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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1908

Page

3

Still Stands Pat Governor-Elect Marshall on Powers

Governor elect Marshall of Indiana reiterates he will not usurp constitutional powers or enter into legislature schemes. He states the legislature is the lawmaking body under the constitution and will not support attempts to enact or block laws at his request. He criticizes Governor Hanly but refuses to imitate such actions. Aimed to keep executive power within constitutional bounds.

Pat Marshall Indiana Gov. Hanly General Assembly

Republicans seek to mend ties with liberal interests in Indiana

Republican leaders discuss renewing old alliances with liberal groups after the campaign. They blame the Anti-Saloon League and accuse the party of burning bridges during the race. Some urge repeal of the county local option law, arguing Indiana voters rejected it on November 3.

Hanly Anti-Saloon League Indiana

The Peerless Leader Faces Defeat Yet Maintains Standing

The peerless leader suffers another defeat yet remains unrivaled in American opinion despite critics. While returns arrive he entertains guests, showing calm poise after a grueling campaign. He faces the news with steady nerve and cheerful heart, with Mr. Bryan likely to never be.

Bryan

President as private citizen towers above presidents

The Florida Times-Union remarks that the president, seen as a private citizen, commands a vast loyal following beyond typical presidents and deserves envy rather than sympathy as the American people are the losers in his defeat.

Florida Times-Union

Drought Records From Early American Seasons Cited

A list documents long dry spells across years from 1560 to 1876 with up to 123 days without rain. The excerpt, from HIAWATHA UY-TO-DATE, also includes political commentary about James E. Watson and county campaigning in Crawford as well as social notes on a strike by a fashionable family.

Hiawatha James E. Watson State House James Watson Mr. Watson Watson Merstall Marshall Columbia City

When Truth Rises Slow and the Side Takes a Hit

Uncle Eben muses on truth and timing in a mocking tale about a referee and a fumbled decision. The text contrasts rising truth with the delays of judgment and the difficulty of catching fairness in sport. A separate note advises eating and drinking to gain flesh and endurance.

Uncle Eben

Right Line of Action as the Measure of Virtue

A quotation attributed to Herbert Spencer arguing that moral rightness mirrors straightness in lines and that there is no duality in right actions beyond one true path. The line emphasizes consistency between conduct and principles.

Herbert Spencer

Minister rebukes farmer for missing church service

A minister once rebuked a farmer for not attending church saying you are never absent from market. The farmer replied we must go to market.

John

Market Ad seeking Corn Hay and Wheat cash offers

T R Hardy and Co invite sellers to present cash offers for corn hay and wheat. They announce readiness to pay the highest cash prices and solicit inquiries from farmers and merchants.

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