Indiana Campaign Letters Press War and Partisan Duty
Editorial attacks the Times and Ft Wayne Journal Gazette over anti republican slush fund claims. It argues the Republican Party must stay active, condemns woman independence and asserts harmony of home and politics, urging support for Henry Smith and others in the 1916 municipal slate.
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Times
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Henry Smith
Doug Martin
Woodrow Wilson
McAdoo
Woodrow
Senate
Washington
United States Senate
Republican Party
the Times
Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette
Republicans Call for War Fund Donations Sparks Paper Alarm
The Sullivan Times and Indianapolis Times condemn Indiana Republicans for seeking campaign funds during wartime. They allege state papers pursue a million dollar spending plan to push reformers and lawmakers on the public, targeting Will H. Hays as a GOP leader.
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Sullivan Times
Indianapolis Times
Indiana
Will H. Hays
Republican Committee
State Council of Defense
Gerard exposes Kaiser network before war declaration
The series by James Gerard, former U S ambassador to Germany, reveals Kaiser operations and argues war with Germany was inevitable last year despite the administration's claim that Wilson kept the country out of war. Gerard, a Democrat appointed by the president, presents blunt facts about Germany.
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James Gerard
U.S
Germany
Kaiser
Woodrow Wilson
Gerard
McCormick Named Head Of Export Licensing Commission
The non partisans praise Vance McCormick as chair of a new commission to regulate by license the export of embargoed U S products. Once a football player and journalist he is chosen for loyalty to the administration and will decide what and where exports go.
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Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
United States
McCormick
The Remarkable Attitude of the Democratic Party
The Indianapolis Times criticizes John C. Chaney for promoting Woodrow Wilson's push to keep prohibition in the wartime food bill. It faults the Times for impudence while the Anti-Saloon League withdraws its demand for full prohibition and supports war policies.
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Times
Hughes
Indiana
The
Congress
Reed
Stone
Gore
Democratic Party
Indianapolis Times
John C. Chaney
Woodrow Wilson
Anti-Saloon League
Anti- Saloon League
Women must stay in the home say advocates of proper place
The piece argues that women should remain in domestic roles while men do the war work. It claims women can perform mans jobs only when men are unavailable, but stresses that a woman's true duty is to raise and nurture the family. It cites women in Congress and wartime fields to illustrate conflict with home duties.
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Joan of Arc
Congress
France
England
Russia
America
Germany
Rome
Belgium
Abraham Lincoln
Taggart Calls Muckrakers in War Duty Plea
Thomas Taggart denounces Democratic papers in Indiana for attacking Will Hays as State Council of Defense leader. He defends Hays, urges unity for war effort, and argues for lasting peace by defeating Kaiser Wilhelm and German militarism.
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Taggart
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Will H. Hays
State Board of Defense
Mr. Taggert
Anderson Bulletin
French Lick
State Council of Defense
Will Hays
Republican State Committee
State Council
Hays
Council of Defense
T. Taggart
Passing Events and War Outlook from March Commentary
The article reflects on wartime hopes and developments last March, noting Russia's rebirth and Germany's apparent weakness while Allies and the United States gain strength. It observes the Adamson Law ending the railroad strike as constitutional and argues peace should wait until Germany is defeated and Kaiser removed.
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Russia
Germany
United States
Supreme Court
LICKSKILLET ITEMS From The Bloomington Star
A humorous column notes local oddities and antics in Bloomington with names such as Ed Bascomb and Deacon Ebbersole, plus a formal 1917 notice of expenses for Sullivan County including salaries for County Auditor and Sheriff. The piece blends light gossip with official budget data.
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Sullivan County Council
Circuit Court
Lee
CTC
Con
Jackson
Curry
Fairbanks
Turman
Hamilton
Cass
Wee
Jefferson
Haddon
Board of County Commissioners
Bos
Casoieg
Indianapolis Couple Guests of Stivers Family
Mr and Mrs Ed Smay of Indianapolis are hosting or visiting with Mr and Mrs G R Stivers during a social occasion. The message records a cordial guest exchange in a local domestic setting.
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Ed Smay
Indianapolis
G. R. Stivers
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Sullivan Union
Tates
Pestatpien
Dirrelle Chaney
R. P. White
Publishers
Sullivan
Republican City
Henry H. Smith
Joe S. Schroeder
A. M. Getty
Albert P. Hill
James A. Knotts
Welles Hh Beck
Carl N. Shaver
Bloomington Star
Ed Bascombe
Johnny Spruceby
Deacon Ebbersole
Cy Hawkins
Peruina Fish
Sally Hansford
Deacon Hartsock
Hardshell Church
Dick Bledsoe
Si Plum
Zeke Stubbins
Zeke
Love Ann Long
Jim Slivers
Waterbury
Frank Daniels
Sullivan County
Peoples State Bank
Sullivan, Indiana
Southwest Corner Square
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Shelburn
Marshal Bailey
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