Democratic Ticket Promises Vast Office Cuts
A political brief forecasts the Democratic ticket plans to abolish 99,319 offices, suggesting the move would save Americans about 70 million dollars each year.
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15 Jul 1908
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Springfield Sun in Springfield, Kentucky
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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
1
Useless Offices and Party Finance in Kentucky Debates
The piece critiques Republicans for railing against “useless offices” while expanding government under their own rule, citing 23 754 new offices costing 16 159 000 and 319 offices in six years. It argues the Dem platform emphasizes publicity of political spending, urging Republicans to align with Civil Liberty and oppose ballot debauchery. It highlights Richard W. Knott’s views and the Democratic push for campaign finance accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
McKinney
Republican Party
Pabh
Kentucky
Richard W
Louisville Post
Knott
Welkins
Richard W. Knott
Controversy Over Kentucky School Law and Mixed Voting
The Sun reports heated debate in Washington county over Kentucky’s new school law. Some fear it enables mixed schools and negro voting for trustees, while others insist the constitution forbids interracial coalitions. Readers urge clarity from officials and editors as lawyers and officials offer no firm interpretation yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Springfield
the Sun
J. Rogers Gore
Hig
Defent
Mr. Gore
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bryan and Kern Winning Ticket Proclaimed
A patriotic endorsement lauds Bryan and Kern as stalwart Americans loyal to the Constitution and the people. The speaker hails them as a winning ticket, praising their devotion to the Stars and Stripes and the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan and Kern
Prohibitionists to Name Ticket at Columbus Convention
The Prohibitionists will meet in Columbus Ohio this week to nominate a candidate for President and Vice President. They reportedly refuse to endorse the Anti Saloon League whose leaders have not endorsed them. The Prohibs see turn about as fair play after earlier rebuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Death of Hon Ed Croan Prominent Bullitt County Citizen
News notes the death of Hon Ed Croan of Bullitt county a respected local figure whose loss saddens the county and state. Croan devoted life to Bullitt county and earned broad esteem among friends and neighbors as a trusted public servant and friend to many. The obituary emphasizes his sterling qualities and the sorrow at his passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Ed Croan
Bullitt County
Misuse of patronage sparks calls for free elections
Democratic tone denounces using executive patronage to secure cabinet nominations. It warns against dynastic succession and upholds the people's right to freely choose officials, citing Martin R. Preston as a cautionary figure amid partisan critique of long-term terms and executive overreach.
Demand for Federal campaign finance reform and House reform
The Democratic National Platform calls for federal laws to end corporate and individual campaign contributions, stricter disclosure, and publication of all donations above a set maximum. It denounces Republican control, vows to curb money in elections, and demands a return to a deliberative House not ruled by the Speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
New York
Republican National Committee
United States
Congress
Chicago
Democratic Party
Democratic National Platform
House of Representatives
People's Representatives
Democratic Platform Decries $1,008,000,000 Budget
The Democratic National Platform denounces the Republican Congress for approving $1.008 billion in appropriations, $90 million above last year’s spending and a deficit over $60 million. It accuses the administration of waste, tariff burdens, and calls for strict economy in all departments while maintaining efficient government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congress
Arbitrary Power of Speaker in House Discussed
A historical note discusses the design of the House of Representatives as the popular branch, focusing on power dynamics and constitutional intent behind the Speaker's authority. The piece critiques how this power can shape legislative outcomes and public perception.
Democratic Candidate Kern Profile in 1904 Vice Presidency
Indianapolis July 18 John W Kern born 1849 Alto Howard Indiana. Son of Dr Jacob Kern and Nancy Siegett. Educated at Indiana Normal Kokomo and Michigan University Law 1869. Practiced in Kokomo then Indianapolis as city attorney six terms. Leader in Howard County politics and state senate. Served as reporter for Supreme Court 1884. Mrs Kern active socially. Children Julia Joan W Kern Sr and William.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Alto
Howard County
Jacob W. Kern
Shelby County
Ind
John Kern
Nancy Siegett
Dr. Kern
Warren County
Ohio
Iowa
Kern
John
Isaac Engel
Daleville
Indiana Normal School
Kokomo
Ann Arbor
Law Department
Michigan University
Howard
Supreme Court
Senate
Thomas Taggart
St. Louis
Commercial Club
Julia Kern
Joan W.kern
William Kern
Open Air Vaudeville for John Fitch Fund in Bardstown
The John Fitch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts an open air vaudeville at Mrs. John Fulton's tennis court in Bardstown on July 21. Proceeds benefit the John Fitch monument fund to mark his neglected grave in the old cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitch
the Daughters of the American Revolution
John Fulton
Bardstown
Oid
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Springfield Sun
Rogers Gore
WIM
Beckhams
THE
School Law
Washington County
DGATH
CROAN
Martin R. Preston
Socialist-Laborite Party
Preston
Constitution
Our
Courlac-Journal
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