06 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
1
Washington reports deny Roosevelt plans to campaign for Taft despite persistent rumors. The piece cites White House statements and Democratic and Republican reactions, noting Longworth’s alleged two-term proposal and denials from Cincinnati dispatchers and party officials.
Taft delivered three speeches in Kansas and thirteen in Missouri on Oct 6, extending delays in eight stops to address urgent town demands. He argued Democratic tariff revision harms farm prices, defended Republican policy, and attacked Bryan’s trusts plan. John Donovan of the Stock Exchange introduced Taft in South St Joseph, praising him as a citizen despite Democratic affiliation. Weather drizzled, crowds remained enthusiastic.
Elkhart Indiana October 6 James Sherman rapid train tour hits seventy two miles an hour on part of Hoosier state run. Engine disabled until replacement. Stops at Evansville Terre Haute Muncie Wabash Marion North Manchester Anderson. Sherman urges recalling lease and warns of next congress if fair treatment not shown.
Guthrie Oklahoma October 6 In an open letter Governor C N Haskell asks the president to explain leases on 680000 acres of Osage land to Prairie Oil and Gas Co and references 1896 and 1905 dealings with Standard Oil agents. He accuses of monopoly and urges royalties and cash bonuses.
Danville announces Speaker Cannon will appear at multiple towns with schedule details. Fithian October 6 at 2 p.m. Lidell October 6 evening Ridgefarm October 7 at 3 p.m. Georgetown October 7 at 7 30 p.m. Cumberland County October 8 and 9.
Lincoln October 6 report states William J. Bryan will give seventy speeches across Nebraska as the state central committee announces the schedule.
Washington reports the nine hundred thousandth United States patent issued Saturday. Commissioner E B Moore is named on the patent for an improvement on traveling stairs used in hotels and large buildings. Moore predicts the one millionth patent will arrive in 1911.
Customs officers crack a large glove smuggling syndicate. Two passengers from a German steamer are seized with about $2,000 worth of mousquetaries, a New York dealer with $1,200 worth, a Brooklyn woman with over $500, and a butcher’s wagon from the Nord America cargo with $400 hidden in a hay basket. Most detainees are Italian and many cannot speak English.
A town fire in Armstrong Vermilion County Oct 6 destroyed two thirds of the village, totaling over 35000 dollars in losses. Leading sufferers include J W Miller general store amounting to 10000 Carrington Patton Co elevator 11000 Stone Bros lumber yard 10000 and W J Keiser blacksmith shop 2000.
Philadelphia marks the 225th birthday with a vast parade led by Major General Frederick D. Grant and Governor Stuart. About 20 000 soldiers sailors and national guardsmen march four and a half miles across Broad Street amid noon crowds. A bronze Rochambeau encampment tablet is unveiled at City Hall with French envoy presence.
Three National League directors ruled that the protested New York Chicago game is a tie and granted permission to schedule a replay at a date agreed by both clubs in Cincinnati.
West Branch Mich Oct 6 saloon proprietors from six establishments filed suit through attorney J B Ross to recover 500 of the 1000 dollars paid for a liquor license under a 1907 act. They argue the extra fee beyond 500 is unconstitutional.
Charles A. Jacobs twenty two years old a drug clerk married three months ago ended his life by taking poison. He leaves a widow a mother and a brother Otto Jacobs state lecturer for the Y M C A in Quincy UL October reports say his discharge was due to alleged irregularities in his accounts.
Estimated receipts and market prices for hogs, cattle, and sheep are listed from Chicago with yesterday and today figures. Hogs show mixed bids from 5.90 to 7.00 for various grades, while cattle and sheep ranges are given for bulk and specific classes, with receipts noted and market directions described as slow, strong, or weak. Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Company, Postal Telegraph Building, Chicago.
A brief notice quotes John A. Babcock declaring that he will provide a square deal to everyone and invites trust in his commitment. The message emphasizes straightforward dealings and equal treatment for all readers.
London reports a possible new European congress to review the Berlin Treaty as Bulgaria proclaims independence from Turkey with Ferdinand as ruler. Austria-Hungary may declare Bosnia and Herzegovina’s new status, amid tensions that could spark hostilities, though a war is not deemed likely.
Chicago post office under Postmaster Campbell reports a 24 hour mail total of 2,527,000 letters and 334.2 tons of second to fourth class matter. Previous records show 327.1 tons in the same period, with September trips totaling over 30,000 and only six failed connections. The month saw mail weight 30 percent higher than a year earlier, marking a historic surge in service.
The Socialist Labor party in Michigan completed its State ticket at the Detroit convention. Governor Archie McInnis of Lansing leads the ticket with Sheperd B. Corles for lieutenant governor, John A. Ingham for secretary of state, David Boyd for state treasurer, Logan M. Gummingham as attorney general, and Thomas Grabesky for auditor general, all from various cities.
In Los Angeles on October 6 Salvation Army members, more than thirty, resisted an ordinance restricting open air meetings to specified districts and arrest followed as they rode through the streets singing and praying en route to the police station.
In Shelbyville Indiana an inquiry into under sixteen smoking shows 200 or 800 boys using tobacco with pipes common. Tobacco was bought at nearby grocery stores near school buildings.
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