Indiana brewers defecting from Republican party debated in Marion
The Indiana debate centers on claims that twenty six or twenty seven brewers have deserted the Republican party over the local option issue. Names like Crawford Fairbanks Steve Fleming Eugene Hack and Anton Simon appear as examples, while Governor Corbett pledges to outspend opposition to Jim Watson. The piece argues public sentiment opposes brewery influence in politics and notes the unsettled outcome of the local option stance in the state.
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Peter” Lieber
Indianapolis
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Thomas Taggart
John W. Kern
Steve Fleming
Fort Wane
Fleming
Vincennes
Eugene Hack
Anton Simon
Fairbanks
Lieber
Indiana
Hack and Simon
Clffish
Democratic Party
Itg
Eblican
Corbett
Mr. Watson
Jim Watson
Democratic Party of
Indina
Jim Atson
Marion
Debaters Clash Over Postal Savings Bank Debate
The piece contrasts Democrat and Republican positions on a federal guarantee for bank deposits and a postal savings bank. It argues both sides avoid a clear issue, noting Bryan’s support for a postal savings bank and the GOP’s backing of a postal payments bank.
Local option debate voices in Ward Two
Fragmented OCR notes show a discussion on a local option question urging voters in Sea to approve a law. Mentions are unclear but reference to ward divisions and a second ward, with mentions of lines and legal phrasing. The text is garbled and lacks complete names or dates.
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Baie A
Local Option in Indiana Debated to Limit Evils of Traffic
A fragmented discussion traces how general law contrasts with local option in Indiana. It argues county and ward options as preferable to wage labor controls and urges temperance as a guiding principle, highlighting republican proposals for remonstrance and public input.
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Republican Party
Indiana
Brewers' alliance backs Indiana campaign leaders
A circulated list shows Thomas Taggart Crawford Fairbanks Stephen Fleming Albert Lieber and John Bell as the core of the brewers' bloc guiding Indiana politics. The editorial argues Marshall's election would heighten their influence in state government and legislature, with ongoing funding and control from these figures. It also praises Congressman Chaney and urges weekly papers to amplify campaign issues.
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Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Brewers’ Alliance
Democratic Party
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Democratic National Committee For
Bryan
Democratic National Executive Committee
Indiana Democratic Organization
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute
French Licks Springs
Taggart
French Lick Springs Company Corporation
United States Senate
James A. Hemenway
John W. Kern
French Lick
Albert Lieber
Indianapolis
James E. Watson
Hemenway
Jor Bell
Drewers’ Combine
Legisla- Saab
State House
Ash Bal
Democratic Organization
Mbkn
Ucket
Fairbanks
Flemins
Lieber
Thomas
R. Marshall
Becau
Compaigr
Indiana Politics and Brewers Influence in State Elections
The piece argues that Taggart seeks the senate aided by brewer and saloon influence, while Fairbanks Lieber Fleming are Democrats aligned with local option. It claims these men aim to hold the balance of power to dominate Indiana state government for years, not reflecting true party conscience but a special interest feared by the people.
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Aoser
United States
Brewers' Alliance
Taggart
Senate
Crawford Fairbanks
Steve Flemitg
Albert Lieber
Fairbanks
Lieber
Fleming
Indiana
Indianapolis brewer Lieber joins Bryan army recruits
A brewery figure named Lieber from Indianapolis, long a backer of the Republican ticket, is noted as one of the few recruits to the Bryan army.
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Albert
Lieber
Indiaapolis
Local Prohibition Debate Shapes County Ballot Vote
Report notes a heated discussion among opponents of the Moore law with mentions of the brewers and Mr Liebe urging a no vote. Democratic figures from Indiana shift positions, while advocates push a ballot remonstrance change and temperance ideals influence local option support.
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Ublican Ring
B.unit
Leber Fasis
Temperance
Farmers and Prices in a Bryan Era Debate
A political commentary argues farmers are above average in intelligence and criticizes The Washington Democrat editorial urging Bryan support. It claims prices rose with prosperity while wages and markets shifted, praising Republican reforms and lambasting Bryan’s tariff policies as harming labor and industry progress.
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Washington Democrat
Knox Republicans Endorse Local Option in Indiana Campaign
A Knox county Republican convention at Vincennes pledges support for Indiana Republicans and the statewide platform. They back county local option on temperance, favor Moore and Nicholson laws, and urge reelecting James E. Watson as governor and John De Chaney to Congress. The piece notes Knox Republicans' long fight against Democrats and growing close contest in the Second District.
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Knox
Hell
Vincennes
Robie
Indiana
James E. Watson
Second Congressional District
Congress
John de Chaney
Knox County
Democra
Democ
Kr Gounty
Taft Bryan Clash Over Temperance as National Issue
A public dispute arises over whether temperance is a national question with Mr Taft and Mr Bryan differing in emphasis. The Herald calls it the lone Indian issue, while Democrats and Republicans alike note temperance ties in party forms. The discussion centers on national policy and press focus rather than party platforms.
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Taft
M. Herald
Democrat
Bryan
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