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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

2

Daniels presses Bonaparte over trust prosecutions

Josephus Daniels, chairman of the Democratic press bureau, asks Attorney General Bonaparte for a precise, public accounting of how many of the 287 trusts have been prosecuted, fines imposed, and leaders jailed under the current administration, contrasting with prior administrations and urging stronger action to curb extortion and high prices.

Chusen Josephus Staniels Wetty Dovreau Democratic National Bonaparte Daniels United States Manny Department of Justice Patel Bath Fadseen Tatinen Elan Frederick WN. Duideon Willy Jteam Roosevelt Charnson Mr. Cleve-land Medninley Meat Trust Cleveland McKinley Harrison Zikveimder Gamder Mc Binley Oos Vedt America Mr. Harrison Bos Woodrow Wileu Puiuectun Univor Hogmst Werk Baghued Araches Dooney Tremont Trust Yeur Chen von Laive Loe Luobaecs Steel Trust Joseptius Daniels Rot B Ina

Trusts Not Hurting Says Taft as Panic Eases

Taft argues the panic is over and conditions near normal while the Chicago Board of Education reports 15000 hungry schoolchildren due to unemployment and rising living costs. The Saturday Evening Post notes savings declines in New York and a July 22 letter from a New York wholesaler shows drops in staple groceries and confectionery trade across regions.

Taft Chicago Board of Education Saturday Evening Post Butte New York Ecomiu United States Middle West Bryan Wall Street International Harvester Company He Steel, Rust

Republican Trust Control Over Taft Era Campaigns

A compilation citing Chicago Journal and Seattle Times alleging Republican national figures and Kellogg have tied to Standard Oil and United States Steel, questioning loyalties and funds. It links Taft era politics to trust influence, claims Rockefeller interests shaped policy and campaign finance amid cross-chronicle criticisms of party leaders and fundraising.

House Chicago Journal Chainan Nagel Republican National Hadley Missouri New York George Sheritan Republicia Nasiona Chicarce Aswit Fyersurer Republican Committee Board of Review Seattle Frank WB. Kellogg National Republican Executive Committee Minnesota Taft Seattle Times Republicuan Frank B. Kellogg Roosevelt Standard Oil Oliver Mining Company Kellogg United States Steel Company of United Rockefellers Great Western Chicago St Paul Kansas City Lut Low Department of Justice Isetlogg Standard OH Company Standard Off Kellogun Patt Standard Oil Trust Aldrich Cannon

Trust Magnate Wars Rally Across America

The phrase signals broad scrutiny of powerful business leaders as public opinion shifts. A motley chorus cites corporate influence while politicians and citizens debate accountability and reform amidst rising calls for greater oversight.

Roosevelt Letter on Practical Men and New York Campaign Funds

The excerpt references Theodore Roosevelt's Oct 4 1904 letter to Edward Warrin and a confidential statement to Sidney Webster about fund raising before the election. It details discussions with Edward Warrinman and funds raised for Depew and the New York state committee to influence the electoral outcome, including a $200000 target and a $50000 personal pledge.

New York Evening Post Roosevelt Harriman Theodore Roosevelt Edward WH. Tharrinane Sir Eoward H. Warriznan Sidney Webster Ceratn Uiatire Washion New York State Deney Ocenki Gummillier Cartelset Depew Paris New York Bliss Cartelyou Cortelyou New York State Committee City of

Dawes Urged Banking Insurance Law by Congress

Louis E F Post cites Charles G Dawes former comptroller and Central Trust president who argued for a national banking insurance fund financed by small bank taxes. Dawes claimed the fund would stabilize deposits, curb panics, protect savers, and aid general prosperity by spreading losses like insurance.

Charles G. Dawes Mer. McKinley Central Trust Company Che Cnee Louis EF An Dawes United States Mr. Wests Mir Dawes Bryan Oy Bryan Woulhl Dawes Congress

Salute to a Lawyer’s Rousing Defense

A Montana official recalls a lawyer in a murder defense who paused a ten minute recess to seek inspiration at a hotel. Upon return he delivered a dramatic sum up praising the United States and arguing against imprisoning or hanging his client for a single fatal shot, as quoted from the Saturday Evening Post.

Montana Sup Saturday Evening Post

Editor critiques contributors on carelessness in London Globe

The London Globe column lampoons newspaper writers for sloppy work. An editor discards a poem titled An Ode to Death and carves fashion notes into the trash as he laments misspellings punctuation and illegibility among contributors.

London Globe

Queen Caroline Screened as Witchcraft Suspicions Rise

In The Diary of a Lady in Waiting by Lady Charlotte Bury a sensational tale portrays Queen Caroline Monde with King George II. The diary recounts a wax figure ritual with horns pins and roasting suggestive of a superstition that harming the effigy could endanger the king.

Caroline George EY England Charlotte Bury Charlotte

Lazy sleeper passes by hurdy gurdy danger call

An elderly man walking to the subway ignores a desperate plea from a woman claiming a hurdy gurdy man is being beaten nearby. He questions the threat and remains asleep, dismissing the danger due to the small size of the alleged victim.

New York Press

Doomsday Book A Glimpse Of Its Origin And Purpose

The Doomsday Book is described as a British institution begun under William I the Conqueror around 1086. It aimed to survey the kingdom to determine land tenure. It sought to map estates, fix holdings, and determine military and fiscal obligations.

Einid William I c the Conqueror Weo

Veon Every Time

A terse exchange from the Cleveland Leader notes a swain asking about love and loss and a maiden replying she has won every breach of promise suit she faced. The snippet captures a sharp retort reflecting a courtroomly jibe in a public record.

Veon Swain Hve Cleveland

Town Hall Speech Sparks Laughter and Hysterics

In a town hall scene, Hiram Greene asks about his sister reacting to his planned speech. Willie replies she laughed and cried with hysterics instead of commenting, highlighting lighthearted embarrassment around the event.

Hiram Greene Willie

His Sweet Voice Stray Story Fragment

A brief dialog exchanges a singer under a window and a father overhearing it. The man claims the father thought it was cats. A stray story fragment preserves a humorous misunderstanding.

Now They Don't Speak Mary Do You Think It Would Be

Dialog fragment shows Mary asking about claiming to sew a dress herself and Edith calling it superfluous and not conceited in a light domestic exchange.

Mary Edith

Wise man deeds limited by his circumstances

A quote attributed to Lord Bolingbroke asserts that a wise person should concentrate on doing as much good as their situation permits, emphasizing practical virtue over grand plans.

Lord Bolingbroke

Attorneys J W Burns F A Hearing J P Burns

J W Burns F A Hearing and J P Burns, attorneys in Rockport Indiana, will practice in all courts. Their office is over the Post Office opposite the courthouse.

Rockport Indiana Court House

Rockport Indiana Law Practice Opens on Main Street

A Rockport attorney announces practice in all courts with offices on the ground floor south side of Main Street offering legal services and consultation.

Rockport Indiana Main Street

Lawyer Opens Office on Main Street in Rockport Indiana

A lawyer announces office premises in a postoffice building on Main Street opposite the courthouse in Rockport Indiana and states intent to practice in all courts.

Arce Stevenson Reinhard & Stevenson Rockport Indiana Main Street Court House Wilk Postoffice

Allen J Fayton Attorney at Law Promotes Practice

Allen J Fayton announces legal services with offices over Sargent's drug store at the corner of Main and Third streets Rockport Indiana offering legal representation and consultation to the public.

Allen J. Fayton Sargent’s Drug Store Main and Third Streets Rockport Indiana

Buxton’s Office and Residence on Fourth Street

Dr Eva Buxton keeps office and residence on Fourth street one block south of Main. Home telephone No 94 Cumberland No 14.

Krieger Fourth Street Main Cumberland

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