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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
A collage of 1900s political satire and gossip notes. It mocks Bryan’s campaign rhetoric, jokes about airships and technology, ironizes on Kennedy era figures, mentions Castro’s ousting, and lampoons Democratic strategies, vice presidency, and public stumps.
The Johnstown Democrats question Pennsylvania’s party leanings while Republicans resist change. The passage comments on repeated nominations, a Colorado marriage license numbered 1313, Bryan’s third-time candidacy, Annie Peck’s Mount Huascara n ascent, and a censored Russian author’s book to be published in the U S The tone blends satire on politics, geography, and publishing.
The piece argues for and against guaranteeing bank deposits, noting Kansas Republicans embrace the idea, while Oklahoma’s new banking scene fosters skepticism. It warns to think carefully before adopting a scheme aiding speculative banks and cites immigration stats and tariff debates as supporting context. Davie and Moser are noted as agents for Wheeler's screen-best.
The Iowa legislature began a special session to amend primary election law. The Cedar Rapids Herald notes low turnout at the Hardin county Republican convention with only town delegates present and splits between Allison and other factions. Commentary questions harmony and warns Democrats may gain from Republican disunity amid fair week tensions and calls for fair funding across border counties.
J D Newcomer Company announces continued money to loan on Iowa farms with options for modest down payments and flexible terms. Local agents available to assist farmers seeking operating or expansion credit through the current lending program.
Five people were killed and twenty-five injured when two Western Ohio traction cars collided nine miles north of Piqua. The northbound car from Piqua was on time. the southbound from Sidney was late and speeding. The wreck occurred near the Shelby county infirmary, with many injured suffering broken bones and cuts from splinters. Names of the dead include William Bailey and James Kohl among others. one survivor, P. F. Sarver, had only minor injuries. Mistaken orders cited as cause. described as the worst in years for the area.
General Wardwell and his leprous wife near Tombstone face isolation under county care as federal law offers no removal option. The 86 year old husband, a WWII-era veteran, battles cancer while their imprisoned kin warns of family strain as petitions seek mercy and safe custody.
A German schoolship Freya collided with the Gloucester fishing schooner Magele and May sixty miles off Halifax harbor. The Magogle and May, owned by G. Dennis of Gloucester, carried nineteen men. eight died, Captain Erick McCatheran among them. Freya arrived in Halifax with four survivors. The Freya's steel prow cut the schooner almost in two. many fishermen likely died in the water.
Elmer J. Dover resigns as Republican national committee secretary to head an advisory panel working with George Sheldon. William Hayward of Nebraska City Neb steps in as national secretary and will run the western headquarters in Chicago during Hitchcock's absence. Reorganization announced by Mr Hitchcock.
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