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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
6
Rep David A. DeArmond argues Sherman states the GOP must take responsibility for Congress failure to pass key measures. Sherman replies the Republican majority will enforce measures and accept responsibility for both actions and inactions in legislation.
Representative James T. Lloyd charges the Post Office Department with stealing public funds through improper weighing of mails. He traces changes in weighing rules from 1873 to 1908 and argues the dept has withheld up to 70 million dollars from railroads, and by extension the people, under various interpretations.
Former Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, visiting Michigan last spring, commented that panics show 300000 freight cars idle 8000 locomotives out of service and a quarter of several city populations idle, with free soup houses returning in a Republican era. He urged his remarks be extended in the record as Taft is nominated.
Advert says Pineules for the kidneys heal kidney and bladder trouble back ache rheumatism with first dose. Claims hundreds testify to healing and blood purification. 30 days trial costs $100. Sold by T C Basye.
The article alleges that in October the steel trust obtained executive consent to seize its rival Tennessee Iron and Coal through the Trust Company of America, a move viewed as restraint of trade and a Sherman Act violation. It cites Shaw’s May 23 1908 remarks accusing the government of granting special permission.
The Danville dispute centers on wealth. Bryan claims a $150 300 ledger showing his earnings from salary lectures and The Commoner. He challenges Cannon to reveal how he accumulated wealth while serving in Congress and as a banker in Danville, noting public interest and urging candor.
A London Globe account describes a long wit devouring courtroom moment. A farmer mocked a witness by asking the man how old his own house is and comparing it to the barn in dispute. The crowd roared as the lawyer refused to continue with the witness.
A professor kept lectures past noon until students used a hidden alarm. When it rang, he thanked them for the gift noting it reminded him of his birthday and resumed demonstrations. Also: Alaska tale with Stop Jake, a dog boarding man, ill with a cold. The Times notes the humor of omitting his surname.
A Yankee crafts whitewash for a spring bean pole project and quips about beans growing better on birch poles. A passing rider jokes about the plan, prompting a playful exchange as the narrator notes the comic rural logic and wit.
A historical note traces burial outside city walls from ancient times to Christian era. St Augustine gains a temple site for burials. St Cuthbert secures papal approval for church yards. A vignette recalls a bright boy Barber who quips about neighbors and their “little shavers.”
A boy in spectacles and a sailor suit taunts the leader who guides a dog on a rope. The reply notes luck in being able to avoid spelling long words, while the other questions his advantage and spelling prowess.
A judge asks what the defendant has to say to the charge of marrying a husband’s wife while already wed to three others. The bigamist replies that having four of a kind isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.
A man involved in a Beaumont Texas incident is described as having poor aim after being loaded. The report notes no injuries and cites local police investigation continuing.
Notice of application by George Hollander to Spencer County Indiana Board of Commissioners for a one year license to sell intoxicating liquors in a west room of a one story frame building in Fulda with on premise drinking plus permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch. Filing date October 9 1908.
State of Indiana notices that Spencer County resident Francis Thurman deceased has an estate administrated. The Brown Trust Company Brown & Brown, Attorneys, report the administrator has been appointed and that the estate is believed solvent.
Spencer County Indiana County Council will meet in a special session at the auditor's office on Friday October 16 1908 at 10 am to make additional appropriations for the Lake Drain bridge near Rockport and for other purposes announced by Auditor John T White.
A short advertisement touts Cascasweet as a safe cross fever remedy for babies, claiming it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and aligns with the National Pure Food and Drugs Law. Sold by T. C. Basye.
A recruitment notice offers cash weekly for salesmen to sell Stark Trees in a local territory. The ad promises easy sales and a long 83 year history, claiming Stark Trees as the best option.
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