Tom Taggart Emerges as Real Senate Claimant Says Crawford Fairbanks
Crawford Fairbanks asserts Tom Taggart stands as the legitimate senatorial claimant, challenging other contenders and reshaping the race dynamics.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1910
Page
7
Republicans Align Platform With Legislation to Satisfy Voters
The Republican party moves to align its legislation with the platform, aiming to meet public expectations and strengthen support. Party leaders emphasize consistency between declared goals and enacted policy to reassure constituents.
Indiana Editors Praise Taggart at French Lick
Democratic editors of Indiana praised Tom Taggart at French Lick but omitted any mention of W. J. Bryan. The report notes the gathering celebrated Taggart without naming the anticipated Bryan endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
French Lick
Tom Taggart
W. J. Bryan
Kern Election Promise Targets Eight With Indiana Post Offices
The speaker asserts that if Kern is elected he can placate the historic eight by assigning each to a comfortable Indiana post office. The remark implies political maneuvering around patronage and appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Indiana
Political Figures Weigh in on Indiana Speech
Champ Clark is to speak in Indiana this fall and W. J. Bryan would join the democratic chorus but has not been invited. The exchange signals growing national interest in Indiana events and party alignment this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Indiana
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Democrats seize full control of Indiana party machinery
Indiana Democrats elect Thomas Taggart to wield absolute control of the state party machinery. His leadership marks a decisive shift in local politics as factions realign around his strategy and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Party
Usurpation of Power Theme In Kern Senator Endorsement
A remark notes that backing John W. Kern for United States senator could be seen as usurpation by the people, suggesting Sam Ralston had reason to tremble about the outcome. The line hints at political tension and concerns over legitimacy in the electoral process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kern
United States
Sam Ralston
Democrats Target Key Districts For Champ Clark Speak
Democrats plan Champ Clark to address voters in the first, sixth, twelfth and thirteenth districts as part of a push in major contests. The national party leader is slated to tour these regions to rally support and boost party efforts ahead of upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
National Party
Local Political Notes Hint at Kern and Dems
The editor suggests Tom Taggart could have backed Kern and most Democratic state candidates but ran short on O and K initials, implying a preference shift in the party slate during the campaign.
Indiana Republicans Call Tariff Study by Expert Commission
Indiana Republicans propose a tariff revision by a commission of experts and scientists to ensure independence from self serving interests and external pressure. The plan seeks a neutral assessment to guide the next tariff update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Roosevelt personality cited in 2,000,000 Roosevelt plurality
Governor Marshall recalled a Democratic campaign tag attacking the personality of Roosevelt. The remark notes the party’s focus on Roosevelt as the defining issue and claims a 2,000,000 plurality in his favor was achieved.
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Marshall
Roosevelt
Sixth district Democrats Back Shively Over Kern
The party group that ran the congressional convention backed Senator Shively while sidelining John W. Kern. They controlled the convention rules and resolutions, blocking any Kern mention and enabling Thomas H. Kuhn's congressional nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Shively
John W. Kern
Thomas H. Kuhn
Congress
Mr. Kern
Indiana Democrats Praise Tom Taggart For Patriotism And Loyalty
The Terre Haute Tribune lauds Tom Taggart, asserting Indiana Democrats are in harmony and hopefulness due to his patriotism. The piece disputes claims by Marsh all Democrats that Taggart was overwhelmed and eliminated at the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Crawford Fairbanks
Indiana
Tom Taggart
Marshall
Governor Marshall’s Partisan Non-Partisanship Questioned
The text argues Governor Marshall is narrowly partisan and hidebound yet campaigned for non-partisanship in his bid for governor. The claim states his alleged non-partisanship did not extend to access to the state house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marshall
Statehouse
Ralston Silent on Usurpation Claim in France Lick Talk
Sam Ralston avoided comment on usurpation of power by the people during a discussion with Democratic editors at French Lick. He also did not reference Boone county democrats repudiating the state platform over a recent usurpation of power by the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ralston
French Lick
Democrats Weigh Endorsement Versus Nomination For Kern
The piece notes Democrats, aligned with Taggart papers, say John W. Kern was endorsed not nominated for the U S Senate. It questions the need for this technical distinction amid ongoing political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kern
Kern
Senate of the
United States
Kern Emotions and Taggartism in Political Turmoil
The piece questions John W. Kern's stance on Taggartism and urges him to break from Taggart influence by exposing legislators accused of bribe-taking and caucus perfidy. It asks whether Kern will pursue a party purge or overlook alleged criminality and past infamy that forced him to publish his emotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Taggart
John Worth Kern
Republicans in Indiana Emphasize Unity and Service
The piece urges Indiana voters to support the Republican Party as a united, capable, and principled force. It frames the party as a conservator of government and a reliable instrument for justice and public welfare, contrasting it with Democratic critiques. It stresses calm judgment and belief in Republican leadership at state and national levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Indiana
Falls in the Democratic Canoe Signal Dangers
The Cincinnati Enquirer urges Democrats in Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio to heed caution as they navigate republican and Bryan influence. It argues obstructionist politics, not reefs, threaten the party while praising local helmsmen who should follow their own charts.
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Cincinnati
Enquirer
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Crawford Fairbanks
Republicans Seek Strong Legislative Nominees Across State
Republicans rally behind candidates with emphasis on strength, fitness, and popularity to win for the party and Beveridge era. Democrats respond by concentrating on legislative nominees who will support Thomas Taggart, aiming to improve their 1909 record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Commonwealth
Thomas Taggart
Democratic county chairman warns tariff talk at Indiana convention
A western Indiana county chairman writes to a Democratic orator urging him to avoid tariff comments as farmers face discontent. He asks not to endorse the state platform since locals repudiate it. The orator cites inability to attend and shifts the burden to a more versatile speaker.
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Indiana
Pluto
Kern Bribery Charges Raise Democratic Fallout in Indiana
The Bloomington Star accuses the paper of flippancy over John W. Kern amid unresolved bribery accusations. Editorials question the Democratic stance and moral courage as readers weigh Kern’s conduct and political image in Indiana.
Indiana Gerrymander Foe Faces 1910 Election Stakes
Congressman Moss argues the 1910 vote decides who draws Indiana's districts for both congress and state offices. He warns a Democratic victory could yield a long term gerrymander. Republicans unite to thwart Democratic redistricting chief T. Taggart and protect the state.
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Moss
Fifth
Indiana
T. Taggart
Pension Pledges in Indiana Republicans Stand Behind Veterans
Indiana Republicans pledge a dollar a day pension for Civil War veterans. They argue GOP Congress members can advance just pension laws, while Democrats, tied to old ideas and southern Democrats, are unlikely to pass such measures. The piece emphasizes electoral politics and party loyalty to veterans.
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Republican Party
Indiana
Republican Congress
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Senator Gore Plans Indiana Democratic Stump Tour
Oklahoma senator Gore, a noted blind statesman, will deliver campaign speeches in Indiana this fall. He is seen as able to advise John Kern on handling bribery issues.
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Senator Gore
Oklahoma
Indiana
John Kern
Indiana Republicans Poised for Gains in Congress
State Chairman Lee predicts a strong Republican rise in Indiana congressmen this year. Democrats target the first sixth twelfth and thirteenth districts while conceding losses in the second seventh ninth tenth and eleventh. Republicans remain hopeful and determined across all districts to restore Indiana to the administration map.
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Lee
Indiana
Republican Party Praised for Congress Work and Taft Reform Acknowledged
The text credits the Republican Party for productive work in Congress this session and lauds President Taft's early administration for progressing the party platform’s reform goals. It urges continued effort and asks voters to recognize and endorse the party’s achievements.
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Republican Party
Congress
Taft
Be Earnest. Prow and Kern Urge Honest Politics
In Washington county Fred L. Prow who lost the Democratic prosecutor nomination denounces the methods that beat him and claims fraud. He and John W. Kern echo calls for action, asking why they do not present evidence to grand juries to root out political tricksters.
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Washington County
Fred L. Prow
John W. Kern
United States Senate
Kern
Prow
Mr. Kern
John Kern
Mr. Prow
Conservation critics attack mountain land purchases as waste
The piece argues against large government purchases of millions of acres in the Appalachian mountain chain for forest preserves and river navigation. It claims the plan is chimerical and cites Senator Burton of Ohio urging to abandon the idea, suggesting artesian wells as an alternative.
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Appalachian Mountains
White Mountains
Burton
Ohio
New England
North Carolina
Senate Bribery Allegationsshake Paths of Power
Washington dispatch notes Senators Lorimer and Shively under fire for bribery scandals tied to Illinois and Indiana politics. John Worth Kern shifts from zeal to silence, sought to expose caucus betrayal yet now says little as he defends and excuses a beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lorimer
Senate
Illinois
United States Senate
Shively
Indiana
John Worth Kern
Shivély
Kern
Senator Shively and Kern in Senate Ethics Clash
The piece argues Shively must prove his innocence and counter Kern's accusations, noting both men face public scrutiny. It depicts Shively as silent under serious charges and Kern as making bribery claims without clearing innocent names. The author insists neither man is in an enviable position before the public.
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Shively
John W. Kern
Senator Shively
Kern
Kern and platform clash over tariff stance
The democratic press bureau says John W. Kern opposes tariffs in toto while his Indiana Democratic platform supports tariff taxation for public purposes with no discrimination. Key question is whether Kern is a revenue only or free trader, as the platform does not state his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Press Bureau
John W. Kern
Toto
Kern
Joe Bailey
Democratic Party
Taggartism and the Chicago Casino Influence in Indiana Politics
The piece argues Indiana voters are familiar with Tom Taggart and the casino era but do not grasp its full power. It portrays Taggartism as a corrupt Democratic influence, likening it to Tammany and labeling it a dishonor to Indiana politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pluto
Tom Taggart
Democratic Party
Bossism and Kern in Indiana Politics of 1909
The piece critiques Thomas Taggart and the Indiana Democratic machine for humiliating John W. Kern to promote a Taggart event at French Lick. It questions Kern's shift toward praising Shively and the brewers, arguing the tactic betrays Kern’s supporters and肤 undermines fair play, urging judicial inquiry over partisan spectacle.
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Taggart
Indiana
John W. Kern
Tom Taggart
French Lick
Mr. Kern
Kern
Senator Shively
Shively
Thomas Taggart
Democratic State Committee
Brewers
United States Senate
Crawford Fairbanks
Governor Marshall and Indiana Partisanship
The speaker accuses Governor Marshall of aligning with the Democratic Party regardless of its record or leadership in Indiana. If he stands with Tom Taggart Crawford Fairbanks Steve Fleming and the party, so be it. The call is to abandon non partisanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
O. KK
Governor Marshall
O's
K's
John W. Kern
Marshall
Democratic Party
Indiana
Bunk
Crawford Fairbanks
Steve Fleming
Stokes Jackson Targets Hancock County Democratic Rift
Stokes Jackson, Indiana state Democratic chairman, notes infighting among Hancock County Democrats and a broader party split driven by Taggartism. He warns the party is fractured and his efforts provoke wider popular revolt.
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Stokes Jackson
Hancock County
Indiana
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