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Newspaper

Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

Page

3

Burns Hearing And Burns Lawyers Offer Rockport Practice

B F Huffman attorney at law has offices in the post office building on Main street opposite the courthouse in Rockport Indiana. He will practice in all courts.

Rockport Court House Main Street Occidental Hotel Indiana W. H. Brown IJ .Brown Brown & Brown Attorneys-At-Law B. F. Huffman Hoth Rob’t Luckado East Ath Street Farmer’s Bank

Allen J Payton Office Over Sargent Drug Store Corner Main

Allen J. Payton maintains an office over Sargent's drug store at the corner of Main and Third streets, listed in the local directory as a point of contact for court-related matters.

Allen J. Payton Sargent’s’drug Main Third Streets Rockport Indiana

Dr Eva Buxton Listed With Krieg Er Residence

Dr Eva Buxton listed at the Krieg er residence on Fourth Street one block south of Main. Home telephone number 94 Cumberland number 14.

Krieger Fourth Street Main Cumberland

Taft Campaign Helpers Named From Wealthy Trust Links

The article lists Taft campaign aides including William Nelson Cromwell and George Rumsey Sheldon from Wall Street, Frederick Upham of Chicago, Charles F. Brooker of Connecticut, Frank O. Lowden of Illinois, T. Coleman DuPont of Delaware, and Boss Penrose of Pennsylvania. It notes their trust connections and roles in campaign finance and strategy, with Upham as assistant treasurer urging corporate contributions.

Mr. Taft William Nelson Cromwell New York Great Wall Street Kuehn, Loeb & Co Harriman Sugar Trust Standard of Trust George Rumsey Sheldon No.’ Wall Street Frederick W. Upham Chicago State Board of Review Illinois Charles F. Brooker Connecticut New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company Frank O. Lowden Geo. M Pennsylvania Boss Penrose Quay Philadelphia Boss Tweed Messrs Cromwell Sheldon Fred W. Upham Upham Republican National Committee Board of Review

Vermont Election Shows Republican Decline in Face of Democratic Momentum

A Chicago press summary notes Vermont's Republican lead shrinking this year to about 27,000 votes while Democrats gain 15 legislative seats. It credits the Democrats for self-driven turnout amid reduced national party activity and cites historic GOP majorities and heavy outside influence as contrasting factors.

Vermont Chicago Democratic National Committee Republican National Committee

Tin-plate trust made Leeds rich enough to live abroad

The tin-plate trust forged tinware and flimsy goods while enriching William B. Leeds to a fortune over twenty million dollars. He could live abroad and die with wealth far beyond ordinary means.

Tin-Plate Trust William B. Leeds

Deposit Security Promise Pushes Democratic Ticket

The text argues that depositors deserve protection for their money on par with public funds. It claims Democrats support a law guaranteeing deposits for all, while Republicans oppose it, urging voters to back the Democratic ticket to secure such a law.

Forgery or Folly in Cleveland Article Sparks Debate

The piece attributed to Grover Cleveland about the 1896 campaign is denounced as forged or folly with some friends denying its authenticity. Regardless of accuracy, Republicans are blamed for its publication. Cleveland’s cabinet members vary in stance, with several supporting Bryan and Kern.

Mr. Cleveland Cleveland Taft Bryan Carlisle Dickinson David R. Francis Richard Olney Hoke Smith Judson Harmon Hillary A. Herbert Kern

Republicans frame Bryan as sole issue in campaign

A Chicago dispatch to the Indianapolis News quotes a Republican leader saying they will push Bryan as the main issue to argue that electing Bryan would prolong the current financial situation. Democrats counter that all issues stay foreground and can be used against the GOP.

Chicago Indianapolis News Republican Party Bryan

Watson's Finance Critique and Watsons Shifting Figures

The piece analyzes James E. Watson's Fort Wayne remarks on state finances, noting his claims of extravagance and the large rise in general fund disbursements from 1894 to 1906. It highlights his figure revisions and methodological changes to align years and accounts, questioning the reliability of his comparisons and conclusions.

James E. Watson Republica Party Watson Mr. Watson Fort Wayne Republican State Committee General Fund Feares

Republican Expenditures Scrutinized in State Accounts

The piece argues that Watson miscalculated state fund disbursements. It presents figures showing 1906 Republicans left general fund costs at 5,045,537 versus 1894 Democrats at 2,140,179, an increase of 2,905,358, and contends Republicans inflated general expenses since taking office.

General Fund Deaf and Dumb Fund Special School Mr. Watson

Benefits of a Deposit Guaranty and political clash noted

The piece argues deposit guarantees aid honest bankers by enabling loans during panics and preserving factory capital. It also covers Hearst and Hisgen touring Indianapolis, attacks Bryan, critiques Taft era tariff policy, and notes T. Coleman Du Pont's role in Republican messaging and advisory work.

T. Coleman du Pont The Powder Trust

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted as Safe Laxative

A historical ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle effective laxative that relieves constipation without harsh purges. It claims to improve digestion and liver symptoms, suitable for children and expectant women, with testimonials and a mail offer for free samples.

Caldwell J. C. Cooper Chicago Dr. Caldwell Sarah J. Houser Eureka Springs Ark M. R. Zerkel Troy Ohio Pepsin Syrup Co Caldwell Bldg Monticello

Evansville Railway timetable Eastern Division

Passenger and freight schedules listed for Evansville Rockport Hatfield Richland and intermediate points. Cars depart Rockport for Evansville from early morning to night with hourly service and special connections to Richland. Freight service runs daily except Sunday from Rockport to Evansville via Main and 9th streets. Contact numbers Home 229 Cumberland 170 for information.

Evansville Railway Company Eastern Division Main Street Rockport Evansville Hatfield 9Th Streets Telephone Home Cumberland W. A. Carson General Mag

Trains Schedule Time Card Southern By

Time card lists daily trains from Rockport with Nos. 41 45 47 evening departures and Nos. 40 44 morning and nightly arrivals. No. 41 connects at Lincoln City to Louisville and east. Nos. 45 and 47 connect east to Huntingburg. All trains connect to St. Louis and points west with H Helmbock as local ticket agent.

Rockport Lincoln City Louisville Huntingburg St. Louis H. Helmbock

Cascasweet Baby Remedy Advertisement Brief

A simple Cascasweet product ad promotes a non opiate remedy for a cross baby. It claims it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recom mended by mothers nationwide. Sold by T C Basye and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drugs Law.

T. C. Basye

Wanted Salesmen for Stark Trees Territory

Advertisement seeking salesmen to sell Stark Trees with weekly cash pay and free sales outfit. Claims 83 year record and easy to sell. Mentions Stark Bros Nikatnns Louisiana, Missouri.

Stark Bros Louisiana

Becomes Laxative Cough Syrup Marketed For Colds Hoarseness

Bees Laxative Cough Syrups are advertised to give quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat trouble. Mothers praise it for children and call it pleasant to take and gently laxative. Sold by T Basye.

T. Basye

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M. Swan Who Mason Swan & Mason J. W. Burns F. A. Hearing J.P. Burns Burns, Hearing & Burns Lawyers R. E. Roberts Attorney-At-Law M. Smith W. A J. Reinhard Arch Stevenson Reinhard & Stevenson Eva Buxton Wm.e. Hartley D. C. Pattridge Ind Chase Poole Hollister J. A. Sargent Democratic Party Can Didates Pas Cratic Ticket Mr. Bry Grover Cleveland United States Hearst Hisgen Indianapolis Neal Isherwood T.C. Basye Richland Cake Po. O Lake P. O
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