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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
4
The piece notes the earthquake and ensuing fire in Valparaiso with at least 2000 deaths and property losses around 250 million dollars. It mentions George W. Benefield as a candidate for county assessor and urges party recognition for his lifelong service.
A single political party, the one of Lincoln and Grant, is praised for its ability to restrain trusts, adjust railroad rates, purify politics, and advance a trans continental canal within a year. The roster includes Garfield Blaine Harrison McKinley and Roosevelt.
The statement argues for self sufficiency in defense and industry as the core Republican principle. It urges Americans to produce housing, food, machinery, clothing from domestic resources, and to arm and man a self reliant navy and army to defend citizens.
Bryan says he will thank the Illinois state convention for an endorsement if run by his friends. If Sullivan and his faction control the convention Bryan will not recognize any endorsement from them. Latest news has Sullivan in control.
The passage argues that the previous Congress did more for the people than any since, and notes a habit of Democratic leaders to condemn and then praise Republican legislation. It cites Grover Cleveland as a rare exception when praising a Democratic administration before later opposing its measures.
A speaker argues free trade would ruin farmers by forcing reliance on cheaper foreign labor. He claims Uncle Sam must protect American workers, soil, and production, lest his sons and daughters starve while neighbors prosper. He pleads God forbid free-traders control American destinies again.
A political screed argues that Indiana Democrats historically increased state debt while Republicans reduced it, urging voters to assess party records and rely on experience. It labels Democratic spending as lavish and future-mortgaging, contrasting with Republican debt-payer discipline.
A historical comparison argues Democrats in Indiana doubled state debt while Republicans in power reduced it. It recounts wartime and postwar finances, noting surpluses left by Republicans were spent by Democrats, and concludes debt fell from 7.5 million in 1898 to about 805 thousand by 1906 under Republican control, with interest savings and federal reimbursements cited.
The piece argues Democrats repeatedly promise debt reduction but increase debt and taxes, while Republicans historically cut debt and interest. It urges voters to back the Republican ticket, citing past fiscal gains and debt reduction to 1910. It uses parable of a German business partner and calls for decisive debt-paying policy.
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