Debs Sermon Sparks Debate On Church And State
A Washington editor publishes a fiery letter rebutting Eugene Debs and his socialist ties. The discussants warn that socialism challenges law, family, and church, while examining California recall aims and tax exemptions for religious property in Indiana.
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H. P. Herr
Washington
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Eugene V. Peleg
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Matthew
Kingdom of Heaven
Debs
Jesus
Euphone Debs
Eugene Debs
California
Sherades
Los Angeles
The Question of Taxation Complicated Problem
The piece argues taxation should be uniform across citizens and notes a tension between equality and practical burdens. It references constitutional aims for even rates and mentions federal and state tax elements while discussing how Indiana holders are affected.
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Bf Easana
Indiana
The Eugenics Absurdity and Marriage Control
An editorial condemns eugenics based marriage regulation as artificial and unscientific. It argues natural selection and genetic improvement fail in humans, while animal breeding success does not translate to people. The piece warns state arranged marriages would fail and harm society.
Broadside Targets Congressman Cullop in Second District
The Bloomfield Herald prints a sharp broadside criticizing congressman Cullop. It notes William J. Slinkard, a longtime Gregge county lawyer, as a Democratic signer and that the editorial was reprinted by the Linto Citizen edited by Joe Turner. The piece warns Cullop of strong Democratic opposition and political pressure.
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Wallen
Bloomfield
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Bloomfield Democrat
William 3. Slinkard
Gregge County
Linto# ICitizen
Joe Turner
Li Fan
Cullop
Unclear OCR Reflects Urban Unemployment Struggle
Fragmentary text notes American cities face ongoing unemployment issues with a growing need for care of a large workforce. Mentions metro areas feeling mounting demand and calls for municipal action, with incomplete quotes and garbled phrases.
City labor shift blamed for farm labor shortage
The article argues unskilled labor concentrates in cities causing farm labor scarcity. It notes many city workers are consumers while farms lack workers, worsened by seasonal farm migration. It urges education to show city dwellers better living on farms rather than new laws or revolutions.
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America
President Wilson reprimands officers over horseplay at dinner
The article records President Wilson ordering reprimands for army and navy officers who offended his and Mr. Bryan's feelings with horseplay at a dinner about a week ago. It suggests the incident was harmless and notes officers can be boyish yet perform when facing enemies.
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Army
Navy
Bryan
Orient
Cost Of High Living Raises Grocery Costs In Indianapolis
Testimony to the public service commission on street railway labor costs points to rising living expenses driven by consumer frugality and credit use. Grocers report demand for premium cuts and seasonal produce, while credit systems and remote ordering boost purchases despite higher prices.
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Indianapolis Street Railway
Public’ Service Commission
State faces loan payoff amid tax hikes and new borrowing
The state plans to cover a loan by negotiating a new one and faces a January deadline. A sample of economy is shown as revenues rise through higher property assessments, increased tax levies, and inheritance taxes.
Jackson county to build twelve miles of concrete roads
Jackson county intends to construct about twelve miles of concrete highways radiating from Seymour. Experience with concrete roads has been entirely satisfactory, as they are nearly indestructible and their maintenance costs are low.
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Jackson County
Seymour
Stage renovation aims amid moral awakening debates
Fragmentary text suggests tensions over theater content and moral concerns. It mentions stage renovation, managers, and alleged exploitation or vice in performances, with language indicating calls for accountability and public scrutiny.
View of Sensational Stage Topics Stir Early 1900s News
The piece denounces sensational magazines and erotic tales fueling vice while noting a weary Christmas break for reporters. It laments Indiana politics with Mayor-elect Boss disputes and Fred Ospenberg’s board withdrawal, and mentions Spencer whisky allowances, teetotaler trends, and gender balances in state institutions.
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Pitileas
Evansville Courier
Fred Ospenberg
Evansville Board of Public Safety
City Salary Ordinance Sparks Debate Over Pay Increases
The council approved a city salary ordinance with minor raises for several employees but rejected larger increases for the mayor and city treasurer. The mayor will take the ten days allowed by law to decide on approval. If contested or if the new council acts, the ordinance may be revived or changed.
Democrats lack organization in district say observers
The piece notes that Mobine is disliked and that Woodrow Wilson and William Jennings Bryan Democrats have no organization in the district. It mentions available fighters but no leader to guide the fight and suggests they will vote against Republican candidates from Somerman down, with plans to vote against all Republicans.
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Indianapolis News
Thomas Taggart
Democratic
Indiana
Mr. Blodgett
Taggart
John W. McCarty
Washington
Huerta
Atexico
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Democrats Realize Split Republicans Sustain Power in State
The text argues that Democratic strength rests on a divided Republican Party and hints at machine politics. It notes district chairmen fearing defeat for Fabius Gwin and considers delaying action until after the state convention. It also mentions an efficiency engineer hire in Topeka and references Paris and Chicago assignments.
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Bryan Democrate
Fabius Gwin
Topeka
Paris
France
Chicago
Esponus Sys
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Local riders debut new cars in Steele Towns event
Community spectators watch as Margaret Sw and family travel in a Studebaker while Thomas Keith and Foster Reuss display new cars in East Walnut Street parade. A four wheel drive theme appears with surprise gifts and family participation.
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Francis
Albanin
Steele
Thomas Keith
Wes Township
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Studebaker
Foster Reuss
East Welnut
Slayer Ralph Lopes Sealed in Utah-Apex Refuge near Bingham
Reports state Ralph Lopes slayer is secured in a Utah Apex refuge near Bingham as of November 27 and will be held until after Christmas while lawmen search, with Sheriff Smith confident he is either dead or hidden in the mine that has been guarded since December 14.
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Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Ralph Lopes
Bingham
Utah
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