28 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
1
Washington reports claim that highly protected industries pay workers meager wages and endure harsh conditions. The piece cites Lawrence strikes, New York Factory Investigation findings, and examples of child and women labor, arguing tariff protection fuels poverty and promotes socialism.
Mrs. H. W. McCoy hosted a Friday evening birthday surprise for her grandson Watson Jones at 21 Seminary Street with about 21 guests. Prizes in progressive ouchre went to Mrs. Roy Martini and Miss Margaret Kerstein. gifts and refreshments followed a candle design marking age.
Mint Springs visits Rockport on Sunday June 30 to battle the O. V. team in a likely fast-paced matchup. Rockport recently defeated Tel City by 4 to 1 in a claimed strong showing.
The Mississippi steamer Pennsylvania wrecked near Ship Island on June 20 1858 after boiler explosions. About 450 aboard with around 190 saved. Rescue by the nearby Viana. Centerville hosts a July 24 Democratic county convention with call to mobilize Douglas democracy. Local notices include sheriff candidate M J Morgan, Rockport Evansville mail line, Aaron Schoenfeld sole living name, inflation of swamp land bids, and local business ads.
The thirty first annual Indiana Pharmaceutical Association meeting in Terre Haute featured President T C Basye praising efforts to curb sale of poisonous drugs and condemn morphine and cocaine sales. He urged focus on pure drugs, wary of liquor laws affecting druggists and blind tigers.
A sharp fall in stock prices sparks fear in New York as bears drive declines. War rumors feed panic among timid investors, accelerating market selloffs and market-wide volatility.
Multiple licenses issued in Spencer County Kentucky for June weddings. Entries show groom occupations and ages such as coal miner button cutter farmer and engineer, with brides ranging from 19 to 21 years old. Clerks include Sigr. 5 J Brown and Sam I Brown. marriages dated June 20 21 and 22.
At Baltimore the Democratic national convention saw Judge Alton B. Parker chosen temporary chair with Parker and Bryan factions shaping the proceedings. A minority credentials report swung eight South Dakota delegates to Wilson, signaling Wilson Bryan unity. unit rule battles in Ohio and New York foreshadow divisions. Balloting expected late Thursday or Friday with continued contest over the presidential nomination.
Arne Piper aged 24 was killed when struck by lightning Wednesday at 2 p.m. near the Owboro Ferry on the Wm T. Bullock property. His body was found later in a field while he was hoeing near his wife.
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