Four Terms Too Many, Cullop Criticisms From Indiana Democrats
A compilation of Democratic editorials from the Second district criticizing W A Cullop of Vincennes for seeking a fourth term in Congress. The excerpts quote George R Griffin Bloomfield editor Paul Poynter Sullivan Democrat and William L Slinkard on rotation in office and opposition to long terms. The pieces argue against a four year term and note perceived district discord and benefits of new leadership.
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W. A. Cullop
Vincennes
George R. Griffin
Owen County
Democrat
Spencer
Griffin
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Sullivan Democrat
Mr. Cullop
Paul Poynter
Congress
Cullop
William L. Slinkard
Bloomfield Democrat
Republican Party
Bloomfield
National
Deepening Rift Over Cullop in Indiana Democratic Split
A Bloomfield Democrat accuses William Allen Cullop of shifting loyalties and backing a district primary to secure a fourth nomination. The piece frames Cullop as a Bryan foe turned ally and criticizes his postmaster machine, party split elements, and calls for a fair voter expression in the district.
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Bryan
William Allen Cullop
Bailey
Cullop
Bloomfield
Vin
Went Square Back on His Word
Sullivan Democrat argues Mr. Cullop reneged on a two year pledge not to seek candidacy. The paper claims evidence supports a call for a new head for the county ticket in eight counties of the district, urging fresh leadership.
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Sullivan Democrat
Cullop
Democratic Party
Cullop Retirement Debate Shapes Indiana Democratic Fate
A December 1914 partisan analysis urges Cullop to retire and warns that his continued bid risks Democratic control in Indiana. It cites Knox County losses and Vincennes shifts to Republicans, arguing a fourth-term bid would hurt party integrity and district prospects.
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J. C. Adams
Knox County
Philippines
Marshall
Cullop
Spencer
Congress
Washington
Champ Clark
W. A. Cullop
Thomas R. Marshall
Clark
Indiana
Mr. Marshall
Ralston
Bloomfield Democrat calls for new office holder
The Bloomfield Democrat criticizes Cullop for long tenure in office urging a change. It argues alternating leadership would give others a chance after about twelve or thirteen years in position.
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Bloomfield Democrat
Complaint of the Snap Convention
Bloomfield Democrat reports that many Democrats at home fight and bear burdens of contests and favor rotation in the congressman’s office, as with county and township posts, to block any ring from forcing a snap convention to eliminate all conditions.
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Bloomfield
Political Trick of Cullop
The Hon John A Riddle believes a party primary was called by the district committee as a political trick by Bill Cullop and Bill Vollmer The move is unprecedented in the district and Riddle doubts any Democrat will be renominated for a fourth time He cites the Baltimore platform favoring a four year presidential term.
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W. A. Deharity
State Board of Accounts
Cullop
Washington
Linton
John A. Riddle
Congress
Democratic District Committee
Riddle
Bill Cullop
Bill Vollmer
Baltimore
Furore Over Trick Primary in Second District States
Royal E. Purcell notes in January the Cullop snap primary sparks upheaval across the Second district. Clippings show Sullivan and Greene counties in revolt, Daviess County furious due to Cullop’s postmaster appointment unpopularity, Owen County divided, Martin County aligned with Fabe Gwin, Knox County less decisive as machine influence looms.
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Royal E. Purcell
Cullop
Greene County
Owen County
Martin County
Fabe Gwin
Knox County
Politically Dishonest Trick in Martinsville Editorial
The Martinsville Democrat edited by George Finney criticizes the January 1914 district primary to protect Cullop. A Worthington postmaster meeting looms, with four Cullop appointees leading county committees and more officials expected soon, reflecting civil service law tensions.
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Martinsville
George Finney
Finney
Cullop
Worthington
Gallontata
Civil Service Law
Palpable Fraud in Daviess County Primary Controversy
In the Martinsville Democrat critique of a Daviess county primary, the paper attacks the party’s rules and leadership as undemocratic. It questions Cullop’s tactics to grant himself nomination by eliminating rivals and argues against supporting a discredited candidate who has long benefited from office.
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Martinsville
Daviess County
Wilson
Worthington
Cullop
Taggart
Congress
Hatched in the Darkness
In a Martinsville Democrat piece a pre election clash within the party is outlined arguing that opposing a favored candidate is a personal right and not disloyalty. The text notes factions and grounds for supporters to contest the nomination yet remains concise on party loyalty.
Cullop Defends Congressional Growth Through Terms
Martinsville Democrat reports Cullop arguing that a congressman gains usefulness with each term. He says a first and second term offer little opportunity, a third increases value, a fourth improves work, and a fifth could reach peak effectiveness. An auditor jokes about electioneering for a fifth term.
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Martinsville
Cullop
Congress
One Who Was a Quitter and a Fourth Term Bid
An editorial critique from April 1914 argues Indiana congressman Cullop failed his district by seeking another term. It cites Democratic papers opposing his candidacy and notes the Bloomington World supported him as postmaster appointee.
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Cullop
Congress
Bloomington World
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Vollmer--Taggart
State Committee
Joe Turner
Democratic Congressional Committee
Sartor
Sullivan County
J & K Boots
Martinsville Democrat
Riggs Clay Product Co
Sullivan
Shelburn
Dugger
John
Creag
Vila
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