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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

6

Democratic Editors Meet in Fort Wayne Convention

Democratic editors gather in Fort Wayne Indiana for the annual convention to discuss Governor Marshall and Ralston campaigns. Speakers outline aggressive party strategy, with emphasis on a statewide landslide and national platform impact amid Republican divisions.

Indiana Fr. Wayne Ind Capitol Baltimore Taft Roosevelt Eloves Marshall Ralston Sin Fine Settle Fehis Indianapolis Mt. Wayne United Front Democracy Ft Wayne Cman Tehoush Ft. Wayne Stephen B. Fleming John Wessel Charles Biederwolf Flem‘mig Democratic’ Edi‘torial Association

Annexation mood rises in Congress over Cuban unrest

Havana reports heavy unrest as barricades go up and rebels seize lines while Spanish authorities warn police and rurales. In Washington, Senator Fall and colleagues push toward annexation, arguing long term order and economy require direct U S control of Cuba amid a terrorized Santa Clara and Daiquiri districts.

Havana Gomez Vedada Mariano Vente Daiquiri Santa Clara Washington Cuba Fall New Mexico United States Congress

Moody and Sankey Hymns Aid Brazilian Explorer

The Rev John Daniel Weehwen returned from 12 years in Bahia Brazil where he used Moody and Sankey hymns to face danger. He recalled wolves retreating to his singing and a clash with soldiers while traveling with a group, noting the hymns gave him courage and steadiness.

New York John Daniel WeEhwen Bahia McEwen Moody and Sankey Eden Taney

No Impediment Needed for Lubin-Silenzi Marriage

A Washington cable reports Italy seeks a no impediment declaration for Miss Evangeline Lubin and Signor Silenzi. State Department officials say California must issue any no impediment statement before the Rome marriage can proceed, as U S law grants no federal authority in such matters.

Washington, D. C California State Department Rome Evangeline Lubin David Lubin Sacramento Institute of Agriculture Silenzi United States Lubin Huntington Wilson Wilson Miss Lubin Italy

Boy Hero Saves Drowning Child in Brandywine Park

In Wilmington, fourteen year old John Crumlish rescued four year old Clark Vernon from drowning in Brandywine Park south race. Crumlish plunged into the water after hearing cries, brought Vernon to shore, where a physician revived him.

Wilmington Del John Crumish West Fourteenth Street Clark Vernon Tatnall Street Brandywine Park Vernon Crumblish

Arm Severed but Man Survives After Saw Mishap

A man nicknamed Elmer and another named Pentz escaped a deadly accident involving a sliding garbage circular saw. The right arm was severed at the elbow but he survived, with a dramatic moment as the machine surged toward him.

York Elmer Hayrishrg

Mad dog chase in Noblesville ends with canine killed

Indiana items report a mad dog chase led by the state health board president through Noblesville streets lasting hours before the animal was shot. A child sustains minor injuries. dogs attacked by the beast are being killed as located. Police followed the pursuit while a Doctor Tucker vehicle logged twenty five miles.

Noblesville Tucker State Board of ‘Health Walter Sanders

Destructive Rossville Fire Destroys Main Stores and Records

A gasoline lamp explosion started a blaze in Rossville causing the town's most destructive fire. Three leading business firms and lodge buildings were destroyed with stocks and equipment lost, including sixty years of Knights of Pythias records. Total loss about 50000 dollars.

Frankfort Rossville K. of P Knights of Pythias A. Randolph Randolph

Marion Sheriff Returns with Man Charged in Landersville Murder

Sheriff Tony George arrives in Marion with Ralph EB. Broom who is charged with complicity in the December 28 murder of Wade Robinson at Landersville. Broom confesses to the crime and implicates cousin W. O. Allison who fired the fatal shot. Broom vows to repeat the confession in court. Allison remains at large after a $250 reward was paid for Broom’s capture in Rugby North Dakota.

Marion Tony George Ralph EB. Broom Wade Robinson Landersville Broom George W. O. Allison Robinson Rugby N. D Tiegen Haseen Allison

Vote To Boost Phone Rates In Shelbyville Area

At a meeting of the four Central Union exchanges and 13 independent lines in the county, officials approved raising monthly rates on former lines to 1.25 dollars and on two party lines in Shelbyville from 1.00 to 1.25 dollars, effective in July. Central Union purchased the Shelbyville independent company eight years ago citing higher costs and reduced profit under the old rate.

Shelbyville Central Union

Masons Plan New Home Site for Indiana Grand Lodge

The Indiana Grand Lodge of Masons adopted a resolution at the Masonic Temple for immediate steps to build a Masonic home. The key remaining task is selecting a site, with Crawfordsville Masons campaigning to secure the location and other cities expressing interest in hosting.

Indianapolis Indiana Grand Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Grand Lodge Crawfordsville

Murder Charge. Birchfield Arrested in Crawfordsville

Lafayette reports Fred Birchfield was arrested by Officer Younker on a charge of assault with intent to kill for slashing Jesse Williams, agent for the Monon railroad, on May 4. Birchfield, a fugitive, was returned to Crawfordsville by Chief Allen Michael.

Lafayette Fred Birchfield Younker Birchfield Jesse Williams Monon Crawfordsville Allen Michael

Attorneys at Law Arch Stevenson in Leith Building

Arch Stevenson of Rockport Indiana announces law offices in the Leith building on 3rd street opposite the courthouse and will practice in all courts.

Arch Stevenson Rockport Indiana Leith Building 3Rd Street Court House B. F.huffman Lieb’s Third Street

Rockport Lawyers Smith and McCullough Practice in All Courts

W. A. McCullough Smith and McCullough of Rockport Indiana announce they will practice in all courts. Their office is on the ground floor north side of Main Street near the post office, indicating conveniently located legal services.

Rockport Indiana Offica Main Street Postoffica Fourth Street Farmers’ Bank

Magazine Offer From The Democrat Sparks A Bundle Deal

The Democrat announces an offer arranging McCall's magazine at three years for fifty dollars, with Rock ? and related terms indicating a special subscriber package. The text shows a promotional deal tied to multi-year subscriptions.

The Democrat McCall’s Magazine

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