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Newspaper

Washington Gazette

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1908

Page

4

Marshall of Indiana Denounces Local Option Tactics

William R. Marshall, Democratic nominee for governor, argues against a sudden push for local option in Indiana's liquor laws. He cites Republican platforms from 1888 and 1890 and accuses Republicans of inconsistencies while highlighting Washington County’s ban on retail drinking places. He links pro local option stances to party interests and brewer influence in the state.

Thomas Marshall Indiana Salem Washington County Congress Mr. Marshall End Senate House Thomas R. Marshall Republican Party Democratic Party Stephen B. Fleming Fort Wayne Brewers’ Alliance Fleming Taggart Samuel M. Ralston Democratic National Committee Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute Albert Lieber Indianapolis Thomas R. Marshal Mayot Asher Mqnor Brewery Alliance Democratic State Convention

Watson Addresses Fort Wayne On Liquor Laws And Local Option

James E. Watson delivered a lengthy Wednesday night speech in Fort Wayne focusing on state matters and liquor traffic regulation. He defended county option by ballot, contrasted it with ward and township options, and argued the Republican plan aligns with existing law and constitutional validity.

James E. Watson Fort Wayne Watson Ward Mr. Watson United States Republican Party Washington Democrat Democrat Indiana

Marshall’s Lincoln reference sparks party decency call

The Indianapolis Star weighs in on Thomas R. Marshall invoking Abraham Lincoln to defend the Democratic party. It urges Marshall and his party to embrace decency and honesty now and in the future.

Abraham Eincolo Abraham Linby Marshall Washington County Lincoln Salem Thomas R. Marshall Abraham Lincoln The Indianapolis Star

Debated Local Option Plans in Indiana Politics

The piece argues against a ward and township local option approach to liquor laws, favoring county local option for fairer results. It critiques Democratic candidates and presses the remonstrance feature, warning against brewery influence and secret ballots. It references John W. Kern and general party dynamics without urging specific action.

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