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Newspaper
Wahpeton Times
Location
Wahpeton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
1
A lengthy critique traces the 1907 08 panic to inflated prices inflated salaries and Wall Street bonds. It condemns the Republican party taftism and calls for voters to act before the November 3 elections. It contrasts prosperity myths with blamed incompetence and urges deposits guarantees against future crises.
Wahpeton city council held regular meeting September 7 1908 with Mayor Eberley presiding. Aldermen Forkner Hess Woves Albrecht Robinson Peschel and Gilles present. Minutes from August 3 and 10 read and approved. Communications included a note from Chas E Wolf objecting to an ordinance. The Brookings Cement Company was asked to repair defective cement work. Sidewalk and street committee tasked to inventory properties in need of new walks and notify owners to proceed. Bills to various departments and firms referred to respective committees with power to act. several payrolls and city services listed. Water Works and Insurance details noted. Also contains social notices including weddings and a church harvest event summary.
The wedding of Emilie Huppeler and Charles Royer occurred Tuesday morning September 8 1908 at St John’s Catholic Church in this city. Only immediate relatives attended High Mass was at 9 o'clock Bride wore white silk with valenciennes lace and bride’s roses Bridesmaid Alma Huppler wore blue silk with pink carnations Best Man Leo Gilles. Dinner followed. The article notes a separate discussion on Oklahoma’s guaranty deposit law and its perceived popularity and protections for depositors. Taft opposed bank guarantees.
A polemical critique accuses the Republican national committee of duplicity in campaign strategy. It claims separate literature and fund structures funnel money through proxies to influence both national and congressional races while evading campaign finance laws. The piece argues this double standard harms honest voters.
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