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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
3
A Rockport city council approves strict enforcement during the July 3 and 4 centennial events. Prohibitions include firearms, explosives, and driving limits. street routes and sidewalk access are regulated. licenses apply to for hire vehicles. pageant street usage and vehicle removals are mandated.
The Rockport Common Council authorizes a city donation for the celebration and the clerk to issue a warrant while the treasurer pays the sum. Officials urge citizens to weed premises by July 8 1916 and merchants to close at noon July 4 for the remainder of the day, with Mayor Rimstidt urging cooperation for a successful event.
Spencer county Indiana coroner F M Hackleman held an inquest on June 19 1916 into the death of William Lewis found along the Ohio river near Owensboro Kentucky. The verdict states he died from accidental drowning while handling a trot line on or about June 15 1916. Lewis is described as about 40 years old 50 feet 83 inches tall with dark complexion eyes and hair and Afro American in nationality. He wore blue cotton overalls coarse shoes and carried a cheap open face watch in one pocket.
The Spencer County circuit court clerk appoints Farmers Bank as administrator of Elizabeth Stateville deceased of Spencer County Indiana. The estate is said to be solvent. L N Savage acts as attorney for the administrator.
An advertisement claims Lax-A-Man will transform a sallow skin to a pearl like complexion by removing pimples blotches and liver spots. It is guaranteed by T C Basyeadv.
J C Fella purchased five head of fine Holstein heifer calves from Kat farm sources. The purchase highlights growing dairy stock investments and supports regional cattle trade between Kat and Fella interests.
A 1916 fundraising drive invites readers to mail one dollar to The Evansville Courier in Evansville Indiana to receive the daily newspaper through November 10 1916. The offer promises full presidential campaign coverage with early morning news from the night press. Readers are asked to include their name town state and routing information with the dollar and optional Sunday Courier addition.
The Evansville Courier notes the progressive wing's impact with Watson Fairbanks Hemenway and Goodrich in Indiana, while Crane Penrose Root and Smoot energize the national scene. Some Republicans favor Justice Hughes for similarity to Wilson, but the editorial questions chasing likeness over the original. The Princeton Democrat and Osgood Journal commentary weigh in on Wilson and the party direction.
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