Ralston criticized over party machine ties in Indiana
Salem speech exposes alleged links between Sam Ralston and the Crawford Fairbanks Taggart brewery machine. Critics say Ralston would be a tool of the boss system, not a true Democrat, promising allegiance to the machine over public welfare and party reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Ralston
Salem
Ind
Indiana
Crawford Fairbanks-Tom Taggart
Ralston
John W. Boehne
Evansville
Crawford Fairbanks
French Lick
Sam Ralston
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Party
Fairbanks
Taggart
United States
United States Senate
Marion County
Kern
Democratic Party of
Wilson
New Jersey
Indiana Democrats Fail To Pass Keegan Child Labor Law
John Keegan, Indianapolis based IAM secretary and former Indiana legislator, criticizes the Democratic majority for not passing his proposed child labor law. He spoke at a State Conference of Charities and Correction in Indianapolis last October, lamenting political resistance and Governor’s inattention to factory inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John Keegan
International Machinists’ Union
Indianapolis
Marion County
Keegan
Keegan Was A Speaker At the Last State Conference of Charities and Correction
Indiana Bulletin of the Board of State Charities
America
Durbin scrutinizes Indiana finances in gubernatorial bid
Col Durbin, Republican candidate for Indiana governor, claims the sinking fund was raided for general expenses by the Democrats. He cites 1901 to 1912 payments, bond redemptions, and rising salaries, arguing four years of current administration spent far more than the prior term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Durbin
Indiana
Commonwealth
Durbin
Prosperity Spreads Among Indiana Farmers Amid Election Talk
Indiana farmers report broad prosperity with rising prices for crops and livestock during Taft era. A Knightstown farmer details buying land at 150 an acre and selling cattle and hogs at low prices to illustrate the desire to wait for political outcomes. John Gartin near Burney notes selling cattle, hogs, wheat, and clover seed at favorable home weights and prices, including two mares for 600 dollars, arguing no need for a change in administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Taft
Knightstown
Rush County
John G. Gartin
Burney
Mr. Gartin
Gartin
Beveridge Recalled as Boss at Indiana Convention
The piece recalls Beveridge’s 1908 Republican convention influence in Indianapolis when he tried to dictate the campaign and John W. Kern won a senate seat. The author notes how memories can become distorted with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
United States Senate
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J.h.sailor
Covington, Ind
M.e.church
Evan W. Heath
South East Corner
W. R. Massey & Sons
Oficet
Tinsley Block
Homer Swell
Homer Sewell
Troy Township
K. of P
Y Chas. A. Brown
Lyman Brown
Murray St
New York
N.Y
Hig
Arenta
Faund
Adress
Laverine
Cesur
Wilson Coerical CO
Dept. G
Tyzone
Newark
Phe
Onl Sens Eee
Bill
Col. Durbin
Fletcher
Cemtaur Company
Murray Street
New York City
John McDonald
N. E. Corner Square
Covington
M. Mayer
Wabash Portland Cement
Wabash Portland Cement Coeral
Detroit
Mich
Streh
D. J. Young & Co
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