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Newspaper
Rockport Democrat
Location
Rockport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
4
Democratic candidate Thomas R. Marshall will speak at St. Meinrad on Friday September 18 at 1 00 p m to campaign for governor.
At Dale on September 18 at 7 00 p m a public gathering invites all residents to hear a distinguished citizen speak in a community event.
Auditing of a bill by the Indianapolis school board reveals Gov Han ty billed the city 25 for delivering a June commencement address at Manual Training High School on Dreams That Come True. The city controller, auditor for the school board, forwarded the bill, prompting wide comment about a governor charging a public school for such an address.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer argues Bryan’s rhetoric signals focus on Rooseveltism as a campaign issue. It questions whether trusts decline under strong presidents and whether regulatory talk masks the growth of predatory wealth, urging clear action over denunciation.
In Topeka on August 28, Mr. Bryan urged passing a bank deposit guarantee law. He noted that the United States government, states, counties, and cities require security for depositors, and banks themselves insist on security when handling public funds.
The piece argues depositors deserve protections equal to government creditors. It criticizes current practices that favor nation and state over individuals and endorses Democratic calls for a law safeguarding all depositors. It links political maneuvers to a county unit law and a potential special session burden.
The Indiana governor has summoned a special session at an expense of up to $100,000, citing political aims rather than public welfare. Critics note no urgent legislation requires this action and urge restraint as the four month gap delays normal business.
A heated critique targets the special legislative session and Gov. Hanly for errors and costs. The letter argues incompetence in the Republican legislature, disputes the need for the session, and links it to a county option push and political motives. It also covers Tell City and Rockport public improvements and local council prompts for civic duty.
A Tuesday meeting formed a 30 cent club with large member turnout to support Bryan. Charles Limberger was named president S O Graham secretary and Louis H Krueger treasurer. Meetings will continue Tuesdays with speeches and graphophone selections to boost the campaign against Taft.
Patrons and pupils are urged to begin the new school year on September 28 with punctual attendance. Emphasis on school standing beside church and the need to meet teachers first day before buying books or scratch paper to maintain a uniform set.
A series of transfers documents moves from guardians to Lake Realty to private individuals, with parcels ranging from lots and sections to ne nw and se sw designations. Transactions involve Magee, Niles, Williams, Beeler, Wilson, Kincaid, Carter, Merkle, Gross, Tullis, Brown, Skelton, Robortz, Roberts, Summers, Burkhart, Beard, Siefert, Painter, Meyer, Clark and multiple properties priced from 40 to 3000 dollars.
John B. Schaeffer transfers to August Vaal Sr a parcel described se 7 se 26 4 totaling 480 with a $2000 value. Romelie Johnson transfers to Henry C. Beasley a lot described nig nw se 7 6 520 valued at $160. Benj E Dubois transfers to Charles T Baker a portion of lot 41 in Grandview valued at $125.
Lake State Bank at Lake Indiana closes its books September 3 with J G Jolly as president and Cullen Hamilton as cashier. The statement lists assets including cash on hand 1420 and currency 2445, and details bonds on file. liabilities show capital stock surplus and deposits. Directors include W H Parker James H Ensor and others. Notary public John Fodder swore to the document on September 7, 1908.
Spencer county Indiana commissioners invite sealed bids for county poor asylum supplies based on the superintendent's estimate on file. Bids due by 2 pm Tuesday October 6 1908. Items categorized as dry goods clothing groceries and hardware. Bids may be submitted for each class or all. By order of the Board of Commissioners. John T. White County Auditor Rollie Morris D A
Notice to contractors announces sealed bids for a Kennedy Bridge in Clay township Spencer county Indiana. Bids due by 2:00 p m Tuesday October 6 1908 at the auditor's office per plans and specifications on file. By order of the Board of Commissioners John T White Auditor Spencer Co Rollie Morris Deputy.
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