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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
1
An Indiana newspaper essay discusses night riders wearing masks and speculates on Kentucky housewives sewing cloth masks for their husbands. It links the era's secrecy to Civil War loyalties and suggests wives would vigil at home while riders ride out at night facing danger.
The piece discusses endowed theaters and Granville Barker's view on judging plays by literary value rather than mass appeal. It notes critics and public tastes, then shifts to British military reform, the rise of the territorial army, and lessons from the American system. It cites London religious leaders uniting with other faiths and radical labor as allies, plus a Frankfort trade institute. It ends with Cincinnati waterworks cutting typhoid cases by over 50 percent, a point praised by Fallows in Chicago.
The piece lauds Jack Sheridan as the premier umpire of the American League, comparing him to Cy Young for pitchers. It highlights his minimalist protection, long career of 24 years, flawless attendance, and reputation among players like Tommy Connolly Silk O Laughlin and Tim Hurst. It notes his background as a once promising ballplayer, his ongoing work past age 45, and persistent return to umpiring despite rumors of retirement to run an undertaking business in San Jose. Although celebrated, it underscores his unique style and enduring presence in major league baseball history.
Bill Ross of the Boston American praises Coles as an outfielder who could become a greater player than Ty Cobb, predicting a notable rise in his performance and impact on the team.
The 1827 Thrasher log house near Kirksville, Knox county, one of Missouri’s oldest structures, was torn down to clear land for a modern farmhouse. Built of oak and walnut logs, it housed large rooms, brick chimneys, and a hall with a stair, and was linked to Civil War era events and local legends of hauntings.
Evarts residents will vote in a special election to decide if they will abandon their homes for a railroad proposal tied to the Milwaukee railroad Pacific coast extension. The plan relocates the main line from Glenham to Mobridge, cutting Evarts off, with an offer to compensate each property owner lot for lot. Evarts was once a major primary cattle market.
Eugene R. Blake of Jersey City invents an electric device to kill nuisance cats by electrocution. After wiring back fences, a large tom and a prowling female both die on contact, ending the neighborly cat chorus. A city official proposes tax incentives to deter decorative pets unless they earn their living by rats.
Washington report notes a Geological Survey trial where two brick samples, one from an old foundation and a new brick, faced severe heat. The older brick endured the test best while natural building stones fared worst, nearly destroyed and unusable for comparison.
Washington reports new army entrance rules set minimum heights for officers at five feet six inches for civilian applicants, with color vision standards restricting those color blind to red green or violet. Enlisted men must be five feet four inches with no color blindness restriction. Orders to enforce these standards were issued.
Major league teams split eighteen spring interleague games evenly with nine wins each. American Leaguers captured all spring championships in Philadelphia and St Louis as Browns, Athletics, Reds and Senators squads posted several wins against National League foes. Totals since 1903 show Americans leading 121 to 101 in interleague play through March 14 at Houston. Morrissey steals marathon title in Boston with 2 26 43.
In 1902 at Philadelphia Bill Bradley hit four home runs in as many days and received a $10 bill from an enthusiastic fan who promised another tenney for a home run that afternoon. The tale shows early fan rewards for outstanding feats in baseball.
A defense sermon argues that vast naval power protects peace, not aggression. It urges two balanced fleets for the Atlantic and Pacific, stressing geography, diplomacy exhausted first, and avoiding a single-region force. The piece cautions against leaving fleets vulnerable during transfers.
A historical cautionary guide urges men to study themselves before marriage and find a compatible partner, urging prudence, industriousness, and savings. It advises women to seek steady, economical mates, avoid flashy men, and beware of reforming drunkards or flatterers. The piece emphasizes marriage as a stabilizing life choice and warns against vanity or impractical romantic notions.
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