Prohibition Debate Over Watson Gubernatorial Bid
A column criticizes Prohibitionists for accusing EB Watson of inconsistency over county local option while opposing a federal bill to allow soldiers homes canteens. It questions the logic of the prohibition stance and challenges a Indiana political alignment with brewers interests in 1908 and 1909. The piece also questions Ransom Pope’s party pronouncements and the aim to influence Indiana's dry state status.
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Prohibition
Indiana
Prohibition Party
Republican Party
Ransom Pope
Elnora
Pope
Brewers’ Alliance
Thomas
Evansville Editor Adapts Temperance Debate to Local Politics
A Evansville correspondent cites William He Blodgett to argue brewers and saloon men back Democrats in the legislature while county local option is opposed, noting Republican nominees viewed as liberal and unlikely to support temperance laws. The piece links press editorial lines to local voting blocs and party strategies.
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Anapolis
William He Blodgett
Evansville
Blodgett
Liquor Alliance
Brewers’ Alliance
Vanderburg
House of Representatives
Hhouse
Indianapolis News
Washington Democrat
New York
Third Street
Republican Party and Temperance Legislation in Indiana
An Indiana political tract argues Republicans authored current temperance laws, contrasts Democratic papers Sullivan Times and Washington Democrat, and contends Democrats blocked higher license measures under Tom Taggart and Crawford Fairbanks. It notes Nicholson law of 1895 as a stronger Republican achievement and cites a circulating pamphlet defending GOP temperance gains.
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Sullivan Times
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Local option divides Indiana temperance politics
The piece argues that a democratic candidate in the county has aligned with brewers, repudiating the party platform and accepting a nomination favoring local option with the county as the unit. It notes loosening party ties on the temperance issue and polls not reflecting sentiment.
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Indiana Democrats Attack Prohibition Records in State Politics
The Democratic ticket labels Republican leaders as fanatical backers of prohibition and cites Indiana laws from 1873 Baxter law to Moore remonstrance. It claims Republican officials have caused strife and hypocrisy while criticizing clerical influence on liberty and local option limits.
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Republican Party
Charney to Push Federal Post Office Buildings
The piece notes Congressman Charney will introduce bills for federal post offices in Washington and Linton, citing prior successes in Bloomington and Bedford. It contrasts Charney’s modest persistence with opponent Curlop’s bombastic ego, praising Charney as better for constituents and noting Miers’ past efforts for Vincennes.
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Federal Post
Washington
Linton
Bloomington
Bedford
Robert W. Miers
Congress
Vincennes
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Beveridge
Miers
Chaney
Clancy
Curlop
Governor's veto debated in local option question
The article discusses if Whip Watson would veto a law substituting vote by ballot for remonstrance in city and township units. It argues Watson would likely disapprove such a measure, contending the governor would oppose executive disapproval on a city option bill.
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Veto Power Misunderstood In Indiana Politics
A discussion notes confusion over governor veto power and legislative override in Indiana politics. It argues the two thirds legislative vote is not the correct path to bypass a veto and critiques saloon interests pushing for a local option law while courting lawmakers and governors.
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Indianapolia
Indiana
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Fairbanks
Albert Lieber
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Unanswerable Questions in Indiana Politics This Year
The Herald quotes two questions about party attitudes and influence in Indiana. It notes Democrats publicly back local option and temperance, while brewers and liberal elements oppose the Republican ticket. Albert Lieber funds and directs Democratic effort for Mishall and legislative candidates.
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Washington Democrat
Tidlane
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Republicas
Indiana Party Platforms Clash Over Local Units
The piece discusses Democratic and Republican state platforms in Indiana favoring different local structures. It notes brewers shifting to the Democrats, claims the Democratic plan is wisest, and questions the county unit concept versus township ward lines. The tone reflects partisan debate on electoral rules.
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Indiana
Albert Cae
Republican Party
Democrata
Democrats
Indiiana
Washington Democrat
Local Option Debate Sparks Strained Wisconsin Style
A garbled report outlines a tense local option dispute between brewers and saloon interests. It hints at a Democratic plan labeled true local option and notes a temporary shift in position amid the混乱.
No Real Discrimination in Railroad Rates Debate
A Democrat letter questions whether reduced railroad fares for Taft supporters in Cincinnati reflected fair dealing versus full fares for Bryan in Lincoln. The writer argues rate cuts depend on railroad interests and location, not bias, noting Cincinnati’s rail hub status and Lincoln’s accessibility. The piece rebuts the notion of railroad manipulation and recalls earlier calls to move Bryan events to urban centers.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan
Ido
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New York
Marshall vows face the temperance test in race for governor
The column accuses Marshall of dodging local option questions, notes brewing interests and political pressures shaping his stance, and portrays his candidacy as entangled with party and brewery influences. It reflects a critical Democrat viewpoint on his suitability.
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