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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
3
A collage of ad rates and subscription prices mixed with political commentary. The page mocks campaign tactics and references figures like Roosevelt Rockefeller and Taft, noting calls for campaign finance disclosure and echoes various editorials on politics and society.
Sixty or seventy year old men seek work as job markets tighten. John H. Brean, head of a large transportation firm, remains active daily in New York, his age cited as eighty three. The temperance fight in Indiana pits money against morals with party loyalties questioned.
Reported on a Monday morning train from Indianapolis to Bloomington a group of traveling men weighed in Taft 65 Bryan 25 Proh 1 Bearst 1 and non commit tal 2 The survey conducted mid journey among workers bound for their shops reflects a taft leaning signal with few Bryan supporters and weak prohra est indications The author notes the traveling men’s mood as a gauge for broader sentiment Great Campaign Bisner reports the scene and results
The Hethonar call Machiavellian a term for political cunning marked by duplicity. Tom Taggart links the concept to Machiavelli and The Prince, noting its relevance to Indiana today and discussing its use in politics and ethics.
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan’s pivot toward radicalism under Roosevelt era influence, labeling him a trimmer. It contrasts the Bryan of 1894 with his present stance and endorses Thomas L. Hisgan, urging readers to vote accordingly, ending with a prompt to read the Tribune.
George F. Roberts argues against deposit guaranty as a crude fix and warns it would weaken personal banking responsibility. He emphasizes continued reliance on bank scrutiny, prudent capitalization, and responsive currency supply to prevent panics and protect depositors.
Indiana politics move toward active campaigning with Taft allies touring in a special train. Governor Hanly's supporters push for a statewide prohibition amendment while Republicans lend strong backing to Hughes and Beveridge. Sherman and Hays set first major Indiana rally in Muncie with McCall also briefing crowds.
Henry Dexter declares a $10,000 reward to anyone supplying evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of his son Orlando Perry Dexter's killer. The elder Dexter believes new information exists about the Adirondack murder on the Dexter estate in 1903.
Multiple deeds recorded with transfers of parcels and rights of way. Listed are buyers and sellers including Helfrich, Dishman, Scharf, Wyman, Bundy, Dodge, Von Almen, Goffman, Chandler, Walker, Collins heirs, Nickel, Graf, Receveur, Londot, Blum, Leis, Meyer, Malinee, Moora, and Mathers across various plats and streets in New Albany. Amounts shown include 1265 dollars, 1035 dollars, and 150 dollars among others.
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