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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
4
A long crop report argues 1908 will break records and fuel prosperity. It explains vast money transfers to Europe in May–December and the farming rebound when markets reopen, noting Taft or Bryan as capable presidents and urging calm political debate.
William M. Trubsdale, president of the Delaware, Lehigh and Western Railroad, argues that railway earnings for 1908 look discouraging amid widespread distrust of railroad management. He notes political parties will push reforms, blaming legislation that would strip rail chiefs of control over their companies and workers.
Carroll D Wright argues readers must participate in caucuses or primaries to curb party decay. He asserts political apathy harms state affairs and urges citizens to attend when possible, condemning those who ignore politics as shameful. He warns ignorance or corruption undermines party integrity and threatens defeat.
John E B Madden, veteran turf man and trainer, declined to comment further on Governor Hughes proposed repeal of the Percy-Gray law and ban on race track betting. He said betting is not vital to racing and that racing has become a popular, strong sport in America.
The text notes Mr Pulliam a National League president's brother with pro ball experience, George Busser of Rockford to manage the team, and considers Japanese workers discharged from a Kansas City packing house for possible roles as airship line conductors.
Mr. Madden defends horse racing as wholesome and rejects spectacular betting. He notes nine horses from his Washington stable entered for the 1908 Derby, six for the Oaks, and four for the French Grand Prix. His son Edward, aged four, will ride light with his father guiding the season.
The Oshkosh Wisconsin baseball association begins its fourth season in Wisconaise Illinois circuit naming Pulliam’s brother as a magnate and organizer.
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