Indiana Temperance Debate Highlights Hanly Address
Governor Hanly at the Indiana Republican convention denounces the liquor traffic, attacks Democratic local option proposals, and urges a county local option law as the only effective temperance measure. He links the issue to state welfare, cites remonstrance law success, and warning of dilution by rival plans and brewer influence.
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Reformers and campaign funding in early politics
The State Press reflects on Rev. Kuhn’s Democratic gubernatorial bid as a high minded Christian effort and notes Vice President Fairbanks as a pioneer who prohibited campaign funds from corporations. The comment compares reform instincts across eras and cites Lebanon Patriot and Elkhart Review.
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Elkhart Review
Indiana Republicans Defend Firm Platform At State Convention
Indiana Republicans met to address issues in the coming campaign with a firm platform. The Covington Republican affirmed there is no straddling on positions, signaling clear stances. Steve Fleming, Fort Wayne brewer and Democratic candidate, backs the temperance plank, drawing criticism from anti temperance groups who see it as a setback to prohibitions.
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Indiana Republicans boast largest state convention ever
The Indianapolis gathering drew the party's largest ever delegation and pledges a strong ticket with a decisive election ahead. The temperance fight divides readers though unity remains on the platform, while Tipton and New Castle papers note local option debates. The Advocate predicts liquor will dominate the campaign and Republican gains if stepped up.
Indiana Democrats Straddle on Local Option Temperance
The Indiana Democratic platform hints at temperance approval but remains weak and evasive. Observers blame the convention’s leadership, notably Thomas Taggart and brewer interests, for steering the temperance plank after brewery influence. Local option already exists in many wards and townships under Republican law.
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Resolutions Committee
Democratic Party
Schie
Indiana Divorces Rise as Marriages Fall in 1907
The Indianapolis Star reports Indiana divorce data showing one divorce per seven marriages in 1907, up from one per eight in 1906, with 3,980 divorces and 28,702 marriages overall. It notes shifts in grounds like abandonment and cruelty, comments on adultery, and argues for easier divorce with stricter marriage.
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Silver Chaney Grants Farm Loans At Scaled Rates
Silver Chaney offers farm loans starting at $2 000 with a 4 percent rate. For loans below that threshold the rate rises to 5 percent. This notice outlines the tiered borrowing terms and eligibility for agricultural financing.
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Silver Chaney
Removing Cinders From Eye With Brush Remedy
A simple remedy to remove cinders from the eye is to dip a clean camel hair brush in water and gently pass it over the eyeball. The technique requires little skill and usually clears dust instantly without inflammation though not suitable aboard a train where a brush cannot be obtained.
Union Job Rooms prints commercial jobs with care
The Union Job Rooms promotes its specialty in commercial printing services. Located at 1113, the notice emphasizes expert job printing capabilities and efficiency for business materials.
Knapp to Speak at New McCammon Hotel Friday May 15
Dr Knapp of Vincennes will be at the New McCammon hotel on Friday May 15. The notice notes a public appearance with personal insights and asks readers to attend.
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McCammon Hotel
The Really Educated Man Peabody Quote
A proclamation praising mastery over self and one’s task. The quote credits Peabody as defining true education as self control and command of work.
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