Editorial Attacks Beckham Campaign Tactics and Courier-Journal
A Frankfort editorial accuses the Courier-Journal of deliberate lies in the Beckham era battle. It claims bolting Democrats were pressed to name a candidate, with Beckham allegedly offering withdrawals and support for a rival, while noting illicit deals and whisky influence to pass the county unit bill. The piece denounces Watterson’s faction, defends Beckham’s governorship, and labels politics as hell.
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Senate
Bradley
Whisky Trust
Counper-Journal
Beckham
Kentucky
Republican Party
Watterson
Courier-Journal
Temples of Truth
Mega
A Good Fight Over Becham And Watterson In Kentucky
The Courier Journal campaigns against Gov Beckham are described as vicious and unfounded. The piece praises Beckham for a strong race despite a hostile, mudslinging campaign by Watterson and allies. It mocks the opposition and notes the heavy costs imagined to defeat Beckham.
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Mr. Watterson
Beckham
Gov. Beckham
Watterson
Kentucky
Courier-Journal
Frankfort
Cason Journal
Behauersee
Smart
Lillard
Anti Saloon League’s influence in county and state races
The Anti Saloon League played a decisive role in local and statewide contests, helping defeat Beckham for U S Senator and opposing county unit bills. It faced opposition from temperance allies and faced pressure from whisky interests, with telegrams urging loyalty and threats against reformers. The piece reflects on battles over local option laws, party loyalties, and the editor of The Sun as a central figure in Washington County political warfare.
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Municipal Affairs
Louisville
Beckham
Kentucky
Anti-Saloon League
Kentucky Atel
Tod
J. C. W. Beckham
Friends of Temperance
League
the Sun
Washington County
Sun
Washington
Anti- Saloon League
Intransefort
Polla
Anti Saloon League
Hager
Ant: Saloon League
Marion County
John Barr
T. C. Jackson
Jackson
Whisky Trust
Post Office
Salt River
Platforms and pledges bind voters to party candidates
The article argues that a party platform is a contract with voters and that elected representatives must pursue its principles. It notes the seriousness of breaking such a pledge and cites Rep. T. C. Jackson of Marion County, a Republican, who voted against a county unit bill after campaigning on its enactment.
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T. C. Jackson
Marion County
Johnson of the Fourth District Honest Congressman Praised
A Louisville meeting of the Fourth District Committee set a priory election for May 16 with Ben Johnson unopposed. The piece lauds Johnson as an honest, principled Democratic leader in Congress, praising his integrity and dedication to public service. It extols his lack of graft and warns against dishonest representation.
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Fourth District Congressional Committee
Old Inn
Louisville
Ben Johnson
Mary
Johnson
Congress
Kentucky
United
Democrats
Naten
National Congress
Rinto Congress
Picayune
America
Bradley's Election Sparks Senate Seat Victory
William O Connell Bradley was elected to the United States Senate amid a controversial campaign. Caleb Powers announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Eleventh district as party rules face scrutiny.
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Hell
William O'Connell Bradley
United States Senate
Caleb Powers
Congress
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White Plymoth Rocks
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