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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
4
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On Friday October 9 voters selected William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for President and John W. Kern as Vice President. The ticket is listed for the forthcoming election with Bryan and Kern as the leading nominees.
The speaker blasts the GOP for failing to condemn Joe Cannon, labeling him a tool of the system and noting that Cannon’s backers effectively own the party. The critique implies internal control by powerful interests shaping Republican leadership.
The text argues that if the President expelled Foraker from the party then Aldrich Sherman Dingley and Cannon should be treated the same. It notes Foraker was caught with the goods, questions the candidate who links bank deposit guarantees to socialism while endorsing government banking, and says he believes the masses lack the sense to detect the contradiction.
The text claims Republicans reject a pledge to disclose campaign funds and says Roosevelt and Taft also oppose publishing contributions before elections. It argues the American public would oppose the party if the donors were known.
Harry White attacks the Post Office Department for aiding William Rockefeller by moving a village post office from Brandon to a private facility three miles away within his park during Theodore the Square Dealer era.
The Raleigh News and Observer attacks Theodore Roosevelt for acting as campaign manager for his chosen successor Taft nominee and for rushing to aid Taft, sacrificing presidential dignity and traditional standards as Bryan gains ground.
The piece rails at Roosevelt accusing him of treachery and political mudslinging while recounting Mrs. Ira Henson’s dire fate after an incident at Martinsburg. It notes a relief fund, injuries to two children, and ongoing hospital care with a building collapse requiring demolition and heavy salvage work.
Philadelphia Founders Week plans two parallel Race Street and Cherry Street meetings on the sixth to discuss William Penn's contribution to religious liberty. Sixteen religious representatives will each deliver identical five minute addresses, with tickets sold at Friends Book Store for seating. Doors open 7 p.m. and remain until 7.45. after that all are admitted.
A damaged clipping lists a 10-2-11 large belt pin reward for return to Star office on Water Street or Northwestern Grade. Also notices for Teamster assistance, a room house for rent with F. W. Magruder on Main Street, cooking help wanted, and furniture and wood stoves advertised at 42 N Main Street.
Miss Lydia Timberlake shows improvement and well wishes abound for her recovery. Mrs. James Timberlake travels to Brucetown to visit sister-in-law Mrs. James Palmer of Fruitland Maryland and to see niece Elin Timberlake during her stay at Avtrs.
A married man who allows any family member to use medicines other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble is guilty of neglect. The genuine product has no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Franck Baker and Son.
Harry B. Miller once reformed and employed by the Salvation Army was arrested in Washington on a housebreaking charge and returned to Martinsburg West Virginia. He reportedly confessed the crime and was sent back to jail. Miller had earlier left West Virginia, sought sobriety with the Army, and then was taken into custody after a separation from his wife.
The annual rally of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Sunday school will be held at 11 o'clock Sunday morning in the church. An attractive program is planned and full attendance is expected from Sunday school and church members.
The Middletown Mirror, a weekly from Middletown in Frederick County Virginia, has been launched and is printed at the Strasburg News office. B M Bushong is named owner and editor.
Mrs. Thomas Ripeto of Grottoes and Mrs. George Branner of Winchester joined Mrs. W. H. Burkett near Mount Jackson for several days of pleasant reunion with their sister, Edinburg Sentinel notes.
Rev. J. D. Haymaker left this week for New Orleans to attend the national convention of the Christian Church. He travels as a delegate from his district and his expenses are paid by the three congregations he serves.
Mr J C Ridenour of Hagerstown was among the visiting businessmen in town today.
Prof H I Harden, an elderly showman famed for a fantastic suit, toured Hagerstown today advertising next week's J Hagerstown Fair. He travels from Atlanta and has 26 years in the advertising and show business, including 15 years with Barnum's shows, and visited Martinsburg this afternoon.
A marriage license was issued in Washington on Tuesday to Charles B. Sillman and Sallie B. Rastham, both of Front Royal Warren county Virginia.
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