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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1910
Page
4
Delegates shouted Beveridge slogans as they moved through aisles. banners waved and canes flourished while the senator waited to begin his speech. The scene created a powerful, inspiring moment for all in attendance.
Mrs. Cov Johnson a Reliance boarding house operator was arrested on a grand jury indictment for illegal liquor sale. She posted bond of 256. Mrs. Onie Boyle of Star City was indicted on a similar charge. Three women were indicted, including Mrs. Herbert Mitchen who was arrested earlier.
The Caledonia mine east of the city is getting major upgrades including an electric haulage system. Workers at the Citizens mine quit and dismantling began. Alliance Coal Company owns both mines and other county pits. No new mine is expected on the Citizens lease.
Joe Mylinski a ten year old boy was arrested on a charge of stealing from box cars at Shelburn. He has been placed in the custody of the board of children's guardians and will be sent to the Vincennes orphans home.
Emery E. Prather a Baldridge mine worker in Farmersburg sustained serious injuries to the hips and back after being jammed between a mine car and a prop on Thursday.
Everett Daugherty was arrested yesterday on a grand jury indictment by Sheriff Wible charged with illegal beer sales. He was released on bonds of 250 dollars after being charged with illegal sale of beer to two young men in the city.
Grace Stover, instructor in music and drawing in the city schools, resigns effective at the end of the school year. She has accepted a similar position at Pocatello Idaho.
On a grand jury information accusing gambling, Kdwara Mahan James Weaver Charles Johnson and Martin Norris were arrested last week. They posted bond and the case is set for Justice Kirkham on April 25.
Joe Neal of Hymera was arrested last week on a charge of illegal liquor sale. He posted bond set at 250 dollars for his upcoming court appearance.
John Stultz of this city sues Alliance Coal Company in circuit court for 25000 damages claiming a slate fall at Caledonia mine injured him. He states a large slate piece struck him at work, partially paralyzing his left hip and shortening his left leg by two inches.
An examination will be held at Cass on April 23 to fill a vacancy in the position of fourth class postmaster at Gilmour. The office salary was $272 for the last fiscal year. Applications must be filed with the U S civil service commission at least seven days before exam date.
Joseph and John Mylinski of Shelburn, described as incorrigible, were taken to Vincennes Friday by WW A Thompson, a county board member, who had placed them in the new County Orphans Home.
Plans for the county school enumeration were set at a Monday meeting with County Superintendent Park and all township trustees present. The count will likely be reduced due to many miners changing locations. Enumeration work starts April 10.
Indiana Republicans adopt a platform backing Theodore Roosevelt policies, tariff reform with a permanent non-partisan commission, Alaska coal leasing, potential income taxation in war or emergency, anti injunction reforms, child labor abolition, dollar a day pensions for Civil War veterans, and praise for Taft. It commits to Beveridge for Senate and adopts the eagle as party emblem.
The crowd settled as Senator Beveridge spoke, drawing strong cheers and close attention. The convention centered on Beveridge and the platform with no nominating speeches, nominating unopposed candidates by acclamation, and a heated treasurer race between Jonce Monahan and Jobe Freeman. Mount led attorney general votes, and Bosson was withdrawn by acclamation after Marion county support shifted. The gathering was highly representative of the party.
Indiana senator Albert J. Beveridge delivers a keynote at the state convention arguing the tariff is central to policy and urging a permanent tariff commission. He contrasts Republican principles with Democratic tactics, condemns party betrayal, and calls for protectionist tariffs to shield American workers and industry.
The Roy Curry cottage, a one story home just north of Shelburn, burned Saturday with all contents. Loss about 1500 dollars, partially insured. Origin unknown but suspected defective flue.
Melvin Bedwell Hosea Bedwell and Fred Brashiers from Jefferson township pleaded guilty to disturbing a religious meeting at Mt. Moriah in Squire Kirkham's court. They were fined five dollars plus costs which they paid. Arrests were made on grand jury information.
George Bell a 55 year old recently adjudged insane was refused admission to Evansville southern hospital due to crowding. He has begun to grow violent and an affidavit stating he is dangerous is expected to secure his admission.
Leonard Nicholson and Gilbert C. Everhart sue Frank Everhart for partition. Carrol G. Mundy sues Sunflower Coal Co. for personal injuries. John J. Jefferies as administrator of Alexander L. Rogers estate sues Shirley Hill Coal Co. for damages.
Street Commissioner Burnham has started spring alley cleaning work, aiming to improve sanitation and access in urban back lanes.
J H Gilman and Mount Oskins, delegates from Jackson township to the republican state convention, traveled Monday toward Indianapolis. D L Taylor, mayor of Riverton, was in the city enroute home from Indianapolis. Edith Lang returned home after visiting Ruby Copeland in Indianapolis. Flossie Webb of New Lebanon returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Jack Boothe. Gay Cushman and wife, recently moving from Graysville to Telmer Texas, plan to relocate to Indianapolis. Harry Conkle will move his family to near Springfield Illinois where he will be superintendent of a coal company.
Dialogue fragment shows Grace denying troubles while Charles vows impending woes. Juxtaposed moods hint at a dramatic quarrel and looming consequences. Names Charles and Grace anchor the scene in a domestic or stage setting.
A brief line notes a speaker asking for shade and acknowledging a companion’s steady presence all morning, conveying a calm, domestic moment.
Rubber cultivation in a famed Indian tea district has overtaken tea farming, with about 17 000 acres now devoted to rubber plantations and tea producing area reduced to second place.
In a light exchange the Dolly motor boat outperforms the canoe though a chaperon must be carried. Dick agrees the chug chug noise drowns out sounds, highlighting a playful scene of nautical banter and mischief.
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