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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
3
J. W. Burns and F. A. Hearing listed as practicing in all courts. J. P. Burns is located on Main Street one door west of the Occidental Hotel. W. H. Brown and J. J. Brown of Brown & Brown Attorneys-at-Law also advertised.
Office over Sargent's 7 drug store at Main and Third streets Rockport Indiana will practise in all courts and offers legal services to the public.
The piece assigns responsibility for Indiana’s extra legislative session to Republicans, not Democrats, arguing the session was unnecessary and costly. It accuses Republican leaders of infighting and questions official conduct while urging Democrats to unite and vote to correct the appropriation error.
The New York Press accuses the Taft campaign of influence by Harriman and trusts. It states Cromwell gave 50000 to the Republican National Committee and questions Sheldon’s role and the committee’s explanations. The piece claims Harriman backed Sheldon and Taft’s advisers control the campaign.
The piece accuses Joseph Cannon of wielding control over Congress and funds for trusts. It notes his role in nominating Sherman, charges a secret campaign treasury, and questions how a $5,000 yearly congressman saved over $2,000,000. Bryan challenges Cannon to disclose his wealth.
The piece notes rapid growth of Democratic clubs across the state including Bryan Kern and various themed groups. It highlights unified effort, urging work and victory, with glee clubs aiding campaign morale and references to campaign songs by Fred T. Loftin of Indianapolis and Vincent P. Kirk of Plymouth.
Editors of forty trade union journals in Chicago voted to back Bryan and the Democratic platform. The gathering drew representation from across the nation and the program calls labor journals to urge readers to support Bryan, promising to register one million votes for the Democratic candidate next November.
Hanly, Watson, and other Republican leaders distrust each other’s honesty prompting the decision to call a special legislative session at a taxpayer cost of $100,000. Durbin and Watson are cited as political maneuverers as the party splits widen.
Alexander H. Revell of Chicago argues in a pamphlet that the Democratic proposal to guarantee bank deposits will prevent depositor losses and bank failures, promote sound banking, raise all banks to a high level, boost circulation by nearly a billion dollars, and improve public confidence and banker standing. It also asserts thrift and national character will strengthen civic virtue.
Judge F. B. Raby of the Appellate court rejects a $200 Republican campaign assessment. Dinwiddie warns payment or personal visit. Raby replies denying the claim and mocking a personal interview. Party infighting and local option debates color Indiana Republican tensions amid Taft era politics.
A reader asks if Harriman Rockefeller and other Wall Street figures back Taft to enforce Roosevelt policies or to avoid Bryan. The Indianapolis News says motives are unclear but notes financiers like Hitchcock, Cromwell, DuPont, Bliss and Penrose seem to dominate Taft's campaign, implying fear of Roosevelt policies or a belief Taft will be easier on them than Bryan.
Governor Hanly cites four reasons for a special session but labels the move as nonpartisan. The only genuine state issue is correcting an appropriation blunder. the rest relate to party disputes over a county local option proposal, likely costing taxpayers about $100,000.
IT WONT WORK Mr B F Watson an Indianapolis lawyer and legal author argues that county and township units cannot coexist in a local option law. The Columbia City Post says a wet county would be thoroughly wet. The piece cites Allen county dry townships and warns against partial county votes. It contrasts temperance plans with Republican stance on bank deposits and trusts.
Advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective remedy for constipation and liver trouble. Testimonials from Wm Hinchman and others praise its regularizing bowel movements, improved digestion, and lack of griping. Available by druggists at 60c to $1.00. free samples offered by the Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello Indiana.
Rockport Evansville and intermediate points depart at 5 20 a m and hourly 6 30 a m to 7 30 pm plus 9 30 and 10 30 p m. Hatfield via direct car. Evansville to Rockport hourly 6 am to 9 pm and 11 15 pm. Additional connections with Richland Lake P O. Freight depot runs 3 45 pm daily except Sunday. Information by phone Home 229 Cumberland 170.
Train schedule lists No 41 7 15 am No 45 7 00 pm No 47 7 00 pm Sundays only No 40 10 35 am No 44 9 52 pm direct connections Lincoln City Louisville East positions Huntingburg St Louis west. H Helmbeck local ticket agent also Cascasweet baby remedy ad noting no opiates and compliance with National Pure Food and Drugs Law sold by T C Basye.
Advertises cash weekly pay to salesmen for selling Stark Trees. Claims an 83 year old record and best trees grown. Offers free order-getting outfit and invites applicants to write for a liberal salesmen's offer.
An advertisement touts a laxative cough syrup available from T. C. Basye, claimed to ease coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and other bronchial throat troubles. It emphasizes ease of taking and gentle laxative effect, with special recommendation for mothers and children.
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