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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
4
The piece recounts Joe Cannon colliding with Bryan in a disputed moment of boasting over wealth. Bryan says his fortune tops $150,000 while Canton is valued in the millions from a salary of $5,000. The exchange hints at personal alliances and money’s role in influence.
A lay summary praising the Richmond Times-Dispatch for its strong and effective support of Mr. Bryan and the Democratic cause. The paper is described as direct, hitting a bull's eye with each issue and maintaining a prominent outspoken position in the campaign.
Commentator argues the Hepburn bill defeats Roosevelt policy by prohibiting railroads from using affiliations with own mines. It claims railroad ownership creates bias toward its coal and lime, harming rival companies. Federal courts are urged as timely remedy.
A historical column mockingly questions Jo-Uncle Cannon about wealth and alleged corruption. The piece contrasts his power as the leader of the lawmaking body with calls for transparency, citing Bryan’s wealth estimates and demanding disclosures of earnings and purchases.
A fragment discusses Collier's Weekly and its stance toward the South and Jo Uncle as a perceived evil of the age. It notes Collier's attempt to unseat Jo Uncle and signals a pro youth sentiment with the line we are for you kid.
Mrs Caroline Light aged 75 died at Summit Point Virginia after a week with peritonitis. Funeral at 1 PM Sunday at the late home with Rev Berry of the Southern Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Green Hill Cemetery Berryville. Survived by five sons Theodore J H Arthur Carl H P Light and four daughters Mrs George Wright Mrs Florence Wagely Mrs Landon Rackley and Mrs Nellie Fishpaw. One brother Louis Helvestine survives.
Ward B Lindsay prominent Martinsburg lawyer died suddenly in his Hotel Berkeley apartment late Thursday night at age 52. He had fallen ill earlier in the week but appeared to be recovering before his unexpected death. He is survived by his widow Mrs Edith Fiery, his mother Mrs Dora B Lindsay, sisters Grace Lindsey Mary Lindsay Adlie Lindsay and brothers A R Lindsay Howard R Lindsay all of Martinsburg.
A Michigan reader from Battle Creek describes severe coffee dependence causing insomnia and nerves. After trying Postum, made correctly, she reports calmer nerves and better sleep, quitting coffee entirely and praising the product.
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