Stand Pat and the Tariff in 1906 Campaign
The piece defends Republican stand pat talk while urging revisions to anti-trust and tariff laws as needed. It argues tariffs boosted prosperity, exports, and industrial growth under Roosevelt and cites a Globe Democrat endorsement of Republican tariff success. It predicts strong Republican messaging in 1906 based on trade surpluses and rising manufacturing exports.
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Stan Pat
Republican Party
Il Galit
T. Wistom
Renubican Party
St. Louis Globe
Republican Statent
Roosevelt
Fon Cleveland
United States
United Kingdom
Europe
Aieelf
Republican Party Prepares Tariff Campaign Arguments
The Republican party positions itself as creator and defender of the tariff and plans to present strong campaigning arguments this year. The statement signals the party's emphasis on tariff policy to energize supporters and counter opponents.
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Republican Party
Butler faults Bryan on cohesion and party unity
Ex Senator Marion Butler of North Carolina, now a Republican, criticizes Bryan saying lack of cohesion and organization in the Democratic Party would stall any promises even with a Democratic House and Senate. He contrasts this with Republican discipline and ability to govern despite differences.
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Bryan
Senate
Marion Butler
North Carolina
Butler
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Democratic House
Menzies Quits Campaign After Tax Dodger Accusations
In Indiana's southern district Senator Hemenway rebukes Maj. Menzies after campaigns of personal vilification. Hemenway cites a 500000 anti trust enforcement fund and denounces Menzies for tax dodging, claiming he paid taxes only once in 22 years and urging voters to elect a man who pays his taxes. He cites Posey county auditor letters and notes Menzies as wealthy yet tax evasive.
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Indiana
Hemenway
Maj. Menzies
Roosevelt
Congress
Major Menzies
Posey County
Major Menzie
Evansville
G. W. Menzies
Posey
Menzies
Indiana Republicans Claim Tax Savings Versus 1894 Demo Era
An Indiana political analysis argues Republicans lowered state expenses in 1905 versus 1894 under Democratic rule. It cites total outlays, fee revenues, and debt reduction, noting a large fee transfer to the state treasury and a fall in taxes, plus a lower debt by Republicans compared with Democratic past.
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Democrat State Committee
Indiana
Republican Party
Were Close to the People Lafayette Courier Review of Congress
A Lafayette Courier opinion notes that the recent Congress reflected the people who elected it. It argues the body’s responsiveness signals future civic engagement and that aspiring members should serve the public faithfully, both in action and spirit.
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Lafayette Courier
Bryan's Bad Break Sparks Democratic Woes in 1908 Race
The New York World faults William Jennings Bryan for persisting on old money issues, arguing his radical stance weakens Democrats. It suggests his position could hand 1908 control to Republicans, boosting Roosevelt’s chances and clouding congressional prospects.
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Bryan
New York World
Mr. Bryan
Supreme Court of the United States
House
Roosevelt
Republican Tariff Doctrine Endorsed in State Platform
The platform defends protection as a time honored Republican policy. It asserts tariffs should be adjusted as experience dictates and that reciprocity with other nations can boost foreign trade without harming American industry. The party pledges to pursue tariff changes when they yield more good than evil.
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Republican Party
Not Rebuke Roosevelt. Taft Praises Courage and Americanism
Secretary Taft defends Roosevelt in a speech praising courage, consistency, and American ideals. He argues the public will judge by deeds, not words, and that Congress’ return with an opposition majority should not rebuke the President for upholding equal protection and genuine national principles.
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WII
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Congress
Indiana Republicans favor enforcement of antitrust laws
The Indiana state platform proclaims support for enforcing laws to curb the encroachment of combined capital while allowing lawful enterprise. It endorses President Roosevelt's enforcement of the federal antitrust statutes as aligned with Republican policy.
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Republican Party and Trusts
Republican Party of
Indiana
Roosevelt
United States
Republican Party
Roosevelt salary question sparks national talk
Senator Bailey argues Roosevelt earns more than worth, echoed by Sedge Parker, John D. Rockefeller, and railway magnates. They claim Cleveland was the only president who profited from the office.
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New Castle
Bailey
Roosevelt
Sedge Parker
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Prohibition Harvest Home forms after Sullivan Vigo picnic
The prohibitionists of northern Sullivan and southern Vigo counties held a large picnic at Hook's Grove near Farmersburg with about 1000 attendees. Rev. A. P. Asbury chaired the event and opened with prayers by Rev. J. H. Mavity. A new organization named Prohibition Harvest Home was organized with officers and an executive committee.
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Sullivan
Vigo Counties
Hook’s Grove
Farmersburg
A. P. Asbury
J. H. Mavity
Central Christian Church
Mavity
Felix T. McWhirter
Indianapolis
Asbury
Sullivan County
A. M. Couchman
M. E. Church of
Prohibition Harvest Home
Oliver Bowne
Chas. Parish
O. P. Brown
Ida McClanahan
F. C. Lash
Geo. Bennett
Joe Chapman
Fairbanks Social Roundup Tightens After Rain
Fairbanks residents gather for visits and hospitality with families from Sullivan and Terre Haute. Local events include a chautauqua representation, a Sunday M. E. church service, and neighbors sharing ice cream and cake. Notable notes: Alfred Russell reports a horse theft. Everett Yeager to teach in Seattle. several attendees noted at Merom chautauqua.
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Everett Yeager
Seattle
Washington
Rev. Hogan
M. E. Church
Pleasantville News Highlights and Local Notes
Sunday rain brought relief to Pleasantville residents. D R Newkirk visited Linton and many locals tracked events from Carlisle to New Lebanon. Notables include Mrs Tressa Padgett returning to Indianaapolis and Prof A C Payne leaving Paoli for institute. Typhoid patient J A Payne Jr. nears convalescence in Trinidad. A local theater policy warns no one under 16 may enter venues.
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Tressa Padgett
Indianaapolis
J. H. Furry
George Ward
Carlisle
John Sisson
Mary Brewer
Eva Hinkle
New Lebanon
J. S. Anderson
Lyman Cade
Sanborn
A. C. Payne
Orleans
Paoli
J.w.riggins
Weeden Hume
Spencer
Redette Stallion Injured in Box Car Accident Suit Filed
Frank Wible and John H. Park sue the railroad company for $2500 claiming Redette, their stallion worth $5000, was injured when a cut of cars struck the E and T H box car carrying the horse from North Vernon to Sullivan. The horse was knocked down and injured about the hips due to alleged carelessness.
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Redette
Frank Wible
John H. Park
North Vernon
Sullivan
Soldiers Association Reunion Brings Crowds to Coffman Park
The Sullivan county soldiers association holds its annual reunion at Coffman’s Park with larger turnout from late rebellion veterans. A brass band plays as speakers include Dr. George A. Harmon Ohio Department Commander Col. William E. McLean Terre Haute Rev. John Buck Linton and local ministers.
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Sullivan County Soldiers’ Association
Coffman’s Park
George A. Harmon
Ohio
William E. McLean
Terre Haute
John Buck
Linton
Land transfers list shows dozens of sales in Hamilton Sullivan and nearby
The article catalogues property transfers including multiple deeds in Hamilton Sullivan and Cass counties. Transfers involve Wm M Bhest Geo W HEARTS Ethel Barker I N Neer John Campbell Thomas Berridge Riggs Davis Lucien Shake John S Shek L A Stewart Nev Crowder Charles Gadbury Margarite Grubb T J Williams Thomas Woods Elizabeth Hull Sarah A Kivett A E Hayden Helen Hughes J D A add Lyonton Jas T Hough Frank Chowning W A Wilkey Philip Walters Wm Hinkle Isaac Knowles Arthur Guerin Andy Alsman E P Hill and others. No. of transfers 24 with total consideration 21703.
Electric Bitters praised by Iowa man for cures
The End Of The World of troubles that robbed E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa of all usefulness came when he began taking Electric Bitters He writes Two years ago Kidney trouble had caused me great suffering which I would never have survived had I not taken Electric Bitters They also cured me of General Debility. Sure cure for all Stomach Liver and Kidney complaints Blood diseases Headache Dizziness and Weakness or bodily decline Price 50c Guaranteed at Smock's drug store
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E. H. Wolfe
Bear Grove
Iowa
Nothing to It
Dialogue between Mr Verner and Miss Coldart reveals tension over life insurance refusals and perceived risk. Verner asserts devotion while Coldart challenges the premise, citing prior rejections by life insurance companies.
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Mr. Verner
Miss Coldart
Big Peanuts This Year
A Philadelphia Record note reports larger peanuts in markets this year with improved cultivation methods cited by a wholesale dealer. The dealer says the crop is unusually large and that big nuts dominate sales, leaving little demand for smaller ones.
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Philadelphia
Record
Death at Sullivan Hotel Ter Recounts Distressful Suicide Note
Mrs May Cornelius daughter of Mr and Mrs John Riggs of this county died at the Sullivan hotel in Terre Haute after taking carbolic acid Sunday evening. She had been in Sullivan the previous day and returned to Terre Haute where she asked for a room. About six o clock her suicide attempt was discovered. medical aid came too late. She was divorced and left a note for her former husband.
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May Cornelius
John Riggs
Sullivan
Terre Haute
Cornelius
Personal notices from Carlisle area locals and visitors
The column lists residents and visitors including Dave Crawley Jr in Lawrence Kansas for engineering studies, Jeff Blackburn and family visiting in Lawrence County, Miss Edna Wolfenberger of Oklahoma visiting, W C Wolfenberger returning home Saturday, Lewis Asbury to be Carlisle high school superintendent, Horace Lester to Amazortes Washington to be school principal, Annacortes described as a 6000 population town, John Noble from Washington D H Ohio checking on a Wabash bottoms farm with corn yield guess, Faye Lisman to work in local millinery, Judge Coffee visiting from Paxton, J C Cartwright and Thomas Stevens transacting business in Sullivan, Arch Aikman called to Lyons for illness of sister, John C Chaney to speak at old settlers reunion in Bowling Green, Vincennes plan to send 1200 union men and families to Sullivan, McConnell and Lisman forming creamery partnership in Carlisle, Powell and Brown selling Tennessee land to W C Smith in Jamestown Tenn at $2 per acre advance.
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Dave Crawley, Jr
Lawrence
Kansas
Jeff Blackburn
John Metcalf
Lawrence County
Edna Wolfenberger
Oklahoma
W. C. Wolfenberger
Lewis Asbury
Terre Haute
Carlisle High School
Horace Lester
Carlisle
Amazortes
Wash
Annacortes
Puget Sound
John Noble
Washington D. H
Ohio
Wabash Bottoms
Faye Lisman
Judge Coffee
Paxton
Leesburg
J. Cartwright
Haddon Township
Sullivan
Arch Aikman
Dugger
Lyons
Aikman
Fred Stalcup
John C. Chaney
Clay
Bowling Green
Vincennes
James McConnell
Charles W. Lisman
William Powell
James R. Brown
Tennessee
W. C. Smith
Jamestown
Tenn
Benson Chapel Chautauqua Guests Return Home
Several residents attended the Merom chautauqua last week. Local trips included Mr and Mrs Taylor returning from Texas and Mr and Mrs Roberts visiting Sullivan. Ruby Knowles remains ill and Pearl Breedlove visits Currysville. Jessie Hughes Edna Hughes and Mayme Taylor stayed with Cyrus Lane near Prairieton. James Walters traveled to Sullivan for his granddaughter’s illness.
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Merom
Mrs. Taylor
Texas
Jesse Dix
Dave Dix
Oscar Trueblood
Farmersburg
Mr. Roberts
John Goodman
Ruby Knowles
Miss Pearl Breedlove
Currysville
Jessie
Edna Hughes
Mayme Taylor
Cyrus Lane
Prairieton
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Ccc Bedse Ses Ee Obs
Treasury Aff
Treasury
Fuet
Harvest Home
Organization
Fairbanks
Abijah
Voris Thomson
John Johnson
Amy Boles
Frankie DeBaun
Vernie Hazelrigg
Kate DeBaun
Clara Scott
D. J. Dilley
Jeff Tague
Alonzo Thompson
Charley Johnson
Curtis DeBaun
Oliver Chambers
Percy DeBaun
Ray Scott
Arthur Drake
E. C. Pogue
Ray Brewer
Dana Johnson
Clinton Johnson
Niagara Falls
A. E. Hazelrigg
Alfred Russell
Pleasantville
D. R. Newkirk
Frank Douthitt
Mollie Douthitt
Indian, Prairie
J. A. Payne, Jr
Trinidad
Col
Fm Heligoland
Soldiers’ Association
Wm. M. Bhest
Geo. W. Hearts
UPC
Wm. M. Riley
Curry
Ethel H. Barker
I. N. Neer
Hamilton
Ann L. Jewell
Willis E. Linder
John C. Campbell
Thomas Berridge
Riggs & Davis
Thomas Bernie
Hamilton - Atahree
W. Lucien Shake
John S. Shek
Cassie
L. A. Stewart
G. W. Goabur
Nev Crowder
Charles Gadbury
Isabelle J. Luzader
John T
Geo. F. Schuberth
Lot
T. J. Williams
Haddon
Thomas Woods
James Worth
Elizabeth Hull
Sarah A. Kivett
A. E. Hayden
Helen Hughes
W. A. Wilkey
Jas. Wilkey
Philip Walters
Wm. Hinkle
H. Ad
Hymera
Isaac Knowles
Arthur Guerin
Coal Co
Duegger
Andy Alsman
Hill
Arthur DeBarge
Mary DeBarge
Henry Bennett
James Wellington
Jefferson
The
Poche Faaheckers Feads Cps
Thomas Stevens
Cass Township
Benson Chapel
James Walters
Jennie Hughes
Mattie Goodman
Roberts
John Wade
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