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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
4
The article argues the House grew unwieldy as the country expanded, losing deliberation and prestige. Reed rules turned it into a tool for a small inner circle while the Senate defended individual rights, leading to political manipulation and fear of the public’s biennial reckoning.
The hearing on James W. Cox versus Amanda F. Cox for divorce proceeded and a decision was rendered. Also on trial today was Samuel H. Wilcox and others versus Nancy E. Green and others to foreclose a lien.
The WC T U held a mother’s meeting at Mrs. Mary D. Hendricks’ home last Thursday afternoon. A large group of ladies enjoyed a program on purity in the home with discussion on parental training and careful choice of companions. Miss Mable Moody and Miss Goldine Grove performed a duet.
The Ladies' Afternoon Club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Miss Frances Mahan at her home on North Lebanon street.
Decoration Day action features 11 year old Tomlinsin pitching a three hit game for Lebanon as the Wizards crush Mechanicsburg 10 to 1. The Wizcards then beat Whitestown 7 to 5, with Whitestown composed of teens, as Lebanon seeks more games against older teams in the state.
A report from Antwerp states the Red Star line steamer Vader land suffered a minor accident with a simple machinery disorder. He repairs completed, she returned to Flushing and sailed at 10 15 this morning for Dover. The Wadelland was due to sail from Antwerp for New York on May 30 carrying many passengers.
An earthquake was felt near Allentown at 13 42 yesterday causing rattled windows, damaged crockery and toppled chimneys. Several buildings were shaken and frightened residents reported disturbed children in the aftermath.
A jumble of social visits from Lebanon, Attica and Crawfordsville with many names such as Ethel Marvin Norah Emmons J. F. Trowbridge and Carl Day. Classifieds offer stock for sale hats dry cleaning wood prices and a call for Panama hats. Community notices invite dancing lessons Maccabees meeting and social events at G. A. R. hall and Sugar Creek area outings.
The Rockford Brewing Company signals a potential scheme to stay open despite Rockford’s dry vote. The June 1 report notes the conflict between local prohibition results and brewing interests, referencing the Chicago press columns.
Advertisement from Cage newspaper notes several first class buildings suitable for drug stores in business districts, some corner blocks. It warns of a under city ordinance allowing a purchaser to obtain whiskey at a drug store without being an habitual drunkard or minor, a loophole enabling perambulating distilleries. Details available from Rockford Brewing Co.
Republican and Democratic state ticket candidates and state committee members are invited to the annual State House picnic. No speeches, but candidates will be shown on platforms and judged on eating, elgar, and ice cream. Location discussed at Indiana forestry reservation near Henniyeit. out-of-city option considered but undecided.
Highlights include Kentucky's admission as the second state under the constitution in 1792 and James Gordon Bennett’s 1872 death. 1905 recalls the attempted assassination of King Alfonso of Spain in Paris. The piece also surveys June 1908 celestial events with sunset and moon positions, plus planetary visibility and constellations across the month.
Miscellaneous sale items include Japanese rugs 26 by 72 inches in floral and Grecian designs, cotton woven mats, plus a range of boys wear from sailors and Eton outfits to knickers and worsted trousers. Prices note bargain discounts with next day offered sales and limited stock.
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