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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1908
Page
5
Taft started a hectic day by leaving New York at 10:80 for New Haven to deliver a speech, then returned for five addresses this evening. He plans to stay busy every day and evening until Election Day, reflecting a strenuous closing campaign schedule.
Taft visited Connecticut delivering brief speeches in Stamford and Bridgeport and drawing large crowds in Norwalk and New Haven. He cited Bryan’s defeats as the path to prosperity and entered New Haven by special train at noon, proceeding to the Second Regiment Armory for his address.
Secretary Loeb issues statement defending Gompers by quoting the president about George W. Alger's book on Moral Overstrain and urging Gompers to read Alger's magazine article on Labor. The president has shared copies with judges and labor leaders and remains in close touch on the injunction matter. Mrs. Wright visits relatives in Kansas City.
Washington on October 26 Major John M. Carson returns to energize his bureau. The bureau of manufacturers stands as a pivotal, far reaching government unit under Major Carson’s direct supervision, with vast unseen challenges and a heavy workload.
Louis James explains that Peer Gynt is a simple direct lesson against selfishness where the egotist seeks only his own desires. He argues that true happiness comes from eternal love and the soul, not wealth or power, and he compares Henrik Ibsen to Shakespeare as a defining author of the modern era.
Captain Peter C Hains Jr faces murder charges for killing William I Annis at Bayside Yacht Club landing last August in New York. Jenkins Hains, brother of Captain, pleaded not guilty after the judge overruled a demurrer alleging defect in the indictment. Defense attorney John F McIntyre argued Captain Hains was insane at the time of the killing.
A Wisconsin notice from Miss Frances Livingston in Chippens Falla invites suitors, seeking a husband with a broader social reach after thirty-five mail proposals. Manila reports a medical board easing liberty for sailors on warships. Waterloo handles large apple imports for winter storage with stable prices. Indianapolis previews Benjamin Harrison monument unveiling with Fairbanks presiding and notable speakers. Columbia fair opens with high expectations for a strong week of exhibitions and racing. A coastal oil figure in Eldora collected unusual lime pieces, including coffin-shaped water for a granddaughter, with symbolic artifacts noted.
New York October 26 William de Bryan raced an auto along muddy Drie road to Patterson New Jersey to keep a promise to the people there to return and give a political speech after missing his train by seconds.
In Patterson, on October 26, W. J. Bryan spoke to a drenched throng as steady rain fell for twenty minutes. He urged votes for the Democratic candidate for Congress, attacked Republican fundraising disclosures, and praised the Democratic platform as a principled program to be enacted if elected.
John W. Kern began a tour of southern Indiana amid public interest after canceling last week due to his son’s illness. He urged change in administration, spoke on national issues in Franklin and Greenwood, and noted a warm reception as crowds pressed to shake his hand. Weather lingered in gloom with showers and cool temperatures.
The central committee schedules a major Republican event at the Waterloo Theatre on Tuesday. Speakers include F Carroll, H W Byers, C E Pickett, and Carrell the auditor of state who seeks the governorship. Attendees are urged to fill the house and back the Waterloo candidate for congress, a Waterloo resident expected to influence district interests.
Anton Gilson of Rockford Iowa died at Presbyterian hospital Saturday evening after an operation for obstruction of the bowels. He had moved to the city from Rockford a week earlier on his physician’s advice. A Wisconsin native born August 24 1887 he had lived on a farm near Rockford with his father Mike Gilson. The body was prepared for shipment to Rockford by O Keefe and Towne. ST LOUIS HORSE SHOW OPENS AT COLISEUM SIXTH DAY OF EXHIBIT TO FOLLOW.
Leading newspapers echo Taft’s victory with near identical tallies. Bryan remains doubtful, while several outlets shift toward Taft. totals show 483 electoral votes with 249 needed to win. The World remains uncertain on Indiana Maryland Nebraska New York Ohio and West Virginia.
A county Republican league is organized with officers including President J Wenner and Secretary Alfred Longley. The group aims to unite local clubs and state leagues to support the Republican cause through organized union effort and local membership drives.
Joseph Shrader, sought in Wisconsin for incest, was arrested in Waterloo by Chief Leighton and Detective Houston after escaping a Grant county asylum a year ago. He allegedly fathered a child with his daughter and became incoherent in custody. He will be held until Sheriff Albert Budworth arrives. The piece also notes a dental society meeting at the University District for Oct 31 with a game that day.
Arthur Collins, 22, rented a saddle horse from Logan House Livery on Sycamore street and tried to sell it at Klinefelter Garage. A wild pursuit across streams and fences ended when Detective Houston captured him at 9 30 Monday. The mare, valued at about 150 dollars, resembled a horse once owned by the Bradys. Similar scheme reported in Des Moines last week.
J B Ogle & Co digest analyzes gas manua nd services by local corporations with Brown's directory 1908 data. Waterloo shows high output near 10.6 million dollars and 28,000 workers reporting, noting bank clearances for October and five week totals, plus wages totaling about 90,675 for the week amid expanding local industry.
F Cutler president of the Board of Trade and Commercial Club announced Monday that the annual meeting will be held Friday evening in the Century building on Bycamore street. Officers will present annual reports and elections for the coming year will be held with light refreshments served. All members urged to attend. New Brunswick N J Oct 26 The case against Glancine Rice for the murder of the four year old child of Daminith Selants was called for trial today after the crime near Cruftwood in September.
A suspect connected to a Des Moines deal may share a surname with George Collins. Art Collins denies kinship despite similar business ties. A man arrested for a sterling matter in Vinton was sentenced recently. Young Collinge faces a preliminary hearing later with the case likely to be tied over to state prosecution.
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