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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1886
Page
2
Democratic meetings in the county are well attended with heightened enthusiasm for this stage of the campaign. Hon. John E. Lamb has spoken to good audiences in several parts of the county during the week.
In Vermilion the GOP doubts their nominee Downing against Beasley and predicts Beasley will pool more than his party’s vote in the town. The pamphlet suggests disaffection among Democrats is not the issue.
The piece notes broad tariff hikes on farm products from meat to wool and praises a county fair amid heat drought and dust. It covers congressional candidate Hox. Joan S. Lamp’s canvass, cites his attacks on Johnston’s Senate record, and warns of railroad bills favoring capitalists. It also discusses a National Telephone League circular urging support for Indiana’s anti repeal, and ends with a shoe advertisement from Proll & Burks.
The article rebukes earlier opponents of a steam fire engine and cisterns as ill advised. It argues the city would be ruined without them, notes the saved property justifies cost, and calls for a new steamer while predicting eventual incorporation and broad civic lessons. It also discusses Baron von Hüebner on India’s future under British administration and gradual transition to native citizenship.
Early returns show majorities for Republicans in First and Fourth districts, with Dingley leading in the Second and Milliken in the Third. Maine Senate and House seats tilt Republican, while labor and prohibition movements influence vote shares and party strength.
Erastus Wiman presents a $1,000 baseball trophy to the American Association winner. He aims to mend past tensions with the association and spur clubs to exceptional effort, praising New York’s baseball zeal and Staten Island grounds as premier facilities for the sport. He expects future triumphs for his Metropolitan club despite current misfortunes.
Reporting the Charleston disaster, the piece notes a strong revival among Charleston’s Black community amid ongoing tremors and ruins. It contrasts wild religious fervor with orderly open air Masses led by Bishop Northrop as whites gathered in improvised worship in the shattered city.
A harbor defense device shown in an illustration uses a bomb proof shelter and a telescope linked to a glass plate. A metallic pencil marks the path of an approaching vessel and activates buttons over submerged mines triggering automatic explosions.
At a Sept 13 meeting of Frank Neff Post No 307 G A R Jas M DeCamp proposed a resolution which was unanimously adopted and ordered published thanking Sullivan Fire Department for its efficient work and conduct at the fire last night. P R Jenkins Adgt
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