Democratic press bureau material in Indiana papers
Editors discuss use of Schmidt supplied political copy labeled as from diverse papers. They note Vincennes Sun and other Indiana Democratic papers ran the material with clear source labeling so readers knew origin. The piece argues transparency vs anonymity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Bureau
New York World
Louisville Courier- Journal
Vincennes Sun
Indiana
Press
Democrat
Enforcing Piety Treated Ridiculous by City Leaders
An Indiana news column discusses a Richmond church proposal to sentence petty offenders to attend church rather than jail. The mayor rejected it citing constitutional protections against coercing religious practice and forcing worship. The Evansville Courier praised the mayor and highlighted protections of freedom of thought and belief.
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Richmond
Gsid
Evansville
Courier
Indiana
Ccea
Clergy caution on unverified public statements cited
A Southern Presbyterian clergyman Dr J A Smith claimed an edict from the pope found on Major Archibald Butt's body urging Catholics to oppose Woodrow Wilson. Taft disputed the claim noting Butt died abroad and body never found. The article critiques unverified church statements and discusses Titanic timing.
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General Assembly
The
Southern Presbyterian Church
J. A. Smith
Archibald Butt
Woodrow Wilson
South Presbyterian Church
Major Butt
Vatican
Suffrage, States Rights, and Political Scrutiny
A sprawling editorial collage discusses suffrage as a national issue versus state control, criticizes a Vincennes fire chief who assaulted a city editor, and lampoons political factions and figures including Bryan, Shively, and Thaw. It reflects early 20th century debates on centralization, press criticism, and gender voting rights.
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Vincennes Fire Department
Vincennes Sun
Sun
Fire Department
The
Democratic push to save Cullop faces heavy opposition
Panic grips Second district as Oscar Bland gains, prompting a chorus of party leaders to recruit top federal and state figures for rallies. Officials say Bryan Clark Folk Shively and Kern will headline events, signaling strong Democratic alarm and Republican confidence in looming defeat for Cullop.
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Oscar ‘Bland
Wiliam
W. J. Bryan
Clark
House For Representatives
Folk
Missouri
Shively
Kern
Democratic Press Defends Wilson on U S Marshal Pick
An editorial from Vincennes Sun argues Republicans and opponents of the Wilson administration misstate the U S marshal appointment in Indiana. It notes Schmidt served beyond his term after late quarrels and defends the decision to place Storen, a qualified Republican, in the role while acknowledging minor time loss but highlighting past Democratic tolerance of Republican appointees.
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Washington Democrat
Wilson
Shively
Edward H. Schmidt
U. S
Mark Storen
Schmidt
Charles W. Miller
Baron Rothschild
Indianapolis
Stoven
Ghively
Thhey
Albert J. Beveridge
Senate
Edwin M. Lee
Hemenway-Fairbanks
Pettit
Campaign tensions spill over in tariff and jobs debate
The article notes rising anti Cullop sentiment among rural voters and workers facing job losses due to Democratic depression. It mocks Bryan and Clark as they plan chautauqua dates, highlighting dissatisfaction among Democratic farmers and laborers.
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Bryan
Clark
Poor Old Indiana Tax Burden and State Bankrupt Warning
A critical observation condemns Indiana taxes and state spending. The writer cites high levies on property and auto taxes, inheritance taxes, and salaries for new offices as draining funds. They warn of near bankruptcy and the need for temporary loans to run public institutions and pay veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estate Board of Accounts
Indignant Legislature Sparks Fee Protest in State
A report notes unprecedented salaries described as generous by supporters while critics accuse the accommodating legislature of inflating pay. The piece emphasizes the extraordinary nature of the raises in the state.
Tre Wheatland Bridge dispute debate over repair funding
Washington newspapers push a bridge repair plan while criticizing Knox county and urging owners to transfer their interest. Local officials agree repairs are needed but question sharing of costs and seeks a Knox county ownership arrangement to keep the bridge in good condition for Vincennes Wheatland and surrounding areas.
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Washington
Democrat
Vincennes
Knox County
Knox
Wheatland
Daviess County
Thay
Photographer Major Pierson Killed by Train Near Lebanon
Miss Della Pierson a local restaurant waitress learned by telegram that her brother Major J Pierson a photographer from South Lebanon Ohio was killed by a Pennsylvania train while taking pictures on tracks near his home He died Sunday and Friday burial plans were pending with Emery Miller of Petersburg his father in law and relatives arranging the body for transport to South Lebanon for burial
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ohio
Pierson
Mayme Miley
Petersburg
Emery Miler
Peterabarz
Major J. Pierson
GoodaSmaritan Hospital
Olaimed
Shoals Teledrama Chief Pastor Faces Divorce Shock
The Rev. John Marion Small, pastor of the Chiristiag church in Shoals, is revealed to have been granted a breast court divorce in Tipton. His wife, a evangelistic worker, is believed to be from Kempton. Small resigned his charge and plans to enter school.
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Shoals
John Marion Small
Chiristiag
Martin County
Tipton
Mall
Kempton
Orian Hist
Mr. Small
One Shoals Church
Cenesal
Funeral for Rev Louis Gueguen Draws Priests in Vincennes
Thousands attend the funeral at St Francis Navier cathedral Vincennes for Rev Louis Gueguen who died Saturday Bishop Joseph Chartrand presides Arch priests and deacons from Indiana and Illinois take part Motion picture crews document the service and ceremony.
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Father Gueguen
Louis Gueguen
St. Francis Navier Cathedral
Vincennes
Indiana
Ilinois
Joseph Chartrand
Father Hauser
Jasper
Father Wade
Indianapolis
Father O'Connell
M. Fleischmann
Father] Saunderman
Lawrenceburg
Father Ryant
St. Marys-of-the-Woods
Father Fitzgerald
I Muliam Maher
Greencastle
Capture Means Reward for Petersburg Marshal Whitney
Pocketbook of Thomas Whitney, marshal of Petersburg, will be enlarged by a reward after he captured William Blackburn, a deserter from Pike County, amid the carnival company touring Washington this week. Whitney traced the tip to the city Tuesday evening and verified the lead upon arrival.
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Thomas Whitney
Petersburg
William Blackburn
Pike County
Carnival Company
Washington
Whitney
Blackburn
Desert deserter captured near Petersburg by a carnival troupe
A deserter was arrested after being placed in Da Viens county jail and moved to Petersburg. Whitney notified the nearest recruiting station of the capture. The government offers a $50 standing reward for deserters from the army or navy.
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da Viens
Petersburg
Whitney
Thei
Army
Navy
Wilson Orders New Haven Railroad Suit Filed At Once
President Wilbon directs an immediate Sherman Act suit to dissolve the New Haven railroad and orders the criminal aspects to be presented to a federal grand jury. The civil war over the railroad will be tried in New York federal court.
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New Haven
Wilbon
Atrornes-coeperal Methesnolds
Departments of Justices
United States Court
New York
Drunken Aggie Kills Man With Blow in Vincennes
A drunken man attacked Franklin Jones in Vincennes with a blow to the left cheek. Jones, about thirty years old, died from injuries after the assault as witnesses reported the assailant shouting threats at a bakery employee prior to the incident.
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Earlsmith
Beem Jamoun
Franklin Jones
Vincennes
Dots
Tex Waite Smith
Dones
Smith
Mtr
Odeon Men Hurt In Windstorm Leave Officials Wary
Scott Arford and Hubert Taslort of the Odeon men were injured when a falling tree hit their path near Raglesville during a Monday windstorm. Arford is in an Indianapolis hospital after surgery. Taslort's condition remains serious and both are not yet out of danger.
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ODON
Scott Arford
Hubert Taslort
Odeon
Alfred Casyness
Lightning strikes Wheatland home wounding family
A Wheatland area residence of James Gromer was struck by lightning during a storm. The bolt entered the roof and damaged the back porch, briefly stunning several family members who managed to extinguish a small flare as it began.
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James Gromer
Nomdes Coestoot
Wheatland
Wife of Odont station agent dies of cancer
Mrs. Woof iuesten wife of the station agent for the Chicago Ter Haute Southeastern railroad at Odor died Friday morning at the home of her daughter in Dana. The death followed a protracted illness from cancer of the stomach. Mrs Hueston's maiden name was Sallie Pretucth. She was about seventy years of age. A Hint to the Wise Is Sufficient. When constipated take Chamberlain's Tablets. They are easy to take and most agreeable with no effect. For sale by all dealers.
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Woof Iuesten
Chicago, Ter. Haute & Southeastern Railroad
Odor
Dana
Hueston
Sallie
Postmaster Renewals and Appointments Reported
Allen PS Ero announces John An renewed as Postmaster at Alfords Orion HM Embree appointed in hostead Miss Atodia Uiaiz reappointed at Cannellerry in local notices
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John An
Alfords
Orion HM
Embree
Hostead
Atodia Uiaiz
Cannellerry
RESSER EDWARDS Weds Etta Edwards at Seymour Home
William FH Resier of Washington and Miss Etta Mo Edwards of Sermour were married Wednesday evening by the Rev. E L Pettus at his Seymour home.
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William FH Resier
Washington
Etta Mo Edwards
Sermour
Hev
Bateman's Son dies. funeral at Veak Grove church
Wille, two year old son of Willard Bateman, died Sunday. The funeral followed services at the First Unified Brethren church at Veak Grove cemetery. Dr G W Willeford of Washington was nominated for joint senator by the Progressives of Davies and Pike counties at Winslow Tuesday.
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Wille
Willard Bateman
Jure
Jal
Veak Grove
First Unified Brethren Church
G.W. Willeford
Washington
Daviesa
Pike County
Winslow
Woman's Duty to Herself Health Advice
Woman's Duty to Herself health guidance notes indigestion and constipation as common issues. Mrs H C Getty Indiana Pa shares that Chamberlain's Tablets cured indigestion and constipation and improved overall health. Sold by all dealers.
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H. C. Getty
Indiana
Township Trustees Notice of Regular Office Hours
Notice from Frank Swann Bogard Township and Daniel I Myers Veale Township listing weekly and monthly office hours to transact township business. Swann states meetings on second and last days each month at his office. Myers notes residence visits on Mondays and Saturdays for all ownship business.
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Veale
Frank Swann
Bogard Township
Meadays
Stidays
Daniel I. Myers
Appointment of Executrix and Administrator in Indiana
Notice announces Margaret Carnahan appointed executrix of Magness J. Carnahan deceased with filing in Daviess circuit court Indiana on July 14 1914. Also refers to James A Gill appointed administrator of Edward Carlisle estate claimed to be solvent with solicitor details.
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State of Indiana
Daviess County
Daviess
Josie Cook
Earnest Cook
Court House
Washington
Sall Congty
Salt Court
WM. H. Kriefer
Cherie
Hastings, Allen & Hastings, Altorness
Ivwit
Elmer E. Hastings
Livonia
Lyons
Daview
Wald
Sais ‘Court
Hastings
Anco & Hastings
Vink
Daviess Circuit Court
Indiana
Magness J. Carnahan
Margaret Carnahan
Gardiner, Tharp & Gardiner
Nancy J. Moore
Dales County
Golvent
Gertrude Bailey
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Edward Carliste
James A. Gill
Rachel McCord
Jabez A. McCord
Rachel M.cord
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Taft
Dr. Smith
Mr. Wilson
Baltimore
Ohio Southwestern
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Congress
Bryan Democrats
Palmer Democrats
United States
Democratic State Press Bureau
England
Harry K. Thaw
Huerta
Martinsville
Harry C. Pettt
Ibe
Democratic
Schmid
Columbus Republican
TRE Wheatland Bridge
Vincennes Capital
Hrother Juille
Miss Della Pierson
Cincinnati Enquirer
O. P. Miles
St.Marys
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
North Vernon
Aggie
Indianapoli
Woodnesuias
Tastor
Allen
Ero Say
Pateman Roy
Veale Township
Electric
Common Council
Lotte
Council
Willis Hoddinott
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