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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
1
Lincoln Neb Oct 1 Taft accepts Bryan challenge to publish campaign contributions and expenditures after elections endorsing Roosevelt stance He argues publicity prevents bribery aids government oversight and shows contributors names to judge improper influence on officials at all levels by the winner.
Taft delivered eleven speeches in Nebraska before Lincoln and five more that night. Large crowds greeted him with enthusiastic, friendly receptions. Excursion trains brought visitors from across the state as bands and clubs filled the city with campaign excitement. He spoke at Havelock, the university, and the Auditorium under a Capitol Grounds jubilation. Governor Sheldon’s wife presided over a women's meeting and a parade ended with taft’s Capitol speech. Cummins of Iowa also spoke to cheering crowds. Art's itinerary covered Emerson Wakefield Wayne Norfolk Stanton Windsor West Point Scribner Fremont Wahoo Hooper. He plans to spend today in Bryan’s home state.
William J. Bryan completed a daylong tour through southeastern Creston and southern town areas in an ordinary coach delivering his final speech for the time.
A three week wind speech tour in Iowa featured extensive crowds including many farmers. Bryan criticized Taft and the president for campaign involvement and argued for direct senate elections and campaign contribution publicity. He urged publication of contributions to support platform aims rather than private gain.
Upon arrival in Knoxville during home-coming week Bryan received a festive welcome and a cowboy escorted procession. He spoke from courthouse steps attacking Taft for borrowing his ideas such as the injunction and campaign finance publication, and questioned Taft’s record on tariff revision and popular election of senators. Bryan urged Roosevelt’s stance on campaign contributions disclosure.
Suva Fiji Islands October 1 Castaways from the British steamer Aeon who spent nearly two months on Christmas Island have arrived aboard the Manuka all well and with a newborn daughter. The event coincided with the rescue and a double rejoicing as Mrs Patrick gave birth twenty four hours before sighting the Manuka. The Aeon departed San Francisco July 6 for Auckland via Apia and found shelter among reefs. The rescued party endured few privations and saved mail stores. The Solace US supply ship will escort Mrs Patrick and her child back to Pago Pago after delivering Mrs Riddle and her family.
Taft contends public disclosure after elections prevents misreading of contributors motives and protects candidates from being seen as under corporate control. He cites attacks on Hughes as proof that post election transparency reduces misrepresentation and perversion of campaign financing.
Public auction in New York on October 1 offered ten carloads of Cheboygan Michigan newsprint. Chicago Journal won eight carloads at $1.99 per 100 pounds, New Jersey Freie Zeitung Newark one carload at $1.99 and Wheeling Register one carload at $2.01.
David Arnold, a Trinity College freshman from New York state, is hospitalized in Hartford in serious condition after injuries during the college campus rush. Doctors fear possible brain concussion as the incident unfolds on October 1 in Hartford Connecticut.
Lexington Ky October 1 Rev F M Hill formerly of this city and his wife married only a few days were drowned when the horse they were driving backed the buggy over a high bank into the river near Chaplin Nelson County.
Vienna reports the government warns Austrians against leaving for the United States and especially Pennsylvania. Reports from the Austro Hungarian ambassador describe conditions in Pennsylvania as still bad, and say further labor dismissals may lead to expulsion.
The Forty fourth and One Hundred and Fortieth Coast Artillery batteries from Port Washington Md. fired at Fortress Monroe Va. on Sept 18 achieving seven hits in eight shots on two moving targets at 6200 to 6600 yards. Each four shot series took about three minutes. The best fire command report to the chief of coast artillery.
Winnipeg residents heard whistles at midnight signaling the end of the Canadian Pacific mechanics strike begun August 4. About 20,000 workers were involved, ending after two months of disruption.
A brief item from the Philadelphia Press notes how a certain style drew all eyes that day, with heads turning in its wake and the event described in lively newspaper tone.
Market reports show hog receipts estimated 14 000 with steady to lower prices and mixed packers quoted 6 40 to 7 15. Cattle and sheep totals indicate 5 500 cattle steady and 18 000 sheep strong, with various grades and price ranges listed along with estimated receipts for today and tomorrow. Grain market details are provided by Beach Wickham Grain Company in Chicago.
New York October 1 manufacturers of railroad material meeting at the Waldorf Astoria to form the Associated Manufacturers of Railway Materials to defend railroads against legislative attacks. Five firms alone are capitalized over 100 million dollars, with some suffering losses up to 75 percent in rail supply. A fifteen member organizing committee was named with leaders from Union Switch and Signal, American Brakeshoe and Foundry, Franklin Railway Supply, and others to appoint officers and set the plan of organization.
New York October dispute between the government and D Ogdem Mills over the value of a Joshua Reynolds portrait has been settled by Judge Waite of the board of United States general appraisers in Mills favor. The painting invoiced at 10000 dollars faced 6000 dollars duty after catalog value differed from the invoice.
Lansing October 1 Receiver Wi H. Dancer of Stockbridge bank may pay the premium on a $0,000 life policy on Frank P. Glazier, an asset of the bank. Another policy taken recently will be cancelled. At the request of Attorney James H. Gorman, Glazier’s trial is postponed until after the election.
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