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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1884
Page
2
The fragment lists individuals including William F. Kip John E. Ransom G Barrett Rich Henry Altman Thoms Cary Henry W Sprague Charles Morton and J H W Larned for archival reference.
Mr. Talcott H. Russell, a leader in the Independent Republican movement, responds to queries in the New Haven Register about the Cleveland scandal. He argues such stories are often built on facts but are exaggerated by opponents and cites unnamed figures to suggest political manipulation and the temptation to bolt Thomas Jefferson for similar reasons.
The piece defends Cleveland against accusations, challenging Rev Ball as a unreliable authority and arguing political and moral ideals. It cites Bright on trade, contrasts protected economies with U S failures, and questions tariff advocates about infant industry protections amid widespread mill curtailments and iron industry distress.
A Westville Indiana widow and former postmistress, Mrs. M. M. Duncan, alleges Major Calkins pressured her to fund his campaign with 12 dollars and that she lost 1400 dollars when her home was mortgaged and then foreclosed. She claims Republicans nominee for governor harmed her, seeks public scrutiny and asks Christian voters to consider her statement.
The column recalls Gen. Butler challenging Boston editors over the phrase tinker's dam and a cuss word claim. It explains the old tinkers dam used to seal solder holes and notes the editors misread the term as profanity while preserving a period tone on political rhetoric.
The Evening Post condemns the Boston Journal and the Buffalo paper for publishing letters by Mr Bale. It accuses Bale of being a free will Baptist adventurer with varied past roles and a penchant for exposing scandals. The piece laments Republican press involvement and notes Blaine apologists face strain. The column ends by recommending The Sullivan Tales to neighbors.
A Boston banker demonstrates an inexpensive method using airtight tanks to keep yachts afloat after a capsize, suggesting copper or galvanized tanks fitted into bow and sides can prevent sinking. The piece then relays a Tennessee log incidental, a snake in a log pile, and a witty Christmas pudding remark by a 4 year old at grandmother's dinner.
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