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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
2
Senator Clark of Montana says he will retire to look after private interests. He notes that others claim the same motive for staying in the Senate.
Salt Lake City Senator Smoot says tramps are rare among Mormons and notes hoboes would not tramp if they had several wives to support them. He frames social welfare by family structure as a practical issue.
The Republican party established a labor commission to settle employer disputes and added factory inspection and child labor prohibitions. Over the last decade Republican legislatures enacted more than thirty key labor and wage-earner protections, as stated in the Republican State Platform.
The article cites the U S Department of Commerce and Labor saying United States manufacturing will enjoy unprecedented prosperity in 1906. Chicago and western cities report 5 to 15 percent higher activity than last year with Eastern gains noted as well. Foreign trade is expanding, and officials predict another record year ahead.
A Prospect Ohio preacher who clashed with church members prayed for removal of all obstacles to church work even death. Trustees then voted to ask the minister to resign the pastorate.
Lawson urges muck rakers to stay undaunted and taut for a few months longer as they expose the beef trust Standard Oil and allied black jackers. He says the American people are waking to the muck and will act when ready, warning that the muckers will face trouble.
East press dispatches note notices posted in cotton mills announcing a ten percent wage increase effective immediately. Thousands of operatives are affected as many mills run overtime with orders placing them ahead for the year. The piece credits Democratic tariffs for previous layoffs and Republican tariffs for the current rise, linking in Indiana and elsewhere.
City friends urge reducing the tariff to lower living costs as eggs and poultry fetch higher prices than under the Democratic tariff. Proponents claim the Dingley tariff brings prosperity for farmers manufacturers and workers alike.
In Philadelphia last week the fiftieth anniversary of the Republican party was celebrated. Mayor Weaver welcomed attendees and urged using the anniversary to review history, correct errors, and renew high ideals. He likened parties to victorious armies, warning that camp followers exploit power without principles.
The current scene for rebate intermediaries is described as dull with little activity or urgency. Market players weigh the impact on pricing, options, and consumer access while awaiting clearer policy signals.
The country is puzzled by how lawmakers bitterly clash in discussions yet end up voting the same, creating a surprising unity after fierce debate. This pattern raises questions about party discipline and legislative strategy across the chamber.
The Lawrenceburg Press notes a dispute at Aurora over whether traction cars depart thirty minutes before or after the hour, creating scheduling confusion for riders and officials.
The platforms of both political parties in Indiana endorse fixing the maximum railroad passenger rate at two cents per mile. Officials expect the next legislature to heed this popular demand. The same two cent rate exists in Ohio.
Walter Wellman and companions depart Paris for Tromsoe aboard a fifty ton airship with related equipment, intending a bold dash toward the North Pole. The voyage marks a dramatic expedition from France toward Arctic exploration.
Statisticians claim the yearly value of all American gold mines cannot match the value of eggs laid by U S hens annually. Few hens crow over it, reflecting little public reaction.
The Wartburg Clarion notes Patterson, Democratic Governor candidate, drew $13 daily as a member of Congress for six to eight months while absent. It urges Congress to deduct his salary for the period, arguing an honest man would not serve this way and calling for action in all similar cases.
Mr. Bryan writes to friends urging a halt on socialism in the United States. The Populist platform he ran on in 1896 and 1900 backed greenback currency and government ownership of railroads, signaling a push toward socialist ideas beyond what conservatives may endorse.
Seventeen states set an eight hour day for public works with four Republican states among them. Thirteen bans on employing children around dangerous machinery include eleven Republicans. Twelve regulate sweat shops with ten Republicans. Indiana statutes favor wage earners mainly reflect Republican legislation and effort despite Democratic opposition.
Marriage licenses list Clint R. Stoneking and Bessie F. Mozingo. William Lanigan and Anastas ia Foley. William D. Armbrister and Edna M. Brown. Bert Parmore and Grace Colson. George W. Carr and Iva Handcock. Real estate transfers include Almira Foley to William McCormack in Greensburg for $1,000 and James B. Bracken to George E. Erdmann in Wilder's addition for $200. Court actions cover Anna McManaman vs Greensburg Gas and Electric for $15,000 damages. Westport Stone Quarry vs Mariah Thomas and Harry Elliott to condemn right of way. Lambert vs Skillman concerning funds drawn from city treasury. a settlement without administration for the estate of Richard Christian. Anna A Bean vs John C Bean divorce with custody to Mrs Bean. and Charles H Hoover vs Pulse & Co. ongoing.
Local residents report church events and family visits across Indiana and Colorado. Parsonage well drilling by M. E. church. U B S S to observe children’s day. trips by Everett and Ada Myer, Misses Mary and Montie Beck, and Dr F J Beck group to Indianapolis and Denver. lawn social planned for July 4. Newbern church attendance and State Board of Health meeting in Indianapolis.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Jim Watson criticizing district civil service appointments. He says he has struggled to secure jobs for constituents and questions the process that keeps loyal workers from gaining posts. He warns of reduced political participation if the situation continues.
Mrs. Robert Pierce visits relatives in Middle town Ohio. Dr. K D DeLaughlin attends the State Dental Association meeting at West Baden this week. Miss Nellie Havens, bookkeeper at R C Shoff ner, visits relatives in Ft Wayne. Mrs Charles Evans and son leave Wednesday for an extended visit with relatives in Johnston City Tennessee.
Ned Burney and wife of Indianapolis visit relatives in the county. Members of the 37th Indiana regiment plan a reunion in the city on Thursday August 9. Rollin Turner returns from Cambridge Mass after two years at Harvard Law School. Samuel Hardwick receives 600 from fire insurance this week, 350 for the building and 250 for household goods. William Applegate near Downeyville buys the Alien Davis home on West Washington Street and moves with his family to the city shortly. We extend a welcome to them.
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee recounts twenty years of nasal catarrh ending after using Bucklen's Arnica Salve on the sore interior of the nose. He reports swelling and soreness disappearing and not returning. Druggist J H Batterton endorses the salve as best. Also mentions new fireworks for the Fair.
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