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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
4
The piece criticizes a second section platform at Thomas Taggart's convention as ignoring national issues and focusing on trivialities. It attacks Democratic debt handling, perquisites, and alleged extravagance, contrasting with Republican fiscal restraint and nonpartisan state institutions.
The article argues that from 1861 to 1890 Indiana's debt rose under Democratic control and fell under Republican policy. It cites a war-era debt of about 10.18 million, a peak increase under Democrats, and a multi-year decline after Republicans took charge, with a total debt reduction and tax reforms attributed to Republican fiscal management and corporate taxation changes. It connects these trends to Governor Hanly’s hoped later reductions.
John Hay delivering the Jackson Michigan semi centennial address lauded the Republican Party’s origins and Lincoln era victories. He cited homestead laws Pacific railroad currency reform civil service, and protective policies as proofs of enduring GOP governance and unity with Democrats who joined for the public good.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at Parker related negotiations or trial in St Louis. Details are fragmentary but indicate a legal or business proceeding involving Parker and local entities.
The Marion Chronicle notes Mr Hanly endures a demanding campaign by meeting daily requests for addresses. It praises his robust health and discipline enabling him to address the public with both substance and entertainment as the race continues toward election day.
A reader recalls the Indianapolis Sentinel claim that the last Republican legislature raised salaries by 95,000 with a warning it could double under future control. The reader disputes the Sentinel's accuracy and notes the remark is untrue.
In a closing paragraph the Indiana Democratic state convention calls for repeal of the metropolitan police law and restoration of local self government to cities. The piece argues the law was enacted by a Democratic legislature during a Democratic governorship, and now opposes it only because Republicans hold the appointment power.
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