Beckham nomination urged to purge Kentucky politics
Judge O Doherty favors Beckham to restore integrity in Kentucky by nominating him for governor. He praises Beckham as fit to lead amid past conspiracies that deprived him six years ago. The piece also notes growing support for Pure Election Leagues and a ban on vote buying in counties like Woodford and Montgomery.
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Matt O’doherty
Louisville
Kentucky
Beckham
Gov. Beckham
Democratic Party of
Commonwealth
Democratic Party
Woodford
Montgomery County
Beckham Hero of Kentucky Campaign Ahead of Tomorrow
A political call urges voters to support the Hon. J. C. W. Beckham arguing victory is certain for a decisive majority. The letter praises Beckham’s character, experience, and leadership while urging Republicans and Progressives to cast ballots for him in November.
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Kentucky
Beckham
J. CW. Beckham
The Temperance Candidate for the Senate
The piece defends Beckham as the temperance candidate, notes his previous defeat by whiskey interests, urges continued support, and proclaims an overwhelming state temperance majority. It calls readers to back Beckham to secure nomination and election in the Senate.
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Beckham
Senate
Woodford Sun
Know Where He Stands On Important Questions
The Ashland Daily Independent notes Gov. Beckham is clear about his positions and fights openly on key issues. The editorial emphasizes consistency and transparency in his public stance.
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Ashland Daily Independent
Gov. Beckham
Beckam Support Urged In Senate Election Vote
A call urges voters to condemn the Bradley Senate bid by voting for Beckham in the upcoming Saturday election.
Beck am Wimberly backs Beckham for Kentucky Senate
Madisonville pastors uniformly express support for Beckham in the next Kentucky Senate race. The Blue Grass Clipper urges Beckham as a defender against liquor interests, noting his past fight for temperance and his breach against corrupt politics.
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Beckham
Kentucky
Beckham Vote Framed as Defense Against Open Saloon
Mayfield Weekly Messenger argues that supporting Beckham blocks the whiskey trust and prevents open saloons at every village crossroads, claiming women and children favor Beckham for his efforts to protect them from the threat.
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Mr. Beckham
Whiskey Trust
Beck_ham
Mayfield Weekly Messenger
Temperance Message Voices Fair Fight in Woodford Sun
The Woodford Sun quotes a temperance advocate admonishing supporters to choose consistency between promoting local option and opposing Beckham and Thomas. The prose frames the stance as kindness and urges careful voting sentiment.
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Beckham and
Thomas
The
Woodford Sun
Talks Like Loser in Louisville Speech
Blue Grass Clipper condemns Mr. Stanley for using his Louisville address to attack Mr. Beckham and slander opponents. The paper argues the speech reveals Stanley's character and backing, predicting penalties at the August primary in Kentucky.
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Mr. Stanley
Louisville
Mr. Beckham
Billingsgate
Kentucky
Mr. Stanely
Voter message contrasts Beckham and Stanley
A quoted political appeal argues that Beckham stands for decency while Stanley embodies deception and demagoguery. The brief frames a ballot choice as moral contrast without detail on offices or dates.
Ben Ton speech nods to Beckham honesty ethics
In a speech at Ben ton Kentucky Mr Stanley conceded he had not questioned Beckham honesty integrity or patriotism. The remark underscored public confidence amid ongoing discussions about Beckham role and character.
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Benton, Ky
Mr. Stanley
Mr. Beckham
Beckham’s Gov Career Praised as Flawless Record
The article lauds Beckham as the State’s best Governor noting a near perfect record and that even opponents cannot find a serious mistake in his governance.
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Beckham
Decoy crowds rally for Stanley in Louisville campaign stop
The Fulton News notes a partisan clash at a Louisville event where Beckham faced rowdy opposition over the County Unit plank. Watterson urged followers to attend later dates while urging support for Beckham against McCreary, whom critics call a failed candidate and pawn to spoilsmen seeking appointments.
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Beckham
Stanley
Louisville
Gov. Beckham
Or. Watterson
Mr. Beckham
Col Watterson
Gov. McCreary
McCreary
Sun
Senator
Fulton News
Silliest campaign claim on Beckham election rumor
Danville Messenger notes a quip from the current senatorial race claiming Beckham cannot be elected if nominated. The remark highlights the campaign’s light tone and the speculative nature of nomination odds.
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Beckham
Danvil'e Messenger
Beckham speech at Mt Sterling on reform by elected officers
Gov Beckham argued that true reform comes only when officers elected by the people implement promised changes. Stoops' correspondent notes the remark as sound wisdom amid campaign rhetoric.
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Gov. Beckham
Mt. Sterling
A. O. Stanley
Stoops
Prohibition Stand divides Democrats over Beckham Senate bid
A Elizabethtown News quote notes that 95 percent of Democrats opposing Beckham for Senator oppose him mainly due to his success with prohibition legislation. The remark highlights partisan rifts linked to temperance policy and Beckham's political gains.
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Beckham
Elizabethtown News
Elizabethtown News Reports Non Support for Owsley
In the district five daily Democratic newspapers show no active support for Owsley Stanley's Senate bid, highlighting a unified stance against his candidacy as reported by Elizabethtown News.
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Owsley Stanley
Senate
Elizabethtown News
Preacher Bolsters Stanley Amid Critical Criticism
The Senti nel Democrat highlights Rev W E Powell of the Kentucky Home Mission Board denouncing A O Stanley. Powell traveled from the National Theatre after hearing Stanley, calling him a demagogue, lacking policy and responsible leadership, and predicting betrayal if elected to the Senate.
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Sentinel Democrat
Stanley
Louisville
W. E. Powell
Kentucky Home Mission Board of the Baptist Church
Mr. Stanley
Frank Fehr Brewing Company
National Theatre
Senate
Kentucky
Beck
McKenzie
Carlisle
Blackburn
Neglecting His Duty in Congress
Louisville Post notes that Mr. A. O. Stanley, representative of Kentucky's Second District, has been absent from his House duties for eighteen months. It states his brief Washington trip to vote for Taft veto of the Webb bill restricting liquor shipments shows little commitment compared with others in Congress.
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A. O. Stanley
Kentucky
Washington
Taft
Webb
Congress
Mr. Stanley
Louisville
A Long Hopeless Fight Between Stanley and Beckham
In a Monday speech Mr. Stanley claimed a fifteen year dispute with Mr. Beckham and predicted another fifteen years of conflict. He argued the August primary would place Beckham in a position to do little harm unless he opposed the nominee in November.
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Stanley
Mr. Beckham
Beckham
Mayfield
Stanley Campaign Notes Pride in Kentucky Lead
The article records A. O. Stanley campaign headquarters in Louisville distributing a publication. Mr Stanley praises himself as the greatest Kentuckian to date while acknowledging his own achievements in the Times column.
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A. O. Stanley
Louisville
Campaign ties confuse voters in local issue stance
The message warns voters not to misread the issue and asserts that supporting Mr. A. O. Stanley also supports Lawrence Reichert, identified as campaign manager for Louisville and connected to Frank Fehr Brewing, highlighting the affiliations and positions involved.
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A. O. Stanley
Louisville
Lawrence Reichert
Frank Fehr Brewing
Farmers praise Beckham and criticize Stanley in election speech
The article portrays Beckham as a trusted ally to farmers while denouncing Stanley as self-serving and a symbol of deception egotism and demagoguery. It asserts a vote for Stanley equals support for those faults and notes the warning was issued early in the campaign.
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Beckham
Stanley
Stanley Fought the Trusts, Sentinel Democrat Charges
The Sentinel Democrat accuses Stanley of spending 39000 of public funds on an investigation meant to exploit a demagogue. It quotes that he and the federal machine cannot fool all the people all the time.
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Stanley
Sentinel Democrat
Federal
Beckham Support Spurs Nomination for Stanley
Beckham supporters urged to stay home tomorrow to back Stanley in the nomination. Organizers say turnout matters for the local selection process and emphasize disciplined voting to secure Stanley's candidacy.
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Beckham
Stanley
Beckham Gains Backing From Kentucky Christian Voters
The article notes strong support for Beckham among Christian residents in Kentucky, highlighting religious groups and faith communities rallying behind his candidacy.
Beckham era ends with surplus after debt wipeout
When Beckham became governor he found an empty treasury and a million dollar debt. Upon leaving, he eliminated the debt and left a surplus of a million dollars without raising taxes.
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Beckham
Beckham Cleared of All Charges in Campaign Controversy
The statement asserts every charge against J. C. W. Beckham in the campaign has been disproved and alleges that the abuse toward him has only harmed his traducers.
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J. C. W. Beckham
Beckham Urges Vote Against Saloon Across State
A public appeal declares every man opposed to the saloon should back Beckham who claims he has given all voters a chance to oppose saloon influence across the state.
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Beckham
Beckham Leads Kentucky Poll Ahead of Democratic Field
Beckham has a 20 000 vote lead over the nearest Democrat in Kentucky polls and would win the State with a 50 000 plurality if nominated.
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Beckham
Kentucky
Beckham Campaign Endorses Senate Victory After Bradley
The excerpt urges voters to back Beckham in a forthcoming election to correct what it portrays as a wrong done to the Democratic party by Bradley’s Senate win. It frames Beckham as the solution and calls for action tomorrow.
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Bradley
Senate
Beckham
Beckham Supports Wilson As Champ Clark Competes
Beckham backed Woodrow Wilson for president while his two opponents favored Champ Clark, illustrating Beckham’s Democratic alignment.
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Beckham
Woodrow Wilson
Champ _ Clark
Voters who backed Bradey face Beckham challengers
Remembering the election link as supporters who backed Bradey now oppose Beckham, highlighting the political divide and the shared voter base shaping the race.
Beckham Conducts Manly Campaign Under Severe Provocation
Mr. Beckham has conducted a dignified campaign without bitterness or abuse despite the strongest provocation, presenting a steady political posture and measured rhetoric throughout the contest.
Beckham Described as Moral Christian Gentleman
The statement defends Beckham as a moral sober person and upright gentleman and condemns any claim of the opposite as slander.
The Advocate Casts Beckham in Truthful Claim Discourse
The Advocate states that every claim about Beckham is absolutely true. The piece centers on tireless defense of Beckham and assertions of veracity in statements about him.
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Beckham
Stanley and His Apologist Critique Whisky Trust
A figure identified as Stanley and his eleventh hour apologist condemn all trusts except the whisky trust. The remark highlights selective criticism amid broad trust debates and raises questions about political or business alliances.
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Stanley
Whisky Trust
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