The Democracy and Lincoln A Century Apart
A historical critique argues the Democratic party oscillates in praise and denial of Lincoln and other Republicans. It notes the 1864 Democratic stance declared Union failure while the 1908 Democrat lauds Lincoln, condemns past policies, and accuses current Democrats of inconsistent memory. The piece calls for a joint debate to settle who preserves Lincoln's legacy.
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d@raham Lincoln
Lincoln
Ilinois
United States
United Staes
Democratic National Convention
Union
Democrat
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Free States
Grant
Lemocracy
Avartion
Seymour
Cleveland
Bryan
Watson's Labor Record Defended by Labor World
The Labor World of Pittsburg defends Congressman James E Watson's record as fair to labor and a true friend to wage workers. It cites endorsements from trade union leaders and asserts his congressional record supports labor interests, urging fair assessment in Indiana governor contest.
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Pittsburg
James Eb. Watson
James E. Watyson
Messrs. Sargent
Clarlk
Mr. Watson
Governorshop
Indiana
Soddiers
Watson
Wason
Congress
Te Ins
Dianapolis Union
E. At. Perkins
Liquor Trade Provokes City Officials in 1907 Estimates
Official records from Daviess County and the city of Washington show 1907 liquor business activity with brewers nearly ceasing and city revenue from license fees around 4,200 dollars. The piece relies on library statistics and input from liquor trade observers to gauge public welfare views and the year’s impact, noting numbers of cases and taxable items.
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United
Washington
False Wealth From Liquor Cited In County Budget
A county budget analysis shows liquor spending costs total about 225 thousand dollars in the year, with 85 thousand leaving the county and 140 thousand counted as local expenditure. It argues liquor provides little genuine wealth or prosperity and that a shift to legitimate business would yield similar wages and taxes. The piece critiques the assertion that liquor sustains local employment and revenue.
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Daviess County
The Wreckage of Liquor and Local Costs
A long argument highlights direct losses from liquor plus vast indirect damages to labor and morale. It cites mortality studies, weaker workers, and family hardship, estimating annual county losses around 425000 dollars with far-reaching economic impact and reduced education potential in Davies county.
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Daviess
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