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Newspaper
Albion New Era
Location
Albion, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
4
The Gazette Times lamented a widespread downturn in industry and business seen as tied to Wilson era policy. It cites Democratic claims of no downturn and notes a Western manufacturers delegation pressed President Wilson to delay further business measures pending an official inquiry.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times notes the White House statement that business malaise is psychological with no material cause. It contrasts President Wilson with Col. Roosevelt who warns of widespread poverty and ongoing economic struggles affecting households, costs of living, and key issues like trusts and tariffs.
Shelbyville Indiana reports sixteen furniture factories not running full staff with 36 to 46 hour weeks. many laid off or closed for weeks, and a spike in vacant houses since 1896. Parallel dispatch notes Pennsylvania primary results with Republican 219,871 for Penrose and 332,265 total Republican votes.
In Indianapolis on June 15 engineers of the Indiana Democratic machine fear a rough race this year. They face strong Republican unity, a fading bull moose presence, and rising public support for a progressive platform. They push for speeches by President Wilson to counter tariff and tax issues and worry division alone may not win Indiana.
Will Hays cites primary results from Lake, St. Joseph, Allen, Marion, Henry, Randolph, Vigo, Lawrence and Vanderburgh counties to claim a GOP surge and Democratic, Progressive losses amid tariff unrest and criticisms of Wilson Bryan Democrats. He notes strong party rebuilding and rising convention enthusiasm statewide.
The U B Church invites residents to Sunday school at 10 with an 11 o clock preaching service. The Y P C E meets at 6 30 and at 7 30 children’s day exercises will be held. Pastor J W Miter urges attendance for a planned program.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 10 o clock, morning worship at 11, and evening service at 7 30. The note urges growth and attendance, inviting friends to join and participate.
R J Stewart secretary reports financial details for the year ending June 6 1914 including cash on hand loans repayments interest salaries and disbursements. The document notes balances and average assessment per hundred dollars with figures such as 1 925 000 and 900 000 and 825 000 as part of the overall cash and loan movements.
The document presents the seventh annual report dated June 7 1913 and June 6 1914 detailing insurance in force 657000.00, amount written during year 387600.00, cancelled 424600.00, in force 560000.00, and cash on hand 3803.68. It lists disbursement items including wind loss payments 315.49 38.95 2E 15 154.00 124.00 200.15 201.17, with secretary R J Stewart noted.
LaOtto resident Hearold Wideman is ill with measles. A Sunday evening children’s meeting was held at Ari. Garrett visitors Floyd McCurdy and wife are visiting relatives here. Kendallville’s John Garrett spent Sunday with friends and relatives. Ina Sloffer of Angola visited her mother Mrs. Alice Sloffer. Lottie Drake of Auburn visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drake. G W Holmes and Lucille Soffer attended the Fort Wayne market Saturday. Louise Kuisely returned from a brief visit to Mrs Joseph Kuisely of Garrett. E A Ish, R L Baker and Louise Knisely motored to Fort Wayne Sunday. Albert Rosenberger and Grace, and A J Rich visited relatives in Fort Wayne Sunday.
Mrs Sarah Russell of Auburn visits Albion on business. Chauncey Herron and parents in South Orange area. John and Charles Young of Topeka expected this week. Ted Smith and family live with Chester McNeal on East Washington. Smith works on street paving. Favinger siblings dine with grandparents on Washington and Liberty. Holderman finds horse on B and O track near depot. Nathan S Cleland moves from York township to Albion. takes Harvester agency. Urbana Ohio marks first paved streets with tango, Albion urged to join. East Superior Avenue Cleveland repaving funded by city and county. Albion as county seat prompts call for equal paving support.
Children may obtain seeds for the Flower Contest from Mrs. C. M. Clapp. All flowers are perennials and will bloom next year. care of the flower bed is emphasized. Also Stanley’s offers Chestnut and Furnace Coal and fine Kitchen Wood.
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