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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary notice from Greensburg Indiana post office listing class two matter and subscription rates. Mentions Hughes and Fairbanks Harmony and Home Defense roosevelt comment and a tease about politics with a brisk slogan.
A comment questions the appropriateness of a Democratic campaign strategy described as peace at any price and as pork barrelling. The phrasing suggests criticism of tactics perceived as vague and indulgent.
A Washington dispatch reports Mr. Hughes plans a visit to Oyster Bay to confer with Col. Roosevelt about ongoing political matters. The anticipated talks focus on policy directions and party strategy ahead of upcoming public engagements.
Mr Hughes, aged 54, delivered his first political speech at 44 and has since surged quickly through the political arena, gaining speed as his career advances.
The nomination of Charles W Fairbanks pleases Indiana Republicans who would have preferred him as the top choice. It is a great honor to be twice selected as a candidate for the second highest national office.
If you are not attending the meetings conducted by Evangelist Reed make it a point to go. Go once and you will want to go again. These meetings are being held for the good of the people of this community therefore they should be loyally supported.
President Wilson shapes the Democratic platform, taking charge of the convention’s policy direction as his dictation is accepted by the party, approved or not.
Colonel Roosevelt underwent an x ray on Wednesday to reveal the results of an injury suffered more than a year ago when a horse he rode fell. He asserts the ailment is not serious and the findings will be made public today.
The platform draft submitted by President Wilson is described as largely defending his administration rather than articulating party principles. He has been on the defensive for a long time and is expected to remain so until after the election next fall.
William Jennings Bryan reaps profit at major conventions by paying his way as a newspaper reporter and copyrighting his articles to send to many papers nationwide. He earns more than many on the ground correspondents though their copy is similar. Bryan has turned political prominence into income as a single prolific figure.
A Muncie deputy prosecutor was convicted of graft and sentenced to Jeffersonville then the mayor faces trial next. Evidence at the first trial implicated the mayor, sparking public belief in guilt while asserting he will receive a fair impartial hearing. If guilty, the official betrayed the people and deserves punishment. A crook in office is a public menace.
The discussion centers on universal support for durable, year round roads and the push for better road construction. It notes increasing attention to road building as a lasting public improvement.
The article weighs road construction, drainage, and materials, noting maintenance and high costs. It warns bonded indebtedness and rising taxes strain counties and townships as they balance better highways with keeping tax levels acceptable.
Washington reports from the Bureau of Statistics and Information of the New York State Industrial Commission show April payrolls and employment rising across several sectors. Wages and operatives increased notably in fur, leather, rubber goods, woolen goods, and metal crafts as war orders surge. export data compare eight months ending February 1916 to February 1915, noting wartime effects.
The speaker notes an $160,528,012 rise in exports across ten classes for 1916 over 1915, much of it to Europe, and asks who believes that Democrats deny a war order boom. The claim frames the argument as a critique of political messaging versus economic growth in wartime.
Charles Evans Hughes served as associate justice of the United States Supreme Court and was repeatedly named as the Republican presidential nominee despite his stated intention to avoid the race. He believed judges should stay out of politics and had previously governed New York, building a reputation as counsel in insurance investigations. Born April 11, 1862 in Glens Falls New York, he studied at Colgate Brown and Columbia Law School after a career as attorney and law professor.
New York on June 14 reports the biggest betting campaign expected as candidates begin stumping. Chester Thompson, a curb operator, has $60,000 to wager against $50,000 that Hayes will be elected with no takers yet.
Representative Stephens of California elected as a Progressive sent a telegram to George W. Perkins urging support for Charles E. Hughes for president. Washington date June 14.
The selection of Charles Evans Hughes of New York and Indiana’s Charles Warren Fairbanks as Republican standard bearers attracts universal satisfaction. Hughes resigns from the Supreme Court to campaign, entering with a clean record and strong early momentum. Fairbanks celebrates despite not securing the presidency, receiving wide support and thanks from followers. Roosevelt remains out of politics, avoiding press contact and public statements.
Mrs Anna Adams Baird died June 9 in Tyeng Yang Korea after a long cancer illness. A daughter of Jacob and Nancy Adams she was born near Greensburg in 1863 and educated at Hanover College. She married Rev William Baird and went to Korea twenty five years ago as a Presbyterian missionary, leaving behind three sons in the United States. Survived by two brothers Rev J E Adams of Korea and Philander of Topeka and two sisters Mrs Emery and Mrs Mary Steele. The community grieves a devoted worker and mother.
W. W. Bonner urged merchants to unite with bankers as the community’s lifeblood. He said trust and character power loans, and that businesses should keep home banks informed, deposit receipts, and maintain cash balance to ensure mutual prosperity and local credit.
The business men's committee overseeing Big Wednesday outlined plans last evening and sent letters to amusement bureaus requesting suitable attractions. The collections committee starts rounds today to solicit funds for the event.
Miss Hester Davidson undergoing training at Christ hospital Cincinnati had tonsils and adenoids removed during a Wednesday afternoon operation. She, accompanied by her uncle Thomas E. Davidson, will arrive home this evening for a several days visit.
Cases of Summer Complaint describe stomach and intestinal disturbances. The remedy is Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, said to cleanse the intestinal tract and aid digestion. Used by mothers for 28 years, available from all druggists for 25 cents.
Frank Moseley of Moores Hill Indiana reports near constant side and back pain relieved after the first dose of kidney Pills. Within 48 hours all pain left. The ad claims Foley Kidney Pills activate kidneys and stop sleep-disturbing bladder troubles and asserts availability everywhere.
From Wednesday reports in railroad circles describe an engine crew on freight No. 75 trapped by a burst steam pipe near North Vernon. Engineer Hardy and fireman were burned escaping the cab, while head brakeman Harry Colvin uncoupled the air hose and set brakes, stopping the train as it rushed forward. All three were treated at Jeffersonville hospital.
Edward Burney and Milton Miner were named as viewers on the Eu banks road in Adams township replacing J. E. McCracken and William Ryan who could not agree on road type. McCracken favored concrete as petitioned while Ryan supported a deeper macadam option. The Adams village road rebuilding firms up a concrete route with county commissioners inclined to favor concrete as an economic road material.
Auditor Berbe completed the June draw totaling 87953.65 to be distributed among Clay cachete page cleans Washington Fugit Clinton Adams Clay Jackson Sandcreek Marion Saltcreek Millhousen Westport Newpoint with individual amounts listed for each township and entity.
Judge Wickens ruled for the defendant in Mozingo versus Swift for 200 dollars in damages after hearing witnesses. The case stemmed from a mule’s broken leg when an automobile driven by Swift allegedly struck the animal, though the defense argued the mule kicked the car. Court costs were awarded to the plaintiff.
Clyde Wilder of Letts sold his restaurant today to Charles Knorr who immediately took possession.
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