Prohibition Debate in Indiana Draws Sharp Lines
A pro and anti prohibition tract argues that temperance laws do not guarantee prosperity. It cites Kansas Illinois and Dubois Pike and Orange counties to claim wealth comes from industry and farming, not saloons, and argues prohibition is a political tool rather than a solution.
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Pamphets
Indiana
Hoosier Commonwealth
Thomas Taggart
Democratic State Organization
Aquor al- Mance
Prohibition
Kansas
Hansa
Ralst
Iilinois
Union
Ilinois
Kansas i
Maine
Dubois
Dubois County
Pike
Orange
Jasper
Orange County
French Lick
West Baden
Dubis County
Ghepsi
Father Noah
Tippler
Congressmen Chaney and the Parcels Post Debate
A local press dispute over Congressman John C. Chaney of the Second District and his stance on the parcels post plan. Competing editorials claim support or opposition, with the Washington Democrat and Bedford Democrat cited. Chaney’s office responded affirming opposition to the parcels post.
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John C. Chaney
Waington Democrat
Mrr. Chaney
Terre Haute
Bedford Democrat
Washington Democrat
Chaney
Herald
Weehington
Bryan campaign funds and tariff issue in 1896 era
Amid discussions of 1896 campaign finance the text alleges Bryan accepted silver syndicate gifts totaling tens of thousands from Marcus Daly and others, while denying money's role in politics. It cites the New York World and Illinois Democrats debating tariff reform and Bryan’s stance against moneyed influence.
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Democrati Paign
Bryan
Marcus Daly
Clark
Democratic Party of Montana
Moffatt
Bryant
Illinois Democrats
Kentucky
Tiety
New York World
Chicago
Bryn
McKinley
Bryan Fund
Gold Democrats
Woull Cate
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Court House Repair Debate Over Budget and Materials
The Herald argues against a $60,000 remodel plan for the county court house, criticizing past use of Bedford limestone and urging only essential repairs. It defends the building’s solid foundation and notes improvements should wait until the road system is funded and complete.
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Pega
Debay
Herald
Court House
Srorth
Labor Leaders Accused of Self-Interest Amid Party Fallout
The Central Labor unions of Vincennes and various rival groups dispute leadership and influence within Indiana politics. The Citizens column attacks certain figures including Alvin J. Padgett over alleged manipulation of labor groups to aid Democratic ambitions. The piece questions integrity and calls for resignations if political candidates are involved.
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Vincenges
Ottige
Central Union
Indiana
Boe Perking
Fred ‘Felick
Democratic i
Democratic Nomination Fallout Strains South Bend Times
The South Bend Times tries to reconcile with Bryan as the Democratic nominee while noting his clashes with Judge Parker. A recent Kentucky speech by Bryan sparked Parker’s responsive challenge, casting doubt on party harmony and highlighting ongoing intra party tensions among longtime figures.
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South Bend Times
Bryan
Times
the Times
Kentucky
Alton
Parker
Alur
Andiyat
Democrata
Branch of Martinsville enters GOP bid for lieutenant governor
Emmett F. Branch of Martinsville, speaker of the house last winter, is announced as a candidate for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He is considered a formidable candidate with a good legislative record and wide acquaintances, regarded as a square man.
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Emmett F. Branch
Martinsville
House of
Branch
County Assessor Sims Denies Alleged Interview
The Democrat published a claimed interview with County Assessor John A. Sims. Sims telephoned Raglenville to deny the report as groundless and unmade by him or any other party. The piece accuses the Democrat of fabrication and foul language, defending Sims as a Christian gentleman and law-abiding official.
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John A. Sims
Lindley Murray
Editorial on Kentucky situation and 1896 campaign fund exposure
The Memphis Commercial-Appeal discusses Kentucky affairs and notes Republican exposes of 1896 campaign contributions linked to W. J. Bryan. It argues public funding disclosures reveal false pretenses and contrasts Democratic and independent press roles.
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Memphis Commercial-Appeal
Kentucky
Commercial-Appeal
South
Democratic Campaign Fund
W. J. Bryan
New York World
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
City Eyes Expansion of Sidewalks Across Washington
The writer notes progress toward more and better sidewalks, citing existing pretty sidewalks but arguing the city still trails behind. The piece critiques the old fashioned brick sidewalk and calls for a broader, improved pedestrian network citywide.
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Washington
Call and Citizen clash over editorial standards
The Linton Call and the Linton Citizen quote Washington and Dem core critiques of editorials. They discuss potential improvements and jealousy between papers, suggesting editors adopt advice from national voices while defending local reporting.
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Call
Linton Citizen
Washington, Dem Core
Linton Gr
Washington
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