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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
8
The piece surveys Bryan’s sharp attacks on Democratic leaders Cleveland Parker Sullivan and others. It cites quotes warning party unity requires loyalty to the line and accuses corporate ties of shaping candidacy while praising independent voices like Keefe. The review contrasts Bryan’s rhetoric with internal party dynamics and current endorsements.
The article portrays Thomas R. Marshall amid pressure from brewery interests during a Crawfordsville talk. It details alleged brewery schemes to defeat his opponent Watson and repeal the county option law, and credits Marshall with opposing some Democratic lawmakers who backed the measure.
A garbled local political piece targets Stokes Jackson as a combative Democratic State Committee chair. It alleges employer coercion in politics, questions a patronage tale, and compares rhetoric to extremist regimes while warning voters about partisan manipulation.
Senator TWemeuway questions Camildare Adarshadl about repealing factory inspection laws amid Republican party debate on the statute. Drersemalia dislikes enforced planning resale workshops and an old store Demacattey principle titled minimal government. The public event exposes labor support and brewing industry reactions.
A Fikhart Review quote condemns voters who show no interest in politics and argues that every eligible resident must care about the contest. It calls indifference selfish and unpatriotic in this period of political activity.
The Martinsville Reporter notes temperance Democrats plan to vote their convictions in the coming election, ensuring the county option statute remains safe from repeal for two years.
Historical letter from October 20 1908 discusses Thomas Ho Marshalls frequent references to Abraham Lincoln and Lincoln era policies. Old Republicans recall the Democratic party’s opposition to Lincoln and war policies, resenting Marshalls use of Lincoln to support his political aims.
Congressman Witson receives a lantern from Verre Ulaute locomotive engineers for long service to railroad men. Sen Trem Browiy praised for aiding firemen and safety. Tokens of regard linked to November votes favoring James Alexander Hemenway.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes the likelihood that Mr. Marshall and Democratic candidates will win Montgomery County if temperance voters shift their support. The piece frames this as a practical, interests driven choice with no challenge to the claim.
The State Presbyterian Synod of Indiana met in Richmond last week and adopted strong resolutions backing the Anti-Saloon League. The group praised the recent state law additions and pledged cooperation to uphold temperance measures against brewers and political opposition.
In Muncie and Delaware County visits last month ministers endorsed the Republican slate, arguing Democratic victory would harm temperance efforts. They urged Prohibitionists to support the Republicans for governor and legislative seats this year.
The Marion Chronicle notes voters focus on value over tax dollar size. It argues Mr Maryshall misreads finance claims and asserts the Republican record shows higher per dollar benefits than before, appealing to the average voter’s concern with goods and services received.
The speaker argues that since the Republican party began in Indiana it has been a party focused on paying debts created by the Democrats. He emphasizes the value of a reputation for debt payment over debt creation.
J W McNeall, president of the National Bank of Commerce, told bankers at Denver that Oklahoma's bank deposit guarantee law tempts risky ventures. He cited new charters and low capital in Guthrie and Oklahoma City, arguing the state backing spurs reckless start ups and undermines public confidence.
Reporter notes editor Ton Marshall has developed a downward trajectory in tone and civility during the Indiana governor race. Observers describe him as cynical with caustic insights, delivering a rambling keynote and skewing facts, while local correspondents recount a disjointed city tour and mixed reception as he campaigns for Pag wart, Lieber, Fleming and AL Ballard.
Letter from the Russian anarchist Count Polstey praises noncoercive governance while opposing any form of coercive state power. The message, noting kinship with anti capitalist aims, may not reach Democratic committees. An admirer of Bryan from Pennsylvania reportedly secured Polstey’s pledge, with possible impact on his reception.
The Newcastle Courier sharply argues that voting for Tom Marshall equals supporting repeal of the local option law and backing Tom Taggart for Senator, declaring the core issue is whether brewers dominate or people rule, with no middle ground or compromise.
Dr. Albert Hurlstone of Indianapolis denounces brewer posters urging repeal of the county local option law. He labels the campaign as selfish and godless, arguing it pressures Christians to oppose local option and aligns with liquor interests against proLocal option candidates. He urges Christians to vote against the brewers and their allies.
Reform supporters tout Kansas City Kansas gains from saloon abolition. They cite higher bank deposits by 1.5 million in a year and fewer criminal prosecutions, a smaller police force saving 56 000 yearly, and reduced overall crime suppression costs. Tax levies drop 20 cents per hundred, population up 1 percent, and a boom in construction and school enrollment follows.
In Logansport last Saturday a Democratic central committee panicked after drafting men onto a reception committee without their consent. Henry Peters of the Typographical Union protested his inclusion and demanded removal. Another union member echoed the demand, saying the roster tied to a single campaign theme without consent.
Crawfordsville Journal reports a brewery combine aided by Pam Taggart plans to punish Republicans for supporting county local option. Temperance men who back Tom Marshall and Democratic candidates risk political ruin, while Watson may win if temperance voters show courage and Democrats who voted county local option stand firm.
The article traces Indiana's local option law starting in 1905, noting Republican control of the initial and subsequent amendments over a dozen years. It cites Senator Temenwuy remarking that Democrats only recently accepted the local option principle amid evolving public sentiment and conditions.
The piece argues that either Democrats have party support from brewers and saloonkeepers or brewers align with Democrats. It contends this coalition undermines temperance laws and urges Prohibitionists and temperance Democrats to vote Republican for stronger temperance measures.
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