Bloomington Nomination Sparks Brewing Interests Debate
A Bloomington Democratic convention bid for Congress spurs a wagered clash over brewer influence. The Indianapolis News tied Cyrus E. Davis to cash offers and argued Cullop’s win favored Crawford Fairbanks allies, while The Herald disputed the charge as a fabrication by rival papers.
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Mr Cullop and Crawford Fairbanks Brew Firm Clients
The Washington Herald defends Mr Cullop handling Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute Brewing Co as a legitimate Indiana client. It argues a lawyer’s duty is to earn a living and that breweries pay good fees, making them attractive clients over a decade.
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Press ethics questioned in Indiana district race
A Bedford Democrat criticizes national papers for alleged bias while arguing the Washington convention press coverage distracts from local corruption and waterworks sale concerns. The piece defends party reform as essential to honest government and notes misstatements about Cyrus E. Davis and the nomination.
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Membarahi
Davis
Bedford
Indiana
County finances praised amid water plant dispute
The Bedford Democrat questions claims of Daviess county rot and debt, noting it has no outstanding obligations beyond a small emergency loan. It contrasts this with Lawrence county’s report and explains Washington’s water plant is private, taken to court, sold at auction for 85 200, and remains under court order, while city debts stay within the class limit.
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Ohio Democrat Planks Align With Socialist Claims
At the Ohio Democratic Convention Mayor Tom Johnson secured a plank aligning with socialist ideas. The plank argues for expanded democracy including the power to initiate laws and review representatives acts, contrasting democracy with privilege and calling for real industrial democracy as cure for democracy's ills.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Monument Lifts Mark Hanna as Cleveland Honors Leader
In Cleveland a bronze monument to Marcus A. Hanna is raised, honoring the Ohio Republican and businessman praised for his practical wisdom and courage. The passage notes harsh partisan attacks by the press and jackal cartoonists that misled the public.
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Marcus A. Hanna
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Cleveland
Hanna
Hanna monument speech stresses party loyalty and organization
A speaker at the unveiling of the Hanna monument urges that government by the people requires cohesive party organization. He condemns disorganization and argues that a mob cannot govern a county or nation without party loyalty and competency.
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Hanna
Republic
Roosevelt Praises Watson for Advancing Legislation
Speaker recounts President Roosevelt praising Indiana representative Watson for relentless labor to enact key measures. John Mitchell confirms six bills advancing or passed, including child labor limits for DC, tariff hearing recess, waterways commission perpetuation, employee sue rights, a loyalty bill, and currency reform.
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The Artful Dodgers and Campaign Corruption
The Vincennes Sun cites a blue litmus test finding a stain on Roosevelt’s title to the presidency and charges that big corporations funded corruption through life insurance policy widows. It argues both parties have spent heavily on campaigns but public sentiment is correcting the evil.
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Bloomington
Roosevelt
Vincennes Sun
Congress
Congressional Nomination Sale Sparks Local Debate
The piece discusses Democratic influence on campaign financing and the Second district nomination in Indiana. It notes Roosevelt’s landslide win and argues money did not decide the election. The report lists ongoing and continued Indiana court cases, divorces, damages awards, and political commentary.
Pistol Carrying Parson Duels Indiana Officer
A Shelburn preacher armed with a revolver engaged in a street duel with a town officer allied with illicit whisky interests. He fired on the surprised policeman and reloaded as the officer sought protection near a parked car. The incident highlights violence linked to illegal alcohol operations and questioning of religious figures bearing arms.
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Shelburn
Indiana
Temperance Debate Splits Washington Press Across Pages
A fragment from a Washington Democrat sheet mocks the temperance debate as it swings between business interests and personal liberty. The piece cites a brewery controversy and a claim that Democrats may become a temperance party due to regional prohibitions and county unit laws.
Murder Case Continued in Indiana Court
The state of Indiana vs Frank Mallett was continued in Daviess circuit court on Tuesday after a motion by the prosecuting attorney. Mallett is charged with murder of Walter, indicted by the grand jury in May of the same year.
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Earthquake Reported in Reggio Calabria Prompting Hasty Exodus
Reports from Rome on May 28 describe a violent earthquake at Reggio Calabria causing residents to flee into fields. Fatalities are not yet estimable as details are sparse and casualty figures remain unavailable.
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