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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1908
Page
2
Campaign discourse recalls Haman Woodling with temperance stances and party shifts. It contrasts Democratic local option support with Republican county unit opposition, notes national campaign tones, and praises Labor Day crowds and speakers Watson and Marshall while critiquing Debs and Gompers.
A garbled account discusses Governor Haply and an extra legislative session. It critiques Republican party aims, fears postal censorship, and mentions Grover Cleveland’s era. It notes investor opinions, labor party attitudes, and social anecdotes about Labor Day celebrations and women at gatherings.
Taft 8 still imitating now going to make speeches. Bryan regards Taft as vindicating his course. income tax reform and railroad policy are central. Bryan notes independence for the Philippines and taft campaign procedures, while Democratic managers view the Republican move as anxiety from Hitchcock allies.
A historic lament on rising taxes and bloated state expenditures. The speaker cites 431000 dollars diverted for salaries a decade ago and 925000 a year later, notes tax hikes on property and local levies, and argues for retrenchment and reform. Mentions the 1896 and 1900 Bryan tours and Taft comparisons.
In Indianapolis Republicans favor a short special session to reenact only necessary appropriations and then adjourn within three to four days. They believe local unit questions will be decided by voters and fear premature moves could signal defeat in November, noting a party split over this tactic and nominees chosen with this issue in mind.
At Chicago last night Mr Bryan said he had not read Hearst Labor Day remarks but noted Hearst had criticized him. He declared he is fighting Taft and would respond if Hearst supports Taft or endorses Hearst as a Republican representative. He emphasized he does not feel obliged to comment further.
Frankfort Ind Sept 8 Both Republican and Democratic committees reject Governor Haas call for a special election to succeed Senator Farber. They deem it unconstitutional and lack of proper notice. Governor Haasy is sharply criticized by all parties.
A distressed note from Indiana counties describes rising crime after a Washington visit. Reports say robbers target stores and safes while pickpockets flourish, blamed on circus gamblers. Officials faced accusations of laxity as gambling operatives moved openly in Terre Haute Seymour Vincennes and other towns.
Turmoil grips the state political scene as Republicans threaten to bolt the upcoming push to elect Governor Gummins to the U S Senate. Absences from a caucus widen rift, with reformers and stalwarts split and Democrats eyeing gains in the next general assembly session.
A scanned New York report questions the end of prosecutions against Harriman era railroads for alleged Sherman Act violations. It notes a government assertion that authority did not prove railroads guilty, while political figures weigh implications for the upcoming November election. In Brunsville Evansville a blaze caused major damage with horses killed and several thousand dollars in losses.
Fragmented OCR note describes unrest with night rider fears in Switzerland County and mentions property damage and threats amid political tension. It references Governor Hakir and local figures Capen and Cogrier, with unclear names and dates.
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