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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
3
A collection of brief social items lists visits of residents to Terre Haute Linton Williams and nearby towns. It notes Enid Gore in Odon with her parents and others visiting relatives, plus several names joined into the Independent Order of Old Fellows. A short poetry excerpt about cheerfulness accompanies the notices.
The Indiana Department of Geology under Mr Blatchley expanded value of limestone coal cement and other resources through ads and research. Reports documented oolitic limestone deposits maps and building use. coal surveys spurred new mines and output from 4,088,100 to 10,999,972 tons by 1905. cement factories grew with marl limestone and shale blends.
An Indiana citizen argues lumber prices stay high due to scarcity, not tariffs. He notes Canada buys U S lumber and ships it back, and that even with tariff removal Canada would lack lumber to compete with Indiana markets. He asserts Georgia pine and southern timber feed western markets, keeping prices up.
The Indianapolis-televised article features Judge John Overmyer arguing Democrats lack practical leadership and citing the era of 1893 1896 as a warning. He predicts Theodore Roosevelt will push tariff revision and warns Wisconsin Democrats rely on William Vilas. He lists Democratic figures as moderate protectionists and warns against a tariff for revenue only.
Mr Bryan declares himself still radical and the Democratic faction that backed him as conservative is shown making motions rather than speaking plainly.
Indiana banks and trust companies increased total resources from $268,278,172.07 to $301,936,662.12 between April 1905 and April 1906. The number of institutions grew from 683 to 702, with 204 national banks, 198 state banks, 228 private banks and 72 trust companies. Deposits rose from $201,624.32 to $224,576,256.02. depositors increased from 540,112 to 630,903. Taxes paid rose from $762,969.09 to $814,819.69.
Secretary Dover of the National Republican Committee says the core campaign issue is whether the country endorses President Roosevelt and his administration. He asserts the choice hinges on approval or rejection of Roosevelt's policies and predicts a likely Republican return to Congress if endorsed.
The Martinsville Republican recalls W J Bryan and his policies facing resistance in the 1896 1900 and 1904 campaigns. It notes Bryan’s radical stance and persistent issues with Democratic support as to his presidential prospects.
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