Politicians announced for Ripley County offices in 1920 primaries
Republican primary announcements list Franklin P. Smith for Congress fourth district and multiple candidates for Ripley County treasurer and sheriff including George Michel J W Downey Alberry Dickey Harvey Jarvis Charles M Reynolds Charles H Powell Perry Thomas with notes on a lost item and a critique of Wilsons border policy and aeroplane funding in the Port Washington News commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Franklin P. Smith
George Titus
Shelby Township
Ripley County
William B. Goyert
Laughery Township
Perry Thomas
Johnson Township
Indiana
Thomas Harper
Versailles
J. W. Downey
George Michel
Alberry Dickey
Batesville
Harvey Jarvis
Brown Township
Charles M. Reynolds
Otter Creek Township
Charles H. Powell
Franklin Township
McAdoo Bonds Tax Plan and Democratic Split Meant for 1920
The piece argues McAdoo proposes issuing more bonds to fund taxes and interest while condemning Democratic leaders who deny presidential candidacy. It cites Baker Palmer and others and critiques a third term autocrat path. It notes Senate rejection of the peace treaty and League covenant, splitting Democrats on ratification with Lodge reservations.
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McAdoo
Baker
Palmer
San Francisco
Senate
Wilson
Benham Mustache and Frost Fly in November Forecast
A political squib denounces Congressman Benham over his missing mustache and predicts his downfall next November as the Versailles Republican Special is cited. The State Tax Board issues new rules for municipal time loans, shifting hearings to local communities and treating non objections as consent, strengthening local control.
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Osgood Journal
Benham
Congressman Benham
Dixon
Versailles
State Tax Board
Court of Appeal
Batesville Voters Echo Canfield’s Wide Support
Mayor Gibson lauds Harry Canfield’s qualifications and urges Batesville residents to judge him by the character of the people. He claims Canfield can garner more votes than any other man in Batesville, regardless of politics, challenging Holzer for a reply.
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Osgood Journal
Harry Canfield
Batesville
Charles W. Gibson
FOR PRESIDENT Ohio, the Mother of Presidents
Senator Warren G. Harding is highlighted as a distinguished Republican candidate. The profile notes his early printer beginnings, editorship, Lincolnian principles, and vigorous Republican stance. Elected to the U S Senate in 1914, Harding drew a large majority from a united Republican and Progressive coalition.
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Ohio
Warren G. Harding
McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
Harding
Republican Party of
Republican Party of America
United States
Senate
Harding as a Business Man
A leading national business figure praises Senator Warren G Harding as a practical business man with the instinct to build and manage enterprises. He argues Harding’s experience in production, transportation, and distribution, and his ties to capital and labor, readiness a president with practical business background.
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Warren G. Harding
Harding Compared To McKinley On Traits And Patriotism
The author likens Mr. Harding to William McKinley, noting shared Scottish descent and similar presence, speech, and political tact. Both are described as patriots who prioritize American government, pride in the nation’s past, and domestic over foreign concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Harding
Qhio
William McKinley
Bennet
Harding
America
Harding Urges Voluntary Military Training in Speech
Senator Harding speaking in Columbus Ohio on February 23 urged a strong navy air force and army but opposed compulsory service. He called for voluntary military training supported by government in camps guards and schools to make service a privilege not a duty.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harding
The
Republic
America
Batesville opinion lauds Harry Canfield and Dr Charles Gibson
The Batesville Journal extols Harry Canfield as a congressional candidate while praising Dr Charles W Gibson as a highly effective vote getter. The editorial links Gibson to strong electoral performance and hints at a future similar display from a mustacheless man.
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Batesville Tribune
Donald McCallum
Europe
Shantung
Japan
Port Washington
New York News
France
Mr. Wilson
Indianapolis
Mayor Gibson
Senator Harding
Pete
Rose of Sharon
H. F
Buck Bateesville
Nobby Clothing Co
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