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Newspaper
New Ulm Review
Location
New Ulm, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
4
The New Ulm Review reprints selected editorials and commentary critiquing wealth as life’s aim, praising simple competence in old age, and noting the social harms of money worship. It cites Andrew Carnegie and discusses Philander Knox, Roosevelt era politics, and public sentiment toward the primary law while reflecting on charity, poetry, and national leaders.
William J. Bryan defends Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World against President Roosevelt. He argues the president cannot muzzle the press and urges investigation of the Panama purchase, warning that government libel actions threaten free speech and criticizes the president’s stance as indefensible.
A broad note outlines offers to aid shippers and a large gain shown by state banks. It covers Congressman Hammond defending bills of lading fraud charges in Minnesota's second district, and debates about Roosevelt and Taft in political contexts. Various editorials discuss Governor prospects, Roosevelts life commission, and local political opinions across several papers.
Public Examiner Schaeffer reports Minnesota banks increased to 616 this year with total resources climbing from 62,000,362.13 in 1907 to 96,974,383.21 in 1908. Loans and discounts rose 11,779,442.31 while time certificates grew 7,467,067.98 and deposits subject to check gained 4,599,214.28. The surge is among the largest in years. The rest discusses women's suffrage and a broader feminist movement's impact on politics and society, citing divorce trends and empowerment in the labor market.
Near typical holiday celebrations are planned in most churches and Turner Hall with decorated trees, candy, nuts, presents, and possible Santa Claus. Dates include Catholic school Thursday, Turnverein Saturday, Lutheran Thursday, Frieden’s Thursday, Congregational Wednesday, and Methodist Thursday evenings, plus recitations and music programs.
Banker C D Griffith led Minnesota bankers to discuss shifting state funds into state banks. He cited Oklahoma as a model and noted moves in North and South Dakota. The session aimed to secure legislative changes to protect state banks financially. A separate anecdote recalls Kenny the Irish waiter outwitting a hotel guest with a cork joke. Gov Johnson argued fear of the death penalty does little to deter crime, urging focus on the broader impact of punishment on families.
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