Debating Convention Fracas Sparks Political Heat
The piece rebuts a Washington Democrat claim of a near general fight after a Republican county convention. It notes two-year-old incidents and a single exchange of words, contrasting with historic Democratic-era brawls in Daviess County. It ends reaffirming that such clashes fuel political passion.
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Washington ‘Democrat
Democrat ofSce
Daviess County
Old Court House
William D. Bynum
Washington
Court House
Thomas R. Cobb
Vincennes
Andrew Humphreys
Linton
Congress
Mll
Humphreys
Cobb
Allen Reelected Leader of County Republicans
Josiah G. Allen was reelected this afternoon as chairman of the Republican county committee. The editorial notes his exceptional organizing ability and emphasizes the role requires hard work and personal sacrifice during campaigns. The piece credits the Republican Party more than Allen, and cites opposition from the Washington Democrat as unfounded.
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Josiah G. Allen
Republican County Committee
Allen
Republican Party
Washington Democrat
As to Mr Taggart in Democracy's Eye
The piece defends Tom Taggart against harsh press tone, noting no foundation for venom toward the Democratic national chairman. It calls Taggart the shrewdest politician in the state and cites his decisive victory over Bevan and Hearst in the Dodge Parker contest.
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Fourth Street
Tom Taggart
Vienna
Taggart
Herald
Democratic National
Democratic Party
Bevan
Hearst
Dodge Parker
Leuhent
Indiana factions clash in Taggart era politics
The Indiana Democratic scene is tense as supporters of Taggart clash with opponents over control of the party apparatus. Articles from The Herald and other papers discuss anti Taggart sentiment, machine influence, and debates on temperance and local option laws amid leadership shifts and resignations.
Opinion on political influence and free choice in 1909 assembly
The excerpt discusses the power of attorney cards and the pressure they place on voters to declare support for saloons or transfer rights. It argues such coercion undermines citizen rights and warns that the 1909 general assembly may disappoint supporters of common sense and liberty.
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Toi
Revenue Department
Kentucky
Ginia
Sam
Ines
General Assembly
Democratic liquor dispute colors Indiana gubernatorial race
The piece discusses Samuel M. Ralston as a Democratic gubernatorial candidate favored locally by supporters while signaling acceptance of local option and secret ballot, opposing high license laws. It notes tensions within the party over prohibition and liquor policy, with references to Tiscart and other state figures.
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Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Ralston
Tascart
Tiggart
Democratic
Diane
Goenomreta
Stokes Jackson Linked to Taggart in Democratic Battle
The Washington Democratic press argues Stokes Jackson is a well intentioned Democrat chosen for party interests but branded by Taggart. They question if he can act independently or must bow to Taggart’s control. The Courier notes debates within southern Indiana politics and party leadership dynamics.
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Deantrat
Berard
Taggart
Vincennes Sun
Sullivan Times
Linton Call
Gilbert Hendren
Bloomfield
Padgett
Washington Democrat
Tag
Democratic Party
Herald
Indiana
Taggarton
the Herald
Vanguille Courier
É Patie
Southern
Indiia
Stokes ‘Jackson
T. Taggart
Stokes Jackson
Taggart and Hearst Rivalry Reflected in Indiana Newsletters
The South Bend Times criticizes the Indianapolis News for aiding James Risk and Hearst politics during Taggart’s contest. It notes the News shaped matters to force a choice between Taggart and opponents, praising John H. Senter for a stubborn stand that prevented disgrace though he narrowly faced mob threats.
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Taggart
South Bend Times
Indianapolis News
James Kirby’ Risk
Indiana
William R. Hearst
Akment
Stokes’ Jackson
Tom Taggart
Lafayette
Cyrus E Davis Not A Candidate For Congress
The Indianapolis story claims Cy Davis announced he would not seek Congress unless Gilbert Hendren became state chairman. The note mocks the claim as preposterous and references an officials’ announcement sent to Democratic papers. The piece cites a disputed $150 bill aggregate and questions the truth of Davis’s candidacy statement.
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Indianapolis
Cy Daris
Congress
Gilbert Hendren
Cyrus
Igo
Bloomington saloon politics sparks clash over licenses
In Bloomington a political fight between saloon interests and the Democratic county organization led to rejected license applications and a physical confrontation between county attorney Rolla Morgan and Enos Demoss. Stokes Jackson denies party control and defends his faction.
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Bloomington
Democratic Board
Democratg
Democratic ‘ Board
Rolla Morgan
Cyrus
Davis
Monroe
Enos Demoss
Morean
Demoss
Morea
Gmail
Democratic factionalism and brewery influence in Indiana politics
The Times comments on election of Stoken Jackson as state chairman, arguing that Indiana Democrats cannot succeed while governed by brewery interests and the factional, irregular methods long associated with Fagzart leadership.
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Glesticka
Sullivan
Cciaiateat
Texgart
Indiana
Fagzart
Stoken Jackson
For- Atete
the Times
Jackson
Kentucky Debate over Direct Primaries in Senate Election
The piece argues Kentucky’s direct primary experiment undermines the constitutional method by shifting power from the legislature to voters. It condemns Governor Beckham and the Goebel machine for manipulating sentiment and causing GOP control, urging Democrats to back candidates with public trust.
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U. S
Kentucky
United States
Beckham
Democratic Party
Goebel
Colonel Watterson Denies Governor Bid and Warms to Beckham
In a reply to a eastern paper and Beckham dispute, Colonel Watterson denies ever being a candidate for governor and asserts he opposes no one. He cites a Washington Star remark and parable about General Jackson’s colored servant to probe motives and heaven.
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Watterson
Beckham
Washington
Prohibition Party Claims Gain Misleads Voters
Fort Wayne News rebuts Chairman Jones of the Prohibition Party, noting his boast that six states now align with the party. The paper argues the three named states Michigan Arkansas Oklahoma Georgia Alabama show nominal party presence only, with Democrats driving any measure and the Prohibition Party failing to win elections or field respected candidates. The critique accuses prohibitionists of inflated claims and lazy labor by Black voters in southern states.
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Jones
Prohibition Party
Prohibition
Oklahoma
Georgia
Alabama
Democratic Party
Fort Wayne
Intiane
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