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Newspaper
Boone County Progressive
Location
Boone, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
6
A Boone County Progressive listing shows a 4 KE item associated with Pelkes and Puntiae, amounting to 32.00 in value. The fragment mentions a monetary figure and two names linked to the Boone County item.
United States Senator Beveridge from Indianapolis heads a statewide ballot ticket including Secretary of State Pierson of New Albany Treasurer Bower of Fowler Auditor Lott of Vincennes Attorney General Mann ing of Kokomo State Superintendent Kendall of Greenfield Clerk of Supreme and Appellate Courts Lewis of Indianapolis State Geologist Cul mer of Spencer Judge Supreme Court Vail of Goshen Fifth District Appellate Court candidates Pearson of Bedford Salsburg of Indianapolis First District Goons Roe Underwood named for districts two and two without detail
Judge J. M. Warley and Representative Chas Johnson head the ticket alongside Prosecutor W. J. Darnall Auditor D. L. Creath and Treasurer Robert Swope. Other posts include Reconier James R. McCann Sheriff Joe C. Cain Clerk L. J. Korn Assessor James E. French Surveyor Briant Fulwidar Coroner Dr. H. W. Millikan Commissioners Charles A. Kern S M Riker and councilmen Abraham Eckert Watson Masters James W Slagle George Burbner and councilman at large Charles W Cook D King Linneus L Pauley.
The article argues for direct election of U S senators and questions the legislative choice of Shively. It praises Albert J Beveridge as a proven leader and urges Indiana voters to exercise independent judgment to avoid past machine influence and to serve national interests.
In the Indianapolis Star the election focus centers on Indiana residents facing a new responsibility. The November 3 ballots will reveal whether the public is prepared to meet the tests of a changing political landscape.
Progressive candidate Edward R. Lewis argues the Indianapolis News has long opposed the Progressive movement and misrepresented Roosevelt era events. He cites 1912 headlines to claim the paper’s leadership has been inconsistent and dishonest in its editorial stance.
The Progressive program calls for lobbyist registration with employer disclosure, Civil Service staffing, open committee records, elimination of secret caucuses, and stricter bill handling to prevent fraud. It urges roll calls by constitutional majority, patented typing for enrolled bills, and prohibiting state copying of bills for private interests.
A Chicago era political note argues Taggart Sullivan Harmon and Murphy bosses in Indiana Illinois New York Ohio plus Ferris Michigan would unite to defeat Wilson at the 1916 Democratic convention. It warns that voting for those bosses strengthens the anti Wilson cabal and could oust Wilson.
The text notes supporters of Wilson and Bryan rally to back the Progressive ticket and oppose machine politicians who would displace their favored leaders. The passage reflects political regrouping and calls for reform-minded voters.
William D. Bynum, former Democrat congressman and longtime party organizer, endorses the Progressive cause in a letter to the Indianapolis Star. He denounces the Taggart machine, urges anti machine Democrats to vote against Taggart, and plans to side with Progressives against both Taggart and the standpat Republicans to deny the standpat resurgence.
The writer condemns Indiana primary law as a tool for intimidation, citing burning ballots after counting and forced party declarations at the polls. They blame C. W. Fairbanks era politics and the Taggart organization for upholding the system and call for Progressive party reforms.
The piece contends the old Republican machine, with Fairbanks and Kealing leading, dominates Indiana politics once more. It criticizes the party’s reorganization claims as sham, notes debates over direct versus legislative election of a U.S. senator, and cites the Pioneer’s admitted error in a prior claim.
The Michigan political boss John W. Blodgett abandons the Republican line and backs Ferris for governor while railings against Chase Osborn Roosevelt and party cleansing. He urges Indiana voters to reject both major machines and back the Progresiva ticket as a reform alternative.
The piece argues the Democratic machine is corrupt and urges Progressives and independent Democrats to vote for reform. It notes the removal of a candidate for alleged unsavory history and accuses Joe Kealing of replacing workers and pressuring Thomas Taggart to align with Kealing and his allies.
William A. Pierson tops the Taggart slate for secretary of state in a surge for the Progressive party. Fred A. Davison, once a Democrat deputy prosecutor, joins the Progressives with a letter explaining his switch. Other figures including W. J. Darnell and Elisha N. Kidwell align with the reform slate amid broad party shifts and claims of political bosses’ defeat.
George Burtner, Progressive candidate for fourth district councilman, is a Clark County native born in 1865 who moved to Boone County eleven years ago. He attends the Methodist church at New Brunswick with his wife and seven children, and has never held public office.
In the closing days of the campaign both Democratic and Republican speakers and press target the Progressives. The intelligent observer sees the political wind blowing toward the Progressive county slate led by Boone County men described as substantial and high class, not connected with certain factions.
Charles W. Johnson of Thorntown, born December 1845 in Crawfordsville, is a Civil War veteran and long-time local businessman. A Progressive ticket candidate for representative, he has served as a notary public since Governor Williams era, acts as a community adviser, and earns Boone county support for his integrity and experience.
Charles A Kern Progressive candidate for Boone County First district is a 40 year old lifelong county resident. He farms on his current property for ten years and attends Elizaville Christian Church. He has never held office and is married with one eleven year old son. Kern advocates business like administration and value for every dollar spent, arguing to replace old political management with capable leaders.
Boone County taxpayers face higher taxes to cover state and county expenditures. The treasurer will collect over $20,000 more than in 1918, despite a 42.26 cent levy on $100 and potential debt reduction. The piece urges voters to question how funds are used.
In a public letter M Riker, candidate for county commissioner, questions the cost and benefit of a proposed voting machine program. He cites taxes rising 16 cents per 100 and criticizes removing 24 precincts, noting high purchase and financing costs and potential ongoing expenses.
Robert F. Swope, Progressive candidate for county treasurer, born October 27 1889 in Clinton township, has farm roots and long public service. He served four years as Clinton township trustee and ten years on the township advisory board, with a solid record and community respect. He attends Salem United Presbyterian Church, has been Sunday school superintendent, and leads Clinton township Sunday schools. he has two sons.
James B. McCann, Progressive candidate for county recorder in Boone County, is a prominent young farmer born in Jackson township January 8, 1884. He lives in Lebanon with a farm in Jefferson township, educated at Culver Military School and Purdue, and has never held public office. He is married with two children and a member of the Elks.
Linneus L. Pauley of Thorntown runs on the Progressive ticket for councilman at large. A long time Sugar Creek and Washington townships resident, he is a veteran of the Civil War and highly regarded for his abilities and public spirit.
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