Indiana Temperance Debate Splits Brewers and Parties
Long exchange on county option and liquor laws cites Republican temperance reform versus brewery influence. The piece argues voters oppose brewery domination and notes shifts as Democrats and Republicans mobilize around local option, remonstrance laws, and party alignments amid Indiana campaigns.
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Indiana
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Garbling in newspapers sparks defense of accuracy
The piece decries garbling of quotes in press coverage, citing Washington Democrat and Fort Wayne Sentinel as examples. It defends James Watson’s gubernatorial speech on county option and condemns selective quotation used to mislead readers.
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Governor candidate confronted by temperance group ties
A partisan editorial notes James B. Watson, Republican nominee for governor, cannot reconcile his temperance stance with membership in the Columbia Club in Iowa, labeled a notorious organization. The piece alleges ongoing involvement and frequent attendance.
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Bryan on Pensions and Democratic Rift in 1892
The piece recalls William J. Bryan as editor of the Omaha World Herald and leader of the populist wing. It quotes his 1892 demand for at least 186 million dollars in pension appropriations, arguing much of the funds were unearned by valor. It notes Democrat William A. Cullop of Vincennes as a Bryan ally and questions his stance.
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Bedford Democratic Convention Names County Option Support
In Bedford on February 22 the Ta county and Lawrence county delegates adopted a resolution urging their state convention to vote for and promote adoption of county option. The document reflects Democratic support in the second district for county option policy.
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