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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
2
The Shelbyville Democrat leads a sharp critique of Congressman Jas Farson and Republican candidate James E Watson for Indiana governor. It questions campaign funds, labor ties, and policy votes, urging voters to scrutinize how money and votes influence governance.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a cure for catarrh bronchitis asthma hay fever colds and coughs. It promises easy self treatment with a few drops in a small inhaler that reaches the nose and throat and claims rapid relief and germ destruction. The testimonial references a wife named Parrett from Jefferson.
A political note states James B. Watson was named by the Republican convention as its standard bearer, despite protests from organized labor. It highlights the alignment of Watson with the principles and policies of Joseph G. Cannon, a longtime ally of labor’s arch foe.
State central committee notes Beveridge will address in Elkhart rather than Goshen with no reason given. Taft's special train will pass through Goshen. Gar rett car inspector Louis Klein remains gravely ill after drinking coffee laced with lye. Local grocer advertises Gerble Flour and assorted produce with prices.
A dirigible circles the anchored fleet as the battleship Idaho displays a lattice mast. A marine on deck receives a sealed note from the airship: greetings from a slip of the air to the ships of the sea. Thousands watch the water pageant with fireworks, parades, and patriotic ceremonies along the riverfront.
Builders report damage from pedestrians walking on new cement paths in Court Park. Prosecution will follow once identities of the offenders are established.
County commissioners will tour plants in Warsaw and South Bend before awarding the acetylene lighting contract for the county infirmary. Several firms plan to bid for the project.
The brothers sisters and two children of Mrs. Dante Sullivan express thanks for assistance and sympathy during her illness and after her death.
The Gilbert and Son shoe store formerly the Twomey place remains open but the formal opening is postponed indefinitely. An announcement date will be provided later.
Congressman Watson of Rushville republican gubernatorial candidate arrives in Goshen aboard the 7:30 interurban from Columbia City traveling via the Pennsylvania and Warsaw lines.
Our Special promotes fresh roast coffees and fine cup teas at Dangler's Tea and Coffee House. The notice emphasizes quality brews and inviting shop ambience for customers seeking rich flavors.
Community events and ads include Acorn stove exhibit on Thursday to Saturday and a dancing school in McNaughton hall with lessons 7 to 9. Also a series of sales, furniture ads, and notices from Bacon Furniture Co and Imperial orchestra at a local store opening.
Vienna reports revived possibility of war between Austria-Hungary and Servia though officials expect it to be averted. King Peter faces pressure from Servians while Hungary strengthens frontier defenses and Danube river monitors mobilize near Budapest. Belgrade crowds demand war and urge the king to act.
Reno judge refused to grant Mrs. Sothern a divorce from Edward Sothern noting the lack of court appearance by both parties. Depositions from Mrs. Sothern and Eleanor Rogers supported desertion claims while no evidence was offered by Sothern. Chicago report cites Panama Canal completion estimate and funding details discussed in Minnesota congressman remarks.
A list of injuries includes Mrs Jill with a cut about the head, Miss Navarre with a head cut, R J Richardson of Shawnee Oklahoma with arm and head wounds, Willam Jones of Arkansas City Kansas with a head cut, Chas Swain with a leg fracture, and J C Schreck from Chatham City with a head cut.
Columbus Ohio October 9 W8 Carter of Peoria Illinois has been elected grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen to succeed John J Hannan Carter has long served as secretary of the organization Hannan has held an officer role in the brotherhood for twenty three years
Steubenville notes the death of Fearson B. Conn longtime dean of eastern Ohio publishers age eighty six. He founded the St Louis Post and had published the Werald in Steubenville for twenty five years.
Washington rider James Connelly was injured when his motorcycle hit a post during a Burke Virginia race at the Coppershite track and died later from the injuries sustained in the incident.
In St Petersburg on October 0 the cholera situation is reported under control. In the last twenty four hours ended at noon yesterday only seventy four cases were recorded in municipal hospitals, a decrease of fifty from the previous day.
Wayne county Ohio votes dry as 33 counties in the state have held elections under the Rose law. Thirty one counties are dry and two remain wet. The note mentions broader UK unemployment figures and other global updates.
Latrobe Pennsylvania October 9 fires break out again near Bradenville under a strong breeze. Water scarce hampers firefighting. Ridgway reports fires destroying outbuildings. Blairsville nearaville crews fight hundreds of acres.
An eastbound Rock Island passenger train collides with a freight at Yucon seven miles west of Oklahoma City. Seven coaches derail injuring twenty five people including Gidgome from Reno seriously hurt. list of injured includes Stella Pyle Bertha Wilner H H Stephens Mrs Watterson Lum Wolff and others with head cuts bruises and other injuries.
In a gun battle three miles south of Porum Oklahoma two farmers, Eagle and Williams, fought over a dispute. One was killed and the other fatally wounded. The quarrel arose from a long standing feud.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. A B Sandee of Three Oaks Michigan on Wednesday. Mrs. Sandee was formerly Miss Geraldine Collins of this city.
Aaron Gilhiams died Wednesday evening at his home in Greenfield township Lagrange county at age 83. He was the father of Congressman Williams of the 12th district. Our Black Cross coffee is a blend of Mocha Java and Santos offered at Poyser's with quality and flavor highlighted.
A brief item notes enjoying rolls and buna at Poyser's, likely a local bakery or cafe, with a casual invitation to sample offerings. The text conveys a simple scene of dining and leisure in a neighborhood setting.
County commissioners have nearly decided to remove the band stand in Court Park. The structure may be given away or sold, despite some requests to keep it for emergency speeches, which the group does not favor.
Special service at First English Lutheran Church corner Fifth and Madison at 7 30 this evening prepares for Sunday Holy Communion to be administered.
Last night Republicans joked over election matters and one offered a five to one bet on Taft, which was quickly accepted by another Republican. The scene shows not all Republicans share the same view on the outlook. Mrs. James Hilbish has returned from Fort Wayne where she visited Mr and Mrs Wm Hilbish.
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