Republican treatment of Smoot Lorimer and LaFollette
The piece argues the Republican Party protects its own in Congress. It cites Senator Smoot accused of bigamy, Lorimer's bribery tied seat, and La Follette benefiting from a Steering Committee despite Roosevelt urging removal. The author questions Republican integrity toward honest voters.
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Republican Party
Congress
Smoot
Lorimer
LaFollette
Senate
Tinois
John W. Kern
United States Senate
Indiana
Theodore Roosevelt
la Follette
Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Bill” Hale Thompson
Chicago
Bill’ Hale Thompson
Ledge, Knox, Sherman, Penrose and Company
Senator LaFollette
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
LeFollette
New Registration Law Sparks Political Debate
The article discusses a 1917-1918 shift in voter registration rules requiring annual or biennial registration and critiques Republican and Democratic press distortions. It notes La Follette and Thompson figures, battles over party alignments, and mentions Roosevelt’s anticipated reaction.
Taft Snubbed by Indiana Officials Over League Debate
A Fort Wayne Journal Gazette report notes former president Taft was officially snubbed in Indianapolis as part of a dispute over making the league of nations a partisan issue. Taft was to be introduced by Governor and mayor but avoided by Taft’s New York trip.
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Wilson
Cumming
League of Nations
United States
Indianapolis
Indiana
New York
Taft
Winchester
Ind
Jewet
Fort Wayne
Women Leaders Urge Independent Study of League of Nations
Mrs Richard E Edwards of Peru spoke in Indianapolis urging women to pursue informed, independent judgment on the league of nations rather than partisan politics. She praised a two year trial period and enforcement through boycotts, stressing women's unique stake in permanent peace and smart voting.
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Indianapolis Star
Richard E. Edwards
Peru
League of Nations
Taft
Taft speaks in Indianapolis for League of Nations
Ex president William Howard Taft visits Indianapolis to back the League of Nations. Republican leaders Goodrich and Jewett refuse to preside, sparking criticism of Indiana party figures and debate over party loyalty to Taft and Wilson.
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William Howard Taft
Indianapolis
League of Nations
Mr. Taft
Indiana
Wintiela T. Durbin
Goodrich
Micetinge
Jewett
Taft
President Wilson
Judge Reverses State Board Bid to Oust County Assessor
Rochester Ind June 5 Judge Stevens Fulton Circuit Court overturned the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners removal of George A Stockberger Newcastle Township assessor. Stockberger had been deemed incompetent after a hearing in Indianapolis but the judge ruled no incompetence proved and allowed him to keep office. The case tests a last legislature measure giving removal authority to the state board and was noted as a significant, contested legal point in state government.
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Indianapolis Star
Rochester
Ind
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioner
Stevens
Fulton Circuit Court
Commission
George A. Stockberger
Newcastle
Stockberger
Indianapolis
J. W. Byerer
Philip Zoerener
Zoercher
Delby
State Tax Board
Circuit Court
Fulton County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Joint High Commission
Hannon Aims for Third District Nomination in Busy Campaign
New Albany resident J L O Bannon intensifies efforts to win Democratic nomination for Congress in the Third district. The Citizen-Record notes aggressive tactics may have boosted chances if used earlier. Also referenced is a state senator avoiding tax law issues and a county assessor overpayment of $2206.
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J. L. O’ Bannon
New Albany
O'Bannon
Congress
Citizen Record
Charlestown
Indiana
Republicans push women organizers in 1920 campaign
The piece notes Republican County Chairman R E K Black appointing Mrs Clira Ulen as Republican Women leader in the county. It argues Democrats must field capable women to counter Republican outreach and references Lodge Sherman Penrose and Taft opposing Wilson’s push for an amendment to enfranchise women. Wilson also works to secure constitutional enfranchisement for women.
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R. EK. Black
Emery
Clira Ulen
F. A. Ulen
Corydon
Lodge, Sherman, Penrose & Company
League of Nations
Woodrow Wilson
William Howard Taft
New Subscribers Welcome Readers of the Democrat
The Democrat greets new subscribers and thanks them for joining the mailing list. The note emphasizes publishing a newsy paper that aids readers in business moral and religious activities and expresses commitment to provide valuable information and guidance.
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