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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1916
Page
2
Westville paper prints editorials criticizing Woodrow Wilson and praising Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan era policies. It laments tariff changes, warns about unions and strikes, and condemns Wilsons handling of industry and foreign trade. It notes local obituaries and administrative notices.
Discontent and threats accompany opposition to President Wilson's eight hour labor decree as railroad unions press their stance and prepare responses amid mounting tension.
Officials reject a county wide adoption but approve one precinct installation funded by the supplier. Expect updates after polls close as the device may reduce election irregularities though critics cite mechanical complexity. The piece rails against the Australian voting method and laments the desire for virtuous leaders.
In a critical reaction to Hughes western trip the piece notes his perceived failure and labels him beaten. Maine voting shifts the narrative as the state backs Hughes and rejects the opposition, prompting reflection on prior forecasts and the indicator’s guidance.
Senator Thomas Taggart wins Senate approval to investigate purchasing Lake Michigan shoreline between Chesterton and Michigan City for a national park. Interior Secretary Lane to report feasibility to December session. park may cover 59 000 acres along Laporte Porter and Lake counties, one to two and a half miles wide. Chesterton Tribune opposes, citing fear of inter ests hindering regional industrial growth.
Keel won 31 prizes in fruit and vegetables at the county fair including 25 firsts 5 seconds and 1 third. Roy Keel received a loving cup for the three best chicks and earlier won the county contest for the essay Why Farmers should Raise Full Blood Poultry. Mrs M Hilton Mrs Roy McKellips and Miss Ella Medaris earned prizes for woman s handiwork while Mrs P C Reynolds took several prizes on flowers.
County agent L. B. Clare returned from Indianapolis where he led Laporte county’s exhibit, one of 14, the largest and best placed in the building. The fair drew over 23,000 in attractions, including an automobile polo feature with Ford roadsters.
For Rent or Sale. Now Mrs Brant’s cottage at the corner of Walnut and Ridge streets. Phone 950K LaPorte. Insure with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co of Milwaukee Wis. W A Cass, agent. 17
Attorney Robert H Moore reports he encountered a reckless driver Monday night near Midway as his Buick roadster received a bent fender and broken lamp. Moore was traveling toward Laporte while the opposing driver from Laporte, license C2022 Indiana, was on the wrong side of the road, according to the Dispatch.
Charles Evans Hughes Republican presidential candidate plans a whirlwind Indiana tour in September. He will speak in South Bend on Friday the 22nd, then La Porte at 10 a.m. Saturday before visiting Michigan City for about an hour, and then headline an early afternoon address in Gary.
William Tolton offers shoe repair and half soles at Augustine Brothers. Leave your footwear at Augustine Bros for Tolton to restore them to good condition.
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