Williams and Cullop Featured in Township Campaign
In Jackson Township race, William J. Williams for Trustee William Brown for Assessor Kensler Wood Kenser William K For Advisory Board Samuel R Cole A C West William Self are listed as office seekers. A Washington Herald column criticizes William Allen Cullop for constant campaigning and nepotism while praising Oscar Bland and others in the district.
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Jackson Township
William J. Williams
William Brown
William Kensler
Frank Wood
William Case
Justice of the Peace
Samuel R. Cole
A. C. West
William Self
Secretary of State Judge Ed Jackson Newcastle
A brief note from Newcastle confirms Judge Ed Jackson serves as Secretary of State. Details remain limited with no official statement on tenure or scope of duties.
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ED Jackson
Newcastle
Beveridge Tour Sparks Progressive Enthusiasm
The Times notes strong Progressive interest in Senator Beveridge's tour while contrasting it with the washed democracy and the broader public sentiment. The piece highlights regional reactions and the political climate shaping support for Beveridge.
Beveridge Leads Bull Moose Inside Indiana Politics
The Times voices a sharp critique of the Democratic Party and Governor Ralston while highlighting Albert J. Beveridge as a key figure for the Bull Moose faction in Indiana. It notes shifts in support, mentions Shively and Kern’s charges, and tees up a 1916 congressional bid by William H. Vollmer amid local party turmoil.
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Beveridge
Senator Shively
Indiana
Mr. Kern
Senate
William H. Vollmer
Vincennes
Charles D. Hunt
Indiana Inquiry into 1913 Legislature and Political Machine
The piece attacks the Crawford Fairbanks Tom Taggart machine alleging crimes in Indiana's 1913 legislature. It questions the governor's response and identifies Homer L. Cook as speaker and a Democratic candidate for secretary of state allied with the machine.
Why did Cook Sign Bills Without House Passage
The piece accuses Homer J. Cook of signing bills not passed by the House and questions accountability. It argues the printed legislative record was costly and faulty under his supervision, linking tax hikes and state borrowing to the Fairbanks-Taggart machine and urging voters to back the Republican ticket. It notes a Washington dispatch predicting Democratic losses and cites Cook's alleged role in killing and signing a bill as speaker.
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Turmans Creek
Isenhower
Harrison & Drake
Cook
Fairbanks-Taggart
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Washington Dispatch
the Herald
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The
Herald
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Indianapolis Herald
Ray
Gavitt
Dr King's New Life Pills advertised cure
An advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a tonic for stomach liver and the whole system claiming to cure dizziness biliousness constipation and low spirits with a first dose effect and a 25 cent price at all druggists.
Voter registration deadline note for October 5
If you did not register in September you must register on October 5 to be eligible to vote in November. The message urges timely registration to participate in the upcoming election.
Sloan's liniment relieves rheumatic pains quickly
The first application penetrates without rubbing and stops rheumatic pains around joints providing relief. A family medicine for pains, bruises, cuts, sore throat, neuralgia and chest pains with infection prevention. Mr. Chas. H. Wentworth of California reports immediate relief and strong recommendation. 25c at druggists.
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Sloan
Chas. H. Wentworth
California
Democratic Paper Fights Cook In Indiana Race
The Scott County Journal condemns Ho mer I Cook for crooked legislative conduct and withheld his name from its nominee list in response to claims the governor keystoneed defeated salary bill laws. The Star and Union ad. rate referenced.
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Cook
Scottburg
Ind
Scott County Journal
Democrat
Samuel B. Wells
Homer I. Cook
Journal
Indianapolis Herald
Po-Do-Lax Promises Clear Complexion and Health
Advertising claim touts Po-Do-Lax as a pleasant laxative that cures pimples by cleansing digestion and purifying blood. Promises toned liver, steady nerves, and a clear complexion with regular use. 50 cent bottle offered with money back if not satisfied. Available at all druggists.
Progressive Herald Folds In Newcastle Ind After Short Run
In Newcastle Indiana on September 22 the bull moose Progressive Herald ceased publication after a brief life. The paper promised a year of existence paid in advance but failed due to lack of support while the Democrat printing office had produced it for the Bull Moose bosses.
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Cullop
Vollmer
Congress
Washington Herald
Newcastle
Ind
Bull Moose
Progressive Herald
Democrat Printing Company
Democratic
What Has the Underwood Tariff Done to You
Document No. 24 issued by the American Protective Tariff League outlines the duties on agricultural products under the Payne Aldrich 1909 act and the Underwood 1913 act. It argues for voter access and offers ten copies for ten cents postpaid to W. F. Wakeman Secretary 339 Broadway New York.
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American Protective Tariff League
W. F. Wakeman
Broadway
New York
Illinois Primaries See Minimal Bull Moose Support in Cook County
Illinois primary figures from 34 counties show the Bull Moose vote is almost negligible. In Cook County the Progressives only contested sheriff, with Republicans earning 44 183 votes to 4 835 for Progressives. In 2012 Progressive turnout in Cook County exceeded Republican by 166 061 to 74 875.
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Illinois
Chicago
Cook County
Ripley County Republican Convention Draws Largest Crowd
Versailles Indiana hosted the Ripley county Republican convention described as the largest and most enthusiastic ever. Five bands provided music as Judge Ed Jackson spoke inside while Hugh Th Miller addressed an overflow crowd outside in the courthouse yard.
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Versailles
Ind
Ripley County
Ed Jackson
Hugh Th. Miller
United States
Court House
Stop That Fall Cough With Pine Tar Honey Remedy
Warning about fall coughs and lung trouble urges using Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Promises quick, permanent relief for adults and children, soothes throat and lungs, loosens phlegm, antiseptic, fortifies against colds, and guarantees results for 25 cents at druggists.
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Dr. Bell
Downs Declines Fulton County Recorder Race
Akron Ind Sept 22 John N Downs nominated by Bull Moose bosses for county recorder declines to run and declares Republican affiliation. Two years ago Downs was a leading Progressive worker in Fulton County.
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Akron
Ind
John N. Downs
Bull Moose
Fulton County
Republican Party
Downs
Terre Haute Star and Union Tie In One Year
A brief note from Terre Haute papers indicates a unified one year partnership between The Terre Haute Star and The Union, signaling collaboration or merger discussions between the two local outlets.
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Terre Haute
the Union
Terre Haute Star
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