Tax Debate Highlights Daviess County Tax Shifts
In a discussion of the state tax law, Daviess county benefits from the new levy intended to cover rising public costs. The piece contrasts Democratic criticisms with data showing greater revenue and a fairer burden, noting Dr. Cameron McCulloch’s low tax payments and McCardie’s inquiry into his records, while endorsing Gov. Warren G. Harding over Cox in the national contest.
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Daviess County
Jess
Onden
Arthur Greenwred
Flavian Beall
Alvin Padgett
BfcCulloch
Indianapolis
John W. McCardie
Indiana Public Service Comminsion
McCulloch
McCardie
Irichman
de. Mim Cattoch
Une
Cameron B. McCulloch
Dr. McGulluch
Siveror
Staty Tax Board
Warren
Sam Gompere's Political Standraises in Hazy Prose
In a muddled passage a figure named Sam Gompere is portrayed amid Democratic party politics. The text accuses him of acting like an independent to gain influence, while denouncing such moves as a trick to appease workers and align with Democratic machine interests led by Beneste and other party figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonuel Gunpers
Max
Tae Bor
Samuel
Alinaele
Sas
Owl
Aidpe
Cox, Tregart, Murphy and Wilson
Democratic Party
Loalker
Gompernehoukt
Fuet
Beneste
Indiane Democratic Organization
Samuel Gamershaa
Cempers
Indiana Governing Hopeful Dorothy Cunningham Named
A fragmented Washington column endorses Dorothy Cunningham of Martinville for Indiana governor, noting unclear background but support for her potential. The piece attacks anti suffrage rhetoric and cautions about recent registration experiments while praising The Herald’s stance and urging orderly change nearing the end of McKay’s term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dorothy Cunningham
Martinville
Indiana
McCyay
Migs Cunninghams
Herald
Mitchell Tethune
Fta
Mar
Usly Buble
Lewis
Mitchel Tribune Urges Voting as Civic Duty
A Mitchel Tribune letter condemns nonvoting as unpatriotic and un-American. It argues citizens owe the Constitution the act of voting, warning that widespread nonparticipation would erode government and civic virtue.
Appreciation Letter From Will Hays to The Washington Herald
In October 1920 Will Hays thanks editor Charles G. Sefrit of The Washington Herald for two years of hard work backing Republican goals. He stresses shared responsibility for party success and praises the Republican press as a main division rather than a mere right flank.
Tax comparison across party rule in Daviess County
Analysis compares Democratic 1912-16 and Republican 1917-19 tax collections in Daviess County plus 1919 highway costs. It claims Democrats raised taxes more, Republicans reduced overall state tax burden excluding highway costs, and argues for fiscal responsibility and costed public services. The piece appeals to voters, asserting truth about tax levels and governance.
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Daviess County
Highway Commission
Dems charge Esch Cummins bill endangers rail workers fun
The piece reports Democrat leaders claim the Esch Cummins measure bars strikes and even work stoppages for railroad workers. It recounts Big Jack O Mara citing Section 301 to argue the law forces carriers and employees to avoid interruptions, while questioning the motive and understanding of shop men and their leaders.
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Democratic Machine
Washington
Big Jack' O’ Mara
Court House
Big Jack
Fragmentary quote shows political figures questioning truthfulness
A fragmented newspaper passage portrays Ofden and hi Lopeciata arguing about republican extravagance and public records. The speakers challenge the state or city’s honesty and claim competence to tell the truth. The excerpt reflects a debate over accountability.
County school funds show tax increases for 1921
The article argues tax hikes to fund free county schools, noting the rise from 1893 to 1919 and 1920 data. It cites specific figures for two school funds and asserts most new taxes go to education, defended against critic Ogden and supporters.
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Ogden
Sto
Bundlh
Costs under party control in 1913 to 1915 at court and state house
The OCR reads figures alleging democratic 1913 1915 county costs total 39 563 81 with 13157 95 average per year and republican four year totals 44673 26 with 11168 32 average per year. The passage argues Republicans kept taxes lower despite claims, citing 1916 1917 1918 1919 data and contrasting with democratic administration.
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Court House
State House
Watson Libel Case Stirs Indiana After Wealth Claims
The Washington Democrat accuses Senator James E. Watson of Indiana of amassing wealth as a hired lobbyist, arguing the charge is libelous and false. Taggart asserts Watson remains a modest man whose public service funded by his work, while critics push allegations seeking damages.
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Washington Democrat
United States
James E. Watson
Indiana
Cii
Gart
York
Taggart
Oater Watson
Roosevelt
Senate
Watson
Sion
Thomas Tag
Aaserare
Thomas Tagte
Lenington Democrat
Franklin Ate
Han Oris
Fataan
Jim
The
Republic
Vindicating Cox Faces Scrutiny in Scrappy Campaign
A garbled editorial critique from the Vindindapolis Star portrays Cox as independent yet under severe pressure from the Evening Post. The piece frames Cox’s stance as a rebuke to party lines while warning of religious and political forces shaping the race and challenging the public’s trust in media and candidates.
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Vindindapolis
Gover
Evening Post
Harding
Amainat
Hla
Apa & Noble
Sulunlay Evening Post
Cox
Untitled political reflection on American leadership and truth
Fragmented OCR text discusses President and United States politics with mentions of democracy, covenant, and public trust. It references a comparison of leadership styles and concerns about honesty, urging careful judgment and justice. Contains garbled phrases and unclear chronology.
Fox Hunters Organize Association for Interstate Pye Putaumale
Charles Williams forms an association to promote fox chasing for sport and to protect the fox, expanding the membership to about eight hundred eighty after a session in Tennessee. The gathering features tents, a pavillon, dancing, orchestras, and displays as part of a weeklong event with cheers for fox hunting culture.
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Charles Williams
Mginiature
Fonteaity
Valles
Chirk
Furmtieiseen Armatrons
Mtatton
Spelageille
Bedfort Mattoe
Charles Willksmas
Fox Chase
Fox Ory
Thiu
Tennessee
Valle
Kenleurs
Sue
Fintestein
Fine Eels
Weitneanger
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Democrat
McCulloch Tnaa
Star
Sam Gompere
Mitchel
Mitchell Tribune
Hay
Will Hays
Republican National Committee
New York City
Charles G. Sefrit
Washington Herald
Washington, Indiana
My Dear
Mr. Sefrit
Cottman
Chant
Editiprial
Porate
jFatee
Diana
Besk
National Woman's “Party
Meru
Kerrier
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