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.
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Marshall
Indiana
Salem
Washington County
Congress
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End
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House
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Democratic Party
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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.
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Fort Wayne
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United States
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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.
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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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Inediana
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