Political dialogue on tariff and liquor issues in Indiana debates
The article surveys editorial commentary from Sullivan County to Indianapolis on tariff policy and brewery saloon influence in Indiana politics. It cites the Times-Democrat and Star, mentions Bryan Kern and Taggart, and discusses party lines on local option and brewery interests amid 1904 campaign tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Hanly
Taggart
Bryan
Washington Herald
Messrs
Albert Lieber
Crawford Fairbanks
Indiana
Democratic Party
Lieber Army
Lieber
Democratic Party of
Republican Party
Marion County
Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis Star
Republicans of Sullivan County Call Mass Convention
The Republicans of Sullivan County townships schedule masses for July 25 1908 to nominate trustees and assessors and select delegates for the county convention. Delegates per township are listed including Cass Dugger 19 and Hamilton Sullivan 33. Chairman William H. Lucas and Secretary Robert P. White urge attendance.
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Cass Township
Curry Township
Dugger
Shelburn
Fairbanks
Gill Township
New Lebanon
Haddon Township
Carlisle
Hamilton Township
Sullivan
Jackson Township
Hymera
Jefferson Township
Pleasantville
Turmano
Grarsville
William H. Lucas
Robert P. White
Promised Senate Seat Shifts in Indiana Race
Rumors circulate that Cyrus Davis of Bloomfield and other prominent figures imagine Cyrus Davis joining the Indiana senate if the Democrats win the legislature. The plan ties John W. Kern’s vice presidency bid to a strategy by Taggart and the brewery interests to control state government. The public vote is still pending.
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Neck of the Woods
Cyrus ©. Davis
Bloomfield
Senate
Indiana
John W. Kern
United States Senate
Taggart
Crawford Fairbanks
Albert Lieber
Hearst Declines Support for Democracy in Independence Proposal
Hearst cable from Paris July 13 rejects supporting the Democratic Party or its leaders. He advocates forming a new party focused on producing-class interests and citizen benefit, urging honest, able candidates and a sound, sincere platform. He declined membership in the Independence League but seeks a fresh political alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Samuel Gompers
Independence League
Independence Party
That Wool Question Again Republican Wool Price Debate
A fragmentary note discusses wool prices, noting a figure around 26 cents and attributing it to Republican policy debates. The text hints at benevolent effects but lacks full context or clear event details.
Bryan taps Kern for vice president in Indiana taint
The Denver convention shocker pairs William Jennings Bryan with Indiana figure John W. Kern. Critics call Kern a volatile, pro Taggart ally tied to the Taggart brewery faction and Indiana political bosses. Kern’s selection is viewed as aiding Taggart’s aims to control Indiana's legislature and push for a senator's seat.
Question about joining Poynter's Ananias club
A reader asks about becoming a member of Poynter's Ananias club, seeking details on membership criteria and purpose. The inquiry prompts clarification of whether the club is real, its goals, and how to apply.
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Poynter
Ananias Club
Republican County Convention in Sullivan County
The Republicans of Sullivan county will meet in a delegate convention at the courthouse in Sullivan on Saturday August 22 1908 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for county offices including Treasurer Auditor Sheriff Coroner and two county commissioner seats. William H Lucas is Chairman and R P White is Secretary.
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Sullivan County
Sullivan
Board of County Commissioners
William H. Lucas
R. P. White
Democrats nominate John W Kern for vice president
A Chicago Examiner note claims the Democrats chose John W Kern as vice president, labeling him the personal counsel and friend of Tom Taggart. The piece questions Bryan's plan to divide the White House with Kern if elected, suggesting Kern may seek influence once in office.
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White House
Wm. R. Hearst
Chicago Examiner
John W. Kern
Tom Tagart
Bryan
Kern
Businee
Citizens’ Trust Co
Democrats face tougher path to win with solid South and key states
The Philadelphia Press outlines how the Democratic path to the White House has shifted since 1900. It notes the need for New York and New Jersey plus Connecticut and Oklahoma, plus another large Northern state to reach a majority, with Ohio and Illinois highlighted as pivotal yet unlikely wins.
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New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Connecticut
Oklahoma
Bryan
Ohio
Nebraska
Illinois
Cleveland
Philadelphia Press
Democratic Labor Plank Sparks Campaign Debate
The Daily Times notes labor is pleased with the Democratic platform labor plank but questions its meaning and implications. The piece predicts further discussion as observers seek clarification on what labor and capital will gain or concede, warning against easy labels.
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Labor
Daily Times
Times
Bryan
Republican Party
Democrats Desert Bryan In Maryland Support Taft
Baltimore on July 15 reports Democratic financiers and bankers backing Taft. Michael Jenkins of Safe Deposit Trust and former Merchants' and Miners' Transportation head says Bryan would lose Maryland by about 30 000 votes. Alexander Brown of Brown & Sons also backs Taft, citing safer national interests and fairness to workers. Baltimore stock exchange leaders largely favor Taft to repudiate Bryan bossism.
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Baltimore
Taft
Michael Jenkins
Safe Deposit Trust Company
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Bryan
Jenkins
Maryland
Alexander Brown
Banking House of Brown & Sons
Brown
Cleveland
Baltimore Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange
County Delegate Convention Call Corrected
In the Union last week a misprint stated the Republican county convention was a mass convention. It should say delegate convention. Delegates will be selected in township meetings next Saturday.
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The
Union
Pleasantville News Briefs Include Accidents and Visits
A Hale mine worker’s son lost two fingers last week. Kennedy child died last week. C Bough improves property. John Sisser recovers from long illness. Emery Powell Ralph Shepherd visit Freelandville contacts in Milwaukee and Chicago.
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Dave Hale
Hale
Reese Kennedy
C. Bough
John Sisser
Emery Powell
Ralph Shepherd
Freelandville
Milwaukee
Chicago
Harvest News And Social Notes In The Neighborhood
Wheat and hay harvests are in full blast as blackberry season ends. Mrs Anna Douglass has been visiting the area this past week. Will Hamilton visits his parents this week. Ice cream supper at Dix s grove Saturday night. Lizzie Scott returns from Seelyville. Tobe Anderson in Terre Haute Monday. Katy Scott at home. Mrs Tom Watson in Fairbanks Saturday. Harve Patton and party fished on Turman s Creek Tuesday. Pansy and Gail Hamilton visit Vincennes. Otis Peak and family visit his father Monday.
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Anna Douglass
Will Hamilton
Dix’s Grove
Lizzie Scott
Seeleyville
Tobe Anderson
Terre Haute
Katy Scott
Tom Watson
Fairbanks
Harve Patton
Turman’s Creek
Pansy
Gail Hamilton
Vincennes
Otis Peak
Notable Kidney and Bladder Disease Expertise Offered
Dr Crowley with thorough knowledge of anatomy and pathology offers free exams using ophthalmoscope microscope and urinary analysis as diagnostic aids for kidney and bladder diseases. He emphasizes skillful treatment to reduce severe complications and fatalities.
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Crowley
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Robert P. White Publishers
Grover Cleveland
Theodore Roosevelt
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Times-Democrat
Thomas F. Ryan
Indianapolis
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Belmont
French Lick Springs
Ryan
Secretary of the Treasury
Geo. W. Pleasant
Denver
Brewery Combine
Ralston
Tom Taggart
Washington
Court House
Schuyler Colfax
Thomas A. Hendricks
Charles W. Fairbanks
John Kern
Hinky Dink
Brewers’ Combine
United States
Hemenway
Nomi
Republican County Convention
Southern R
Southern
R. R
Ly. Sullivan Hymera
Terre Haut
Peoria
St Louis
Beehunter
Vandalia
SEER
Daith Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Cincinnati
Westport
Big Four
Greensburg
Central Passenger Association
H. P. Radley
G. P
T. A
Grand Central Station
Fo Sfass
Ofa
Cfs
L. A. Stewart
West Washington
C. F. Briggs
Office Briggs Building
Walter N. Thompson, M. D
Dr. Shanklin
Coffman
East Side
Scott City
H. Edwards
North Eighth Street
Ohio Street
Buff & Stratton
Attorneys-at-Law
Northeast Corner Public Square
W. Lindley
Attorney-at-Law
North Side
Upstaire
Ind
Isaac H. Kalley
ttorney-at-Law
Sullivan State
John T. and
Will H. Hays
Attorneys At Law
Sullivan State Bank
Douthitt & Haddon
National Bank
Sullivan, Indiana
Chaney & Chaney
Tmes No
South Side
Dale's Jewelry
A. &. McNabb
Beasley & Brown
Job,Pessley
East Side Public Square
C. A. Price
A. C. Owens
Price & Owens Attorneys-at
O. B. Harris
Citizens Trust Building
Walter F. Wood
Glidden & Douthitt’s
Cons
D. Hunt
Gilbert W. Gambill
Hunt & Gambill
Goodman’s Clothing Store
Sullivan, Ind
Wim. H. Bridwell
Over Peoples State Bank
Lee Fenton
Fred Fenton
Northside Public Square
Fratec
Liston
James H. Draper
Liston & Draper
Insurance, Loans and Real Estate
Notary Public
Thornberry
C. E. Walstor
Thornberry & Walston
Southside Square
Joseph M. Webb
Undertakers
David Crawley
L. J. Pyles
McKinley
Uebelle
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