Editorial condemns Republican economic war stance in 1918
The piece cites The American Economist and the American Protective Tariff League to argue Republicans would sacrifice liberty for profits in a war economy. It claims a protective influence guides Republican policy, questions the loyalty of GOP voters, and defends Wilson’s diplomatic program and a League of Nations. It also contrasts local Republican tactics with patriotic German and immigrant voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
American Economist
American Protective Tariff League
Congress
France
House
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
New York World
Wditer
Republican Party
United States
Conner
Towa
Beveridge
Indiana
Beabrogs
Bie Hopiite Estem Ab Byes
Hard on Watson editorial targets Indiana senator
The Indianapolis Star denounces James Eli Watson for Pro-German stances and anti American rhetoric about Alsace Lorraine and Finland. It praises the paper for condemning un Americanism while criticizing Indiana Republican editors who echo Astry and Jim and long for past party leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Star
Indiana
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Finland
Poland
Russia
America
United States
James Eli Watson
Fort Wayne
Star
Watson
Astry
Jim
Morton
Hendricks
Tarrison
Voonrhees
Turpie
Fairbanks
Shively
Beveridge
Hern
Help the Belgians by Sheltering War Relief
Citizens express Christian duty and generosity to aid Belgium after German devastation. Observers note piles of usable shoes and garments and condemn Germany for the destruction and suffering inflicted without cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
First National Bank
Germany
Stand by the President appeals echoed in 1898 and 1918
A brief comparison notes that in 1898 Republicans urged voters to Stand by the President and twenty years later in 1918 a similar appeal urged voting for the Democrat ticket to Stand by the President. The quotation marks highlight the shared political refrain across eras.
Democrat Voter Question On Voting Own Party Ticket
The remark challenges voters to consider voting against their party ticket this year and questions party loyalty and policy alignment. It frames the issue as a self inquiry for Democratic voters about electoral choices and party priorities.
Sacrificial Public Spirit in War Efforts Praised
The community embraced government fuel and food saving orders, turning initial complaints into compliance. Credit given to Frank Cropsey and C Blaine Hays for county leadership, with Thomas S Jones guiding Defence Council and local groups supporting Liberty Loan, War Savings, Red Cross, and more. A partisan vote call contrasts with observed unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuel Administration
Frank Cropsey
C. Blaine Hays
Thomas 8. Jones
County Council of Defense
Liberty Loan
K. of C
Red Cross
Uarrison County
Stand By The President Stand By The President and Stand by the Wilson Plan
A Democrat editorial contrasts Republican calls from 1898 to stand by the president with current praise for Woodrow Wilson. It argues Republicans urge defeating Democrats to discredit the Wilson administration, citing wartime achievements and urging Democrats to vote the Democrat ticket.
A Political Novelty Poster Attracts New Albany Voters
A reader note from New Albany describes a large Republican poster urging voters to back the Republican ticket amid local political activity. The item highlights campaign signage without detailing candidates or outcomes.
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New Albany
Taft and Roosevelt Seek Unified Republican Appeal
The piece notes the historic feud between Taft and Roosevelt yet highlights a new campaign push to unite voters behind the Republican ticket. It references efforts by Republican National Chairman Bill Hays to bring Taft and Roosevelt together for a joint message to the party base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Bill” H. Hays
Theat Republican Registration Law Criticized In Indiana
An Indiana voter letter denounces the 1917 Republican registration law approved by Governor Goodrich. It claims taxpayers spent nearly $500,000 in six months, cites four county workers at 26 dollars daily, and condemns the law as vexatious and costly, urging a Democrat vote.
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Indiana
James P. Goodrich
Corydon
Swat
Readers asked to write for Sherman speech in county
The local Republican paper urged men and women to write quickly about Senator Sherman’s speech attacking President Wilson. It claimed the speech would shock readers and please Germans, while The St. Louis Globe Democrat praised Sherman’s attack as good for the party. Readers are asked to answer why the speech was desired locally.
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Democrat
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Wilson
Corydon Republican
St. Louis
Republican
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Sherman
Col. House
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Republian
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Senator Sherman
United States
Wilse
Fort Wayne
Gift Eli Watson
Alsace
Warraine
President Wilson
Stand by the President in 1918 as in 1898
The piece argues Republicans should not oppose the current president and should vote for Democrats, claiming voters supported McKinley in 1898 at the end of the Spanish American War. It asserts Wilson is as deserving as McKinley and criticizes opposing labels. It notes the present war is far larger and urges unity.
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Arthur Robinson
Indianapolis
Robinson
Harrison County
Col
Theodore Troosevelt
Louisville
McKinley
Rockport
Spencer County
Democrat
William McKinley
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Resolutions On Death Of Brother Charles Day
The Knights of St. John Commandery No. 236 at Lanesville Indiana adopt resolutions mourning the death of Brother Charles Day a member of the commandery. They express sympathy to his family and direct copies of the resolutions be entered in the minutes and sent to the bereaved parents.
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St. Augustine Commandery
Knights of St
Lanesville
Ind
Child Dies of Influenza in New Albany Family
Four year old James Faith, son of Frank Faith, died Sunday at home in New Albany from Spanish influenza. This marks the third family death in two weeks, following the mother and a brother. The remains were brought to the county for burial and interment occurred at Union Chapel in Bucne township.
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James
Frank Faith
New Albany
Union Chapel
Bucne Township
Nation rallies to support armed forces in greatest loan drive
Harrison County reports a one day Liberty Loan campaign success with $597,000 in bonds sold by 2,500 subscribers. The orderly mobilization under Mrs Grace Applegate led a strong women’s committee that earned credit for 25 percent of sales. Counties such as Morgan and Jackson led in over subscriptions. The total national goal of 6.09 billion was subscribed.
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America
Potsdam Gang
Harrison County
Legion of Patriotic Workers
Grace Applegate
Morgan Township
Jackson
Scott
Franklin
Boone
Taylor
Hackson
Posey
Corydon
Spencer
Webster
Heth
Washington
Sheep for Sale by Willard Shaffer in Corydon Indiana
Twenty five sheep offered for sale by Willard Shaffer from Corydon Indiana Route 2 Eureka telephone 016 2 address readable in notice.
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Willard Shaffer
Corydon
Ind
R. R
Eureka
James D Kay Dies in New Albany at 20
James D Kay aged twenty died Thursday morning at the family home in New Albany from influenza pneumonia after returning from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad offices where he held a position. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Kay and brother of Miss Ruth Kay. his mother was Miss Maggie Kirk of Laconia. Funeral services were held at the home Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Kay
New Albany
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company
John Kay
Maggie Kirk
Laconia
Ruth Kay
Administrator's Sale of Personal Property
Notice that the administrator of the estate of the late Asa Harbaugh will sell at public auction at the deceased’s home on Friday November 15 1918 starting 1 PM. Items include a work horse mowing machine elder mill plows harness sausage grinder and press kettles furniture and more. Terms: cash under 5 dollars and credit for over 5 dollars at nine months with notes and six percent interest plus attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Harbaugh
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McHinney
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the Democrat
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John W. Harbaugh
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