Question of safeguarding bank deposits debated in 1908
The piece criticizes William J Bryan for promoting a federal bank deposit guaranty and favors retaining private banking with individual responsibility. It argues against a postal savings bank substitute and warns that universal guarantees would invite recklessness, shift funds to higher interest areas, and harm conservative states like Indiana.
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Muncie Bolsters Brewery Bloc in Indiana Vote
The Muncie showing boosted brewer and saloon influence in Indiana politics after a special election. The GOP narrowly won Delaware County but with a large anti temperance vote surge thwarted in a city with many breweries. Temperance groups failed to organize, while brewery allies and Democrats partnered to mobilize anti option forces.
Political Diatribe Warns Against Bryan and Bank Debates
A local editorial decries William Jennings Bryan and his policies, warning readers against populist ideas such as free silver and government ownership. It cites Grover Cleveland’s admonitions and predicts Bryan's latest stance on federal bank deposits as part of broader economic reform rhetoric.
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Sunshine in Delaware county votes boosts Republicans
In a Delaware county assessment outside Muncie, Republicans held their ground while city results favored Democrats. The piece warns of brewer domination over politics and calls for vigilance against a brewery alliance seizing state power, arguing county option politics reflect broader regional attitudes. It stresses dangers of combining Democratic machinery with brewers and warns of potential political upheaval if unchecked.
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Growth of Temperance Sentiment Narrows Voter Scrutiny
A late 19th century view notes rising temperance support in U S politics as voters demand candidates with clean personal character. It argues public life shifts from indulgence to abstinence and cautions against associating with those who drink, framing personal virtue as essential for office.
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Indiana Governor Election Debate on Abstinence Question
The piece argues whether gubernatorial candidates should be judged on their abstention from intoxicants. It notes many capable men were abstainers yet failed to prove vice, while others with strong will could govern well despite indulgence. It criticizes campaigns for injecting personal habits into political issues.
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Marshall Praises Remonstrance Law Amid Local Option Debate
Oakland City writes a critique of Thomas R. Marshall praising the remonstrance law as a strong temperance measure while criticizing a Democratic proposal for local option wards. The piece notes Marshall’s stance clashes with his party’s platform and hints at brewer influence in his campaign.
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Farmer Voters Turn to Daily Papers for Campaign News
The passage notes farmers now receive daily papers like city residents and can learn public actions and sayings directly. It suggests older campaign tactics are discarded as politicians realize deception fails with an informed electorate.
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Lying About State Finances and the 1896 Tax Levy
The Democratic press in Indiana is accused of spreading misleading finance claims to influence elections. The piece asserts the 1896 tax levy was enacted solely by a Republican legislature and notes Governor Matthews had no role in it, led by J. G. Allen whose committee work reduced the levy. It concludes Democrats did not shape the 1896 levy.
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Resolutions Committee Debates on County Option Plank
Thomas R. Marshall denounces a Democratic governor candidate while describing a long sessions of the Republican resolutions committee. The panel weighed a county option plank amid temperance questions and a friendly controversy over platform inclusion.
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