Believe Taft Is Right on Tariff and Reciprocity
The editorial argues that several metropolitan newspapers now back President Taft for his stance on Mexican issues and the Canadian reciprocity agreement. It contends the tariff core remains intact, aiding manufacturers and farmers, while warning against a flood of cheap foreign labor if the protective wall falls. If Taft is correct, the agreement will benefit the country. if not, Congress can nullify it.
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Taft
Senate
Bryan
Congress
Car convoy planned to carry veterans to Memorial Day services
The Herald notes success last year in assembling cars to transport Grand Army of the Republic members to Oak Grove cemetery for Memorial Day services. It forecasts a larger motor fleet this year, potentially carrying auxiliary members as well, to honor those who served in Dixie.
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Herald
Grand Army of the Republic
Oak Grove Cemetery
Daviess Unity
Dixie
Grand Army
Bloomington votes hinge on student turnout in dry campaign
In Bloomington a local option contest unfolds with student voting power seen as pivotal. Mayor John B. Morris, in Indianapolis, declined interview while noting uncertainty over student turnout and recalling Monroe County’s dry result two years earlier, highlighting Bloomington's unusual status.
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Bloomington
John B. Morris
Indianapolis
Monroe County
Bloomington Officials Under Fire Over Prohibition War
A reader criticizes Bloomington leaders over a dry vote and alleged liquor rackets. He cites a raid on a drug store selling alcohol, claims twenty to forty dollars daily from bootlegging, and accuses Mayor Harris of tolerating violations while questioning official oaths and the Indiana brewers’ influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Slam
Harris
Indiana Brewers
Indiana
Public debate over Vincennes, Washington and Eastern subsidy
The letter condemns the Sun and defends the Washington interurban plan. It argues taxpayers benefit from the subsidy process, notes trustees handle payments after track completion, and asserts Washington promoters have long-standing integrity while criticizing rival coverage.
Eastern proposition sparks debate over road proposals
Citizens discuss the east road 13 as the only credible choice while condemning the west and north line plans as risky schemes. The Sub is portrayed as unjust and driven by eager speculation, drawing mixed sentiment from locals who label themselves as a curious people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ County
Tom Marshall's Constitution Progress Report
A fragment notes actions toward the weigh master's office and hints at Indiana brewers’ interviews on the document's provable weight. The tone suggests parliamentary or constitutional inquiry and brewing industry involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Marshall
Indiana
Good Ticket Sparks Debate in Democrat Chronicle
The Democrat column questions Thomas Riley Marshall of Indiana for president and Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey for vice president under a populist platform. It notes past ties to brewers and temperance opposition and cites Judge James W. Ogdon criticizing Marshall’s mass support and political prospects.
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Thomas Riley Marshall
Indiana
Woodrow Wilson F
New Jersey
Marshall
Wilson
Diiviess County
Thomas Riley
James W. Ogdon
Circuit Court
New mayoress moves records to home in Hunnewell
The new mayoress of Hunnewell Kas has taken the office records to her home and withdrawn from all conferences with the aldermen. She desires the big show and side show alike, a typically womanly move.
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Hunnewell
Kas
City Borrowed 5900 For Crossings, Bank Tie-Up Suspected
The city treasurer reports funds and explains a two month old 5900 loan meant to bolster credit for crossing construction. Officials say the loan was unnecessary for liquidity, done to raise ready money, possibly to favor a local bank seeking surplus funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Daviess County Doctors Seek 15 Percent Duties on Medical Goods
Dispatches from Washington report the Daviess County Medical association asks Congress to cut ad valorem duties on pharmaceutical and bacteriological products and surgical instruments to fifteen percent and to have Congressman Cullop address the issue. The Dayless pill packers are reassured that the Old Post statesman will pursue their welfare.
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Washington ‘City
Daviess County Medical Association
Cullop
Post, Statesman
Saloon Liquor Funds Promoted For City Improvements
A local proposal suggests adding a patrolman to enforce order linked to saloons. It calls for diverting liquor proceeds to fund crossings, raise administration salaries, repair alarms, pay a $5 000 loan interest, and host a hotel dinner for saloon and brewery agents with the mayor as toastmaster. A musical group would perform hymns in the rear.
Washingtonfloat of temporary loan wording
The passage notes a temporary loan was proposed in Washington a few months earlier while funds existed to cover obligations and manage needs. It suggests the decision aimed to relieve immediate financial strain even with available resources.
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Washington
Political Sparring Over State Finances and Delayed Loan
The treasurer says the money was not needed and the outlay was wasted. Critics blame the Republican administration for the deficit, while the current democratic government is accused of doing little beyond cosmetic shows and parade.
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Jrepublican
Wilson of New Jersey hints at presidential nomination
In Denver the governor quotes that no man is bold enough to seek the presidency yet too proud to refuse the nomination if offered. He says he could not answer directly if he would pursue the Democratic nomination, stressing prudence and humility in such a decision.
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Denver
Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Night Patrols Prompt City Saloons Debate
Within a month after a clash at saloons and liquor fires the city council considers expanding the police force. Officials argue liquor-driven disorder endangers women and children after nightfall, justifying greater protection despite prior budgets.
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Washington
Postal cars to gain steel underframes by 5 years
The Post Office Department issues an order requiring all mail cars to have steel underframes after July 1. The Postmaster General says steel construction will be mandatory within five years, improving safety for Uncle Sam's mail clerks.
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Post Office Department
Post- Fic Oece
Uncle Sam
Proctor liquor law in practice tested in Martin county
Local commissioners hear applicants under oath for licenses and question their reputation for sobriety. The Shoals News praises the Proctor law as replacing brewery control with stricter restrictions, while the Bloomington Star warns the News to observe its effects and predicts statewide prohibition as the brewers’ saloons fade away.
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Martin County
Proctor
Washington
Saloon Issue Keeps Politics Debating Prohibition Tone
In a heated exchange supporters and temperance advocates clash over the Proctor act. Democratic and independent factions resist claims it ends saloon influence, while temperance groups deride the notion as tommyrot and push for continued discussion rather than removal.
Cullop Denounces Post Office System In House
Indiana congressman Cullop upbraids the postal service as a vast political machine. He cites 272,813 offices and 147,727 civil service workers, calling Hitchcock the head of a Republican party political engine on the floor.
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Fort Wayne News
Cullop
Indiana
Republican Party
Public Service Debate Over Civil Service Costs
A political argument accuses Cullop of false claims about civil service employees and party influence. The piece argues most postal workers are Democrats and criticizes Hitchcock for deficit figures and political interference, urging focus on business rather than partisan politics.
Gravel road notice for Washington Township project
Petition filed May 11 1911 seeks drainage grading and paving with stone gravel or other material for a public highway in Washington township Daviess county Indiana. Hearing set June 6 1911 at 2 p m before the county commissioners in Washington at the courthouse.
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Martin Mandabach
Washington Township
Daviess County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Daviess
Court House
City of
Washington
Thomas Nugent
Thompson & Dennigan
Petition for highway improvement in Washington Township Indiana
Petition urges improvement of two connected public highway segments in Washington Township Daviess County Indiana from Edwardsport road to Palmer Road and along the boundary line between sections nine and sixteen. It notes petition signatures by over fifty freeholders, current gravel and macadam plans, and requests a thirty foot width with grading drainage and paving. Affidavit of J Earle Thompson confirms signatures.
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State of Indiana
Daviess
Board of Commissioners
Daviess County
Indiana
County of
Washington Township
Daviess Coun
River Bridge
John Burke
Vinity and State
Edwardsport
Waston Township
Palmer Road
Oald Edwardsport Road
Board of County Commissioners
Day County
A. Daviess ‘County
Jona Burke
Rishway
Sixtee
Martin Manddbach
M. Yocum
John F. Miles
Wm. Ford
Jas. Grant
K. M. Palmer
Joseph Speaner
J. M.mccullough
John P. Schred
C. & Brumelly
Maule L. Bastin
Louis Streeter
Emile Brochin
C. F. Marwell
Louis Squires
Zéd Morton
D. I. Kutter
L. Westhafer
W. C. W. Wright
Sol Ragle
A. J. Biddinger
Firman Tomer
Horatio
A. Smith
Thos. D. Cloud
Joe Clarke
John Dosch
Felix C.mangin
C. J. Guth
D. B. Smoot
Joe Schwandner
Robert Washi
Joan W. Streeter
Felix Manzin
John P. Welland
John Liee
F Jarvis
Carl R. Lemans
Wieier van Trees
Arthur FE. Greenwood
FL A. Seal
P. A. Hastings
John Thompson
Charles Turk
Henry Burkhardt
Andrew Kocher
John W
State of
J. Earle Thompson
Indiang
Oma
Wallace
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