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HISTORY INDIANA DEMOCRACY-1816-1916
Indianapolis men who secured control of a bonanza copper mine in Mexico which brought them all handsome fortunes."
ELECTION RESULT SAME AS HITHERTO.
The result of the 1902 election was in effect a continuation of what had occurred in Indiana since 1894. The figures below tell the whole story :
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
Daniel E. Storms, Republican. 298,819
Albert Schoonover, Democrat. .263,555
James M. Dungan, Prohibition 17,765
William B. Gill, Peoples. 1,350
Edward H. Meyer, Socialist. 7,111
Gustave A. Dreyer, Labor Socialist. 1,756
The pluralities by which the other can- didates on the Republican State ticket were elected are as here indicated :
Auditor of State, David E. Sherrick. 35,599
Treasurer of State, Nathaniel U. Hill. .35,785 Attorney-General, Charles W. Miller. .35,874 Clerk Supreme Court, Robert A. Brown. .35,477 Supt. Public Instruction, Fassett A. Cotton. 35,308 Chief Bureau Statistics, Benj. F. Johnson. . 35,474 State Geologist, Willis L. Blatchley .. .35,875
Judge Supreme Court, Fifth District, John H. Gillette 35,726
The majorities of the Republican can- didates for Appellate Judge are substan- tially the same as those of the other can- didates on the Republican ticket. The names of those elected are: Woodfin R. Robinson, William J. Henley, James B. Black. Daniel W. Comstock, Ulrich Z. Wiley, Frank S. Roby.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
1. James A. Hemenway, Republican. .21,524
John W. Spencer, Democrat. .17,833
2. Robert W. Miers, Democrat. 21,162 John C. Chaney. Republican. 20,423
3. William T. Zenor, Democrat. 20,740
Edmund A. Maginness, Republi
16,784
4. Francis M. Griffith, Democrat .21,751
Joshua M. Spencer, Republican .18,894
5. Elias S. Holliday, Republican. .23,795 John A. Wiltermood, Democrat 21,562
6. James E. Watson, Republican. 23,641
James T. Arbuckle, Democrat. 19,535
7. Jesse Overstreet, Republican 25,191
Jacob P. Dunn, Democrat. 20,933
8. George W. Cromer, Republican. 25,842 James Edward Truesdale, Democrat. .21,474
9. Charles B. Landis, Republican. 25,824 Lex J. Kirkpatrick, Democrat. 23,317
10. Edgar D. Crumpacker, Republican. 26,016 William Guthrie, Democrat. 19,428
11. Fred K. Landis, Republican. 24,390
John C. Nelson, Democrat. 19,596
12. James M. Robinson, Democrat. 19,320
Clarence C. Gilhams, Republican . 19,035
13. Abraham L. Brick, Republican 24,206 Frank E. Hering, Democrat. . 22,289
This made the delegation stand nine Re- publicans, four Democrats.
The Prohibitionists and Socialists also had congressional tickets in the field.
The General Assembly of 1903 consisted of thirty-five Republicans and fifteen Dem- ocrats in the Senate, and sixty-six Repub- licans and thirty-four Democrats in the House.
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[CHAPTER LI.] TWO STATE CONVENTIONS IN 1904 FIRST DEALT WITH PRESIDENTIAL CHOICE, SECOND NAMED STATE TICKET
WING to uncertainties and con- 0 plications that threateningly stared party managers in the face in 1904 it was wisely de- creed that two conventions be held-one to secure proper rep- resentation in the National Convention, which had been called to be held in St. Louis, July 9, 1904. The sec- ond convention of the Indiana Democracy was fixed for August 2, 1904. Upon it devolved the duty and responsibility of se- lecting a State ticket.
The first convention, held at Indianapo- lis, 1904, was called to order by State Chairman Wm. H. O'Brien. Divine bless- ing was invoked by the Rev. G. McIntosh of the Fourth Presbyterian church, who praved that nothing might be done of which the people of Indiana should ever have cause to feel ashamed. In conformity with the recommendation of the commit- tee on permanent organization, Alonzo Green Smith presided over the convention. Lew G. Ellingham of the Decatur Demo- crat was made principal secretary, and Elliot R. Hooton officiated as sergeant-at- arms.
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES.
Homer G. Hazen, Warrick county.
A. C. Hacker, Martin.
John R. Simpson, Orange.
Charles H. Warrier, Jennings.
Isaac R. Strouse, Parke.
Charles Chambers, Henry.
John H. Kingsbury, Marion.
E. A. McKee, Jay. Bayard Gray, Clinton.
A. F. Zimmerman, Porter.
John Isenbarger, Wabash.
A. S. Parker, Noble.
T. A. Bitters, Fulton.
A somewhat protracted and at times de- cidedly animated debate took place be-
tween some of those who favored the nom- ination of Alton B. Parker to the presi- dency and the supporters of William Ran- dolph Hearst. The sentiment of the con- vention ran overwhelmingly in opposition to the latter. This was emphasized in the selection of William H. O'Brien, G. V. Menzies, Benjamin F. Shively and John W. Kern as delegates at large to the National Convention, with Ora F. Creigmile, Willis Hickman, A. E. Melching and Benjamin F. Deahl as alternates.
DISTRICT DELEGATES.
1. John W. Spencer, Vanderburg county. A. H. Taylor, Pike.
2. William N. Matthews, Lawrence. W. H. Vollmer, Knox.
3. George B. Parks, Clark. Lewis P. Benau, Washington.
4. Joseph M. Cravens, Jefferson. James F. Cox, Bartholomew.
5. A. W. Knight, Clay. John E. Lamb, Vigo.
6. Morgan L. Meyers, Decatur. U. S. Jackson, Hancock.
7. W. W. Spencer, Marion. Joseph E. Bell, Marion.
8. George T. Beebe, Madison. Abe Simmons, Wells.
9. Samuel M. Ralston, Boone. William E. Longley, Hamilton.
10. Daniel W. Sims, Tippecanoe. M. T. Krueger, Laporte.
11. B. F. Louthain, Cass. Jerome Herff, Miami.
12. J. Hines, DeKalb. Henry Colerick, Allen.
13. Omar F. Neff, Kosciusko. Frank E. Hering, St. Joseph.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
Electors at Large-Hugh Dougherty, Indiana- polis; Warden W. Stevens, Salem.
Contingents-W. H. Kelly and Thomas Duncan.
1. Dan. O. Barker, Posey county.
2. John W. McCarty, Daviess.
3. M. C. Thornton, Floyd.
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4. Henry Maley, Johnson.
5. William Kreigh, Putnam.
6. F. A. Balser, Henry.
7. Theodore P. Davis, Marion.
8. Samuel Simison, Adams.
9. D. F. Allen, Clinton.
10. Pat. Keefe, Newton.
11. David Marks, Huntington.
12. J. B. Mager, DeKalb.
13. B. F. Deahl, Elkhart.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
1. W. E. Stilwell. 8. John M. Smith.
2. William A. Cullop.
9. W. R. Oglesby.
3. E. B. Stotsenburg.
10. E. P. Honan.
4. Willard B. New. 11. S. E. Cook.
5. John W. Redmond. 12. Frank VanAuken.
6. F. M. Alexander. 13. J. B. Stoll.
7. A. G. Smith.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
1. E. P. Richardson, Petersburg.
2. Gilbert H. Hendren, Bloomfield.
3. Thomas J. Hanlon, New Albany.
4. Lincoln Dixon, North Vernon.
5. John G. McNutt, Terre Haute.
6. John D. Megee, Rushville.
7. Joseph T. Fanning, Indianapolis.
8. John A. M. Adair, Portland.
9. A. T. Livengood, Covington.
10. J. B. Faulknor, Michigan City.
11. J. Fred France, Huntington. 12. A. A. Adams, Columbia City.
13. James C. Fletcher, Knox. William H. O'Brien, Chairman. Joseph T. Fanning, Vice-Chairman.
The second Indiana State Convention of 1904 met at Indianapolis Wednesday, Au- gust 3. The officers of the former conven- tion served in same capacity. The follow- ing named gentlemen had been designated as vice-presidents :
J. C. Haines, Spencer county.
C. Davis, Greene.
Thomas B. Buskirk, Orange.
James Cullem, Brown. Henry Steeg, Vigo. James A. Smith, Union.
Henry Friedman, Indianapolis.
Richard Erwin, Adams. Alexander Kirkpatrick, Howard.
Fletcher Smith, Benton.
George W. Tompson, Grant.
O. L. Ballou, Lagrange.
E. L. Glazebrook, Starke.
The State ticket was nominated with practical unanimity. There was a contest over the Lieutenant-Governorship between
Warder W. Stevens of Salem and Frank E. Hering of South Bend. Mr. Hering was placed in nomination by the First district. The ballot gave Hering 5221/2 votes, Ste- vens 1,0241/2. Before the result was an- nounced Mr. Hering gracefully moved the nomination of Mr. Stevens to be recorded as having been made unanimous. This was done heartily and enthusiastically. The ticket as nominated consisted of the following named gentlemen.
For Governor-John W. Kern.
For Lieutenant-Governor-Warder W. Stevens.
For Secretary of State-Edward J. Fogarty.
For Auditor-James R. Riggs.
For Attorney-General-Joseph H. Shea.
For Treasurer-Major David F. Allen.
For Reporter of Supreme Court-Walter S. Chambers.
For State Statistician-Jesse D. Smith.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction-Levi H. Scott. For Judges of Supreme Court-George E. Downey and Frank E. Gavin.
THE INDIANA STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM FOR 1904
Approves and indorses the wise and conservative declaration of principles by the Democratic National Convention at St. Louis, and the selection of Alton B. Parker and Henry G. Davis as candidates for President and Vice-President.
Condemns apportionment laws of 1903, and instead favors a fair and just oppor- tionment law based upon the Constitution, guaranteeing to every voter in the State the equal right with every other in the se- lection of those who make our laws.
Condemns the administration of Gov- ernor Winfield T. Durbin.
Condemns the placing of the State benevolent and penal institutions on a partisan basis, and disapproves of the in- iquitous Ripper Bill.
Opposes the creation of a Prison Re- form Board.
Denounces as false in statement and implication the declaration of the State Republican Platform that 'During the last ten years of Republican control of State affairs the State debt has been reduced from $7,520,615.12 to $2,162,215.12, and the State tax levy has been reduced from 32 cents to 303/4 cents on each $100 of tax- able property.
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Commends the Democratic members of the last Legislature for their courageous, open and manly stand for the rights of the people on all questions that came be- fore them.
Opposes all efforts to debauch the suf- frage; all efforts to merge the ownership of the railroads of the State in foreign corporations; all efforts to make political spoils of the State benevolent and penal institutions ; all efforts to needlessly mul- tiply offices and increase the burden of the taxpayers.
Pledges protective legislation to the shippers of the State; labor legislation recognizing the just rights of both em- ployer and employe; protective legislation to depositors in banking institutions and also to banks; legislation which will pre- vent unnecessary public expenditures and reduce the burdens of taxation now op- pressing the people of Indiana.
Favors the repeal of the Metropolitan Police law and recommends restoring local self-government.
The outcome of the 1904 campaign, State and national, proved a woeful disap- pointment to Democrats who had built strong hopes upon favorable results. Judge Parker's nomination did not devel- op the strength that had been fondly hoped for, neither East nor West. Never before in the history of Indiana was there experienced such a slump as occurred at the polls in November. A plurality close up toward one hundred thousand was something, up to that time, unheard of in this State. But let the returns do their own talking.
INDIANA'S VOTE FOR PRESIDENT.
Theodore Roosevelt, Republican .368,289
Alton B. Parker, Democrat. 274,345
Prohibition Elector 23,496
Socialist Elector 12,013
Populist Elector 2,444
Socialist-Labor Elector 1,598
FOR GOVERNOR.
J. Frank Hanly, Republican .359,362
John W. Kern, Democrat. 274,998
Felix T. McWhirter, Prohibition. . 22,690
Matthew Hallenberger, Socialist. 10,991
Leroy Templeton, Populist. 2,065
E. J. Dillon, Socialist-Labor 1,437
FOR LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.
Hugh Th. Miller, Republican. . 360,442
Warder W. Stevens, Democrat. . 273,443
Howard C. Ramsey, Prohibition. 22,775
Harry Holmes Hart, Socialist. 11,014
William B. Gill, Populist 2,079
Ernest Viewegh. Socialist-Labor 1,434
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.
Daniel E. Storms, Republican 360,433
Edward J. Fogarty, Democrat. 273,319
Alva H. Swain, Prohibition. 22,827
Elliott Tutt Anderson, Socialist 11,020
Adam P. Hanna, Populist. 2,107
Theodore Bernine, Socialist-Labor 1,455
The pluralities by which the other can- didates on the Republican State ticket were elected are as here indicated:
Auditor of State, David E. Sherrick. .87,895
Treasurer of State, Nathaniel U. Hill. 87,389
Attorney-General, Charles W. Miller. .87,535
Reporter Supreme Court, George W. Self .. 87,365 Supt. Public Instruction, Fassett A. Cotton. 87,523 Chief Bureau of Statistics, J. H. Stubbs .. . 87,398 Judge Supreme Court, Second District,
Oscar H. Montgomery 87,063
Judge Supreme Court, Third District, John V. Hadley .86,970
Judge Appellate Court, First District,
David A. Myers .86,370
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
1. James A. Hemenway, Republican. 23,158
Albert G. Holcomb, Democrat. 19,399
2. John C. Chaney, Republican. .25,143 Robert W. Miers, Democrat .23,670
3. William T. Zenor, Democrat. 22,708
John E. Dillon, Republican . 19,129
4. Lincoln Dixon, Democrat. .23,451
Anderson Percifield, Republican. . 21,516
5. Elias S. Holliday, Republican . 28,192
Claud G. Bowers, Democrat. . 23,101
6. James E. Watson, Republican .29,089 Uriah S. Jackson, Democrat. .22,046
7. Jesse Overstreet, Republican. .34,178
Levi P. Harlan, Democrat. .23,334
8. George W. Cromer, Republican . 29,462
Edward C. Dehority, Democrat. 22,097
9. Charles B. Landis, Republican 29,492 Clyde H. Jones, Democrat. 23,267
10. Edgar D. Crumpacker, Republican .31,583 Worth W. Pepple, Democrat. 21,451
11. Frederick Landis, Republican. 29,591
Clement M. Holderman, Democrat .21,406
12. Newton W. Gilbert, Republican. .23,203 James M. Robinson, Democrat. .21,322
13. Abraham L. Brick, Republican. 29,361
Frank E. Hering, Democrat. 22,454
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Prohibition, Peoples, Social and Social- Labor congressional tickets were also in the field. Only two of the thirteen Demo- cratic nominees were successful.
The General Assembly for 1905 had in the Senate thirty-six Republicans and four- teen Democrats; in the House, seventy- nine Republicans and twenty-one Demo- crats.
In company with quite a number of Democratic newspaper men from all parts of the country I attended, during the early part of September, a banquet at the Wal- dorf-Astoria in the city of New York and greatly enjoyed a pilgrimage to the delightful country residence of Judge Al- ton B. Parker, popularly known as "Eso- pus," located on the banks of the beautiful
Hudson. The presidential nominee deliv- ered a well-considered address to the visit- ing delegation. It was a thoughtful talk by a thoughtful man, but it failed to make a deep impression or to awaken any degree of enthusiasm. We returned to New York by boat. It was a delightful trip. At the Waldorf-Astoria it was my good fortune to meet John R. McLean, owner of the Cincinnati Enquirer, and later on our own James Murdock of Lafayette. In going over the situation, and taking cognizance of the authentic and verified expressions by the business element of New York, all three of us soon became convinced that Judge Parker, admirable man that he was, had no chance of an election and was doomed to inevitable defeat.
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[CHAPTER LII.] ENTHUSIASM FOR WM. J. BRYAN
WAS THE DISTINGUISHING FEATURE OF THE 1906 CONVENTION
R EMARKABLE and extraordi- nary was the 1906 convention of the Indiana Democracy in this, that every nomination was made by acclamation and without contest, and that a resolution extending greetings to William Jennings Bryan and pledging the State to him in 1908, elicited such an outburst of applause and spontaneous en- thusiasm as has rarely been heard at any gathering of America freemen. The dem- onstration that punctuated the reading of the resolution by Samuel M. Ralston was simply wonderful.
The convention was held on the 7th day of June, and was called to order by State Chairman Wm. H. O'Brien. Benjamin F. Shively of South Bend was made perma- nent chairman, and M. A. Sweeney of Jas- per, principal secretary. By reason of an engagement elsewhere that compelled him to leave the city, Mr. Shively turned the convention over to Charles A. Cole of Peru.
The ticket nominated with unprece- dented unanimity was composed of these stanch Democrats :
Secretary of State-James F. Cox of Columbus.
Auditor of State-Marion Bailey of Lizton, Hendricks county.
Treasurer of State John Isenbarger of North Manchester.
Attorney-General-Walter J. Lotz of Muncie.
Supt. of Public Instruction-Prof. Robert J. Aley of State University at Bloomington.
Clerk of Supreme Court-Bert New of North Vernon.
Judges of Supreme Court-Richard E. Erwin and Eugene A. Eby.
Judges of the Appellate Court-Milton B. Hot- tel, Edward W. Felt, Richard H. Hartford, Henry G. Zimmerman, Henry A. Steis.
Chief of Bureau of Statistics-David N. Curry. State Geologist-Edward Barrett.
COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.
John W. Boehne, Evansville.
Royal E. Purcell, Vincennes.
Charles L. Jewett, New Albany.
Joseph M. Cravens, Madison.
J. S. McFaddin, Rockville. B. B. Johnson, Richmond. Theodore P. Davis, Indianapolis.
Abe Simmons, Bluffton.
Samuel M. Ralston, Lebanon.
James McCabe, Williamsport.
Benjamin F. Louthain, Logansport.
Stephen B. Fleming, Fort Wayne.
Henry A. Barnhart, Rochester.
THE INDIANA STATE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM FOR 1906
Sends greetings and pledges support to William Jennings Bryan.
Denounces the Republican party for not having passed legislation against un- just conditions and for not having made greater effort to rectify prevailing evils.
Condemns so-called protective tariff and favors tariff for revenue only.
Favors passage of restrictive legisla- tion against trusts and any centralization of wealth in the hands of a chosen few.
Favors enactment of a service pension law.
Affirms the right of the people to local and self-government.
Pledges that a Democratic legislature will pass a maximum two-cent railroad fare.
Demands a just restriction of the pow- er of all public service corporations so that they may be kept strictly within their le- gitimate rights, and further so as to give the public adequate and efficient serv- ice.
Pledges a law providing depositories for public funds.
Pledges enactment of laws fully insur- ing fair nominations, clean campaigns and honest elections.
Denounces system of corruption where- by insurance companies use money en- trusted to them for the benefit of widows
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and orphans for the enrichment of favored individuals and for the campaign fund of the Republican party.
Favors the election of United States Senators by a direct vote of the people.
Condemns the practice of railroads giv- ing passes to public officials.
Favors the repeal of the present un- just ditch law.
Favors the amendment to the cities and towns act so as to eliminate unneces- sary officers and expenses.
Pledges to pass such laws as will regu- late the business of private banks and pro- tect depositors therein.
Favors appointment by the Governor of the State Inspector of Mines on the rec- ommendation of the joint conference be- tween the operators and miners each year.
Recommends that the rooster in the act of crowing be adopted as the emblem of the Democratic party of Indiana.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
1. E. P. Richardson. 8. John A. M. Adair.
2. Alvin Padgett. 9. Michael E. Foley.
3. Mark L. Storen. 10. J. Kirby Risk.
4. George S. Pleasants. 11. Peter J. Coyle.
5. John G. McNutt. 12. Harry C. Gandy.
6. Sylvester Meeks. 13. S. N. Stevens.
7. Joseph T. Fanning.
William H. O'Brien, Chairman.
John G. McNutt, Vice-Chairman.
ADVERSITY STILL REIGNED.
Notwithstanding the excellence of the ticket presented to the electorate by the Democracy of Indiana, and in the face of the unanimity that marked its nomination, the outcome of the 1906 election was ap- proximately as unfavorable and adverse as were the six preceding ones. It is true, the stupendous figures of 1894 and of 1904 were not reached, but majorities or pluralities veering around the 30,000 mark must be considered abnormal in a State that for more than a half century rarely recorded a victory in excess of five or six thousand. For the seventh time in unimpeded succession Democracy went down in defeat.
That such should have been the fate of the party at a time when unexampled unanimity characterized its convention
proceedings serves as a verification of an old-timer's observation that there may be such a thing as too much harmony in framing a ticket, and that nominations made in a good stiff fight are usually more productive of success than unsought and uncontested nominations. Ben Butler, while yet steeped in orthodox Democracy, before having become contaminated by Jacobinism and Greenbackism, used to gloat over the fiercest of fights in Demo- cratic conventions. With cock-eyed twinkle, he said uproars in a Democratic convention invariably reminded him of the effect of the famous Kilkenny cat fight -the fiercer the fight, the greater the multiplicity of cats! In the chapter to follow this may be found a verification of gruff old Ben's quaint philosophy.
It was Colonel Wm. R. Morrison, of blessed memory, who was wont to remark after a disappointing ending of an especially brilliant campaign, during which enthusiasm reigned supreme, that he had become thoroughly convinced that the tossing up of a hat into the air did not always mean a vote. Colonel Morri- son had an active participation in numer- ous campaigns in his own dear Illinois.
STORY OF THE BATTLE OF THE BALLOT IN 1906.
Here it is in words and figures-the tabulated official vote for Secretary of State, followed by the cabalistic figures of decisive pluralities that gave prestige and emolument to numerous ambitious, and presumably deserving, Hoosiers of the Re- publican faith :
SECRETARY OF STATE.
Fred A. Sims, Republican .294,351
James F. Cox, Democrat. 263,526
Absalom L. Grim, Prohibition. 20,985
Leroy B. Sweetland, Socialist. 7,824
Theodore Bernine, Socialist-Labor 1,586
John W. Clark, Peoples. 972
The pluralities by which the other can- didates on the Republican ticket were elected are as here indicated :
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Auditor of State, John C. Billheimer. .31,576
Treasurer of State, Oscar Hadley. .31,643 Attorney-General, James Bingham. 31,274
Clerk of Supreme Court, Edward V. Fitz- patrick .31,389 Superintendent of Public Instruction, Fas- 30,692 sett A. Cotton
Chief of Bureau of Statistics, Joseph H. Stubbs .32,106 State Geologist, Willis S. Blatchley .31,822 Judges Supreme Court-
First District, James H. Jordan. 31,674 Second District, Leander J. Monks. .30,800
Judges Appellate Court-Cassius C. Hadley, Ward H. Watson, Daniel W. Comstock, Joseph M. Rabb, Frank S. Roby.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS CHOSEN.
1. John H. Foster, Republican. 20,278 Gustavus V. Menzies, Democrat. 18,959
2. John C. Chaney, Republican .22,299 Cyrus E. Davis, Democrat. .21,889
3. William E. Cox, Democrat. 18,606 George H. Hester, Republican 18,151
4. Lincoln Dixon, Democrat 20,049 John H. Kamman, Republican 18,191
5. Elias S. Holliday, Republican 22,532 Claude G. Bowers, Democrat. 21,579
6. James E. Watson, Republican 22,135
Thomas H. Kuhn, Democrat. 20,629
7. Jesse Overstreet, Republican. .28,020 Frank E. Gavin, Democrat. .23.234
8. John A. M. Adair, Democrat. 24,027 George W. Cromer, Republican 19,783
9. Charles B. Landis, Republican. 23,865 Marion E. Clodfelter, Democrat. 21,633
10. Edgar D. Crumpacker, Republican .24,695 William Darroch, Democrat. .20,072
11. George W. Rauch, Democrat. . 22,988 Frederick Landis, Republican 19,833
12. Clarence C. Gilhams, Republican 19,345
John W. Morr, Democrat. .16,695
13. Abraham L. Brick, Republican .23,360 Benjamin F. Shively, Democrat : 23,153
Thus the Indiana delegation was made to stand nine Republicans to four Demo- crats.
The Prohibitionists and Socialists also had congressional candidates.
The Republicans maintained their lead in the General Assembly of 1907. There were in the Senate 37 Republicans to 13 Democrats. In the House 54 Republicans to 45 Democrats.
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[CHAPTER LIII.] GOVERNOR HANLY PAVED THE WAY
FOR A DEMOCRATIC JUBILEE IN INDIANA IN 1908
OLITICAL favors at times are extended strangely and under peculiar circumstances. Oc- casionally they come from sources least expected or sus- pected. Such an experience was had by the Democracy in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and eight. And the favor came from a man who has yet to utter a single sentence favorable to or kindly of the Democratic party. For years and years he took infinite delight in hurling fiery anathemas at the party in which he abso- lutely could see no good and which he af- fected to regard as wholly and hopelessly bad. By forcing his party to take a step it did not want to take at that unpropitious time, and by making most vicious attacks upon public officials chosen by the same ballots that made him Governor of this commonwealth, he so completely de- moralized, disorganized and disrupted the Republican party of Indiana that the most important part of its State ticket was de- feated outright and the remainder thereof saved by a scratch. 1 P I
The Democratic State convention for 1908 was held at Indianapolis, March 26, 1908. It was called to order by Chairman U. S. Jackson. Former Congressman Robert W. Miers of Bloomington, presided and A. D. Moffat of Hartford City, offici- ated as secretary.
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