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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1920

Page

4

Democratic Ticket List for President and Indiana Officials

The slate includes President Cox and Vice President Roosevelt. Indiana state tickets name Governor Mc Cullouch and others from secretary of state Wagoner to superintendent Baylor and judge Bowser. County tickets cover Perry Spencer districts with candidates for clerk treasurer sheriff recorder coroner surveyor and council seats.

James M. Cox Ohio Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Carleton B. McCullouch Indianapolis Samuel M. Foster Fort Wayne Charles H. Wagoner Columbus Charles R. Hughes Peru George W. Sunkel Newport George A Dehority Elwood Adelaide Steele Baylor William E. Wilson Evansville Perry and Spencer Louis J. Fournier Tell City Perry and Spencer Louis N. Savage Rockport James L. Houston Spencer Circuit James T. Mattingley Chrisney Fred W. Kanzler Lamar Everett Banks Grandview Sam A. Frescley John B. Misch Roy Raibley Lake Com

Second Session Ends in Failure in Indiana Tax Battle

Indianapolis, Ind. The second special session under Governor Goodrich ends after nineteen days as lawmakers adjourn amid a political struggle. Key figures like Governor Goodrich, Warren T. McCray, and Sen. James Nejdl face fallout over tax bills and “big stick” tactics. The session, dominated by caucuses, failed to clarify taxation despite passing about 55 bills mainly raising official salaries.

Indianapolis Ind Goodrich Warren T. McCray Republican State Organization James Nejdl Lake County Senate Crawfordsville McCray New BE. M. Wasmuth Seventy-first Assembly Otto L. Krauss Johnson State Supreme Court Edward P. Elsner Seymour Hicker Club Winchester McCra Mcray Farmers Indiana Farmers’ Federation State Board of Accounts Indiana Edgar D. Bush Nedil Bush Nejdl Marion County Goodrich and McCray

Goodrich’s actions on roads dogs and taxes draw notice

The piece notes the Goodrich administration’s record on roads, dogs, and land and mule taxes. It says Republican Goodrich lawmakers adjourned a special session last Friday, and another has not been called. It warns to watch future moves.

Goodrich Repubblican-Goodrich

Hoosier Democrats Steam to Dayton for Cox Nomination

A special train load of Indiana Democrats will depart Indianapolis at 8 am next Saturday for Dayton to attend Governor James M. Cox’s notification as Democratic presidential nominee. Indiana Democratic Club plans the trip with hundreds of reservations, meals aboard, a departing band, and return the same evening.

Indianapolis Ind Dayton James M. Cox Indiana Democratic Club Bre Ohio

Versailles Peace Treaty and League Left as Political Issue

The Indianapolis Star notes support for the Versailles peace treaty and the League of Nations as submitted by President Wilson. It argues defects are not vital, cites support from constitutional lawyers and leaders, and criticizes Hiram Johnson and Republican calls to end the war and renegotiate with Germany and Austria.

Indianapolis Star Versailles League of Nations United States Pres. Wilson Hiram Johnson Republican Party Germany Austria America Johnson

Indiana Reader Prefers Immediate League of Nations Vote

The Star argues Republicans in Indiana oppose the Wilson league as outlined and urge voters to reject both Johnson and Harding proposals. It insists Americans favor a new league of nations now rather than a distant outcome, and questions the world’s acceptance of vague plans.

Notice of Bond Issue Authority for Spencer County Road

County commissioners of Spencer Indiana file with the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners a petition seeking authority to issue road improvement bonds valued at 30880 dollars for a public highway in Ohio township. Hearing set at the State House Indianapolis August 23 1920 at 10 am. R W Richards Jr Auditor Spencer County. Also includes estate for sale details and local racing notices for Green Races and Spencer County Pace Purse prizes August 25 28.

County of Spencer Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners Ohio Township Spencer County Herbert Garrett State House Indianapolis R. W. Richards

Executor's Sale of Personal Property in Richland Indiana

The undersigned Executor of Michael Tremper’s will offers for sale at public auction at the late residence in Richland Spencer County Indiana on Saturday August 21 the personal property of the deceased.

Michael Tremper Richland Spencer County Indiana

Local Visitor From Shawnee in Hammond Township

Thurman of Shawnee Oklahoma visits relatives in Hammond township for a few weeks amid a family gathering.

Forest Thurman Iokla Hammond Township

Local Traveler Mr Brown Visits City From Evansville

Brown of Evansville traveling salesman for Foley Medicine Co visited the city this week to transact business for the firm. He was formerly a resident of Richland City.

Brown Evansville Saleman Foley ‘Medicine Co Resi F Richland City

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