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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
5
Vice President John W. Kern and a parade of distinguished Democrats drew a very large voter crowd in Goshen, receiving a warm welcome from locals as they spoke on the campaign trail.
Indiana campaign stop highlights John W. Kern as the Democratic vice presidential hopeful. Kern and companions toured Tipton Kokomo Warsaw Logansport Huntington Decatur drawing large crowds. After his Jefferson Theatre address Weaver followed with remarks as the party’s Indiana itinerary continued toward Goshen and Elkhart.
Political tour by John W. Kern reports strong nationwide support for democracy. He claims unity unseen since 1892 and predicts a handsome majority next week, including a big win in Indiana. Also notes a light injury to Kern’s voice and mentions gathering details with Gen. A. Briggs and Weaver connections in Elkhart.
John W. Phillips died at John H. Larue’s home in Elk Hart at 27. He was the son of Wm. S. Phillips of Springfield Tennessee to which the remains were sent. His father and two brothers were present. Cause of death was consumption. An eight pound son was born early to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Paine. The Central Union Telegraphy Company will open a plant on February 1.
Columbia City Indiana October 26 1908 Reverend Alexander D Sutherland pastor of the First Presbyterian Church writes to Indiana voters defending Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas R Marshall. He states Marshall is a total abstainer moral and churchgoing and notes Mrs Marshall travels with him. The letter defends character against Republican and James E Watson allied rumors and affirms Marshall’s integrity and public service.
At a Referes Lambert office meeting in South Bend seventy five creditors of A F Underwood Co elected E A Skinner as trustee to succeed himself as temporary superintendent. Edwin R Dow attacked dancing card playing and theatres in LaPorte during the event. Noble county bar paid tribute to Judge Joseph W Adair at Albion upon his retirement, presenting a Scottish Rite Masonic ring with a diamond.
Community members are invited to a chicken supper at St Mark's Missionary Baptist Church. Funds will support church programs and upkeep, with proceeds aiding local outreach and youth activities. Event details appear truncated.
Indiana voters hear misquotes as Fassett Cotton and Deputy Lawrence McTurnan push partisan positions in public schools. The piece notes Marshall’s August speech on teacher pay and wages, cites the Harrison statue ceremony, and questions motives behind the Republican ticket’s efforts ahead of the election.
A spur of the moment gathering at Bryan Kern and Marshall club rooms drew many in support of Henry Asteis of South Bend for superior court judge and Robert E Proctor seeking state senate. Proctor urged youth to vote responsibly while backing Bryan for president and Marshall for governor with Henry Barnhart named for Congress.
James Zion known as Zion the apple king spoke in Goshen before a small Main street crowd. Accompanied by Hearst newspaper men he traveled Kendallville Ligonier Elkhart Mishawaka South Bend and Plymouth. Zion argued Hearst principles and denounced both old parties while speaking from an automobile. C A Windle joined and criticized the two old parties during the brief address.
Democratic governor nominee Tom Marshall will address Goshen Saturday at 10 o clock. He travels from South Bend with a farmers delegation and plans a Charleston Alkhart speech tonight. about 2,000 miles noted.
A Virginia court heard arguments on a STIGE 60 reassessment case as parties debated the validity of the assessment and the proper valuation method. Legal representatives argued interpretations of state tax rules and potential impacts on local revenues.
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