Local officials listed for Hamilton County County offices
The notice lists elected roles for Hamilton County including Representative E J Mendenhall Judge Ira W Christian Prosecutor C M Gentry Auditor Geo Griffin Treasurer John Bauchert Sheriff Walter White Surveyor Hugh Johnson Coroner C C Ray Commissioner 1st District J E Clark Commissioner 2nd District Hamilton Metsker. A discussion notes Germany ships live fish by rail in tanks while this country lacks that method. Thirteen days of rain are deemed unlucky for farmers. May is praised for April showers. An injunction is planned to block selling bonds for free gravel roads, aiming to stall the Commissioners until legislative action or a new ditch law is expected.
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Congress
Chas. B. Landis
E. J. Mendenhall
Ira W. Christian
C. M. Gentry
Geo. Griffin
John Bauchert
Walter White
Hugh Johnson
C. C. Ray
J. E. Clark
Campaign Habits Slow Business as Election Looms
The article argues presidential campaigns slow government action but not due to logical need, noting government structure prevents rapid policy overturns. It predicts no immediate financial threat, cites steady productive industries, good harvests, and optimism that 15 million voters will choose wisely in November.
Remarkable Connecticut Boy Passes Yale Exam at Seven
John Trumbull, born 1750 in Waterbury, passed Yale exams at age seven and entered at thirteen. He lived a long scholarly and political life, dying in 1831 at eighty one, his precocious intellect remarkable to contemporaries and later scholars.
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Connecticut
Waterbury
Yale
John Trumbull
Hartford Courant
Indiana Republican platform from state convention
A condensed list of GOP planks endorses local option with county unit elections, tariff reform, child labor limits, nonpartisan administration, and pensions. It praises Beveridge Hemenway Farr and Chaney mine bureau ideas, supports mine inspector appointment, public economy, and opposition to corporate campaign contributions.
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Republican Party
Republican Party of
Indiana
Congress
Beveridge
Hemenway
Charles W. Farr
Nicholson
Moore
National Mine Bureau
Washington, D. C
Chaney
End of a Holy Traffic and Political Rhetoric
A historical critique contrasts anti slavery sentiments with modern political rhetoric and tariff debates. The piece condemns moral failings linked to greed and power, condemning Bryan for sensationalism and calling for principled reform, citing Lincoln and socio economic issues.
Control of Rum Powerfully Endorsed in Hanly Speech
Governor Hanly urged local option with counties as units in a forceful convention address. He attacked the traffic's evils, from economic waste to political corruption, proclaiming the need for strong laws while expressing no malice toward those in the business.
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Hanly
Potter’s Fields
Prohibitionists seek aid from Republicans in Indiana
The piece argues Prohibitionists press Republicans to back Prohibition county and district tickets in November to aid Democrats and prolong saloon influence. It calls Prohis temperate yet unwise, urging Republicans to back speedy county fiscal option laws and reject anti temperance pledges.
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Indiana
Republican Party
Fairbanks plan to revise tariff gains swift support
Vice President Fairbanks backs an immediate tariff revision after the November election. Senator Hemenway outlines four gains from early revision including a clear Republican plan, protective direction, four month earlier settlement, and economic steadiness amid industry anxieties.
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Fairbanks
Friends of Protection
Hemenway
United States
No Change in Bryan Says His Income Has Dipped
The passage reports that William Jennings Bryan states his annual income as lecturer and editor is not really 75000 dollars and that he is not earning as much as before. It adds that he remains outspoken on public questions, remains the best Lyceum and political platform speaker, and questions his own statesmanlike qualifications.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Lyceum
Senate approves naval bill funding two battleships annually
After a three day Senate debate, Senator Allison says leaders agree on authorizing two battleships each year until naval needs are met. The bill, totaling 123 115 659 dollars, funds two battleships and two colliers plus three more colliers, subs and related crafts, plus pay raises for officers, enlisted personnel, and the marine corps. The Fairbanks tariff reform proposal gains traction and likely to appear in the Republican Chicago platform.
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Senate
Allison
Marine Corps
Personal liberty versus licensed freedom in brewing campaign
The Democratic party replaces Old Mr Sumptuary with Personal liberty as a campaign theme. The argument claims a vital difference between liberty and license, asserting that Personal liberty backs brewers and saloons while true liberty is constrained by reason and law. The piece warns honest voters to note the slogan.
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Democratic Party
State Republican Platform Opposes Corporate Campaign Contributions
The platform condemns corporate donations to political parties and applauds the Indiana State Central Committee for declining contributions from corporations within or outside the state. The stance emphasizes ethical funding and party integrity.
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Indiana State Central Committee
Tariff Revision urged after election to aid labor
The Marion Chronicle cites Vice President Fairbanks proposing immediate tariff revision after the election. The American Economist argues this would shorten the downturn by four months and save hundreds of millions for American labor and industry amid the ongoing business depression.
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Fairbanks
Marion Chronicle
Democrats Declare Personal Liberty At Illinois Convention
Illinois Democrats endorse personal liberty and oppose sumptuary laws in a state convention, implying a man may drink and abuse his family if desired and that communities should not intervene. Indiana Democrats reportedly stop short of endorsing the extreme stance.
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Tlinois
Indiana
Crawfordsville
Campaign prospects at convention favor or threaten Republicans
The New Castle Courier argues the convention could easily nominate Fairbanks Hughes Cannon or Knox or face a hard uncertain result with a dark horse or Roosevelt, and a probable defeat if Taft is named. The paper says political opinion trends and press analysis confirm this outlook.
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Fairbanks
Hughes
Cannon
Knox
Roosevelt
Taft
New Castle Courier
Watson Named Republican Candidate for Governor
Governor Watson is hailed as the fairestly won nomination with the majority of convention votes. The address argues Watson deserves overwhelming election and credit for the clear, statewide delegate support in every precinct.
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Congressman Watson
Watson
Watson for governor praised by Anderson Herald
The piece extols Congressman Watson highlighting his hard work and spotless character. It predicts a brilliant campaign and a clean administration, urging the Republican ticket to win with Watson as the leader.
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Congressman Watson
Watson
Anderson Herald
Graceful Tribute Endorses Indiana's Fairbanks for President
The Philadelphia Press praises Vice President Fairbanks, noting his speeches show thoughtfulness and patriotism. It describes his role as senate presiding officer, his integrity and prudence, and states Indiana Republicans are justified in backing him. It calls him a capable, cautious candidate with broad appeal.
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Indiana
Philadelphia
Senate
McKinley
Fairbanks
Bryan era charge of money power at Denver convention
Frankfort News reports that Mr. Bryan accuses hidden money influence behind the Denver convention delegates. The piece suggests the charge harms Democratic integrity and mocks Bryan's portrayal as an immaculate statesman while facing supposed plots to sway the nomination.
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Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Denver
Frankfort News
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