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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
1
A Richmond dispatch recounts a real time wire report exposing Watson's duplicity in a political or public matter. The item highlights accusations, involved parties, and potential fallout for local governance.
The Richmond Item attacks Watson and Hemenway in Indiana temperance politics. It argues Watson owes his nomination to liquor interests while Marshall was not pledged to them, and claims the state machine aims to elect brewery-aligned candidates to preserve power.
Spencer county loses a bid for venue in the $1600 recovery suit against M. H. Lockyear. Vanderburgh Superior Court denied the change, but Hearing and Burns secured it via affidavit after council pressure. Judgment for costs including struck jury and continuance set at $50 to $75, with trial moved to Warrick circuit court likely after the election.
About 2000 people attended Spencer County's second annual graduation ceremony in Chrisney. The program featured master of ceremonies C F Courcier, county superintendent Lindsey, Rev S J Cross, Dr E B Bryan of Franklin College, and W C Winkler of the reformatory, with 190 graduates receiving diplomas and the Tell City band providing music.
The article notes Taft leaning toward Democratic policies including campaign fund publicity, tariff revision after the election, and support for guaranteed bank deposits. A Rockport Republican warned that Republicans have largely abandoned the seat, leaving only the vote for the ticket and pension.
The institute began Wednesday with devotional exercises led by Rev. D. P. McCoy. Prof. Dearing spoke on the mechanical aspects of reading and the role of psychology in teaching. Dr. Bryan emphasized timely action and the impact of time on reading as music with emphasis and gesture. The day concluded with a second session by Prof. Dear ing and another devotional by Rev. GN Walla followed by Dr. Bry.
A Marshall race note shows Watson securing a nomination from liquor interests. The brewery vote backs him despite his public railing against their influence.
Mr Geo A Ryan of Frederick Oklahoma is in town for a few weeks visiting friends and sightseing local scenes during his stay.
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