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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1907
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows publication detail for a weekly paper in Indiana Pennsylvania. Mentions publishing company at an address on Sixth Street and a dated filing as second class matter. No clear events, names, or dates beyond general notice context.
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic paths to the 1900s presidential race. It notes Knox's endorsement stirring Republican debates over tariff reform and a split over nominees. It discusses Southern Democratic favorite sons, Daniel of Virginia gaining attention, and ongoing doubts about Bryan's electability and the need for a practical, broad-based nominee.
Mr. Bryan invites readers of The Commoner to visit the Jamestown exposition on Patrick Henry Day. He extols the historic and delightful grounds with seashore attractions, Williamsburg landmarks, Hampton Roads battleships, and exhibits by the national government and pioneers trading with Indians. The state displays are praised for taste and completeness as work continues. Bring children for inspiration and lessons from early American history.
The Democratic State Committee decided to hold the State Convention in Harrisburg on June 27, changing from July 18 after talks with Chair Donnelly and others. A Davis motion to delay until Capitol investigations finish was voted down, and a resolution endorsing the Capitol Investigation Commission's work was adopted, urging action before statutes of limitations run out.
A collection of satirical notes on political figures and happenings. Mentions include the straw hat brigade, Trish boycott threats, Richard W W Hill filing for bankruptcy, Judge Harmon as a Democrat favorite, rising prices per a labor bureau report, a Memphis divorce trend, and jokes about bullets, the Weather Bureau, and a truth serum drink.
A Punxsutawney crowd recalls a long-ago school punishment at Bells Mills where Prof William Fairman disciplined a dozen mischievous boys including Harry and Samuel Grube. The tale centers on a split whipped and unwhipped class and Harry Grube receiving extra strokes after a mix up with the lines.
The July Smart Set showcases Brian Hooker a young author whose novelette opens the issue along with John G Neihart’s The Discarded Fetid a refreshing wholesome tale. Other pieces include The Bond by James Hooner A Heritage of the Heart by Katharine Metcalf Roof The Second Offender by Montague Glass In the Dark by Inez Haynes Gilmore Posthumous by James Humeker and works by Willis Boyd Allen van Tassel Sutphen Harriet Gaylord Atmos De Lang Edwin I Sabin Leila Burton Wells Johnson Morton Bliss Carman also features an essay The issue includes poems by Edith M Thomas Allan Uppecraff Elsa Barker Charlotte Becker Archibald Sullivan Carolyn Wells and Charles Hanson Towne. The First National Bank of Indiana offers no notice period for time deposits and now pays four cents on one year deposits with mail handling.
The 1906 coal production reached 414,030,681 short tons valued at 612,610,744 dollars, up 5.4 percent in quantity and 7.6 percent in value from 1905. Pennsylvania produced 48.4 percent of output, with West Virginia overtaking Illinois as the second-largest producer amid varied state gains and declines.
R A Steim proprietor of the Hotel Steim secured an injunction preventing the American Gas Company from shutting off gas or raising rates. The court noted no shown franchise or rights in the borough of Kittanning and required the company to prove such rights.
Barber sister and sole heir of Mrs McKinley was appointed administratrix of the estate on June 4. The estate is valued at 155000 dollars in personal property and 67000 dollars in real estate.
Comptroller Tracewell rules tobacco a necessity in Panama quarantine dispute. Health officer spent 15.50 on tobacco to quiet laborers. asks if government should pay. Also notes The First National Bank of Indiana offers 4 percent on time deposits with bank book or CD and withdrawable interest.
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