Watterson on Bryan and political economy in 1896 1897
Fragmentary remarks attribute harsh critique to Mr. Watterson of Bryan and populism, noting his evolving stance after Bryan's defeats. The text cites editorials from August 26 1896 and January 15 1897, discussing economic theories and political strategy. It mentions Altgeldham Tillmanism populist mud and party expediency.
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Watterson
Bryan
Jefferson
Hamilton
Courier-Journal
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Indian Legislature Earns Compliments For Swift Special Session
The Indiana legislature earned praise for an expeditionary special session conducted without prejudice. Democrats feared conflict but the majority held firm with perfect party discipline. The session lasted under two weeks of working days despite holidays.
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Indiana
Gaye
Campaign Slogan Draft Reflects Sincerity And Professions
A fragmentary note discusses a campaign theme emphasizing sincerity and professional service. It hints at a formal salute to workers and public trust, without naming individuals or events.
Taggart and Marshal Split Temperance Democrats Over County Option
A fragmented discussion among Indiana Democratic lawmakers centers on county option bills. Taggart and Marshall clash with temperance factions, urging or opposing party tickets based on liquor policy and gubernatorial prospects.
Watson and Marshall clash over Indiana governor race
The piece notes James E. Watson the Republican candidate lobbying at the state house for partisan measures while Stephen Marshall the Democratic nominee stays away from Indianapolis He urges party discipline and votes on a county option bill claiming duty to state and party.
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James E. Wataga
State House
Thai Mars Shall
Indianaolis
James E. ‘Watson
Indianapolis
Watson
Indiana
Tunity
Repub‘ Legislative
Marshall
Jackson
Taggart
Greencastle
Peter Foley
Putnam County
Hastetter
Hostetter
Foley
Crawford Fairbanks
Grencastle
Agere
Mr. Watson
Thomas R. Marshall
Mr. Marshall
Balem
County Onion
Regialestare
County option clash tied to Indiana governorship race
A lengthy editorial debates county option tactics in Indiana. It contrasts Watson and Marshall campaigns with brewery influence and Democratic strategy in Indianapolis and Greencastle. It cites Hostetter and labor leaders warning against partisan manipulation of unions.
Wisdom from Socialists at Vincennes Conference
The Indiana socialist federation meeting at Vincennes is criticized for being dominated by selfish democratic politicians and brewers influence. Resolutions denounce the governor and condemn actions passed under the brewers' combine within the state organization.
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Indiana
Las Bor’ Federation
Vincennes
Organisa
Roosevelt urged to spare Haskell over animal cruelty claim
The note hints at political tension between Roosevelt and an Oklahoma associate named Haskell. It suggests the president could face arrest on cruelty to animals charges, signaling a controversial public dispute and possible legal peril for the named individual.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Fellow Haskell
Mr. Bryan
Oklahoma
Democrats Press Women in Missouri for 50 Dollar Campaign Fund
The Missouri drive for Bryan funds targets Democratic women in public service. Col. Moses C. Wetmore as collector sent out notices demanding 50 dollars each, despite averages of 50 dollar monthly wages. Critics call the assessment burdensome and note it adds pressure on office holders to support the national campaign.
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Missouri
Bryan
Col
Moses C. Wetmore
St. Louis
Mr. Bryan
Colonel Wetmore
Democratic National Committee
Bryan urged to recognize union label by labor voices
Typographical union members press for formal recognition of the union label arguing that Mr. Bryan speaks for labor more than he acts. They recall one of his famous books was printed in a rat shop, highlighting printer’s grievances.
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Typographical Union
Mr. Bryan
Convention packing in Vincennes taints Indiana politics
A Vincennes convention scene is described as one of the most discreditable in Indiana politics with Democratic leaders accused of total control to favor their candidates. The liquor interests are said to dominate factions, and proposed resolutions reveal desperate expedients. The Indianapolis Star staff reports incidents of the convention and the potential fallout after Tom Marshall and Tom Taggart finish their purge of dissenting Democrats.
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William O D.vanhorn
United Mine Workers
Vanhorn
George W. Lackey
Lackey
Hanly
Mr.Lackey
Mqnor
Labor Union
Vincennes
Indiana
Nomination Snag Glances in Taggart Bid for VP
Fragmentary OCR suggests John Kern linked to vice presidency nomination under Mr Taggart. Details unclear due to garbled text but indicates a political naming event and a named individual attached to the nomination.
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Taggart
John
Kern
Vice
Presi
Indiana politics and brewery influence in Indiana campaign
The article critiques Bryan Kern and the Indiana race linking railroad interests to vice presidential talk. It accuses the Indianapolis Sun of pro brewery bias and praises Ludlow’s editorial influence. Senator Beveridge is cited as a labor ally while party figures face scrutiny over brewery connections.
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John W. Kern
Righdy
Ryan
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Sun
Indiana
Cline
Sun J
India
Dadene
Ubels
Veridge
Terre Auta
Beveridge
Sen
Bendige
Senate debate on county option bill focuses on party lines
The discussion centers on final passage of the county option measure with Democratic figures like Gerrard and Slack cited. Critics accuse leaders of sacrificing principle for expediency while supporters frame the bill as a practical path, noting personalities from Knox and Washington counties and legislative allies.
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Hottell
Bloomington
Tee
Knox
Gerrard
McDowell
Knoxr
Senate
Washington
Roosevelt Style Dictates Bryan’s Political Tactics
The passage notes a presidential tendency to speak plainly and strike at perceived demagogues. It argues Roosevelt would easily expose Bryan’s supporters and attack smaller pretensions, aligning with a public appetite for direct, hard hitting rhetoric.
Hughes Wins Indiana Campaign Speech Verdict
Governor Hughes dominates Indiana with forceful speeches that impress even when read aloud. Marshall teeters on both sides of the county option issue, attracting criticism for inconsistent statements and overreliance on favorable press coverage.
Governor Reveals No Offices Available for Any Offer
The governor states no positions are available to anyone and singles out previous rumors of office offers as unfounded. He warns officials that any attempts to secure county option through influence will backfire as he remains unmoved from his duties.
Bryan Forces Retirement of Governor Haskell as Treasurer
The text asserts Mr. Bryan forced his old friend Governor Haskell to resign as treasurer of the national democratic committee due to exposure. It claims Haskell, from Scourse, was chosen by Bryan but public ignorance led to his actions being discovered and his removal.
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Haskell
Bryan
Governor Haskell
National Democratic Committee
Phece
Indiana County Option Battle Divides Parties In Legislature
Floor remarks by Thomas Honan and others rail against the county option bill. Republicans back the measure while some Democrats oppose, arguing it would disenfranchise voters. Indiana political figures like Kern and Taggart are cited with predictions about state leadership and party fate.
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Thomas Honan
Dem
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