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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
Speech at the Democratic state convention cites alleged abuses in state administration. Governor Hanly praises the new executive accountant role, noting a $2,500 annual salary and potential savings of about $290,662.14 over twenty years versus past auditors. He questions plans to repeal the officer.
Attorney General Bingham voices a pro Republican view at the Scott County convention praising party leadership since 1861. He contrasts Republican prosperity during panics with Democratic policies, cites prices and figures, and argues for the local option plank to preserve county wide remonstrance while keeping dry across the county.
The article cites Taft's March 16 Plymouth Church address at Hampton Institute support of Black Americans. It argues Taft did not expel Black soldiers, notes his wartime orders, and insists he remains friendly to the negro race despite Southern opposition. The piece stresses equal opportunity and national unity.
Indiana political leaders debate curbing liquor traffic as local option plans gain steam. Brewers and Democratic figures weigh the party’s stance, with Township and City Ward Local Option planks pressed to the fore. The Illinois scene shows brewers testing the law while Indiana figures urge a temperance rethink.
A discourse on fraternalism extols aiding the needy through charity, faith in humanity, and broad sympathy. It urges cooperation among lodges, churches, and schools, condemns Phariseeism, and calls for active, open friendship to lift communities toward shared moral goals.
The article invites readers to contribute signed pieces to The People s Forum and notes a Saturday dedication of a new bench for the Woman s Auxiliary of the Liars League at Main and Spring. A parade lineup includes Razor Back Bard band and various clubs with witty salutes and quirky titles.
Local residents from Willow Lick and nearby areas enjoyed a busy Sunday with relatives and friends. Names include Dale Sears, Lizzie Richardson, the Overton and Sears families, and several others visiting homes across Odon, Aberdeen, and Eaglesville.
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