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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
5
In the Tar Rockport Democrat a line notes office telephone 69 and residence telephone 110, indicating contact details published in the local column. The fragment suggests a local notice or directory-style entry without additional context.
The Democrat announces Tomes E. Chrisney for representative, Albert A. Kemp for sheriff, RB Pattie Jr for township trustee, and Edwin Ehret for assessor of Luce township, all subject to Democratic nominating conventions or primaries. Attendees urged to attend the Hatfield convention April 25 and participate in candidate selection.
A Democratic mass convention will be held in Chrisney Indiana on May 19 1908 at 1 p m to nominate a county ticket including Representative Clerk Treasurer Recorder Sheriff Surveyor Coroner and Commissioners Delegates equal to twenty votes and major fractional parts per 1906 Secretary of State results are allocated by township with 116 total votes and 59 needed to nominate The piece also notes remarks about James E Watson Thomas R Marshall and William Jennings Bryan in national politics.
The Indiana Girls' School trustees purchased a $540 rubber-tired cab for their use and guests, as the institution faced a shortage of transportation options.
Republican State Chairman Goodrich handles railroad receivership and will not sit at headquarters this year. Secretary of State Sims will run the party office and earns 7500 dollars annually from the public funds. Sims is a current candidate for re election and has vested interest in party affairs.
The article accuses Congress of adjourning mid May without addressing the crises caused by Republican misgovernment. It labels the Republicans incompetent and indifferent while charging President Roosevelt pursues his successor, portraying him as a Republican before a reformer.
In 1896 Atlas Engine Works of Indianapolis prospered under Hugh F. Hanna a Bryan opponent. Eleven years of Republican rule ended with financial struggle and indictments for bribery involving bail orders to Marion county commissioners.
An inquiry into irregularities in the Indianapolis district IRS office leads to the resignation of two deputies. Officials say they based their resignation on their jobs and that their service did not merit the pay they received. The piece also asserts that many federal employees used public time and expense money for political work.
The article attacks deputy revenue collectors who dedicate time to partisan work funded by the federal government. It condemns those who use the position to curry favor and secure their own political survival, calling the jobs nominal yet personally valuable as they financially benefit the holder.
A brief critique argues that the Rockport Journal supports the court house clique and ring rule. The piece warns that journal and officials will perpetuate their control unless people resist entrenched power.
Instructions from the commissioner of pensions inform widows drawing eight dollars monthly that they will get twelve dollars per month starting April 19 1908 without further action. Keep your pension certificate until the Pension Agent asks you to return it.
Valparaiso University in Indiana accredited to train teachers for all classes A B and C will open its summer term May 12 and a mid-summer term June 9 Each term lasts twelve weeks meeting demand to prepare teachers for September Regular and review classes in all subjects offered last year will also run during these sessions
On Tuesday May 5 Mr. Sheppard will demonstrate Perma-lac at Basye's Drug Store. He will show how it is used and answer questions. Read Basye's ad at the head of the local column.
The piece argues tariff revision hinges on a reformed Congress and criticizes Republican leadership for failing to enact major reforms. It frames the New York death in connection with tariff hopes and notes that lawbreaking by workers leads to jail, while the packing industry presses price increases.
A brief classifieds collage notes a DIY repaint tip for buggies promising a varnish glass finish in black or colors. Also listed is a general purpose horse for hire and a 120 acre farm for sale. Major Barker of Sapulpa and F A Barker of Buffaloville are visiting the county.
The six week summer term at Oakland City College begins June 23 with classes in Class A teacher training common branches and many high school subjects. Graduates can enter by May 11 and complete normal work for Class A by combining spring and summer terms. Information and catalog available from President W P Dearing Oakland City Indiana.
No ice will be left unpaid for either cash or coupons when delivered. All customers must have cash or coupons on hand. Coupon books sell for cash only. 1 dollar books cost 95 cents and 3 dollar books cost 2.75. Ice will not be sold on credit and requests will be refused.
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