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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
The Denver convention debates whether to retain the two thirds rule and whether the President should command the army and navy independently of Congress. Congress just passed a naval bill with an appropriation of 122,662,715 dollars, prompting questions about governmental cost and efficiency.
The petition from all Democratic members of Congress and Mr Parker of South Dakota, a Republican, to Speaker Cannon asking for consideration of the bill to place wood pulp and print paper on the free list will likely receive little attention, similar to other reform measures.
The piece notes President Roosevelt attacking wealthy malefactors and opposing Senators while Harriman and Carnegie are cited. It mentions a Manufacturers Association planning a business men's political party for the upcoming campaign and forecasts changes in influence and money after the battle.
Republican members of Congress approve the modified Vreeland emergency currency bill by 128 to 16, but expect it to reach the conference committee largely in the form of the Aldrich bill, amid objections.
The President promises nothing serious will happen to the railroads before the election. Mr Herriman may raise another 250000 dollar corruption fund for the G O P. He and Teddy are practical men.
A partisan column criticizes Congress Republicans for blocking a publicity bill while criticizing tariff policies and trusts. It urges continued vigilance until election day. The piece also advertises Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets with a claim of rapid pain relief and local availability in Richland County.
A Fargo Forum profile portrays Fred E. Smith of Wahpeton as a energetic, community oriented leader with a strong record in school-building and youth mentorship. His life shows self made advancement from mill work to Dartmouth and law, then decades shaping Wahpeton schools and civic life, now poised to lead North Dakota public education with cooperation and civic duty.
An advertisement touts Book No.4 For Women aimed at women not well and claims Dr Shoop offers strictly confidential medical guidance. The notice mentions antiseptic tinctures and a Night Cure product, with free book and medical advice, and lists Racine Wisconsin as the contact.
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