Local Officials and Candidates Listing
A roster of public roles and candidates appears including William T Zenor Smith Christopher W Cook Jona Luckett Andrew Lopp and others. Positions listed cover Senator Jugge Prosecuting Attorney Representative Auditor Treasurer Sheriff Recorder Coroner Surveyor Commissioners and multiple Councilmen across districts.
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William T. Zenor _ Smith
Askren
Christopher W. Cook
Jona H. Luckett
Andrew J. Lopp
Congress
Jugge
George L. Hess
Edward O'Connor
Philip E. Loitch
Frank M. Wilson
W. S. Nye
Hugh H. Rhodes
Andrew J. McIntosh
Edmond J. Love
William H. Keller
John S. Arnold William Thomas
William I. Mauck
Georia L. Shields
George G Schafer
Benjamin F. Davis
Republican leaders oppose tariff revision and war policy critique
The piece mocks Republican inaction on tariff reform and accuses leaders of protecting policy via excuses. It notes Roosevelt’s stance on lynching and cautions about banking interests and war department moves. It also reports smallpox air transmission and an Essex Thames epidemic link.
Costs of Imperialism in Senator Hour Speech
The speech condemns imperial policy arguing six hundred million in treasure and ten thousand American lives lost for supposedly benevolent aims. It cites reconcentration camps, ruined provinces, and wounded veterans, blaming formal leaders for tarnishing the American flag and silencing sympathy for oppressed peoples. The speaker recalls Senators' inaction over South Africa and questions national gratitude.
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South Africa
Senator Hour
Senate
Tariff Revision Debate Sparks Cross-Party Calls
The piece notes Republican opposition to tariff revision while highlighting Congressman Crumpacker of this state who supports tariff changes. He argues protection should spur competition and shield American workers from cheaper European labor, and urges a revision during the current session of Congress.
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Congressman Crumpacker
Chicago Tribune
Europe
Congress
Try Them Criminally and the Beef Trust Opposition
The piece notes a federal anti trust provision making monopolizing a misdemeanor with fines up to five thousand dollars or a year in jail. It defends the Philippines war effort while condemning those who excuse military actions as harming the army’s honor. It ends with a brief local notice of goods for sale at the Red Mill.
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Philippines
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Don't Know It
Classic 19th century comfort ad promoting Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. Claims relieve back pain liver and bladder trouble and overactive urination. Offers free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Kilmer Co Binghamton NY with reader response note.
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Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Horse Sense on Philippine Policy
The Indianapolis News argues against governing the Philippines as a permanent duty. It urges maintaining liberty and self government principles, claiming intervention stems only from the war and not a broad police role, and stresses better humanity by upholding Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln ideals.
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Indianapolis News
Philippines
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Zenor and Griffith Nominated for Congress in Indiana
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports Judge W T Zenor is renominated at New Albany Tuesday and F M Griffith will be renominated at Nashville today. Both are praised as able representatives with fine records and ready for continued service. The Indiana Democratic delegation, including Miers Zenor Griffith and Robinson, is described as exceptionally strong and will gain three or four more capable Democrats in the next Congress.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
W. T. Zenor
Congress
New Albany
F. M. Griffith
Nashville
Indiana
Miers
Zenor
Griffith
Robinson
Public mood on tariffs and trusts prompts political change
Citizens urge Congress to end protective duties that fund monopolies and raise prices. They warn that failure to act will shift control to a Democratic majority in the next Congress, seen as an opportunity to restore national confidence by revising tariff policy.
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Congress
Illiteracy in Germany Includes Prince of Jeuss Crown
A claim states under one hundred Germans cannot read or write, among them the reigning prince of Jeuss who, though mentally unsound, recently assumed the crown.
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Germany
Jeuss
Oregon Returns to Democrats as Governor Is Elected
The state shifts to a Democratic Governor after a Republican victory two years prior. The election signals a political realignment as Oregon voters pick a new chief executive.
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Oregon
Grannie
Grannie Accuses Oregon of Government Shift to Democrats
A sharply worded rebuke targets Grannie over claims that Oregon state leadership has shifted to Democrats. The exchange centers on political accountability and party control in the state.
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Grannie
Oregon
Furniture Makers in Chicago Raise Prices 10 to 20 Percent
Leading furniture manufacturers met in Chicago and advanced prices on all furniture by 10 to 20 percent. The move signals tighter markets and potential ripple effects for retailers and consumers nationwide.
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Chicago
Oregon voters face key Tuesday election
The Corydon Republican notes Oregon votes next Tuesday and questions a female official's role in expansion. The piece implies demand for Democratic officials to lead expansion efforts and questions past actions.
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Oregon
Corydon
Pike Construction Under Scrutiny in Harrison County
The Democrat calls for accountability in county road work urging strict adherence to specifications. It highlights two Posey township roads with washouts, questions on grading and material, and faults in Ben Jordan’s engineering. It urges taxpayers to protest if roads fail to meet standards and insists on full value for every dollar spent.
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Buncombe
Posey Township
Ben Jordan
Jordan
Heth Township
Mr. Jordan
Board of Commissioners
Pike
Indiana
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