Democratic Call To Vote For Change In Indiana
A reader appeals to Harrison County voters urging sweeping Democratic support in local and state elections. The letter attacks the Republican party for broken promises, cites night-riding as controversial policy, and warns Republicans to beware the extra legislative session paving the way for crackdown. It predicts a large Democratic victory on November 3 and encourages readers to act.
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Hanly
Indiana
Legisature
Local option debate over U S Senate race in Indiana
Corydon Republican attacks present leaders while praising Taggart and Hemenway on local option by counties or ownership. The letter criticizes current city and state political corruption and questions national relevance of U S Senate duties amid calls for better candidates.
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Tom Taggart
Jim Hemenway
U. S
Taggart
Hemenway
Corydon
Tommy Rot
U.S
Tom
Indianapolis
Indiana
Bookwalter
U S. Senate
Ben F. Shrively
Robert W. Miers
Samuel Ralston
Rev. Kuhn
Robert M. Lafollette
Trusts and tariffs linked in political critique
The Indianapolis News cites Roosevelt and Taft arguing tariff policy supports trusts and monopolies. It urges tariff revision by consumer representatives, criticizing government capture by corporate interests and praising Mr. Bryan for highlighting the issue.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Indianapolis News
Indiana State Spend Figures Show Republican Salary Grab
A compare of 1893 Democratic and 1907 Republican costs argues state funds were extravagantly used. The data aims to persuade voters that reform is needed to protect public welfare.
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Indiana
Economy Shows Large Rise Under Republican Rule
Total cost under Republican administration is 925470 dollars with an increase of 493570 dollars, more than doubling the previous amount. Crawford County Democrat reports the figures.
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Crawford County
Conflicting Evidence About Watson Pictures in Saloons
The Prohibition press in Indianapolis quotes Kitchen and Martin denying Jim Watson’s saloon window pictures in Rushville. It argues Nixon’s Hayes figures show the saloon vote favored Watson, while Huddleston confirms seeing images in saloons. The piece concludes Watson seeks liquor-dealer support. Haynes and his singer made no mistake.
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Sumner W. Haynes
Jim Watson
Rushville
Watson
J. T. Kitchen
Alfred E. Martin
Indianapolis
James E. Watson
The
Phalanx
Corydan Democrat
Kitchen
Martin
Taylor Kitchen
Huddleston
Basso
Frank Hall
Hall
Haynes
Jim
Indiana
Extra Session Causes GOP Clash Over Local Option
The Corydon Republican quotes PRESS on an extra session sparked by Governor requests. Republicans oppose the session, arguing all items except county local option can be disposed of easily, signaling party unity issues and a clash over local option policy.
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Corydon Republican
Why Did They Do It The Corydon Republican Quote
The Corydon Republican quotes a Philadelphia North American piece headlined Tatts Religion arguing a man’s religion should not affect his fitness for the presidency. The writer questions why Republicans wouldn’t run Bob Ingersoll and ponders how they would react if Bryan were an unbeliever instead of Taft.
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Corydon Republican
Philadelphia
Tatts
Bob Ingersoll
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Notable Texan General Endorses Peruna Remedy
Gen. W. H. Parsons ex state senator and ex supreme court judge writes from Washington that Peruna eased his grippe after four months and improved appetite. Testimonies come from Col. C. L. Patten, Hon. R. S. Ryan, Hon. Thomas Cale, and Col. William Bailey praising Peruna as a tonic and cure for coughs colds and related complaints.
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W. H. Parsons
Texas
Col. Bailey
Washington, D. C
Patten
Ryan
Alaska
English House of Parliament
Cale
Pacific
Supreme Court of Texas
H St
N. W
C. L. Patten
Washington, D.C
Old Guard
R. S. Ryan
R.s.ryen
Nome
House of Parliament
Irih
Charles Stewart Parnell
Washington
New Willard Hotel
Thomas Cale
Pacific Slope
9Th St
Kern Visits Louisville as Democratic Vice Presidential Candidate
Hon. John W. Kern, Democratic VP candidate, spoke at the Kentucky State Fair Association luncheon at Seelbach's and later addressed a large crowd at the Fairgrounds. Louisville editorials praised Kern as a man of the people and predicted a Democratic victory across key states.
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John W. Kern
Louisville
Kentucky Colonels
Seelbach
Kentucky State Fair Association
Fairgrounds
Shackelford Miller
Nev. Miller
C. W. Cook
Kern
Louisville Courier-Journal
Mr. Kern
Adlairb
Stevenson
Middle West
United States
New York
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Connecticut
New Jersey
Maine
Bryan
Bryan Seen As Best Democratic Prospect For Presidency
Corydon Republican notes Bryan is the only Democrat eligible to the presidency while Taft would not need Roosevelt’s endorsement if he were as competent. The comment frames Bryan as the standout candidate amid cross party critique.
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Bryan
Corydon
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Restore confidence as 1896 GOP rallying cry resurfaces
A retrospection recalls the 1896 Republican campaign slogan Restore confidence and the populist mood it aimed to calm. The note contrasts past economic pressures with present political rhetoric and party strategy.
Restore confidence and open the Mills demand in Indiana politics
The piece blasts Republicans for high salaries and taxes while accusing Governor Hanly of pay and rent perks. It argues voters should speak out as millions remain unemployed and criticizes party actions, recalling past calls for local option and noting legislative gains in salaries. Strong language targets Indiana Republicans and demands accountability.
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Indiana
U. S
William J. Bryan Honored by World Leaders
Leading men and women worldwide recognize William J. Bryan as the equal of any man living, praising his brilliance, honor, and honesty. The tribute highlights his moral cleanliness and public service.
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William J. Bryan
Highminded Christian Gentleman as President Questioned
The speaker argues no intelligent person believes a virtuous leader would be dangerous as President, praising a high minded citizen for twelve years of public and private service and suggesting contrasts with other figures.
Call for extra session sparks election rally in Indiana
A political warning urges Indiana voters to act before November 3. It argues that mobilizing voters could strike like lightning for Republicans and push for change as campaigns intensify.
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Wer
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Supreme Court
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M. B. Lairy
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Public Instruction
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Congress
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Republian Party
Airyan and Kern
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Sartaison County
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Wyoming
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State Capitol
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Chicago
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Corydon, Indiana
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