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Covington Republican

Location

Covington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1908

Page

2

Democratic Local Option Plank Called Delusion by Rohrer

Berne Indiana resident Fred Rohrer labels the Democratic local option plank as a trap for the temperance cause. He argues remonstrance law is superior, preventing liquor fraud and reducing costs, while warning that township ward options would empower breweries and reopen saloons feared in Monroe township and Berne.

Louis Ludlow The Indianapolis Star Berne, Ind Fred Rohrer Indiana Mr. Rohrer Ward Monroe Township Decatur Berne John Christian Rohrer Switzerland Fred Rohrer Isaac Lehman Levi A. Springer Jacob C. Neuenschwander Dr. E. Franz J. P. Habegger People’s Bank Benjamin Springer Jeff Springer W. J. Springer John Lehman Menno Burkhalter J. ¥. Lehman Menno Meuenschwander C. A.meuenschwander Bank of Berne Obrie Reusser

Fleming and the brewing lobby in Indiana politics

Fort Wayne and Allen Adams counties form a staunch Democratic district facing a brewing led challenge. Stephen Fleming, Fort Wayne brewer and trustee at American Seating, leads the anti temperance push in the legislature, provoking Democratic backlash and fears of brewery influenced representation.

Fort Wayne Allen Adams Democratic Party of Indiana Thie Adama County Allen County Bryan Stephen B. Fieming Berghof Brewing Company American Seating Company Steve Fleming Fleming John W. Tyndall Decatur Indianapolis Adame County Bleve Fleming Portica

Imposition in Court Dialogue Reveals Theft Confession

In a magistrate scene fragment a prisoner confesses to stealing a seat, while the magistrate questions the motive and validity of the claim. The terse exchange hints at a legal proceeding focused on intent and possession.

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