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Newspaper
English News
Location
English, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
12
The piece reviews how William Jennings Bryan has berated Democratic leaders who opposed him while embracing those who offered support. It cites his past remarks about Cleveland and Parker, and his stance on Sullivan, linking his criticisms to perceived lobbying and corporate influence in party affairs.
Fragmentary text hints at a discussion of motives, labor rates, and civic duty. Mentions Mr Keefe and Mr Bryan, with themes of free government, voter responsibility, and public opinion, but lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
A Crawfordsville speech by Thomas R Marshall as governor candidate is questioned over his college ties to Wabash College and his stance on the county option law. Critics accuse Marshall of backing brewers and pressuring Democratic lawmakers to defeat the measure, arguing his claim that temperance politics are not an issue is inconsistent with his actions.
A critical take on Stokes Jackson the Democratic State committee chairmen tactics accusing employers of coercion to back Republicans. The piece compares him to Norman Mack, notes Indiana laws against voter intimidation, and mocks his fearmongering about boycotts and “informing” the public. It calls his methods a relic of past political tricks.
Hemenway asks if Marshall supports repealing Indiana factory inspection law. Marshall dislikes factory oversight but avoids stating this publicly, favoring minimal government in line with old style Democracy. He mocks the law as a sop to labor while brewers mislead workers toward his election.
The Elkhart Review denounces residents who claim no interest in the campaign. It argues every eligible voter must engage in the present contest and condemns politics as unimportant at such times.
Special correspondence from Indianapolis notes Thomas R. Marshall’s praise of Abraham Lincoln sparks anger among elder Indiana Republicans who recall the Democratic past’s harsh treatment of Lincoln. They probe Marshall’s family history and find his paternal ancestor was aligned with Democrats who criticized the war, fueling disgust at Marshall’s current homage.
The Terre Haute organization of locomotive engineers presents a train man's lantern to Jim Platson as an appreciation of his service to railroad men in organized labor. Railroad firemen may follow with a token for Senator Henenway who provided an automatic ashpan to prevent injury or death by accident.
The State Presbyterian Synod of Indiana met in Richmond last week and adopted unanimous resolutions praising the Anti-Saloon League and endorsing the county local option law. The board pledged cooperation to preserve the law, signaling strong public support against brewery influence in Indiana politics.
In a state tour ministers expressed support for the Republican slate due to its temperance plank. Willard A. Bartlett, Prohibition candidate for Congress, believes Prohibitionists can spur immediate temperance gains by backing the GOP governor and legislature, warning that a Democratic victory would harm temperance efforts.
The public shows concern over what dollars buy and how much value voters receive. The discussion centers on personal finances and the perceived impact of national policy on everyday costs and services.
J W McNeall of the National Bank of Commerce Guthrie cites Oklahoma’s deposit guarantee law as attracting new banks with small capital. He warns the statute tempts speculative bankers by state backing, noting 47 new charters and a wave of ventures in Oklahoma.
Editorial critiques Tom Marshalllevying sharp personal jabs in his campaign and drifting from the once praised keynote style. A reader’s impression via a city visit notes abrupt pacing and scattered points, while attributing the shift to his association with political figures Taggart Lieber Fleming and Ballard.
Count Tolstoy, a Russian critic of government, sent good wishes to William Jennings Bryan. He said Bryan’s activity is kin to his own, opposing capitalism and the class system. The letter may not see broad use by Democratic committees.
A local church declares brewers’ posters an impertinent campaign to repeal county local option. It argues the brewers push prohibition and should drive Christians to vote for lawmakers who enacted county local option and against brewer-backed candidates.
The piece argues saloon abolition in Kansas City, Kansas, produced economic and social gains. It cites increased bank deposits by 1.5 million dollars, lower criminal prosecution costs, a smaller police force saving 25 thousand yearly, tax levy cuts, population growth of 13 percent, and a surge in school enrollment and building activity.
In Logansport last Saturday a reception committee for Sam Gompers caused discontent. Henry Peters of the Typographical union protested that his name was listed without consent and called the committee designation an unfair campaign ploy. A second union member likewise demanded removal, arguing labor should not be used as a political side issue.
Crawfordsville Journal reports a brewery combine led by Tom Taggart seeks punishment for Republicans who backed county local option laws. Temperance voters who support Tom Marshall and Democrats risk blame if the party sternly retaliates.
Indiana has maintained a local option law since 1895 when the first remonstrance system law was enacted by a Republican legislature. The system has been amplified and improved numerous times by Republicans in response to public sentiment and new conditions.
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