Miller attacks Barnhart as immoral and anarchic in Kewanna speech
Henry A. Barnhart rebukes a speech by Charles W. Miller at Kewanna Indiana that accused Barnhart of immoral bank guaranty advocacy and attacked his public questions. The article notes Miller's sharp criticisms, Barnhart’s dignified reply, and the heated debate over banking plans and equity in the district.
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Henry A. Barnhart
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Kewanna
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Charles W. Miller
Thirteeth
Fulton
Indiana
Rochester
Attempted coercion in election drives challenged by voters
Indianapolis News argues employers should not coerce workers in elections. The piece decries efforts to influence choices after a year-long economic panic under Republican rule and accuses trusts of delaying prosperity. It emphasizes voters must decide honestly based on candidates and issues.
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Indianapolis
Bankers Back Deposit Guaranty Plan in Cleveland Meeting
A group described as a bankers committee discussed a plan to guarantee bank deposits. The meeting focused on postal steps and potential actions to support nationwide deposit protection.
Railroad men oppose Taft ticket citing cost of living concerns
The piece reports railroad workers and locals in New York Indiana and Ohio mobilizing against Taft with petitions and canvassing for signatures demanding freight rate increases under Harriman and Brown. It notes union-led opposition to the Republican program and hints at trust and anti-trust prosecutions questions raised by voters in Indiana.
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Ohio
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Indianapolis
Calamus
W. C. Brown
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H. Harriman
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Elkhart
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Chicago Sheet Railway
Republican Club
Cluh
Willian’ Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
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Hearst
Open Letter Demands Miller Explain Trust Company Case
An open letter to Charles W. Miller, candidate for Congress, questions why he did not prosecute the Commercial Trust Company of Indianapolis. It refers to a March 26, 1904 report to Auditor Sherrick showing prima facie acts and large sums tied to the company, urging public accountability.
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Hubbard
Jose Wemnthan
Mindis
Fisee
Amany
Eikhart Review
Indiana
Marion County
Auditor of State
David BE
Sherrick
Commercial Trust Company
Gem
Orange County Criminal Court
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Congress
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Trust
Charles W. Miller
Thirteenth
Truth
George A. Binglm
Commercial Trust Company of
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David FE
Jessi
Shertick
Uncle Joe Cannon Visits Illinois Stir Labor and Clergy
Dispatch reports Joseph C. Cannon in Illinois campaigning for R. C. Kerens in Missouri districts. The Speaker reacts with irritation to questions about support for Coronel Kerens and the Republican ticket, while reporters are ushered from his private car.
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Tames Schoolcraft
Sherman
Illinois
Joe
Cannon
Watson
Joey
St. Louis
Dispatch
Danims
Union Station
Joseph C. Cannon
National House
Frisco
Missouri
R. C. Kerens
Republcan
Speaker
Republican Party
Coronel Ke ‘Tens
Senate
Local organ prints misstatement in face of a denial
A local organ reproduced alleged misstatements amid a denial regarding a campaign speech. The article notes the report appeared in the Tribune and references county officials and a west region speaker, with minimal readable details.
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Must
Indiana Campaign Critique Echoes Across Parties
An Indianapolis News column notes Beveridge’s surprise tour and Bryan’s focus elsewhere while Republicans defend Watton Goodrich amid complaints of misrepresentation. The piece argues the president’s influence endangers democratic choice and criticizes executive overreach in campaign politics.
State Auditor Misused Authority and Expanded Office Force
Newly learned details allege State Auditor Billheimer after leaving deputy role but while serving as auditor extended his staff without lawful authority. It claims an insurance department bill failed, yet funds for a special examiner clerk and insured expenses were used, totaling over seven thousand dollars annually, with appointments to Edward E. Neil and another favored candidate.
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Billheimer
Tilheimer
Edward E. Neil
Lincoln League
Indiana War Dispatches Signal Tightening Campaign
The article notes Democratic and Republican headquarters in Indiana within six weeks of the election. It reports outside correspondents doubting Taft or Watson victory and Warwick Bryan in strong position. It describes intensified campaigning with whirlwind trips, mass speeches, and planned visits by Bryan and Marshall as election heat rises.
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Bryan
Marshill
Taft
Watson
Walter Wellman
Chicago Record‘Herald
White Heat
Tafteen
Kern
Mr. Marshall
The President's Machine And Electoral Influence
A reader letter accuses President Roosevelt of directing federal machinery to secure his party's candidate, alleging White House operations and cabinet meetings shape campaign efforts and federal workers' actions nationwide. The piece criticizes presidential interference and the demoralizing impact on officeholders.
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Harnaiiy
United States
Rensevelt
Magi Nes
White House
Money and influence in the 1900 campaign scrutinized
Indianapolis News argues that campaign funding reveals deep ties between political donors and parties. It cites Sheldon and Tate, asks for public disclosure of contributors, and asserts money interests shape tariff and silver policy while criticizing Republican secrecy. The piece stresses transparency as essential to honest government.
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Shelton
National Committee
Sheldoce
Bryan
Repubicans
Republican Nationed
Sheldon
Tate
Republican Party
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Jane
CSIOE
Sheldon’ Tees
Indianapolis
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Ntase
Sherman
Shertin
Sue Gemocracy
Indianapolis News
Editorial Drought in Goshen Democrat Review
The Flkchart Review calls Samuel Goingers speech a herangue and contrasts its reception if he spoke for the Republican side with praise reserved for a statesman and patriot. The piece mocks democratic bias and equates dissent to a red flag to an induced herd.
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Goshen Democrat
Flkchart Review
Samuel Goingers
Speech Disrupted by Throwing Jems at Uncle Ioe Cannon
In St Clair Missouri a public speech by Uncle Joe Cannon drew jeers as women reportedly threw lemons at him. The incident follows months of strain in his temper amid repeated disturbances at events where he spoke.
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St. Clair
Joe
Fragmentary update from Syracusey on Kern and family
A damaged note from Syracusey reports N Oct eashn W Kern leaving town in a wrecked state. A message home says his son is dying and needs care. It mentions Indiana and canceled engagements amid unclear specifics.
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Eashn
W. Kern
Havine Red
Labor Leaders Pleased With Gompers Meeting
Abe Eshelman on behalf of the Central Labor Union challenges the Review of Friday October 16 and October 17, calling its statements misrepresentations and unfair. He says local promoters and the State Federation were pleased with attendance, while the Review claims 350 or fewer attended.
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Abe Eshelman
Central Labor Union Committee
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