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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
4
The Tak Rockport Democrat lists Thomas E. Chrisney as a candidate for representative and Abibart A. Kemp of Dale as a candidate for sheriff of Spencer County, both subject to the Democratic convention or primary election.
The Democratic County Central Committee of Spencer County announces a mass convention in Chrisney Indiana at one p m on a Tuesday to nominate a county ticket including Representative Clerk Treasurer Recorder Sheriff Surveyor Coroner and Commissioners for the First and Second Districts Delegates are apportioned by township based on votes for Secretary of State in 1906 All Democrats in attendance may participate The meeting is issued by Ralph E Roberts Chairman and William A McCullough Secretary.
In a debate over state finances the Democratic and Republican parties clash on debt management and advance county payments. Marion county officials withhold 100000 dollars citing the public depository act of 1907 while a June settlement is prophesied to cover current expenses. The Indiana state government warns of potential borrowing if funds are not advanced.
The piece argues the current Republican congress fails to address the financial crisis. It cites three currency bills Aldrich Fowler and Vreeland, all meeting strong opposition. It claims Republicans lack viable finance expertise and cannot craft a broadly acceptable measure.
The piece compares state tax rates: under the last Democratic administration the total levy was 32 cents per $100 with 3 cents for the debt sinking fund and 29 cents for other purposes. The last Republican legislature sets 33.35 cents with no debt fund, a 4.35 cent increase for general state expenses, alongside higher assessed values. The author criticizes this as the taxpayer's share of the Republican business administration.
The passage criticizes increased state taxes and higher assessed valuations, arguing the treasury will be in a dire, nearly bankrupt state by June 1 for the semiannual settlement. It condemns wasteful management and calls the situation worse than merely wasteful, labeling it rotten.
The Indianapolis News argues Republicans in Congress are uncertain on currency legislation. It says many lawmakers lack study of the issue and fear errors or donor influence, so the paper suggests doing nothing to avoid a bad law amid a postpanic economy and the upcoming campaign.
Transfers show Everett W. Qoskins to John L. Brady and others with prices. mortgages releases and a deed tally headline weekly activity. Byron Williams narrates a comic Merry Widow hat incident with a runaway scene and hat mishap causing multiple team hitch chaos in the street.
A comic tale of a hat spinning away and an oil well spout follows with the mayor sending for Merry Widow hats. Abe Martin quips on a diamond necklace as tariff revision nears. Roosevelt weather jokes frame political notes as party conven tions loom. Democratic calls for reform and critique of Republican incumbents in Spencer County punctuate discussions of a Grass township bridge delay and local governance.
The county's leaders Fletcher Niles and Weller faced criticism for a bridge project and a supposed road to it. The Democrat questions the need and mocks misused funds while noting public patience awaiting completion. If the plan succeeds, the bridge over Pigeon Creek may finally be built with funds diverted from public servants.
The Spencer County Board of Review will meet at the Rockport courthouse on Monday June 1 1908 to equalize assessments of personal property credits and improvements for 1908. All interested must appear and present grievances to the board. John T White Auditor signs and seals the notice dated May 15 1908.
The Spencer County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by Tuesday June 2 1908 for furnishing erecting and completing bridges in Spencer County Indiana including Bakers Creek Jones Power House Wayne Nunn Rim Street Ohio and Schutzins bridges in Luce Huff townships plans and specifications are on file in the Auditors Office. John T White Auditor Spencer Co.
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