Wild spenders of taxpayers money expose Democratic waste
The piece argues that Indiana Democrats in 1911 spent far beyond 1908 and 1910 levels, boosting state house costs, state institutions expenses, and payrolls. It cites a $3,600 governor's clerk, rising board of accounts costs, and a 1911 deficit despite advances from county treasuries. It accuses Democrats of using public funds for political ends and notes a return of funds to the common school fund and looming overspending criticisms.
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Taggart
Denison
State House
Democratic
Treasury
Board of Accounts
Board of ‘Accounts
Democratic Board of ‘Accounts
Steve Fleming
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson Confronted Over 1890s Critique Text
The excerpt depicts Woodrow Wilson as a witness before the public in a political clash. It cites his History of the American People remarks about poverty and despair in western mining and agricultural regions and questions his use of language about the 1897 crisis and Republican prosperity.
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Woodrow Wilson
Businessmen’s Pledge Against Progressive Fund
A Huntingburg hardwood lumberman, J. W. Stimson, writes to the National Progressive Committee refusing a $50 campaign gift. He criticizes Roosevelt’s recent reforms, argues for diverse leadership, and warns against a single party’s perceived monopoly on truth. He says honest men exist in all parties and rejects self-righteous tactics.
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J. W. Stimson
Huntingburg
Ind
National Progressive Committee of
New York
Progressive Committee
Stimson
Roosevelt
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
American Congress
Progressive Party
Has the Most at Stake Crisis Essay in Chronicle
The Marion Chronicle cites that the poor man bears the most in the ongoing campaign. It warns that without changes to the industrial business basis wages will rise further and a wage decrease is inevitable if action stalls. The piece frames the poor as the main losers in any delay.
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Marion Chronicle
Signs in Indiana Point to GOP Victory
Indiana Republicans report improving conditions and urge workers to stay active until polls close. State Chairman Fred Sims cites strong precinct organization, high party registration on October 7, and unity against Democrats. Voters urged not to change residences before election to avoid losing their vote.
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Sims
Indianapolis
Ind
Fred Sims
Republican State Central Committee
State Republican Committee
Indiana
State Committee
Indiana Democrats Shift Tactics in State Campaign
The Indiana Democrats move from a passive approach to a more aggressive campaign. Speakers like Mr. Ralston defend the party against boss domination and machine control charges while addressing the state platform and current administration. Governor Marshall, Senator Shively, and Senator Kern also defend the Marshall administration.
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Indiana
Ralston
Democratic Party
Marshall
Shively
Kern
If Wilson Is Elected Tone Promises Tariff Shakeup
The piece warns that a Wilson or Taft victory on November 6 would trigger a drastic tariff change. It foresees months of business caution, plant layoffs, and a rush of foreign gold to cover bills, risking a 1892 style panic and a swift end to 1912 prosperity under a Democratic shift.
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Woodrow Wilson
Taft
Wilson
Republicans and Economic Times of the Last Thirty Years
The text argues that the United States has enjoyed favorable periods in the last three decades under Republican administrations, suggesting a correlation between party leadership and good times rather than coincidence. It asserts a pattern across multiple administrations.
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United States
Political pitch warns against free school books
The piece argues that the only way to preserve American standards is to back the party proven to deliver them. It cautions that free school books sound appealing but would hide tax costs and taxpayers would not recognize the expense.
Prosperity at stake in campaign clash over parties
The speaker frames prosperity as the central issue, praising Taft’s record and warning against returning power to the Democrats and Progressives. The remark contrasts incumbent strength with perceived risk under opposing parties.
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Taft
Trust magnet Cyrus McCormick backs Wilson campaign
Cyrus McCormick contributes $12,500 from the Harvester Trust to Woodrow Wilson’s nomination fund. The note of corruption trails a familiar discomfort through Democratic ranks as scrutiny sharpens. The passage likens moral unease to a boy in a green apple tree, signaling wary Democrats.
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Cyrus McCormick
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Land prices and farming economics in 1896 Indiana
In 1896 corn and oats sold around 15c a bushel while cattle brought about $3 a hundred. Indiana farm land did not fetch $100 to $200 an acre and banks were not lending $50 to $60 an acre. Higher prices for farm products under Republican times boosted land values, but reduced farmers' earning power and debt payment capacity.
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Indiana
Indiana call to elect clean men to fix Proctor law
The piece argues that Indiana needs honest legislators to amend the Proctor law, blaming the Democrats for repealing the county local option law which opened forty four counties to saloons with Governor Marshall’s approval. It contends breweries benefit from more saloons.
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Indiana
Marshall
Taft Proposes Radical Legislation for Farmers and Consumers
President Taft endorses sweeping measures to cut living costs by lowering farmers production costs. The plan would give farmers access to global money centers, offering credit at reduced rates and easy terms. Based on European agricultural cooperative credit principles, it argues this will justify Taft remaining in office to deliver relief.
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Taft
Europe
Indiana Farmers and the Vote for Governor and President
The article argues farmers in Indiana hold county, state, and federal influence and should vote to keep the Republican party in power to ensure price stability and prosperity. It claims Democrats have failed and Progressives are too uncertain for farmers, urging farmers to prioritize their own interests in the election.
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Indiana
Congress
Republican Party
Propaganda on cost of living and funding promises debated
The Decatur Herald questions Progressive speakers pledging lower living costs once in government. It asks how they will pay current wages and keep prices down, while ensuring farmers and producers are paid. It urges revealing methods to reduce living costs without harming incomes.
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Decatur Herald
Farmers and merchants back Taft in Indiana rally
Indiana merchants and farmers report broad support for Taft through letters to the Republican State Committee. They warn that city factory and store prosperity sustains rural life and that changing leaders could jeopardize earnings, prompting a vote to continue Taft.
Railroads Taxed For Road Work In Indiana Dispute
Indiana newspapers debunk claims of graft in railroad road tax work. Noblesville Ledger cites interviews with Deputy Treasurer Horace Pettijohn, trustee A R Baker, and road supervisor Ralph Smith to explain how railroads arrange road tax work via 4 060 districts. Pfaff was paid about 3 for an eight hour day, performing the labor for the railroads.
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Indiana
Noblesville Ledger
Hamilton County
the Ledger
Horace Pettijohn
A. R. Baker
Noblesville Township
Ralph Smith
Baker
Smith
Ed Pfaff
Pfaff
Wages in 1893 and 1912 compared
A Democratic Times analysis compares daily wages of American workers in 1893 with those in 1912 under Republican prosperity. Blacksmiths bricklayers carpenters and others show notable wage gains over ten years, sometimes with reduced hours, prompting questions about political risk amid prosperity.
Meaning of the Recall in State Government Debated
Elmer Bassett explains the initiative refer endum and recall concept in the Shelbyville News. He warns that wealthier interests could drive recall campaigns to override constitutional decisions, leaving lawmakers to push laws deemed unconstitutional and fundamentally altering the government.
College Men for Taft Appeal From Harvard Man
Indiana college graduates are urged to fund Woodrow Wilson campaigns, but Harvard graduates praise Taft in a letter to the Wilson College Men’s League. The Harvard correspondent lauds Taft for truth, integrity, and adherence to constitutional government.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Woodrow Wilson College Men’s League
League
Taft
Harvard College
Harvard
Wilson Fund
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