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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
5
The Indianapolis News faces criticism as ex governor Durbin denounces claims of close relations with brewers. He defends his stance for county local option and rebuts editorials alleging brewery influence on Indiana politics amid a tense party dispute.
The Washington Democrat ridicules the Republican state committee for mobilizing preachers to aid its cause. It argues there is no church moral issue in politics and asserts pastors should form their own conclusions rather than be used in campaigns.
The passage questions a covert remark linking democracy to Christian sentiment in the presidential race. It warns readers about insinuations that press readers to endorse religion as political leverage, urging public scrutiny of such tactics and their impact on democratic neutrality.
The piece recounts Mr. Marshall defending his remarks about ministers and the church in Indiana. It notes he maintains he was misquoted and highlights his campaign rhetoric as he jokes through public speaking while ministers are urged to focus on gospel rather than politics.
An editorial in the Democrat argues both major parties back local option with different territorial scopes. It notes brewers swiftly align with the Democratic ticket after county unit adoption and questions claims of no moral issue, urging readers to consider the real policy split and brewer loyalties.
The piece argues that Indiana voters face a vital choice as Cook Brewing Co. of Evansville supports a candidate. It claims voting machines in Vanderburgh County are used to oppose James E. Tabor and county option, urging Republicans to counter brewery domination and defend democratic aims. The Washington Democrat notes no difference, but the author insists the difference is real.
The piece argues against barring preachers from politics and contends ministers should vote conscience first, criticizing the Democrat for bias toward breweries and saloon interests. It notes Indiana brewers and saloonkeepers align with the party backing restrictions on liquor and oppose Watson and Republican candidates.
The report notes a tense exchange between William Jennings Bryan and William Randolph Hearst, each accusing the other of pressuring the other to sign a contract with disputed terms. The confrontation centers on alleged attempts to secure favorable terms for one party.
Public notice recalls a private meeting at Hearst’s home in New York where Bryan allegedly proposed Hearst as a candidate and offered to campaign for him. Hearst declined, noting his own capacity to carry the Democratic and Independence party bid for New York governor.
In Georgia TOM WATSON accuses WILLIAM J. BRYAN of deserting populist principles and appeals to southern voters by denouncing Bryan’s pursuit of the negro vote. Watson claims Bryan’s 1896 platform differs from Jeffersonian ideals and warns of political division sown to boost two party power.
Delegates of the Alliance of German Societies of Indianapolis pass resolutions denouncing an extra legislative session and opposing county option. They argue churches should not influence state law and defend the people’s right to self rule against religious political meddling.
The article argues for discussing and voting on the county option bill during the upcoming session. It asserts public opinion should express itself whether the bill passes or fails, and claims a formal vote will expose concealed opponents and clarify party and personal alignments.
A Washington and Terre Haute critic notes Thomas R. Marshall feigning rigid stance on local option while courting brewery interests. He vows to oppose bills until satisfied, then pivots to favor dry districts and governor signings, with jibes at preachers and a warning to a Putnam County candidate.
A fragmented account mentions Mr Marshall and Mr Watson trading remarks over political maneuvering within the Democratic party. The text notes Marshall’s left handed compliments to preachers and saloon friends, while Watson is described in the context of the brewery combine and a ruling gate.
The passage questions if Thomas R. Marshall would denounce preachers spread across the state for their political activity or if brewers opposed to him would hearily admit to dominating politics for selfish interests.
A fragmented excerpt critiques a Democratic vote for Dillop beyond party ties, noting limited reasons and mocking Bryan’s stance as weak. The text reflects partisan argument and colorfully dismissive rhetoric without clear, full context.
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