Republican Record in Indiana Highlights Fiscal Conservatism
Auditor John Billheimer defends Republican governance in Indiana citing official state records. He rebuts Democratic charges about tax reductions and state finances, detailing 1907 to 1908 property assessments, tax levy changes, and budget figures. He argues taxes and education funding remained stable and cites savings under Republican administration.
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Republican Club
Indianapolis
John Billheimer
Billheimer
Marshal
Democratic Party
Richmond
Ind
State
Democratic Committee
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Marshall
Indiana
Board of Tax Commissioners
Telegraph and Express
State Board
State Tax Board
State Auditor Office Expenses Reflect Growth Since 1894
The State treasury amount of 22 753 dollars and 2 cents, once sequestered and misplaced by a Democratic Auditor over twenty years ago, underscores how much more business now transacts in the Auditor of State office than in 1894 across all state offices.
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State Educational Institution
State University
Purdue University
State Normal School
Tom Marshall
Indiana
Republican Party
Marshall
Auditor of State
Oscar Henderson
Legal Reserve Life
Treasury of State
Will of the People Expressed in Opposing Prohibition Bill
Senator Will R. Wood urges continued support for a county local option law. He warns that opposition could flip the House and Governor’s race, threaten Senate control, and force repeal if energy wanes. He cites past temperance defeats in 1874 and 1882 as warnings.
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Will R. Wood
State Senate
House
Senate
Republican Party
Fairbanks Praises Senator Hemenway For Duty Proved
Vice President Fairbanks lauds Senator Hemenway for steadfast support of constituents and Indiana’s welfare. He cites courage during the local option bill controversy, asserting Hemenway kept party faith despite political risk and earned honor to Republicans and Indiana.
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Fairbanks
Lebanon
Hemenway
Uewell
Indiana
Senate of the
United States
Gore criticizes Democrats as lacking statesmanship and patriotism
Senator T P Gore, speaking in Dallas in 1896, argued the Democratic party was a coalition of flawed ideals. He claimed the Fifty-second Congress failed on pledges and accountability, contrasting its fiscal excess with Republican restraint and calling for retrenchment and reform.
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T. P. Gore
Oklahoma
Indiana
Dallas
Texas
Fifty-second Congress
United States
Congress
Liquor Question Puts Politics Under Fire in 1908 Rushville
From the Rushville Daily Democrat September 30 1908 the piece questions whether liquor policy is detached from politics. It argues the next Legislature could set a repeal or township option and links this to electing a Democratic Governor and lawmakers.
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The
Rushville
Daily Democrat
Vermont Democrats Encourage After Revised Returns
The report notes Democrats carried one county in Vermont per revised returns, countering claims that the party faced overall discouragement nationwide.
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Vermont
Labor Betrayal at Vincennes Exposes Brewing Influence
The Indiana Federation of Labor at Vincennes is charged with being captured by brewery interests and Democratic politicians. Miners opposed the resolutions linking labor to liquor interests, while Terre Haute delegates claimed coercion and threats. Critics warn the move jeopardizes union integrity and public trust in organized labor.
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Indiana Federation of Labor
Vincennes
Brewery
United Mine Workers
Brewers
Indiana
Liquor
Mr. Lollo
Glass Bottle Makers’ Union of
Terre Haute
Anti-Saloon League
Daniel Patterson
Patterson
Crawford Fairbanks
Thomas R. Marshall
Democratic Party
Brewers’ Alliance
liquor _ alliance
The Two Mr Bryans Quotes From The Democratic Candidate
The Omaha Bee recounts two quotations attributed to Democratic candidate Bryan. One defends Governor Haskell against charges and urges fair examination in a nonpartisan setting. The other, from Pryan’s Commoner editorial, condemns officials tainted by dishonor and urges party caution until guilt is established. Bryan reportedly defended Haskell until he resigned.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Haskell
Pryan
The
Local Option Law At Stake In Prohibition Debate
A county paper writer argues the Republican party, not abolitionists, ended slavery and warns that electing a Democratic Legislature would end the county unit law. The piece urges voters to back the Prohibition State and Legislative ticket to keep temperance measures and warns of the Baxter law's fate if Democrats win.
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Republican Party
Abolition Party
Lincoln
Union
Nebraska primary shows Republican edge over Democrats and Populists
Official canvass data show Gov. Sheldon renominated with no opposition, 50,282 votes. Democrats total 32,577, with Populists adding 3,871. Republican results exceed combined Democratic and Populist totals 50,252 to 36,448, underscoring a three to two Republican advantage despite Bryan era fusion.
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Nebraska
Sheldon
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Watson for Indiana Governor A Loyal Party Champion
Vice President Fairbanks praises Hon. James E. Watson as brave able and forceful in public service. The speaker credits Watson with loyalty to the party and bold support for the local option measure, arguing he would maintain a high standard of duty if elected governor.
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Watson
Fairbanks
Lebanon
Indiana
James E. Watson
Fairbanks Sees Local Option Victory Vindicates Party
Fairbanks argues the Republican platform support for county local option proved party integrity. He cites the passage of the local option bill at the special legislative session as the conclusive answer and says events have erased doubts about the party’s purpose and pledge.
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Fairbanks
Lebanon
Republican Party
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