Indiana election shocks Republicans and reshapes power
The Weekly Sentinel reports a sweeping Indiana Democratic victory reshaping state politics. It notes Republicans lose key congressmen and state offices, with Beveridge rising as party head, Fairbanks and Hemenway retreating, and Governor Marshall guiding appointments to strengthen the Democratic machine.
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Indiana
Taft
Bryan
Overstreet
Landis
Foster
Chaney
United States
Hemenway
Fairbanks
Watson
Albert J. Beveridge
Beveridge
Marshall
Death of Senator Carmack Shocks Nation
The country mourns the murder of former Tennessee Senator Carmack. The piece notes his brilliant, combative nature and the bitter intra party feuds it unleashed, predicting further political feuds and a public reaction to the slaying.
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United States
Carmack
Tennessee
Senate
Senator Carmack
Indiana Senate Seat Sparks Democratic Interest
The piece notes signs that the Indiana senate seat held by Hemenway may switch to the Democrats on a joint ballot. Possible candidates include John W. Kern, John E. Lamb, Benjamin F. Shively, and Thomas Taggart, with Kern favored as of now.
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United States
Hemenway
Indiana
John W. Kern
John E. Lamb
Congress
Daniel W. Voorhees
Benjamin F. Shively
South Bend
Shively
Thomas Taggart
Mr. Kern
Senatorship contest heats up among Indiana Democrats
The article signals a strenuous and sensational battle among Indiana Democratic leaders to succeed Hon. James A. Hemenway in the United States Senate. It notes three or more prominent figures as likely contenders and hints at lively party maneuvering.
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Indiana
James A. Hemenway
United ‘States
Bryan Voices steadfast praise as a force for good
The passage lauds Mr. Bryan after his multiple presidential defeats, noting his principled stance and lack of bitterness. It argues his influence on public policy and moral engagement in politics will endure, foreseeing a respected place in history despite continued party considerations.
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Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Republic
Bryan
Fort Wayne Market House Urged for Meat Regulations
The editorial argues for preserving meat regulations while avoiding driving farmers away from Fort Wayne. It notes enforcement could impact the market and cites Journal-Gazette calls to build a market house as a long overdue solution to inspection law obstacles and to revive stalled discussions for tangible results.
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Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette
Morse's Fall From Finance Magnate to Convicted Felon
A year after being valued at over 20 million dollars, Charles W. Morse has been convicted in federal court and sentenced to fifteen years in prison. The judge lauded the jury for their attentive service and argued the verdict shows that justice can deter big financiers who manipulate bank funds. He is seen as a cautionary example to others in high finance.
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Charles W. Morse
Morse
Fort Wayne Council Faces Meat Market Dispute
City council seeks prompt relief on differences between health authorities and farmers selling home killed meat in Fort Wayne. Officials warn current ordinances impose burdens on farmers and harm Fort Wayne merchants, urging immediate action to reach a fair solution.
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Fort Wayne
Police Department Direct Attention Reveals Car Playing Rooms
The police department will give the matters direct attention and discover that numerous rooms are equipped for car playing, indicating a hidden operation. Local authorities investigate facilities and potential patronage tied to these rooms.
Call to regulate poolrooms as public nuisance
The writer condemns poolrooms and the failure to close them arguing they attract minors and threaten law, urging inclusion in reform plans. They state the police should report on these establishments and push for tighter regulation under Mayor Hosey.
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Hosey
Police Department
Fort Wayne Saloon Conditions Spark Mayor’s Push for Reform
The piece argues that endorsing retail liquor by election is a mistake and cites Fort Wayne as an example of intolerable saloon conditions. It notes county remonstrance as a standing law and accuses brewers and the mayor of failing to act, despite police protests and a recent licensing approval for a notorious resort.
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Fort Wayne
Marshall returns war fund donations to donors
Governor-elect Marshall refused campaign contributions, returning about $3,500 in voluntary war fund donations. He financed his own campaign and accepted money from no one, proving his commitment to governing without partisan financial influence.
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Marshall
Indiana State Officers Face Slow Canvass After Election
State officers charged with canvassing Indiana election returns spent a full week awaiting definite results from the November 3 vote on state officers. The piece urges diligence in the delay that has hindered timely knowledge of outcomes.
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Indiana
Democratic Leaders Question Bryan Voice in Image of 1908 Elections
Washington leaders blame Bryan for Democratic weakness and note Indiana results show Democrats winning eleven House seats and aiding a Senate margin shift. The analysis reveals worry over returns and uncertain statewide outcomes including a New York governor race.
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Washington
Bryan
Indiana
House
Hoosier
Senate
New York
Tammany Loyal to Bryan Suggested by Murphy
Murphy asserts Tammany loyal to Bryan and argues no proof against it. notes Taft won by about 15 000 in Greater New York and suggests Tammany may continue as it pleases.
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Boss Murphy
Tammany
Bryan
Taft
New York
Morse Convicted Yet Waits Delay Before Penitentiary
The note explains that a conviction and current confinement at the Tombs do not guarantee immediate prison terms. A modern lawyer’s technicalities and the tradition of law’s delay complicate predictions of Morse’s ultimate destination.
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Morse
Court ruling renews Walsh prison battle
A Chicago federal court ruled on another phase of the John R. Walsh case as the aged financier fights to avoid serving his prison sentence for bank wrecking. The move heightens uncertainty about whether he will outlive his term.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Indiana county option law faces fair test in next legislature
The article argues the county local option law will endure beyond the late session. It predicts the upcoming Indiana legislature will not repeal or distort the measure, citing cautious lawmakers and no rush to condemn a regularly enacted policy.
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Indiana
Uncle Joe would make wall flowers of recalcitrant statesmen
The piece mocks Kansas Nebraska and Minnesota congressmen who pledged not to back Uncle Joe for speaker. It predicts they may seek amended instructions, arguing their districts deserve effective representation, while noting Uncle Joe can neutralize resistant lawmakers.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
Joe
Carnegie backs duties to fund wealth redistribution aims
Andrew Carnegie advocates imposing duties to fund broader national aims. His stance links tariffs to bolstering public wealth and reducing inequality, arguing that protective measures can finance social improvement programs.
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Andrew Carnegie
Marshall comments on reform, politics, and administration
Indiana governor elect Marshall predicts a constitutional system with equal rights and no special privileges. He contrasts Bryan and Taft, urges reform against vested interests, and calls for a return to old fashioned governance as money power influences policy.
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New York World
Marshall
Indiana
Columbia City
Ind
Bryan
Republic
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Thos
R. Marshall
Has Tom Marshall Won In Governor Race
Jeffersonville Indiana November 9. Reinhold Fisher a German farmer near town was severely injured but asked the doctors first whether Tom Marshall had won the governor race. Dr Graham treated him as Merciful reports say Mernal pulled through after the incident.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Reinhold Fisher
Thomas R. Marshall
QO. P. Graham
Marshall
Mernal
Government Aid for Tax Relief Lacks Immediate Law Path
The speaker urges federal support to lift taxation burdens on the poor, noting no constitutional obstacle to pursuing relief if a wealthy benefactor can fund it. No immediate law is foreseen, but waiting for death are only minor points raised in the argument.
Star Apology Over Campaign Attacks on Marshall
The Indianapolis Star admits its campaign coverage of Thomas R. Marshall was partisan. The apology is directed to readers, not Marshall, whom the piece supports as a very good man.
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Indianapolis Star
Thomas R. Marshall
The
Star
Mr. Marshall
Roosevelt weighs Taft as successor with humor and restraint
The president quips that Taft will not enjoy less misfortune than Pye, while noting those offended by Roosevelt may seek contact for relief. He adds Taft is a much better natured man than the current holder of the office.
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Taft
Pye
Roosevelt
Judge Taft
Political Figures in the Senate Confront Likely Coalition
The passage cites Taft in the White House and Sherman presiding in the Senate with Roosevelt, Bryan, and Kern on the floor. It warns that such a lineup would be formidable, potentially putting Tillman LaFollette and Jeff Davis to shame as mischief makers.
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Taft
White House
Sherman
Senate
Roosevelt
Bryan
Kern
Tillman, LaFollette
Jeff Davis
Government defines tobacco trust in high court ruling
The government advances its war on tobacco by securing a federal court definition of the industry as a trust. Smaller firms say they were forced out long ago, and the definition provides authoritative reassurance.
Indiana Democrats Seek US Senate Candidacies
Indications show each Democratic member of the Indiana legislature plans to run for the United States Senate. Several Hoosier statesmen are expected to craft biographical material for future biographers.
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Indiana
Indiana Democrats Rally Behind Governor Marshall
Late returns from Columbia City show several thousand patriotic Democrats in Indiana exalting the sacrifice and pledging to aid Governor Marshall in making his administration a stupendous success.
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Columbia City
Indiana
Marshall
Hoosier State Watch Noted by Eleven Democratic Congressmen
Eleven Democratic congressmen sit in a measure that could force national Republican leaders to notice Indiana. The move signals attention to Hoosier concerns and potential shifts in party focus.
Tennessee politics played with unusual seriousness
The article notes that in Tennessee politics is treated with unusual seriousness compared with other regions. A pistol argument is commonly admitted before it begins in the northern sections, illustrating regional contrasts in political discourse.
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Tennessee
Labor Leaders Dinner Invitations Spark Snub Pride
Mr. Gompers says he feels honored by the president's snub as invitations to a White House labor leaders dinner were issued. He expresses personal satisfaction in the slight.
Governor Marshall’s January Office Fillings Questioned
Commentators criticize published lists of future offices Governor Marshall will fill next January as an unneeded invitation with a bill of fare, suggesting the printing should not have occurred.
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Governor Marshall
Call to aid Taft on cabinet picks sparks reform push
A New York note urges support for President-elect Taft in forming a cabinet. The New York Society for the Prevention of Unnecessary Noises expands its activity, potentially targeting Chancellor Day in an assertive move.
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Taft
New York Society For Prevention
Chancellor Day
Election settles the frazzle meaning for pundits
After the election, commentators conclude the term frazzle has been clarified by voters and the political climate. Analysts say the public mood settled debate on usage and significance as results came in.
Election Prosperity Notes Rain Shortfall in Region
The report mentions prosperity features alongside a lack of much-needed rain in the area, highlighting a weather shortfall amid economic notes.
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