Why did Republicans refuse direct election of U S Senators
A 9 to 1 vote at the National Convention rejected La Follette’s plan for direct election. The text argues this blocks farmers and laborers, tying the Senate to trusts, notably the tobacco trust, and urges Republicans to explain the stance. It reflects attacks on Republican leadership and the party’s alignment with corporate interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
United States
Washington County
United Senate
United States Senate
Tobacco Trust
LA Follette
Miss Edith Rubel Delights Springfield Sun With Violin
The Springfield Sun praises Miss Edith Rubel for a captivating viola performance last evening. Her rendition of the Old Fiddle moved the audience with a serene message of Good Cheer, described as a tide of ecstasy and the Pearls of Life.
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Springfield Sun
Edith Rubel
Rabel
Trusts Control Chicago Republican Convention
The piece denounces the Republican National Convention as dominated by big corporations and trust magnates. It claims Roosevelt and Taft were ignored, calls the convention a spectacle of trust power, and accuses Sherman of anti Roosevelti reforms while pigeonholing a presidential message. The author laments the suppression of the people's voice in shaping the platform.
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Roosevelt
Mr Taft
United States
Taft
Sherman
Congress
Chicago
Democrats Should Contribute To State Campaign Committee
The Sun urges Kentucky Democrats to fund the state campaign rather than sending contributions out of state. It estimates precinct costs at 20,000 to organize 2,000 voting precincts and deficits in postage totaling about 10,000, arguing that 25,000 to 30,000 is needed to sustain state headquarters and campaigns. It calls contributors to send donations and names to Hon. Ben Johnson, Chairman.
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Kentucky
National Committee
The
Sun
Ben Johnson
Republican Bolt Gains Momentum Across Nation
A Republican drift is described as a growing wave defeating party loyalty. Reports claim 2000 Ohio Republicans join Democratic clubs and Ohio may swing to Bryan and Kern by 50 000 to 100 000. Letters from Indiana and Mercer county suggest multiple Republicans will vote for Bryan, signaling a Democratic shift.
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America
Ohio
Cleveland
Bryan
Kern
Harrodsburg Democrat
Editorial note on J Sherman Porter backing Bryan and Kern
The Lexington Herald editor J Sherman Porter, formerly of an Ohio Republican paper, will vote for Bryan and Kern and offer his services to stump in his home Ohio congressional district, signaling active support in the upcoming campaign.
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J. Sherman Porter
Lexington Herald
Bryan
Kern
Stump
Ohio
Snaring city youth to country labor dangers warned
The article urges parents to resist city temptations by highlighting a new society aimed at persuading lefty boys to seek country employment. It warns of numerous urban snares, gilded temptations, and the need for strong will power to resist evil influences and avoid criminal paths.
Mr Bryan as I saw him in the Courier Journal praise
Mr Watterson's portrait in The Courier Journal contrasts Bryan with preconceived notions. He is presented as a capable, devout man able to lead militant Democracy toward reforms in the National House and Senate, renewing vigor and public trust.
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Mr. Bryan
White House
George Gray
Richard Olney
Jefferson
Jackson
Tilden
National House
Senate
Mr. Watterson
The
Courier-Journal
The Tempters Keep the Boy at Home for Guidance
The article urges keeping the boy at home to benefit from a Christian mother's influence guiding him toward life success and clean manhood. It emphasizes parental guidance as essential for moral development and future achievement.
Dove Hunting contrasted with sacred dove symbolism in persuasion
A lengthy plea questions dove hunting as a pastime while arguing the dove’s sacred role. It evokes biblical images from Noah's Ark to Jesus' baptism to frame doves as symbols of purity and virtue, urging readers to reject hunting these birds as a misused hobby and to choose a kinder path.
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Ararat
New World
Jesus Christ
God
Eastern Republicans urged to energize campaigns
A report notes alarm among Mr Hitchcock and other Republican managers over Eastern State lethargy. They have sought guidance from President Roosevelt who urges hard campaigning in reliably Republican areas. Even Roosevelt appears uneasy about outcomes in once safe states.
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Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Taft Denounces Claim Of One Dollar A Day Labor Promise
Mr Taft denounces a claim by a man who asserts that a daily wage of one dollar and ample fat meat suffices for any laboring man calling the assertion a lie. The remark frames a debate over workers’ pay and living standards.
Revival at Beech Grove Church Ends with Thirteen Baptisms
The Beech Grove church hosted an August revival led by Rev. Everett Rawlings of Mt. Eden. life was strengthened, and on the final night thirteen candidates were baptized. The gathering drew broad church interest, included a Perryville battlefield visit, and noted communal meals. Additional notes cover local sympathy, fire losses, health updates, and reflections on temper and conduct.
Death of Lucille Robinson in Louisville
Mr and Mrs Jesse Robinson mourn the death of their pretty daughter Lucille in Louisville last Thursday morning after a few days illness from cholera infantum Funeral services were held at Pleasant last Friday conducted by Rev Lawson The child had just won first prize at the county fair during a visit by the family to Mrs Robinson's parents and friends extend condolence.
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Jesse Robinson
Lucille
Louisville
Lawson
Card of Thanks for Our Little Daughter
We thank our many friends in Springfield and Washington county for kindness shown during the death and burial of our little daughter. Mr. and Mrs J W Ropinson. I will be absent from home for several days and my farm will be in charge of Mr B D Lake for those desiring to look at the place. J C McElroy.
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Harve Key
Martinsville
Morgan County
Ind
John Elliott
Beech John
Nevada
House of God
Angiers
Cumberland
Springfield
Washington County
J. W. Ropinson
B.D. Lake
J. C. McElroy
Dry Weather Invites Rain in Sycamore Valley Area
Sycamore Valley reports very dry weather and hopes for a shower. Local residents, including J. C. Settles, M. C. Keeling, Rev. Stout and multiple families, travel between Harrodsburg Mackville Willisburg and Taylorsville for business visits along with housing projects underway. A family reunion is noted at a local home followed by a baptism at Willisburg.
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J. C. Settles
M. C. Keeling
Harrodsburg
Rev. Stout
J. S. Inman
Maud
Eva
J. D. Suthersland
J. H. Settles
Little Daugh
Mary
Ferrell
Willisburg
T. W. Sutherland
Eva Inman
Mackville
J. S. Thomas
Taylorsville
L. M. Clark
James Settles
BE. F
J. M. Shields
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Republican Bolt
Indiana
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Mercer County
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Mt. Eden
Shelby Ceounty
Beech Fork
Rawlings
Jesus
Perryville
Nelson Dunsmore
West Boyle
Tennessee
Gen
Price
Missouri
Ness
Messrs
Adam
George Elliott
Martha
Ida Elliott
Josie Holderman
Lula Crain
Annie Densmore
Clida Coyle
Cloe Crain
Henry Holderman
Iin Gray
Hatchett
Pleasant Hill
Marion County
W. T. Short
Whitley
J County
Clendon
Walden
Harding Isham
Willie Lay
Jensonton
Star Line
Hames
High Bridge
Tatham
Lebanon
Carpenter John
Danville
Harvey Lawson
Rockwall
Texas
Sycamore Valley
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