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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
6
Boone County publication details show J. M. Batterton and A. H. Peleur as publishers with weekly issues. The paper lists a Progressive Office in Lebanon Indiana and dates including September 28, 1912, and a Thursday issue in April 1914 with delivery irregularities to be reported.
Bernard B. Shively of Marion ndiana received the Progressive nomination for Congress at a Wabash convention on April 16. Former state senator and cousin of Vice President Marshall, Shively is described as a vigorous, capable leader embracing a consistent progressive stance against old party bosses and bipartisan Indiana politics. He seeks to advance the public goal through the new party movement.
The speaker recalls Theodore Roosevelt’s 1900 presidential bid facing Bryan’s anti war stance. Roosevelt won and settled the Russo Japanese conflict earning a Nobel Peace Prize. Bryan later as secretary of state opposed peacetime cuts while the US nears conflict with Mexico amid costly military actions.
The speech aimed at Prendergast dominates the talk fest while Charles W. Fairbanks presides over proceedings. Party unity remains fragile as progressives are urged to influence prodigals, but standpatter control persists during official work.
The Erie, Pennsylvania Times says it will be an independent paper, supporting men and measures rather than parties. For over twenty years it had been the leading Republican paper in northwestern Pennsylvania, a stance not echoed by the Indianapolis News.
The remark notes that even minor items would have earned space in the News if the Bull Moose era press had kept its standard. It suggests a shift in editorial priorities or audience interest influencing coverage.
The offer by Argentina Chile and Brazil to mediate in the Mexican situation signals Latin America’s desire to factor the United States into Western Hemisphere affairs. While Huerta remains, mediation could pressure him and influence Mexican leaders, though stability post Huerta is uncertain. The discussion hints at broader regional cooperation beyond Mexico, with Latin American nations potentially guiding a peaceful path forward.
Baldi of the Federation of Italian Societies argues literacy tests are irrelevant for entrants in hard labor roles. He cites immigrants taking dangerous city jobs for $150 a day and says America needs workers who can perform a full day’s labor, not bookkeepers or professionals.
Dr L Barnes field secretary argues that if American Christians had extended missionary work into Mexico a half century ago Latin America would be more stable and self-governing today He cites the Good Samaritan parable and urges action in Spanish America now as a neighboring region in need.
A South Bend Tribune discussion links Aztec myths to 19th century literary depictions and political anxieties. It contrasts Huitzilpochtli blood rites with Quetzalcoatl’s peaceful virtues, citing Montezuma and Prescott. The piece suggests Uncle Sam as a benevolent savior figure who could interpret the prophecy toward freedom and peace.
The Indiana legislature creates a commission to investigate employment conditions for women and to report findings to the Governor. It seeks input from employers and the public on potential legislation to improve working hours waages sanitation and other labor conditions, framing hearings to consider possible corrective actions.
The first hearing in South Bend May 18 will feature Marie L Obenhauer of Washington and Dr N J White, with three sources of information on female labor conditions. Sessions move to Hammond Lafayette Fern Ft Wayne Echmond New Albany Evansville Terre Haute and Indianapolis. The commission notes employer and worker response to blank forms and public access to hearings. Felix Berol’s death is noted in a separate reflection on memory and data.
A narrator wryly notes Mexico as a risky place for bystanders while Colorado is not clearly safer. A mob of opinions pushes toward Mexico City, Texas rangers are invoked, and a philosopher cryptically warns that wisdom comes from others' mistakes. An interurban car waits for the opposite direction, a passenger complains, and the conductor replies with a grim joke about continuing the trip by ambulance if needed.
The Progressives of Harrison Township will hold their township convention at 8 p.m. on May 6. They urge supporters to attend in large numbers.
On the second day of the Republican state convention the ticket was nominated, marking a key moment in the party’s lineup for the upcoming election. Delegates discussed platform items and alternative candidates as the proceedings continued.
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes Senator Borah’s rebuke amid a trust aid argument at a Washington banquet. The piece jests on protesters as in Mrs. Caudle's curtain lecture, likening their constant complaints to a perpetual scolding.
Thousands are expected to tour the Isthmus once the canal opens. Special sight seeing trains will depart Colon and Panama on alternating mornings, reaching the far end in time for lunch. Return trips can be taken on regular trains if travelers wish. Some excursion options through the treacherous locks are offered, though luck factors in from Gamboa to Graun.
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