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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
6
Fragmented notice from Boone County dated September 26, 1913, referencing a second-class matter under March 3 acts. Public sale of land by the patent lines appears with mentions of Indiana and delivery obligations to the postmaster.
The ticket lists United States Senator Albert J Beveridge Indianapolis Secretary of State William A Piercon New Albany Treasurer John Bower Fowler Auditor George W Lott Vincennes Attorney General A G Manning Kokomo State Superintendent John W Kendall Greenfield Clerk of Supreme and Appellate Court Edward R Lewis Indianapolis State Geologist Jetaro Culmer Spencer Judge Supreme Court Lew W Vail Goshen Fifth District Judge Appellate Court Henry Peerson Bedford Elias D Salsburg Indianapolis First District George H Goons Muncie Willis Be Roe East Chicago Homer Underwood Fort Wayne Second District
The document lists elected and named officials across city and county offices including Representative Tagde J M Worlay and Charles Johnson as representative, W J Darnall as prosecutor, D L Creath as auditor, Robert Swope as treasurer, James R McCann as recorder, Joe C Cain as sheriff, L J Kern as clerk, James E French as assessor, Briant Fulwicer as surveyor, Dr H W Millikan as coroner, Charles A Kern as First District Commissioner, M Riker as Third District Commissioner, Abraham Fekert as First District Councilman, Watson Masters as Second District Councilman, James W Slagle as Third District Councilman, George Burber as Fourth District Councilman, and Charles W Cook, C D King, Linneus L Pauley as Councilmen-at-Large.
A historical critique argues Congress has become a systemically controlled body, losing deliberation. A letter from Speaker Champ Clark to a Missouri constituent questions the timing and urgency of the war tax bill and reflects anti-system sentiment across both chambers. The piece emphasizes the need for lawmakers free of the system to regain trust and effectiveness.
A historical critique argues Congress has become a machine, with debate silenced by a system like Cannonism. It urges public discussion on the war tax and tariff questions, warning that lawmakers dodge principles and move from bank stock to medicine to beer without clear debate. The piece calls for breaking the ossified system to truly serve the people.
The Indianapolis Star attacks William Jennings Bryan for urging voters to back the Democratic ticket as a Wilson endorsement. It argues his plea defends bad nominations and harms the party, calling his independent stance inconsistent with civic principle and labeling him as aligning with unscrupulous leaders.
In California the Progressives appear to flood primary Ballots by writing in Progressive candidates on Republican and Democratic tickets, showing mass voter shift away from old parties. The state supreme court ruled voters may nominate any candidates they choose, enabling cross ticket nominations and signaling broader party realignment.
A Philadelphia style clash over coverage of a September Indianapolis Roosevelt rally prompts claims the News praised the event as the year’s greatest political gathering while Boston papers reported large pre-event ticket sales. The excerpt cites rival papers and a Boston Traffzcript note.
An Indiana political column analyzes ward and state results showing Democratic declines and Progressive gains. It cites shifts in Marion county, Be veridge and Shively standings, Bryan's tepid Indianapolis reception, and critiques of the standpat machine led by Fairbanks, Hemenway, and Taggart.
Three year old Franklin Burroughs, son of Frank and Nellie Burroughs of Frankfort, died Tuesday at home after a week of illness from complications. His father is deputy clerk of Clinton County, and he is brother to Gayle Burroughs and others in Crawfordsville.
After a Sunday morning raid at Ed Dutch's establishment, several men pleaded guilty to gambling charges. Raymond Busby testified, recanted, and admitted lying on the stand. Frank Davidson, Charles Worland, Mike Henderson, and Dode Logan paid fines totaling $19.80 each. Ed Dutch faced a $25 fine plus costs.
The Crawfordsville Journal reports Superintendent R G Brown of the Lebanon schools will address Crawfordsville teachers Monday October 39 at 4. The topic is Indiana's Need of a New Constitution. The public is invited. Brown also serves on the state board of education, appointed by Governor Ralston.
International News Service reports October market activity with hog receipts around 6 500 at Indianapolis steady to higher prices led by best hogs at 8 15. Cattle receipts 1 250 steady with heavy steers 9 50 to 10 50 and cows 6 to 7 25. Sheep and lambs steady with prime sheep 4 50 to 5 and lambs 7 26 to 7 50. Chicago notes corn wheat oats futures and pork lard prices. National Stock Yards data show cattle 6 00 to 8 60, hogs up to 7 90, sheep down with lambs 7 8.
Local market page lists dairy products with fresh butter and cream cheese, and poultry items including fresh chickens priced per pound. The faded OCR note includes pricing markers and units, indicating typical daily market listings.
William Cody of Marion township Boone County Indiana resigns from the Republican nomination for Road Supervisor District No 8. He asks the Boone County Board of Election Commissioners to place him on the Progressive ticket and strike his name from the Republican ticket. Signed October 14, 1914 before Notary Alexander MM Millan.
The local high school debating class held a Tuesday afternoon session on the question Resolved That the American Navy Should Be Enlarged So As To Compare In Fighting Strength With Any In The World. The negative team won by a vote of 2 to 1. Professor Seifers teaches the department and plans weekly debates with emphasis on extemporaneous speaking while seventeen students participate and teams will be chosen beyond the class.
Earl Crawford a Democratic state bene stor from Milton Indiana will speak Saturday October 24 at 2 30 p m on the south side of the courthouse weather permitting Boone county voters should hear him discuss acts of the last legislature and bills not legally passed Landiz to speak October 31 to end the month.
Otto Bassett married Nina Scott at seven o'clock in the parlor of the Methodist church with Rev K W Robbins officiating. Bassett is an electrician living in the post office building, son of J A Bassett. Scott is from Whitestown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Washington Scott. They will reside on Hust Street and receive many congratulations.
The Tonrist club held its regular meeting with Miss Loretta McCarthy near the southeast of the city. Mrs. W. H. Williams presided as leader and the program focused on Egyptian, Assyrian and Greek art. Committees were formed to arrange the annual dinner for husbands and gentlemen friends of members.
Bandits robbed the Romney post office just south of town early today, blowing the safe and taking about $500 in stamps and other valuables. Police began a search as the incident was reported by JU International News Service from Lafayette.
Interurban officials told City Attorney William J. Wood they would send an engineer to Lebanon within a city or two to confer with the contractor on the West South street improvement and arrange for the company’s part. They believed bonds must be sold before the project, delaying winter work, and expressed willingness to cooperate for speedy completion without tearing up the street or altering the track if done promptly.
Mark Lanpher recently fell from his bicycle and claims paralysis from a collision with a rope across the street. He has given notice to the city of his injury as required by law while he and attorneys Artman and Smith decide whether to file suit.
The city and county canvass for Lebanon's winter lecture tickets will occur next Tuesday and Wednesday. Church and school representatives will conduct the drive. The course features rare talent and aims to provide Lebanon with a premier lineup. Central Christian church reps are to meet tonight for canvass instructions.
Miss Katherine Sheridan daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Sheridan and William Paul Holmes wed at St Anthony's church Indianapolis at 9 o'clock Wednesday Rev Joseph F Byrne officiated Miss Mary Hughes maid of honor and Paul Mansfield best man A wedding breakfast followed for near relatives The bride is grand daughter of Dante Camplin a former county figure now living with his daughter in Indianapolis
The Trayal Club met Wednesday evening at president Mrs Carria Edwards home with Mrs Claude McKey as assistant hostess. Rooms were decorated in pink and carnations. The program featured a paper Home Life in Germany by Miss Fern Coons a discussion of modern European War lead by Mrs Edwards piano Beetles Dance Holst by Mrs Carria Edwards and Miss Zellan Bratton.
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