Decline of the Progressive Party Seen in Indiana Elections
The article notes a sharp drop in Progressive votes in Marion County Indiana from 15 556 in 1912 to under 2 000 in the recent direct primaries. Republicans outpolled Progressives and calls the party’s disintegration evident amid factional tensions and media backing for the Indy Star. It also discusses Republican platform debates over a constitutional convention and calls for clear, principle driven party lines.
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Indiana
Hoose County
Indianapolis
Indianapol
Progressive
Daviess County
Beveridge
Star League of
Indianapolis Star
Primary Results Show Slight Turnout In 1912 Vote
The text notes a turnout of just over twenty percent in the primaries combining Republican and Progressive voters. It remarks the primary election is seen as pleasing in theory but dull in practice, calling the process humbug.
Republican Platform Debate Mirrors Indiana State Politics
The text argues Republicans defend an unpopular platform subject while claiming it does not bind voters to a constitutional convention. It frames the issue as a strategic move for future party strength, linking platform stance to potential GOP return to legislative and administrative power benefiting Indiana residents.
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Kyren
Lockwood
Munsle Press
Indiana State Journal
Wei
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Tdinna
Republican Party
Harold Henderson
Resolutions Committee
Fifth District
Indiana Opposes Statewide Primary Law Despite City Support
An Indianapolis primary count shows progressive support lagging behind 1912 totals with about 2,000 progressives and 4,900 Republicans voting. Democrats reach roughly 16,000, while past totals were higher. Many 1912 voters skipped the primary, fueling argument that Indiana dislikes state wide direct primaries and fear higher election costs.
Democrats Gain Ground in Progressive Shakeup
The Indianapolis Star argues progressives would back Wilson over Taft, a claim the piece disputes noting party leaders and local editors seek to keep progressives from electing Republicans. It cites Daviess county and Indianapolis trends showing waning support for the Progressive party and leadership-driven aims to elect Democrats.
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Star
Beveridge
Fred Landis
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McGehee
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Indianapolis
Daviess County
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Congress
Cullop
Local Ad Campaign Sparks Party Allegations in Martin County
In Martin County Frank K. Gilkison a progressive leader placed advertising in the Longootee republican paper to influence election results. The piece targets Democratic candidates and mirrors a broader conflict with Daviess county forces as the Washington Democrat backs the Bull Moose aligned Progressive push.
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Martin County
Frank K. Gilkison
Loogootee
Direct Primaries Recalled From The Herald Editorial
An old Herald editorial is reprinted urging that primaries fail to fix delegate flaws. It argues primaries invite demagogues, spread responsibility, lower officer standards, and produce a mob like, formless process unlike a delegate convention with clear accountability and dignity.
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Wasting the Money on State Board of Accounts
The Indiana State Board of Accounts is charged with overreach and cost, allegedly used to bolster the Democratic machine. In 1913 it drew 63 550 from the state treasury excluding municipal payments to traveling accountants. The Herald endorses Harris for representative from Daviess County, pledging to repeal the law supporting this expenditure.
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Indiana
Public Accounting Board
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Harris
Daviess County
Washington Democrat
Indiana State House
Ralston
The Indianapolis Primaries Draw Sparse Marion County Vote
An Indianapolis primary report notes only about fifty per cent of Marion county voters cast ballots and roughly twenty five per cent expressed in primaries. In 1912 the total county vote was near 60,000, while last week’s combined primary vote barely exceeded 20,000 excluding doctored county treasurer returns.
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Indianapolis
Washington Democrat
Marion County
Marioni
Primary voting showed low turnout and alleged fraud in Indianapolis
The piece argues that 18 000 votes were cast for treasurer while only 12 000 for clerk, with many more Democrats idle in contests. It contends the 1914 primary turnout was under half the party, cites Salt scrutiny, and labels the direct primary a good plan in theory but a failure in practice.
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Indianapolis
Public service commission blamed for streetcar dispute in Indiana
The Indianap lis news notes that the public service commission did little to settle the streetcar troubles between the Indianapolis street railway company and its striking employees. It criticized the commission as a political job creator while praising mediation that briefly halted hostilities amid militia deployments. The piece also questions state budgeting for arbitration and critiques the Republican platform and Knox county Republican resolutions.
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Ipuhblic Utilities) Commission
Democrat
Public Service Commission
Carmen
aHs
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Gerrit
Resolutions Committee
Tribune
Wilson
Bryan
Indiana and England debates and state governance notes
A broad editorial mix discusses free trade harming local producers, suffrage violence and protests in England, and Indiana state accounting costs. It notes the English hunger strikes, calls for order, and warns of violent responses. Indiana editors critique taxation, taxation board transparency, and potential constitutional reform amid prohibition debates and political stances on Mexico.
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Virago
Sargent
London Academy
Indianapolis News
London Bridge
England
Indiana politics and party platforms questioned in 1914 discourse
The piece rails at both major parties over Indiana politics and state finances. It critiques progressive influence, calls out the Elkhart Review, and questions funding for a state house annex. It notes expense comparisons between Democratic and Republican legislatures and cites offices growing costs including gas inspection and etymology.
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