Indiana's Choice: Our Next Senator Should Be a Hoosier Man
An opinion urging voters to elect a Hoosier man as senator, arguing democracy has a duty to act in this case and emphasizing local identity and civic responsibility. The piece advocates a distinctly Indiana standard for national leadership and reflects editorial voice of the era.
Indiana Debate on Beveridge Seat Prompts Open Contest
A series of editorials urges Indiana Democrats to nominate a strong rival to Senator Albert J. Beveridge. They argue for an open, issue driven campaign stripped of personal bickering, favoring a capable Democrat to challenge Beveridge and uphold Indiana’s republican ideals.
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Beveridge
Selecting State Delegates Declares for the majority view
A debate over the Republican state platform centers on what the delegates should endorse. The convention seeks a policy aligned with the prevailing sentiment of the people represented by the delegates, aiming to declare a unified program.
People urged to attend primaries to shape GOP delegates
The editorial urges Indiana Republicans to vote in county and township primaries to choose delegates who will voice the people’s wishes at the state convention. It warns that neglecting primaries lets interest groups and party leaders set policy, and calls on workers, farmers, and publicans to participate or surrender influence forever.
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Singleton
Indiana
Beveridge
Editorial Afterthoughts on Aldrich and Insurgents
A magazine writer questions Aldrich’s good nature and the Insurgents' power. It recalls Cannon era clashes, Democratic strategy in Indiana, and a Capitol hug for Jim Watson. Comment discusses reform timing and political strategy ahead of elections.
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Capitol
Watson
Jim Watson
Washington News Dispatch
Jim
Democracy's Low Estate at Hot Springs Powwow
Norman Mack and Charles J. Murphy head a Hot Springs meeting shaping the Democratic outlook. Harmon Culberson and Gaynor are named as presidential prospects as Sullivan Hopkins and Taggart weigh in. The piece argues the party’s fortunes decline due to these power brokers while noting leaders like Harrison Culberson and Gaynor shaping the party in different states.
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Norman Mack
Charles J. Murphy
Hot Springs
Ark
Harmon
Culberson
Gaynor
Roger Sullivan
John S. Hopkins
Tom Taggart
French Lick
Mack and Murphy
Sullivan
Hopkins
Bryan
New York
Macks
Murphys
Sullivans
Hopkinses
Taggarts
Democratic Party
Washington
D. C
Des Moines Reform Debate Spurs New City Plan Change
Carl Bernhardt argues reforms fail when citizens swap incompetents for the next set. Des Moines adopts a Galveston and Indianapolis inspired commission form with initiative recall and a voter controlled franchise system. The article credits James G. Berryhill and local business leaders for steering the shift away from traditional council politics.
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Des Moines
Galveston
Harvey Ingham
Iowa State Register and Leader
W. H. Bailey
John Read
Ohio
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
Commercial Club of
Inter
Pes Moines
Tariff War and Cannonism Stir Controversy in Canada and U.S.
A Chicago Journal editorial warns of a potential tariff clash with Canada under Aldrich Taft policies, arguing bilateral trade harm and urging Canada to resist U.S. pressure. It also criticizes Cannonism, urging true Republican ideals and party solidarity against autocratic leadership, urging Uncle Joe to step aside.
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Aldrich-Taft
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Aldrich & Co
Taft
Chicago Journal
Uncle Joe
Congress
Cannon
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