Willi's View of Loyal Duty in 1864 Campaign
A reprint-era defense of Republican patriotism contrasts 1864 loyalties with today. It cites Oliver Morton and Joseph E. McDonald, urging supporters to stand by the President amid war, and warns against party faction as the Lincoln era is invoked for current politics.
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Republican Party
Ex President Harrison Urges Unity in Foreign Policy Debate
Former President Harrison argues that wartime sentiment and Cuba appeals require voters to support national unity and executive leadership. He warns against using election divisions to aid foreign policy critics, calling on Americans to stand by their government. He compares U S and British postwar conduct in delicate questions.
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United States
A Toast to the Trenches Poem by William Mitch
A speech excerpt by William Mitch of the United Mine Workers of America delivered in Fort Branch Indiana on September 13 1918 praising the end of monarchies autocracies and war and expressing hope for democracy and human freedom for all.
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Ex Senator Beveridge Urges Unity Behind Government
Beveridge urges Americans to stand by Washington and support McKinley over foreign troubles. He claims free silver Republicans and Democratic voters will join, politics to be set aside, and warns against opposition using dark lantern tactics. He says a vote of confidence will benefit the nation and its standing abroad next Tuesday.
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William McKinley
Ex President McKinley Speech at Kokomo 1898
The excerpt shows McKinley calling for unity between parties at home while finishing the war. He says the war was waged for freedom and to relieve oppression, and that Americans must bear the responsibilities of victory until terms of peace are settled. He urges sustaining a common purpose and avoiding domestic differences during postwar negotiations.
Judicial disgrace over Judge Collina’s discharge of grand jury
The article denounces Judge Collina of the Marion Circuit Court for dismissing the grand jury probing fraudulent primaries tied to his nomination. It accuses Republicans of corruption, urges voters to retire him, and calls for a legislative move to impeach him to defend the judiciary.
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Collina
Marion Chrentt
Marlon Commts
Preparedness and wartime mobilization compared across leaders
The piece surveys a dozen years of preparedness rhetoric from Theodore Roosevelt Taft and Wilson, arguing that peacetime army service suffered from low pay while wartime needs spurred rapid growth. It lists army and navy manpower trends expenditures and notable mobilization milestones up to 1918, highlighting shifts in ships, camps, and matériel.
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Ocuas
Remarkable foresight delays in party meetings
The Republican State committee postponed all speaking meetings to October 21 and Governor Goodrich urged Democrats to follow. Chairman Van Uys refused and vowed to hold meetings in counties that had gone over the top. The State Health Board ordered all meetings off at midnight October 20, reflecting a planned timing of health safeguards.
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We Are At War With Spain Says Independent Editor
The New York Sun editorial argues the nation remains at war with Spain despite peace pressures. It calls on all patriotic citizens to support McKinley and the administration through voice and vote in defense of the country.
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Roosevelt urges support for McKinley to defend wartime triumphs
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt at Carnegie Hall warns that opposing the McKinley administration would be read abroad as repudiation of the war in the Caribbean and Philippines. He argues such dissent could embolden hostile powers and threaten the gains of American victory.
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National Security League used to deceive voters
The Indianapolis Star accuses the National Security League of misusing a circular to question lawmakers loyalty. It claims the eight votes cited are misrepresented and that the effort targets Democrats while whitewashing Republicans who opposed the President.
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Ex-President Harrison Urges Support Behind Wilson War Effort
The piece recalls ex president Benjamin Harrison urging steadfast backing for the President during the Spanish American War era. It questions why such unity should be lacking now and supports Wilson in the war effort.
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Benjamin Harrison
Spain
Do You Want to Vote with Pro-Germans Opinion
A political column argues loyal Republicans face a choice between voting Democratic to avoid aligning with disloyal elements or staying with the Republican ticket. It claims pro Germans cluster with anti Wilson factions and that loyalty is tested by the wartime climate.
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Wilson
Reublican Party
Object of appointing Watson as committee chairman
A Republican Senate caucus formed a committee to study postwar economic and industrial questions and outline a Republican program. They chose Senator Watson of Indiana as chairman, prompting questions about whether the move serves as a bid to placate pro-German elements amid Watson’s Fort Wayne speech and controversial stances on Alsace Lorraine and the Balkans.
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G C P Wen Would Tie The Leader's Hands
Republican leaders consider curbing presidential authority by stripping the commander-in-chief powers to constrain executive actions. The move aims to restore legislative balance amid wartime or crisis decisions.
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G. C. P. Wen
War governance debate urges single head over Congress
Articles argue a single responsible head is essential to run the war and warn that Republican moves to take Congress control would replace executive action with legislative bargaining. Wickersham criticizes the administration and calls for vigorous party criticism to preserve constitutional liberties during wartime.
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France
George W. Wickersham
Lancaster
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Congressman Kahn Tour to Indiana for Republican State Committee
Representative Kahn plans a tour of Indiana meeting Republican leaders to push party unity and discuss strategies addressing critics who claim the dry Republicans dominate the state party. He is expected to outline priorities and rally support ahead of upcoming events.
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