Daviess County Republicans favor unity over governor choice
A Friday Herald editorial urges Daviess county Republicans to back any of four gubernatorial candidates Watson Hugh Miller Taylor or Charley Miller, stressing party solidarity over factional splits. It warns against drafting a partisan Indianapolis delegation and calls for delegates chosen for judgment and knowledge, not allegiance. The piece also supports orderly public process in the city light plant sale under court appraisal.
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Herald
Daviews County
Daviess County
Nome
William L. Taylor
Indianapolis
James E. Watson
Rushville
Hugh Miller
Columbus
Charles Wutter
Goshen
Watson
Taylor
Charley Miller
Southern
Ndisse
Daviesa County
Tne
Temperance Question May Not Be Political Issue
An editor argues the temperance question should not become a political divide. Saloons exist as a public morals concern, not a party platform battle. He warns sharp party lines on liquor could fracture party unity and main political principles.
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Unea
Indiana
Tonto
Powers Trial Begins Amid Jury Controversy
The Powers trial resumes after over two weeks as a new eight Democrats and four Republicans jury is chosen. Critics say court officers meddled to tilt the panel, while Arthur Goebel pushes for punishment of his brother’s killer, urging a fair, unbiased verdict based on evidence.
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Caleb Powers
Goebel
Arthur Goebel
Indianapollis News
Indianapolis
Gresham
Jurara
Bryan Defends World Criticism in New York Interview
In a New York interview Mr. Bryan denounces the New York World as malicious and persistent while defending his support for General Weaver for president. He says the paper omitted a key fact about his stance and asserts he welcomes fair criticism within proper debate.
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Bryan
Palf
Gen
I Weaver
World answers Bryan on Parker map and imperialism debate
The World defends its map amid Bryan's criticisms, noting his past support and the Parker fiasco. It questions Bryan's consistency on imperialism and instructions to vote for Wegner, suggesting confusion over party loyalties and past endorsements.
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Parker
Bryan
Kentucky
New York City
Mr. Bryan
Wegner
Weaver
Boonville News Sparks Debate Over Vanderburg Treasurer Case
A критic of Vanderburg County finances questions the Boonville trial venue as a Spencer County jury acquitted a neighboring county treasurer who misappropriated about 2900 of public funds. The piece condemns mob justice in Rockport and urges consistency in punishing public officers who steal public money.
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Boonville
Wargle
Vanderburg
Spencer County
Rockport
Joe Hudspeth
Warrick County
Man's Embezzlement Trial Sparks Indiana Outrage
The text critiques Walker for stealing public funds, ignoring the law he violated and seeking immunity. It asserts his actions mirror embezzlement, despite claims of accidental injury and lack of intent, calling the acquittal a grave perversion of justice in Spencer and Vanderburgh counties.
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Walker
Spencer County
Vanderburg County
Indiana
Democrats divided at state convention over temperance planks
The Democratic convention faces a lively session next year over temperance policy. Voters favored a local option plank by 2,726, a high license plank by 2,129, a prohibition plank by 2,123, and 2,123 preferred no expression on temperance.
City Council and Light Plant Stock Vote Debate
The piece argues the council claims it can dispose of the city held light plant stock without a public vote, while opponents urge a vote is required. Lawyers’ opinions support the council, while Democrats dispute legality and frame the issue as political.
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Democrat
Iity
White Christmas Mood Marks Grim Forecasts
Fragmentary weather chatter references a white Christmas and grim implications. The piece hints at lean times and hardship tied to cold forecasts, using weather prognostication as a somber backdrop.
Dentocrat Declares Intent In Timed Remark
The Dentocrat issues a brief statement asserting its planned actions and timing. The notice emphasizes a measured approach and signals forthcoming details. No further names or dates are provided in the readable text.
City faces sale of plant with cautious opposition
Ten years into the debate, many opponents now favor disposal but deem the timing premature. The plant must be appraised by three men and then judges appointed by the court handle the sale. The council cannot sell below the appraised value, and officials pledge openness and protection of Washington’s interests.
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Democrat
Circuit ‘Court
Houghton
Hugh McKernan
Magnus J. Carnahan
Josiah G. Allen
Washington
City of
Pioneer sketches in Knox era glimpsed by Jasper writer
George R. Wilson of Jasper, longtime contributor to the Huntingburg Independent, is drafting a series of sketches on the institutional life of the counties once part of Knox county as Daviess county was.
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George R. Wilson
Jasper
Huntingburg
Knox County
Daviess County
Anonymous letters and cowardly conduct in public discourse
The writer condemns anonymous communications as evidence of a cowardly man who would slander a neighbor by stealth and a newspaper should expose such practices. Public questions may be debated openly but private taunts reveal character and shame.
William D. Bynum Returns to Democratic Roots
The text notes William D. Bynum aging and returning to his youthful political party, implying Indiana Democrats may retract harsh remarks about Palmer and Buckner's 1896 campaign manager. Bynum is identified as former national chairman of the party's gold wing.
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William D. Bynum
Democratic Papers
Indiana
Palmer and Buckner
Bynum
Democratic Party
Southern mob law echoed in Mississippi against minorities
The South Bend Times notes that violence against Negroes, and now against Italians and Hungarians in Mississippi, reflects a pervasive mob spirit defended as punishment for crimes. It argues that lynchings occur for trivial offenses and that outsiders face similar brutality in the region.
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Mississippi
South
South Bend Times
Louisiana
Far South
Rooseveltian clarity marks the president’s latest message
The document is straight to the point with no equivocation or flourishes. It presents a clear cut statement that is easy to understand and conveys decisive intent.
Barr Likely Reelected as Second District Republican Chair
The Vincennes Commercial reports Joseph H. Barr intends to stand for reelection as Republican district chairman for the Second District. After one term, support remains strong with many favoring acclimation reelection. Local Daivess county Republicans are broadly favorable to Barr's candidacy.
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Vincennes
Joseph H. Barr
Barr
Daviess County
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