Tariff Theme Of First Speech In Des Moines
A political report notes the first speech in Des Moines centers on tariff policy. The address highlights trade protections, industry impacts, and voter concerns as the campaign opens.
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1908
Page
3
A political report notes the first speech in Des Moines centers on tariff policy. The address highlights trade protections, industry impacts, and voter concerns as the campaign opens.
William J. Bryan spoke at a baseball park in Des Moines critiquing Republican tariff plans and urging a revenue-based tax system with an income tax. He stressed fair taxation and invited broad support from those who produce wealth, later meeting Des Moines and Sioux City leaders and planning a stop in Salem, his birth place, before heading to Chicago.
The article reports six indictments on a riot case centering on Charles. It describes statements from Lopez claiming he shot through a basement door as a mob stormed the basement and a barkeeper was present. Wilson places the shooting before doors were breached.
A posted warning at Buffalo station calls for all Negroes to leave by Monday 2 a.m. as deputy sheriffs and police guard the town. Colonel Moriarity disperses troops to strategic points while the Seventh infantry holds in reserve. Shafter cavalry remain at the arsenal and jail.
The local post office will assist the government in distributing labor as directed by a recent act. Postmasters will send cards to employers with return cards to Washington at no cost. The plan targets aliens and jobseekers in cities, offering labor needs without postage by indicating the required work on the card. It is the department of commerce and labor’s first effort in the area. The postal service will implement the department’s instructions.
William Cottingham, an I. U. T. ticket agent at Tipton, was returned there from Peru after a ride with Sheriff Devault. He remarked he did not care what happened, expecting arrest since his companion Mrs. Fred Craven informed authorities. Craven, released from Tipton jail after a reconciliation with her husband, an I. A. T. motorman, will live in Indianapolis. Cottingham formerly worked for the I. U. T. in Peru and stayed at Bearss hotel before the traction station move.
Indianapolis August 21 Lawrence Wiles of Goodland was appointed head of the banking department in the auditor of state's office to succeed the late R B Oglesbee. Wiles was cashier of the Goodland bank which state auditor recently placed in receivership.
At a meeting last night the Knights and Ladies of Honor arranged to go to Kokomo September 3 to attend a lodge meeting there and an entertainment to be given afterwards. A class of members was initiated and a banquet followed.
Chicago August 21 First Assistant Corporation Counsel Emil C. Wetten says the next legislature will be asked to classify automobiles by type and license drivers. He argues high power cars threaten pedestrians and suggests barring inexperienced youths from driving, with laws targeting young and inexperienced drivers.
New York August 21 Capt Peter C Hains Jr remains under constant care as he mutters about his wife s alleged downfall and the slayer of William E Annis. In the adjoining cell T Jenkins Hains stays calm while rumors swirl as the brothers await trial. Both women linked to the case go into seclusion.
Terre Haute August 21 mine operators announced they would allow the check-off, following Vandalia Coal. If true, every shaft in the bituminous field will be in operation early next week. Major mines include Consolidated Coal Mil dred Caledonia and Forest shafts Deering at Clinton Crown Hill Nos 1 2 and 3 Clinton Coal. Hugh Shirkey vice president of the bituminous operators association is a Deering stockholder.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 21 The City National Bank of Cordell and the First National Bank of Cordell two leading Washita county banks surrendered their national charters for liquidation and will take out state charters to receive state deposit protection.
Authorities in Loudenville Ohio found papers in a secret drawer at the Porter home. The documents show Miss Hester Porter loaned money to relatives elsewhere. It also emerges that Andrew Humphrey was shot and killed at the Porter house twenty years ago.
John A. Hinsey of Chicago has been exonerated fully and unconditional after a seven year battle with the Knights of Pythias over alleged mismanagement of Endowment Bank funds. A Boston Supreme Lodge committee found him not guilty and ordered his restoration to full membership.
The Connersville city council, at an adjourned session, passed an ordinance for a special water election on September 24. Residents have long demanded a different system as the current supply from the Whitewater canal is filthy.
In Terre Haute Indiana Mrs John Lightfoot ended a thirty three day fast by eating a pear She weighed two hundred thirty pounds at the start and lost thirty three pounds The fast followed stomach trouble but she felt improved within three days and remained at her cashier job during the period
The British consul-general surrendered the editor of the vernacular Daily News in Seoul after he escaped police on August 13 and found refuge with English proprietor B. T. Bethel who raised the English ensign and refused to surrender. The editor faces trial on charges of involvement in misappropriating part of the Korean national bar redemption fund.
In St Louis on August 21 the Democratic National Traveling Men's Club, a 3200 member group, planned to raise over 100000 for the party fund. Officers elected at the quadrennial convention are all local St Louisans as the club supports William J Bryan for the presidency.
H. P. Rice returned from Crown Point where he acted as judge at the county fair races. Ten thousand people were in attendance Thursday. Little Girl, Sturgeons pacer, won in three straight heats with best time of 2:18 and 4.
A Louisville Courier Journal entry ponders whether misery seeks companionship and notes it may shun chatter from those who dominate the conversation. The remark reflects social humor on relationships and communication.
In a Detroit Tribune exchange a narrator remarks on appearances and finances. Timkins replies that he feels financially delicate and that only a light touch could break him, illustrating concern over economic strain.
Jed Parker answers his future father in law’s test by racing to rescue contractor Jim Stevens from a lynch mob. On a snow slick hill the bobsled charges through pressing criminals, injuring the gang while saving Stevens. Mary pushes Jed to act as the hero.
The Kansas City Times notes a country vacation gives a world of good and makes one value a city bathroom as a blessing. The exchange highlights contrasts between rural leisure and urban comfort.
A fragmentary exchange shows a conversation about attempting to beat a train. The speakers debate walking versus crawling under the seat to avoid delay. The text captures a tense moment of risk and decision.
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