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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
4
A Washington scene recalls Jacob Coxey once leading the unemployed army to push emergency currency. Coxey now proposes a four percent repayable loan backed by bonds with no interest, a plan milder than his 14 year old radical scheme and closer to Aldrich ideas though unlikely to pass this session.
The Sixtieth Congress has been in session two and a half months with little major legislation. The urgent deficiency money bill has gone to the President. Early adjournment is discussed as leaders push a minimal program. Roosevelt urged action in a January 31 message, awaiting public pressure to drive reform.
The President appoints Labor Commissioner Neill and Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Knapp as referees between railroads and thousands of workers threatening a strike over wage cuts. Referees lack enforcement power but may spark talks, with meetings planned to study the issue. Andrew Carnegie criticizes the U S financial system as failing.
Congressman E K Acheson extols James Blaine and Senator Philander Knox as ideal Pennsylvanian leaders. He notes Blaine’s Kentucky teaching, Knox’s Mount Union College background, and Roosevelt policy ties. He predicts Knox as Republican standard bearer in 1908 and cites Chicago convention support. An unrelated joke about a night rider precedes.
A collage of witty lines and quips from multiple newspapers includes remarks on health, aging, marriage, and patriotism. Exchanges feature sharp comebacks and humorous observations, with a note on a convict described as smooth yet ironed upon arrival.
A Cincinnati Post article outlines the surge of public interest in Mr. Cooper who claims the stomach is degenerate and promotes his New Discovery medicine. Testimonials from Mrs. Emerson and Mr. Brooks describe dramatic relief from stomach trouble constipation catarrh and related ailments after using the product.
The Amsterdam school crowned A division winners Guy M. Stone and others with a top finish by Paul D. Stone and Earl K. Stone. Smucker and Weber led B division, while Sheaffer's West Earl hosted four classes of spelling and a geography contest with multiple prizewinners and strong student performances. The report notes lively entertainment, a packed house, and praise for Jacob R. Bowers and Elizabeth W. Dashler for organizing the events.
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