Compromise proposed on Indiana county option split
The piece argues for a tempered local option reform that blends temperance goals with personal liberty. It notes the two opposing forces in the state and suggests a high license plus local option as a middle path. It warns against rushing to an election before the legislature’s spring session and urges cautious, bipartisan action.
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Prohibitionists
Indiana
Republican ‘Party
Seay
Senate
Liquor Alliance
Daviess
Herald
Marshall’s Election and Indiana Temperance Question
The Indianapolis News and other papers argue Marshall’s governor win reflects broader central western trends, not just county option. They say temperance played a role but the outcome shows partisan influence. Marshall’s personality is not the sole factor, and voters’ choice earns him respect despite political maneuvering.
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Indianapolis News
Marshall
Indiana
Central West
Taft
Santill
Johatr
Camil
Ear
Campaign flap tests resolve over potent turn
A campaign issue centers on whether the team’s aim to defeat remains key while their intent appears less potent. Analysts note party strategy hinges on messaging balance and voter appeal as tensions surface within the ranks.
Tragedies of Politics Across Indiana Delegation
The piece reflects on shifts in Indiana's congressional delegation as March approaches. It notes the likely exits of Beveridge Crumpacker and Overstreet, with Hemenway Watson and Foster casualties of temperance agitation, and laments how a single party platform line spurred upheaval affecting Hoosier political power.
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Indiana
Congress
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Hemenway
Watson
Overstreet
Landis
Chaney
Crumpacker
Foster
Capitol Corridor
Cabinet Board
Washington
Jesse Overstreet
Indianapolis
Sapien
Wren
Gona
The Herald’s editorial on party influence in Washington
The Washington Herald positions itself as a reputable republican paper. It argues it exposes truths while noting the Sun’s charge that the Herald is the most influential republican paper in the state.
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Washington Herald
Incomie Star
Tae Herdia
Taggart
Unitedtates
Sun
The
Herald
Tate
Republican organization drives county election results in Second district
A Dav ies county election shows strong Republican performance due to militant local organization. Despite cuts, GOP vote rose since 1904 as Roosevelt popularity drew Democrats, with most local candidates winning and Chairman Allen praised as a strong organizer. The defeat is not proof of a Democratic Second district.
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Davies County
Roosevelt
Chatey
Unty
Allen
Divide the Responsibility for Temperance Legislation
The piece argues temperance policy should be shared by two main parties to advance rational laws. It criticizes ineffective party-platform tactics and urges temperance advocates to adapt tactics, build public opinion, and elect capable interpreters to push reasonable laws through the legislature.
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Nadiena
Indiana
Unclear fragment hints at political predictions and figures
Fragmentary text discusses temperance and political forecasting featuring Lieber and other figures. Mentions Ohio New York and a governor, suggesting speculative commentary without clear events or outcomes.
Bryan's New Dead Issue and Indiana Campaign
The article argues that national papers overplayed Bryan's bank deposit guaranty plan to sway Indiana voters. It states the bank issue had little real impact, noting Taft's strong nationwide margins and that local option politics chiefly shaped Indiana results, not the deposit guarantee proposal.
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Sun
Washington Demirat
Caaney
Rase
Bryan
Indiana
Middle West
Beersheba
Platte
Hudson
Hell
Second
Taft
Change in Balotp: Calls for Dividing Election Races
An obscure Indiana paper, the Elkaart Review, urges splitting contests to separate national and state races. It argues local conditions influence outcomes and suggests that even without changing who votes, dividing tickets could improve the nation by isolating federal results from state ones.
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Indiana
Elkaart Review
Local Ballot Confusion Sparks Jibing Jealousies
Fragmentary lines describe ballot confusion and rivalries among local officers and candidates, noting state and legislative ballots and tensions over how choices are presented. The text mentions instances of compromise and competition fueling local friction.
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Tors
Legislative
Taggart and Indiana Democratic succession clash
The piece argues Thomas Taggart lacks broad support among Democrats yet shaped Indiana's Democratic campaign and achieved a successful result, with Taggart likely to name the party’s future Indiana leader if not himself.
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Thomas Taggart
Taggart
Indiana
Allen for Chairman in Daviess County Politics
Daviess county may nominate Josiah G. Allen of this city as republican district chairman next time. His supporters cite three successful local campaigns and a strong state wide reputation as a capable political organizer. The Second district needs a strong chair to win the next campaign.
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Daviess County
Josiah G. Allen
Allen
Indiana Democrats eye Niblack for Second District Senate run
The Indiana Democratic list grows with candidates including Mason J. Niblack as a likely U S senator hopeful. The Herald notes Niblack as a strong choice while discussing county option laws and licensing and reflects on statewide sentiment against a county unit approach.
Standard Champany Defeats Landis in Tight State Returns
The Standard reports Champany defeated Charley Landis while the effort to elect William J. Bryan failed. The Republican ticket for state offices stood with Watson, Goodwine, and McTurnan elected. Democrats react with flutter and intent to contest, but little else is settled. The piece notes Republican control and ongoing political maneuvering.
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Standard -Champany
Charley Landis
William J. Bryan
Watson
Goodwine
McTurnan
Bilibeimer
Contested Election List Mentions Eligibles
A fragmentary item lists individuals connected to an election, naming Cyrus EB Davis and others in a roster of eligibles. The text is garbled but indicates discourse on election eligibility and related figures, with partial references to Mr Taggart.
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Cyrus EB. Davis
Contemptel
Ryl
Joneoe
Tae Washington
Despoerat
Mr. Taggart
Ite
United
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