgical procedure for stomach and intestinal issues. Officials reported peritonitis signs and a failed recovery after the operation, with medical staff unable to avert the fatal outcome amid uncertain prognosis. The event drew attention from workers groups including the Mine Workers of America in Bridgeport and related observers.
Funeral rites held in Jacksonville on March 26 for Senator Wao James Bryan. The service, attended by many dignitaries, paid tribute to the late senator whose career spanned public service in St. Dobbs and surrounding communities. Local officials and colleagues delivered remarks praising his dedication and leadership.
Reports describe a chaotic scene at the Republican state convention in Nashville where rival factions clashed as electors were chosen for the Chicago nomination. Witnesses report a dozen fist fights and the drawing of pistols and a hatchet amid chaos.
The March 26 bulletin reports Governor Guild remains stable and rests comfortably. Meanwhile Governor Grando is unchanged.
New York March 21 The annual convention of the National Trade as sociation Las Tes at the Trete As tor reports were made that day. In the past year prices were presented by members of the association. Fifteen strikes were prevented and four strikes were won by the strike. Despite the aid low mood it was reported that only seventeen members left the association in the past year, and some of those were dropped for refusal to adhere to open shop policy. Two hundred labor at works on and about sixty capital are employed by the firms represented at the convention. Over the Hills from the Poorhouse New York March 26 Due to a supreme court decision Mrs Sarah I. Davis secures 10000 and will be able to leave the municipal poorhouse in Boston where she is now an inmate. The suit was over property belonging to Mrs Pierce, Mrs Davis sister, who died several years ago leaving 50400. The property was taken over by a third sister who claimed that Mrs Pierce had given it to her before she died. The court holds that Pierce's three surviving sisters are to receive the property in equal shares.
From fifty of seventy five Arkansas counties The Gazette reports George W Donaghey leading the gubernatorial race at 1 30 this morning with W F Wichy second and John H Hineman a close third as primary returns pour in from Little Rock.
A mass meeting of colored citizens in Boston on March 2 endorsed resolutions supporting the Foraker bill providing for the restoration of the colored soldiers of the Twenty-fifth United States Infantry and protested against the motion to vote for the presidency.
Rev Henry Donvelas Robinson D D was consecrated bishop of Nevada for St Ladke s Episcopal Church. Presiding bishop Rt Rev J S Tuttle of Missouri was the consecrator and Rt Rev T F Gailor bishop of Tennessee preached the sermon.
Justin B. Moore, a Columbia University student in Oriental languages, has completed what is said to be the first English translation of the Ti Vattaka or Sayings of Buddha. Moore began the work more than two years ago in New York on March 26.
Chicago markets report mixed grain trading with Wheat and Corn showing varied bids and May and July positions. Livestock and poultry quotes list hogs fat and feeder prices, cattle receipts, sheep and calves values, and hay prices, reflecting a steady to firmer tone across commodities in the day's session.
Powell and Cohen present The Yankee Doodle Boy at New Jefferson Theatre tonight with Eddie Dwyer formerly of Little Johnny Jones as Bud Hicks. The show features catchy music and clever dances, ten song hits, and promises perfect satisfaction with exceptional cast. Prices range 25, 25, 50, 75 cents and $1. seats are selling at the box office.
Fr E Whitehead supplies cedar posts and wire fence while Dr Geyer moves into Hawks Gortner block. Warsaw Peru railroad line may finish by mid June. Hawks Hardware advertises premier union sets and Ben Hur tickets go on sale at Jefferson box office. Street paving resumes in Nappanee and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea touted as spring tonic.
Ralph Stuart makes his Goshen debut Tuesday night in William C. DeMille’s Strongheart a college life comedy staged by Henry B. Harris from New York. The actor returns from the Pacific coast tour after hit runs at McVicker’s Chicago where the play drew huge crowds.
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