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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1908
Page
4
Friday Morning February 14 1908 notices show per year in advance pricing of one dollar and request readers to apply for advertising rates. It lists office telephone number 69 and residence 110 for inquiries.
The Democrat announces John Huller as a candidate for reelection as assessor of Harrison township, subject to Democratic primary election decisions.
The author argues all trusts will back a tariff commission causing delays with no relief. The steel trust reports a net profit over 160 million dollars last year and about the same the year before, totaling 320 million in two years from American consumers under Republican protection.
The Standard Oil company raised refined oil by 20 cents per barrel since the panic began, claiming increased home reading raises demand. The piece accuses Rockefeller of using higher prices as a hidden tax on the poor while funding donations to Chicago University and other institutions.
The Fairbanks machine pushes Subsidy Jim as governor candidate while touting Watson as the logical Republican leader. Critics argue Watson supports tariff grabs subsidies tax schemes trusts and favors special interests, which voters may reject at the next November election.
The passage condemns federal workers as neglecting duties while supporting Taft Fairbanks Knox Kraker Cannon Hughes or other Republicans. It claims evidence appears daily in candidate newspapers, detailing charges and counter charges in a partisan dispute.
The column accuses Republican politicians from President Roosevelt onward of misusing federal patronage, arguing civil service reform has become a quiet reminiscence in these degenerate days.
The 1906 Indiana Democratic State Central Committee resolution declares near unanimous support for William Jennings Bryan as president and vows to back his nomination and election. With multiple Democratic and cross party candidates at the state convention in Indianapolis on March 25 and 26, Bryan’s influence grows amid broad public backing and Republican skepticism.
The article argues President Roosevelt shows sense by backing reforms long urged by Democrats but remains distant from the party due to his support for the protective tariff and strong central government powers that erode state lines.
The Atlas Engine Works of Indianapolis once a dominant national industry survived the 1893 panic and stayed solvent under Hugh H. Hanna who led it through years of political tension. After eleven years the firm faces a downturn following past fears of Bryan’s election and McKinley’s victory, with workforce emotions tied to political outcomes.
The legacy of Republican rule and Dingley tariffs ends with trustees managing the company for creditor benefit. The author notes the turmoil as a calamity and observes Indianapolis papers have not covered Hunna's company's troubles.
The postal department will deny weekly papers to subscribers with over a year unpaid, starting April 1. The Democrat urges all subscribers in arrears to pay now or be dropped, requesting prompt settlement at the office.
The plan of guaranteed bank deposits gains support across social and political lines. The Oklahoma law taxes state banks to fund depositor payoffs, and Kansas may follow. Nebraska debates a special session on guarantees to curb hoarding and restore currency flow. Bryan has long advocated deposit guarantees and home market protections.
Evanston reports the new dry goods storehouse of Wolf Mann is nearly ready with the roof about to be finished.
Mrs. J J Burkhart has been ill this week with grip but is improving. Ben Kerr accidentally shot his hand with a 22 caliber pistol while hunting with another boy. bullet remains in hand after doctor could not locate it. Wm Carter moved to Rockport Tuesday.
Robert Ferguson left Wednesday for Evansville for work. Raleigh Gentry visited Tell City friends Sunday. Mr and Mrs Arthur Oskino of near Little Pigeon visited here weekend. Tom Riley of Evansville visiting relatives here. Robert Oskin made a business trip to Chrisney on Monday. Mrs Samuel Bench remains ill. Elder Archie Brown preached at Old Pigeon Saturday and Sunday. John Collier attended John B Chrisney funeral in Chrisney last Friday. Maud Richardson of Chrisney visited home folks Sunday.
Henry Weatherholt age 20 and Florence Weatherholt age 27 both of Spencer County obtain licenses. Charles F. Brown 22 and Mabel E. Ehret 21, Warrick and Spencer counties respectively. John F. Harris 27 a Kentucky mail clerk and Nellie Atwood 23 of Spencer County married February 12 by Rev Ketchan. Chris C. Egnew 28 and Caroline Ten nemacher 23, both of Spencer County obtain licenses.
The Jasper School Board advertises bids for a large addition to Jasper high school to be built next summer. The project was ordered by the State Board of Education. local funds were unavailable last year.
In a January 14 1908 convention at New Albany leading Republicans adopted resolutions that left out the words prosperous and prosperity. The Corydon Democrat questions whether this was an oversight or a deliberate choice by leaders who in private felt the country’s present condition did not warrant a resolute optimistic line.
Daniel B Hull transfers part northwest section 315 to Stephen Puertzer for 1825 dollars. Mary Lammert and others sell a lot in Grandview Cemetery to Rachel A Mallory for 25 dollars. Fred Hitner conveys part out lot 8 in Rockport to C M Partridge and JT HE Snyder for 600 dollars. Don Hale transfers part southwest northwest section 176 to Wm Moesner for 1400 dollars.
Transactions show Frank L Pattie to Stella Pattie covering a 34 nw sw 167 area, Mary F Osborn to Wayne Oskins on e144 ne nw 22 5 6 20 for 125, John B Chrisney to George Lockyear for a lot in Chrisney at 200, Frisby Haverstreah to Frank Pattie for pt 1977 at 400. The week also logged eleven mortgages thirteen releases two mechanics liens and one article of association.
A light hearted reflection on abundance and thrift. The speaker imagines first purchases a bushel of collar buttons and shoe strings then an extra pair of suspenders. The text contrasts delayed pay with immediate job satisfaction and Monday morning mood.
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