Democratic path to Congress in the Third District
The New Albany Ledger argues the Third District must nominate a Floyd County candidate for Congress to unite the Democrats after a Republican win. It notes long Democratic gaps in the district and urges party cohesion ahead of the 1920 primary.
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Ledger
Dubois County
Harrison County
George A. Riche
Dun‘bay
Ryee
Hinesntf
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Betiork
Floyd County
Whet
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New Albany Ledger
O Bannon Plans 1920 Congress Candidacy in Third District
J J O Bannon of New Albany announced as a candidate for Congress from the Third District. The longtime resident, born in Warrison County, is a businessman in lumber and active in public affairs. He previously sought the Democratic nomination twice and campaigned extensively despite a late entry this year.
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J. J. O'Bannon
New Albany
O’ Bannon
Kk. H. Humphrey
Trun
O'Bannon
Notable Local Residence Noted in Ledger
A historical snippet states that after many years the subject now resides with his family at 1932 Ekin Avenue as reported by the New Albany Ledger.
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Ekin Avenue
New Albany Ledger
O Bannon Seeks Third District Congress Nomination
Hon J L O Bannon of Floyd county visited Tuesday and announced plans to run in the Democratic Primary in two years for Congress in Indiana's Third District. He criticized Cox's prior campaigns while noting the district's heavy Democratic majority and earning favorable support from Democrats who backed Cox previously.
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J. L. O'Bannon
Floyd County
O'Bannon
Congress
O O'Bannon
Cox
Dunbar
Spring Valley
French Lick
Roosevelt Criticism Grows Over Presidential Position Stance
The piece argues Roosevelt seeks to shape criticism of Taft and Wilson, accusing him of fault finding and grandstanding. It claims Republicans fear his influence could derail the 1920 GOP nomination and suggests he could mobilize anti Republican sentiment if not chosen.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
New York
Taft
White House
Jimmy Cain
Pebbie
Germany
Germay
Washington
Louisville Evening Fest
David Lawrence
Senate
Paris
Henry Cabot Lodge
Lodge
Cal
Eddy
Hughes
Reconstruction debate and Irish martyrdom comparisons
Savoyard argues hanging Confederate leaders mirrors threats against Jeff Davis but the paper rejects the parallel. It notes Irish history shows martyrdom fuels resentment yet cautions against equating Southern leaders with Kaiser figures and depots. The piece discusses secession rights and postwar reprisals.
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Savoyard
Kaiser
Jeff Davis
Jefferson Davis
North
Great Britain
Robert Emmett
Wolfe Tone
House of Commons
Ireland
United Kingdom
von Schroeder
Fryatt
Lost Cause versus German frightfulness debated in times past
The editorial recalls a pre 1861 constitutional clash settled by the sword and contrasts the Lost Cause fighters with German foes. It discusses Savoyard’s view on not executing the Kaiser, noting the Kaiser’s current safe status in a neutral country and the possibility of future actions or martyrdom.
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Louisville Evening Post
Keep America Free From All Militar ism
William Mitch of United Mine Workers District No. 11 argues against universal military training as premature and calls for a League of Nations to end militarism. He cites Wilson and Lloyd George, condemns autocracy, and urges labor unity to ensure postwar peace and permanent results for future generations.
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William Mitch
United Mine Workers of America
District No. 11
Terre Haute
Ind
Harry 8. New
Indiana
United States Congress
New
Wilson
Aris
Great Democraticc
Great Britain
Ldoyd George
Wort
Gerniny
Workers of
Ryuku Gountt
Vabor
Abor
League of Nations
Europe
Germany
New York World
President's Absence and Presidential Authority Across Time
Editorial overview notes President Wilson may attend the Paris Peace Conference and transact official business abroad, citing precedents from Washington to Grant and beyond. It highlights that most presidents have acted away from the capital, with only rare exceptions, and discusses constitutional discretion in executive actions.
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Wilson
Paris
United States
National Capitol
J. Frank Hanley
National Enquirer
Hanley
Washington
France
Hanly
Grant
House of Representatives
Congress
John
John Quincy Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Jackson
van Buren
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
National
Hanty
Mos
Peace Conference and Presidential Powers Debate
The piece discusses constitutional limits on presidential travel during wartime and cites Hanly, Grant, Wilson, and Roosevelt. It notes Wilson's potential Paris conference attendance, argues executive duties follow the President, and critiques campaign politics affecting pacific efforts and Michigan Senate race funding.
Republican stance after campaign contrasts with war record
A historical recall notes Republican leaders during the 1898 campaign urged support for President McKinley to avoid repudiating the Spanish-American War. The text cites reactions to Democratic critiques and signals continued party defense of McKinley’s war record.
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McKinsey
Harrison
Beveridge
Lodge
Roosevelt
McKinley
Spain
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America
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Corydon, Indiana
United States of America
Henny Ford
Michigan
Ford
Henry Ford
Commodore Newberry
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