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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
3
A two year test shows the Philippine postal savings system under American rule performing well. Manila opened Oct 1 1906 with three classes of accounts and by year end 235 offices. deposits totaled 786 361.03 pesos with 509 463.31 pesos net after withdrawals.
The Republican National Platform praises the party as active and adaptable. It cites protecting industries and labor, enforcing immigration laws, backing a gold standard, building the Isthmian Canal, opposing Cuban cruelties, regulating trusts and railroads, and ensuring peace and prosperity at home and respect abroad.
Theodore Roosevelt rebuts Bryan's radical anti monopoly proposals. He argues current measures would fail to curb evils and cause national chaos. Roosevelt contrasts Taft's deeds with Bryan's words and defends his approach to corporate reform.
The Philadelphia Press comments that if Roosevelt campaigns, Bryan may retreat from public speaking. The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes Bryan no longer calls Roosevelt his imitator or understudy.
Gov Hughes in Youngstown defends Republican reforms on campaign funding. He cites New York 1906 statute restricting corporate political contributions and notes Congress also acts, while neither party is free from corruption. He argues for federal disclosure and accountability.
John P. White, ex-president of the Iowa United Mine Workers, cites harsh conditions for miners in Alabama during a strike. He reports arrests, shootings, and mass jailing of union members, painting Alabama as controlled by Bryan Democracy and criticizing labor appeals by Bryan and Gompers.
The article praises Taft and Republican policy for shaping Pacific trade and influence. It highlights the Open Door in China, Philippine acquisition, Pacific coaling stations, and the shift of battleships to the Pacific as signs of U S power. It notes Taft’s diplomacy in Japan and China, including his Shanghai speech urging open trade and reform, and cites an annual Far East export figure around 150 million dollars.
The article argues the United States has moved to a Pacific focus, with Taft shaping Philippines policy and four congressional recommendations. It stresses opening China trade, expanding exports, and not ceding Asia to rivals, urging readiness against Democratic party doubt and urging continued expansion of American power and markets in the Orient.
The article argues young voters face high stakes in shaping national policy and asks them to compare past farmer and wage-earner outcomes under Democratic leadership with Bryan era positions on free silver and gold standard. It cautions Bryan’s protectionist stance could harm their future careers in manufacturing or mining.
Hon. James S. Sherman proclaims that prosperity will rise with industrial wealth and good wages. He forecasts 100,000,000 people, global markets, stronger fabrics, and durable structures. The message asserts domestic growth without surrendering the home market as the foundation of national wealth.
A Chicago Inter Ocean quotation extols women as a beauty and joy forever, noting that in Chicago men greatly value feminine loveliness as precious beyond price and something to live for, strive for, and even die for.
The New York Sun reports a figure once nicknamed the man in the iron mask explains his past. He sobs as he says his wife cut his hair, and readers are urged to offer him respectful sympathy.
Bayfield County Court announces to all creditors of Arthur Hicks of Cable that claims against the estate will be received and examined at the Bayfield County Court House Washburn on the first Tuesday of April 1909. Creditors must file claims by six months from September 22 1908 for examination and allowance. Court date dated September 22 1908 by County Judge Wo H Irish.
In Circuit Court Bayfield County Wisconsin John H Savage plaintiff sues H P Norton C H Nortin R H Brooks M C hilda H E Darling F J Dillien W S Smith B N Root Olin Kenyon Mortimer Day and all others claiming right title or interest in premises in Bayfield County The suit seeks to establish title and bar any claims to the south half of the SE quarter and lots 3 4 5 6 7 of Section 13 and all of Section 24 Township 43 Range 6 West Dated July 1908 Attorneys Harold Harris John F Riordan Hayward Sawyer Co Wisconsin N Sheriff
Wisconsin Bayfield County Probate Court schedules a special term in Washburn on November 10 1908 at 10 AM to examine and allow the final account of administrator D M Maxcy for Arnold M Hostland and to assign the residue of the estate to lawful heirs.
An illustrated 40 page trap book offers pictures of 46 wild animals in natural colors and a fur animal calendar. It is a gun and trap catalog with prices for hides and furs. Free postpaid to those who ship to or buy from the Fur Department of N. W. Hide & Fur Co in Minneapolis Minnesota.
Unity Supply Co in Chicago Illinois seeks workers to advertise and distribute sample Mail Order Merchandise Catalogues earning 90 dollars per month. Applicants to send impact.
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