Blodgett Attacks Callon Nomination Brewing Interests clash
William H. Blodgett writes in The News a polemic about the Callon for congress nomination and the stance of the brewing interests in Indiana. He cites editorials from The Herald and cites Charley Serrit and Crawford Fairbanks while contesting the handling of the Republican platform local option plank and the role of brewery allies in Indiana politics.
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Indianapolis News
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Callon
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Chartes
Washington Herald
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Charley Serrit
Indiana
Sefrit
Committee On
Indianapolis
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Denson Hotel
Claypool
Edgar Randolph
Lafayette
Resolutions Committee
Crawford ‘Fairbanks
Charley Lefrit
Charley
Serrit
Committee On Resolutions
Hanly
Mr. Sefrit
Washington
Cullop
Charles Sefrit
W. A. Cullop
Congress
Ckaye Pool
Fairbanks
Dobs Mete
Awas
Gavel
Hanry Himerlc
Blodgett
Sesson
Regulations Committee
Herald defends temperance stance against brewery influence
The Herald defends its temperance position and calls out Mr. Blodgett for misreading editorials. It argues the paper has long supported rational liquor laws and strict enforcement while resisting both fanatic prohibition and brewery pressure in Indiana politics.
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Blodgett
Herald
Thomas Nn Moahall
Indiana
Sach
Jeffersonian de Vournery
Tre Wassy
Berrit
Conne
Knox county election clash centered on saloon influence
In Knox county politics the forthcoming race pits Cyrus F. E. Davis of Bloomfield against opponent Blodgett in a contest framed by temperance tensions. Davis is linked to anti saloon forces and the purge of illicit whiskey venues, while Blodgett is portrayed as a favored ally of brewery interests and the saloon network shaping county politics.
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William A. Cullop
Blodgett
Cyrus E. Davis
Sicdsett
Ind.napolis
Allop
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Knox Hope
Knox County
Davis
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Stong
Bloomfield
Jorney
Cyrus FE. Davis
Bloomi
Political clash over church ties and local option politics
The piece discusses Democratic candidate Marshall and church invitations, noting tensions with party leaders and the Taggart network. It contrasts Republican and Democratic prospects in Vincennes area, highlighting Cullop Chaney race dynamics and temperance positions in Daviess, Pike, and Dubois counties.
Fragmentary Knox County congressional nomination tone
Fragmented note from Knox county discussing Second district candidates. mentions Miers Padgett Davis Callop and general campaign enthusiasm. unclear conclusions.
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Knox County
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Miers
Padgett
Davis
Callop
Indiana Governors Race Cited in Brewery Politics Debate
The report notes strong signs that Thomas Taggart and brewery allies influence Democratic activity. Indiana gubernatorial hopeful Marshall distances from temperance issues, while a Washington Democrat defends political drivers and industry pressure.
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Thomas Taggart
Breweries’ Alliance
Indiana
Marshall
Deni Ys
Washington Democrat
Asinness Mjen
Disturbing Party Rifts Over Appointments and Night Riders
An editorial laments Indiana courts being corrupted by persecution against Caleb Powers and rebukes the Kentucky night riders. It warns Republicans in Indiana against factional splits over presidential nomination influence and criticizes the party’s focus on federal appointments as overriding other goals.
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Kentucky
Caleb. Powers
Night Riders
Republican Party
South
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