Case of Brother Rogers sparks progressive backlash in Indiana
In Wil liamsport and Warren county Indiana, editor Elmer E. Rogers faces charges of misrepresentation as Republican leaders push a line about his shift from progressivism. The Ledger Press opts for caution while noting Rogers’ past support for Roosevelt and Beveridge and predicting rising progressive votes this year. Marriage commentary from Rev. C E McKinley argues weddings affect public welfare and should be planned and public.
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Brother Rogers
Elmer E. Rogers
Warren Republican
Williamsport
Indianapolis
Rogers
Roosevelt
Beveridge
Altho
Chicago
Warren County
Republican
Court House
Ledger Press
Republican Press
Indiana
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Tax law faults spark call for Indiana constitutional reform
The author denounces Indiana tax rules based on March 1 cash listings, showing wide gaps between bank cash totals and amounts taxed. They cite Fountain and Warren counties, highlight the Kramer case, and urge a new constitution with fair valuation to restore trust, reduce perjury risk, and promote rural pride.
The New Country Gospel on Farming Life
A Wallace's Farmer excerpt urges rural residents to value farm work and home life. It argues urban minded attitudes threaten farm civilization and emphasizes self-respect for farmers and pride in daily duties as essential to society.
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Uch
Wallace
Henry
A Toast Worth While
The Covington Republican offers a graduation toast urging the Covington High School Class to work hard and stay in town. It emphasizes earning an honest living, using one's wits, and contributing to Covington as a welcoming, active community.
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Covington
Prohibition Clash and Progressive Surge Front in Tenth District
The article notes a campaign by the National Wholesale Liquor Dealers to recoup investments if liquor is banned, arguing government partnership with liquor interests. It also reports Lake County and Tenth District progressives rallying with Will Ade as their candidate, predicting a strong showing against Republicans in 1914, and a Lafayette district convention set for June 4. Hoopeston chautauqua edition plans gain coverage from local papers.
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Standard Oil Co
Kramer
Indiana
Covington
Attica
Henry George
Hammond
Lake County
E. C. Toner
Frank Gavit
Otto Bruce
Crown Point
B. R. Inman
Indianapolis
Jesse E. Wilson
Tenth District
Peterson
Charles J. Murphy
Will R. Wood
Lafayette
Will Ade
Brook
George Ade
Handwriting on the wall for partnership with government
A quoted pamphlet warns voters that manufacturers and merchants consider the government’s constitutional framework inadequate for a free country. It calls for a fair dissolution of the sixty year partnership between state and industry if the public rejects their products, seeking integrity and justice in any break.
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Galesburg
Fountain County
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H. L. Kramer
Fountain
Sampson Reed
Sterling Remedy Company
J. Frank McDermond
Lil
J. Frank Meecdermondss
Charles W. Warner
Hoopeston Chronicle
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