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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1914
Page
9
Delegates gather at Terillicon Hall in Indianapolis as B F Shively leads the ticket for secretary of state and Homer L Cook contends for treasurer. The crowded convention hall features portraits and speeches urging support for Wilson era reforms and party unity.
A South Bend senator Shively spoke as the Democratic state convention announced nominees for state offices. Shively urged party unity while detailing tariff views and the party’s principles. Edward Barrett named state geologist. Moses B. Larry for Supreme Court. other tickets listed with biographical towns. The session closed after twelve tours.
Governor Ralston delivers a keynote praising the Democratic record in state finances and policy. He attests to honest leadership, cites tax, currency, anti trust, and education strides, and defends Woodrow Wilson and party stewardship amid GOP critique.
The platform endorses mediation and arbitration for labor disputes and supports a state wide primary with strict enforcement of anti corruption and election laws. It praises the Public Service Commission, urges a workman's compensation law, flood control measures, and adoption of the rooster as the party emblem.
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