Political argument over Governor race and local option stance
The piece challenges Thomas R. Marshall on his claimed need to read a local option law before, or after, taking a position. It contrasts Marshall with Bryan and Cannon, arguing Marshall dodges the temperance issue while others are clear on stances. It cites Illinois land grants and bank history to illustrate public trust and integrity.
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Bloomington
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Marshall
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Mrr
Cannon
Illinois
Illinois Central Land Grant
Cannon Brothers
William and
Joseph
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Two Men and Their Money in the 1900s politics clash
The piece argues Bryan’s outside wealth valued at 150000 dollars shows no illegal gains, contrasts his honesty with Cannon’s millionaire label, and criticizes Marshall’s tactless campaign stances on prohibition and ministers. It notes party boilerplate editing and scrutiny from Washington Herald.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Republican Party
Ways and Means Committee
National Democratic Committee
Ways and Means
Senator Jones
Arkansas
St. Louis Coliseum
Speaker Cannon
Cannon
Springfield
Mir Bryan
Marshall
Indiana
Prohibition Party
Democratic
Democratic Party
Democratic Boiler Plate
Indianapolis Sun
Boiler Plate Bureau
Washington Herald
Ohio Leaders Debunk Bryan with Light Birdshot Charges
Governor Hughes and Senator Bev Eridge attack Bryan’s arguments in Ohio speeches, delivering decisive rebuttals framed with light birdshot jabs.
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Hughes
Beveridge
Ohio
Bryan
Bryan Reports 50 Percent Dividend Clean-Up
Mr Bryan states his financial condition shows he is cleaning up a fifty percent dividend on his capital under a Republican administration.
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Bryan
Growth of Sullivan Democrat Campaign Fund Signals Apathy
The Sullivan Democrat campaign fund shows indications of public apathy toward the candidate. Citizens express little enthusiasm as fundraising stagnates and voter interest appears muted ahead of the upcoming election.
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Sullivan Democrat
Bryan Focuses on Cannon Public Stance
The quote notes that while Bryan attacks Joseph G. Cannon, Cannon is consistently clear about his beliefs on public issues, ensuring the public can always know where he stands.
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Mr. Bryan
Joseph G. Cannon
Cannon
The Maine Election Signals Democratic Victory
Early returns from Maine show Democrats likely clinching a decisive victory and shaping the final history of the race.
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Maine
Maine Liquor Question Shapes 1880 Campaign Fray
The passage analyzes Maine politics over liquor policy, noting Republicans backing prohibition and the Sturgis act while Democrats align with saloon interests. It recalls Maine’s 1880 Democratic win and its national impacts, with later shifts and the role of temperance in the broader party battles.
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New York Times
Maine
Taft and Gardner
Albert G. Porter
Garfield
Residence of George McNabb Destroyed by Fire
Merom Station reports the residence of George McNabb burned Sunday about noon when the family was away. The fire started from a defective kitchen flue and gained headway before discovery. Neighbors saved most household effects. McNabb carried $900 in insurance.
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George McNabb
Merom Station
Hazel Bushel and Benjamin Collier Wed at M E Parsonage
Miss Hazel Bushell daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Bushell of North Sullivan married Benjamin F Collier of Columbus Ohio Saturday night at the M E parsonage by Rev Murphy They left Saturday night for their home after the ceremony
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Hazel Bushel
Dave Bushell
North Sullivan
M. E. Parsonage
Rev. Murphy
Benjamin F. Collier
Columbus
Edna Heath
Covington
Ind
A. B. Thurber
S. C. Hill
Marshall, NL
Church of Christ
Cass
Ella Asdell
Martha Lowe
Bloomfield
Walter Asdell
Emerson Krug
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Terre Haute
Charles Alsman
John RE. Alsman
Cass Township
Mrs Lucille Coulson Visits On Return From Indianapolis
Miss Lucille Coulson of New Lebanon who has been visiting in Indianapolis passed through here Sunday on her way home.
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Lucille Coulson
New Lebanon
Indianapolis
May Hendricks of
Dugger
Sullivan
Terre Haute
0. M. Patton
R. C. Viskniskki
South Bend
Linder Loudermilk
Cripple Creek
Colo
Sullivan County Racing Meet At Coffman's Park
The Sullivan County Racing Association will hold a three day race meeting at Coffman s Park from September 30 to October 2 with 2000 dollars in purses. Captain W H Lucas and Major C H Stratton lead the management as they expect a record turnout and a strong field of fast horses from the region.
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Sullivan County Racing Association
Coffman’s Park
W. H. Lucas
C. H. Stratton
Blind Tiger Raided. head bootlegger still at large
Marshal Willis and Officers Norton and Watson raided Billy Sanders home in South Sullivan with a search warrant. They found a ready bar setup, three gallons of whiskey, and several half pint bottles. Sanders escaped arrest and remained at large after decamping from his residence.
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Marshal Willis
Norton and Watson
Billy
Sanders
South
Sullivan
Special Stove helps cut winter fuel use
Cool Nights ad touts the Special stove as a multi coal friendly heater that needs only two daily fires, burns nut slack lump or hard coal, keeps heat low to the floor, won’t clinker, holds fire for a week, and saves fuel versus old stoves. Located at 9 West Side, it promises two season payback in fuel savings.
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No. 9
West Side
Swap That Old Style Stove for a Special
An advertisement urges readers to trade in an old style stove for a special, early install to avoid chilly fall and rain. It highlights half price savings on oak stoves and ready fitting for customers, promising comfort once frost arrives.
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Milton Crowder
John Oldham
Almer Oldham
Kate Freeman
Hymera
Elizabeth Curtis
Brazil
Mary Curtis
C. D. Pinkston
Merom
Ethel Emerson of
Lincoln, Sr
Marie and
Elise Krug
Elsie Denney
Joseph Edmonds
Edwardsville
Ill
L. R. Edmonds
Edmonds
A. M. Timmis
la Grange
Melvin Hollingsworth
Shelburn
Edgar Thompson
John Christenson
Sue Hoagland
Cairo, Ill
T. B. Shaffer
Blind Tiger
South Sullivan
Central Store Co
Central Store Company
Reeseee
Sullivan and Hymera
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