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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
10
An early 20th century political item notes a platform in Indiana emphasizing cheer and goodwill. It references Ort platform, palmig-Indiana, and a claim of a long democratic majority, with names such as LAUENSTEIN and Evanavilly noted in brief, fragmentary fashion.
Editor H W Morley writes from Angola Indiana praising Governor Marshall and Samuel Ralston for president along with Thomas Marshall as the next leader. He predicts the front yard fight between Roosevelt and Wilson will push independents toward the Democratic ticket and urges support for local Democratic candidates. He notes publication support from Hart Journal Gazette and plans to attend the Baltimore Marshall for President special with boosters.
Hamilton Mercer, editor of Greensburg Democrat, responds to a June 3 letter praising Democratic unity in southern Indiana. He asserts four capable presidential contenders and favorable conditions, lauds Governor Marshall’s record, and pledges strong support for Samuel M. Ralston in the Fourth Congressional District.
J Frank Snyder of Warsaw Union critiques Kostlunka county democracy and the national party campaign. He argues for party harmony, criticizes reform rhetoric, and cites a Baltimore trip as proof of delegate strength. The piece presents a fervent, partisan call from Indiana editors toward the key party leaders in Washington.
The Democratic Party stands on the threshold of seven magnificent victors as the nation faces decades of struggle. The piece reflects on turmoil and the nation’s enduring challenges amid political change.
Philip Carpenter of Noblesville Indiana urges a Democratic victory nationwide by nominating capable men and adopting a platform that promises tax reform and relief from perceived abuses. He attacks tariff benefits for elites and criticizes Roosevelt and Taft, calling for a strong Indiana ticket to carry the nation to power from Baltimore. June 5.
J A Beane editor notes that about half of national Republican voters repudiate the current administration and disapprove Roosevelt and his schemes, leaving doubt about the November result. He predicts democracy will win with the largest popular vote ever given a presidential candidate. Goshen, Ind.
The Democratic Editorial Association of Indiana began in Fort Wayne in 1880 and formed in Indianapolis on January 1, 1881 after a conference with editors including Fit W. Brown and Col. John T. Stoll. The group held annual meetings, debated liquor prohibition questions, and elected presidents like Col. J. B. Maynard and Dr. W. H. D. Hunter while sustaining charter members John B. Stoll Luther Short and Howard E. Henderson.
Von Luther Short, a founder, wrote a history of the Editorial Association and its aims. The extracts below are presented for readers with interest in the association’s background and purpose.
Luther Short chronicles the formation of Indiana’s Democratic Editorial Association, tracing meetings from 1860 to 1861. He details Fort Wayne conference outcomes, call for a statewide editors’ convention, and the drafting of a constitution establishing annual meetings, officer roles, and membership rules amid Democratic unity efforts.
A conference in Indianapolis outlines the role of newspapers in politics, praising democratic press influence, urging unity among editors, and detailing officers, delegates, and speakers for the 1914 meeting. The address lauds the press as a force in shaping campaigns and public opinion across Indiana.
The Fort Wayne delegation hosts visiting editors and families as Governor Marshall and Samuel M. Ralston are praised by Indiana leaders. Gwinn, editor group head, notes press influence, recalls a campaign tale where a candidate lost his speech moments before delivery, illustrating political dynamics.
On June 2 a Fort Wayne and Toledo division train of the Indiana Union Traction Company collided head on near Hartford City. Two more passengers were injured though none fatally. About fifty Ford Ford chal mobil members and spouses were in a cars en route to Riverside Park Eaton for a function. several students from area high schools had picnicked earlier. The most seriously hurt included G. E. Baker of Wabash. John H. McGinnis of Hartford City. Mrs Modieska Hutchena of Hartford City. Mrs Sarah Rush. A. M. Waltz, all bruised or cut. Several others suffered cuts from broken glass. The crash occurred on an unusually sharp curve, limiting visibility. the fronts of both cars were demolished.
Marketmaster William R Brown collapsed at the police station yesterday noon while cleaning the market house and rode through the area on his cycle. He was unconscious when picked up and taken to hospital where doctors reported he had not regained consciousness and may not recover. Brown resided at 24 Liberty Street.
Readable city news items report a lawn social scheduled for Saturday evening at Safow Chapel on Bluffton Road. Deputy County Recorder Allen Hursh will spend June at Lake Jamen. A fire damaged the roof at 1016 Will Street. A flower thief damaged geraniums on multiple yards Wednesday night. Major TD Tile reported stolen oil and a car part from his front walk at 402 West in Aninglen Street. A set of keys was also taken.
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