Independent City Ticket Rumors Stir Local Politics
Glasscock Block on South Third Street notes political chatter as moves to field an independent city ticket surface. Commissioner Dan Hutts joins the board, giving a Republican majority with Mr Hilderbrand in minority. Wyand says he will not seek a second term, citing insufficient pay. Readers urged to consult J L Allen via Danville paper for details.
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Dan Hutts
Hilderbrand
Wyand
Benton County
Warren
Benton
J. L. Allen
Danville
Merritt man eyed for County Republican Chairman
O M Garpnck of Merritt is discussed as the County Republican Chairman prospect and would move to Covington if chosen. The Republican party thanks its patrons for past support and extends best wishes for 1902. William H O'Brien of Lawrenceburg chosen as new Democratic State Chairman after a warm, compromise contest.
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O. M. Garpnck
Merritt
The
Republican
Ita
Ww. H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
O’brien
Franks Town Republicans to elect state leaders next week
Republicans meet in Frankfort to choose a district chairman and a member of the new state committee. Fountain County elects delegates tomorrow afternoon. Send good men.
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Frankfort
Fountain County
Congressmen back in Washington expect quick adjournments
Congressmen and Senators return to Washington with a likely brief adjournment window through June or July. The piece notes Frank Martin of Indianapolis, a three term Deputy State Auditor, touring Covington to drum up delegate support for a State Auditor nomination and leaving a favorable impression with Boone county residents.
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Washington
Frank Martin
Indianapolis
Covington
Mr. Martin
Boone County
Silver wing victory reshapes Indiana Democratic slate
The state committee seats show the party shifting control to the silver faction, signaling Bryanist influence in the Middle and Western states while the gold wing regains ground in Atlantic and Southern states. The piece condemns officers tied to drinking and gaming, urging clean leadership to protect education and moral standards.
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Indiana
Middle
Atlantic
Representative E. E. Neal Visits for Clerk Campaign
Representative E. E. Neal of Noblesville is in the city to promote his candidacy for Clerk of the Supreme Court ahead of the Republican convention. He cites a strong state legislative record and proven ability in business, with broad district support.
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E. E. Neal
Noblesville
Supreme Court
Neal
Crumpacker Bill Stirs South Reapportionment Debate
The article critiques a political maneuver by Crumpacker and notes hisSouth reapportionment bill would spark major controversy akin to his legislative bid in Indiana. It argues the move strains party unity and testsCongressional support as Benton county joins the Twenty first Judicial district amid a turbulent regional battle.
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Crumpacker
South
Congress
Benton County
Twenty-first Judicial District
Crompacker
Indiana
Josgon Cannon for Congress in Illinois 12th District
A Danville neighbor endorses Josgon Cannon for Congress from Illinois 12th District. The piece lauds Cannon as a leading, constructive statesman whose service reflects on the nation, while warning against arrogance and the dangers of selfish power.
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Josgon Cannon
Danville
Congress
12Th
Olinois
Cannon
Jos. Cannon
House
Last-Eighteen-Month Stock Funds New Democratic Paper
The piece notes that enough stock was subscribed over the last eighteen months to launch a new democratic paper in Covington. It blames the editor of the Friend for low party harmony and recounts a backhanded exchange over a straw interview.
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Wrraw
Covington
Livengood named chairman of Ninth District Democrats
The editorial lauds ex mayor Livengood as a clean, strong young Democrat chosen as chairman of the Ninth Democratic Congressional District and a member of the Democratic State Committee. It commends his fitness, promises integrity and honors Fountain county Covington, while noting Republican opposition.
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Livengood
Democratic State Committee
Fountain County
Covington
Precinct Meetings Call for Republican Committeemen
Every Republican in the county should attend his precinct meeting at 2 p m tomorrow to elect a new precinct committeeman. These committeemen will meet in Covington at 10 a m Monday Jan 13 to organize and choose officials. The chairman should stay in close touch with all members and align with rank and file.
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Covington
Mrs Bell Kendlespire Returns From Williamsport Visit
Mrs Bell Kendlespire returned from Williamsport on Monday after spending two weeks with her daughter Mrs E A Biggs.
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