Political announcements for Sullivan County candidates 1922
A dense slate of 1922 primary candidacies across Sullivan County Indiana, listing individuals seeking Democratic or Republican nominations for offices including auditor, sheriff, clerk, prosecuting attorney, treasurer, assessor, recorder, and trustee. Names include Ed Weir, Jesse Bicknell, Ed Douthitt, Hosea Drake, Norval Harris, Lewis Chewning, Roy Drennan, Hamilton Willis, William Williamson, John Evans, E. S. Crowder, Homer Curtis, Oliver Steart, Addison Drake, Charles Railsback, Harve Thompson, Morris Unger, Edward Sinclair, Laska Carter, H V Lisman, Coleman Nash, Clara Scott, Warry Buff, Homer Hamilton, Marion Walters, and others with primary dates May 2 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Chewning
Sullivan County
Roy Drennan
Trustees Election Results In Jackson and Turman Townships
Voter slate includes William L. Self for Jackson Township trustee and John Setzer for Turman Township trustee with a May 2 1922 election date and primary subject matter noted for Turman Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Twp
Jackson Township
William L. Self
Turman Township
Congress backs deportation of aliens selling liquor
Congress approves a measure targeting non citizens who illegally sell liquor with provisions to deport their violators. The law aims to reserve the business for Americans only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cordell Hull Heads Democratic Tour Across the Nation
Cordell Hull, newly named national chairman, embarks on a speaking tour likely reaching the coast. Supporters say his efforts could strengthen the party and improve prospects in upcoming battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Hull
Democratic Party
McAdoo Says Economic Aims Cloud Politics
Mr. McAdoo, a leading figure in the Wilson administration, argues the main problem is the failure to separate economic goals from political aims. He adds that if nominated by the Democrats he might face a risky split between policy and party interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Wilson
Mrs. Cullop Seeks Joint Debates in Congressional Nomination
Washington Herald reports Charley Seifrer says Mrs. Cullop is a stronger politician than "Bill" but notes she plans to engage in joint debates with Democratic opponents for the congressional nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Seifrer
The
Washington Herald
Bland to stay in Washington during miners strike talks
Representative Oscar E. Bland remains in office in Washington during the primary campaign to continue efforts toward a settlement of the miners' strike. The stance is expected to secure renomination by a solid margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Bland
Washington
Bland Seen as Likeliest GOP Nominee in District
The Linton Citizen denounces Washington Democrat claims about Oscar E. Bland and backs Bland as the most capable Republican for the congressional nomination. The Bloomington Telephone agrees and says Bland will win the nomination, while Democratic papers supposedly want his defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Arthur Greenwood
Congress
Washington Democrat
Oscar E. Bland
Citizen
Bland
Bloomington
Washington Herald
Democratic Deflation and farmer price battles in postwar era
The piece argues that Democratic and Republican policies shaped farmer outcomes after World War I. It contrasts Democratic deflationary measures with Republican acts to raise farm prices, export surpluses, and expand farm credits, asserting farmers were misled by Democratic campaigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Four Brotherhood
War Finance Corporation
Congress
Harding
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Deflation Critique From Akeley Herald Tribune
The piece argues that one class suffered while producers faced a steep price drop. It blames the Wilson administration for impractical anti inflation measures and artificial pressure on commodities, while acknowledging deflation might have occurred naturally. It highlights farmer grievances and calls them forgetful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Akeley
Minn
Herald-Tribune
Court Sustains Farmers in Oil Assessment Case
Judge W H Bridwell rules that oil beneath land is real estate until reached and stored as personal property. Royalty shares are not taxed as personal property until oil is produced and stored, avoiding double taxation. Willis Nusbaum for State Tax Board argued for personal property assessment of royalty. Plaintiffs A G McNabb and G W Buff contended landowners own only pro rata oil and cash royalties are separately taxed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bridwell
Circuit Court
Allen T. Osborn
State Tax Board
Bridwell
State Board
Willis Nusbaum
A. G. McNabb
G. W. Buff
Woman's Republican Club Organized in Sullivan
Republican women of Hamilton township form a club to study duties as new voters. They plan to discuss issues, hear experts, learn voting methods, and study election laws. Fannie Crawford is president and Pearl Carroll secretary. Next meeting is April 26, 1922 at 2 30 PM in John C Chaney's office south room. The group aims to expand county wide and assist get out the Republican vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Republican Club
Sullivan
Hamilton Township
Fannie Crawford
Pearl Carroll
John C. Chaney
Pimento Speaker Wins Honors at Farmersburg Contest
Milage Nesler of Pimento high school won the First National bank oratorical prize with 87 percent. Vernal Jewell of Farmersburg took second for The Japanese Peril, and Helen Froment of Farmersburg earned third for Human Characteristics in Animals and Fowls. First prize was 50 dollars in gold. Judges included James M. Tilley, William R. Nesbit, and Gault W. Pleasant. Blackhawk Fairbanks Prairie Creek Hymera and Shelburn high schools were represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pimento
Farmersburg Farmersburg
Ind
Milage Nesler
Pimento High School
National Bank
Colonial Theater
Vernal Jewell
Farmersburg
Helen Froment
James M. Tilley
Terre Haute
William R. Nesbit
Sullivan
Gault W. Pleasant
Merom College
Blackhawk
Fairbanks
Prairie Creek
Hymera
Shelburn
Mrs Cora Davis Visits Relatives in Sullivan
Mrs Cora Davis manager of the Grand Hotel of Vincennes spent last week visiting relatives in Sullivan.
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Cora Davis
Vincennes
Sullivan
Radio Club Formed at Sullivan High School
Sullivan High School forms a radio class under science instructor Dale Billman. Members include Max Brodie Clarence Ellis Clarence Abrams Paul Schmidt William McCrory Earl Carty Rena Leach Kenneth Wiltse Hubert Hancock Charles Cutler Williard Wiltse. One of Indiana's first high school radio programs, with a donated $100 for equipment and a seven wire antenna, the class meets weekly combining recitation and lab work to study radio fundamentals and practical operation.
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Dale Billman
City
Sullivan High School
Max Brodie
Clarence Ellis
Clarence Abrams
Paul Schmidt
William McCrory
Earl Carty
Rena Leach
Kenneth Wiltse
Hubert Hancock
Charles Cutler
Williard Wiltse
Indianapolis News
Indiana
America
Billman
KDKA
2BAK
New York
NSF
Washington
D. C
KYW
Chicago
5XT
Oklahoma City
6GWY
Denver
W2zy
New York Radio Corporation of America
9ZR
St. Louis
WJZ
Newark
Richmond
Ind
WLK
WOH
Indianapolis
9VK
Marshall
WBZ
Detroit
9NH
Terre Haute
NOF
Washington, D. C
WRR
Dallas
Tex
5MA
Kansas
9JR
Tuscola
Ill
Local youths build impressive three step amplifier set
In Sullivan vicinity a group of boys completed a credible homemade three step amplifier. The effort produced remarkable results already and signals the maker’s ingenuity at a young age.
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Sullivan
Tragic Oaktown Fire Kills Two Children and Injures Mother
Mrs. Edward Stroud started a fire with coal oil and gasoline exploded. Ora Lucile Stroud aged two and Mary Frances Stroud aged six months died in the blaze northwest of Oaktown. Mrs. Stroud is critically burned and the family home burned. neighbors raise funds for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Oaktown
Edward Stroud
Prather
Woman's Club Session Opens With Poetry Program
Mrs. Paul Reid hosted the Woman's Club on Tuesday afternoon with scripture, club collect, and an Easter song by Mrs. T B Shaffer. Twenty members and honorary member Mrs. Helen Mahley attended as the group discussed poetry readings and Edgar Lee Masters sketches including Spoon River Anthology. An April 25 meeting will focus on next year's program and original contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Reid
Woman’s Club
T. B. Shaffer
Helen Mahley
Shaffer
Edgar Lee Masters
L. A. Stewart
John L. Thompson
Sullivan Woman Reporter Leaves for Terre Haute
Mrs. Helen Mahley, longtime official reporter for the Sullivan and Sullivan circuit courts and a Sullivan school board member, plans to move to Terre Haute next month. She has leased an apartment at 920 South 7th Street and will live there while continuing her profession in the Terre Haute court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinkle C. Hays
P. A. Barco
L. A. Stewart
W. R. Nesbit
H. C. Hays
Lee F. Bays
Lois Stewart
Helen Mahley
Terre Haute
Wagner
South 7Th Street
Mahley
Sullivan School Board
Sullivan Circuit
John C. Briggs
Greene- Sullivan
Salesmen Wanted for Oils Greases and Paints
Advertises sales positions soliciting orders for lubricating oils greases and paints. States salary or commission and lists THE HARVEY OIL CO. in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Oil CQ
Cleveland
Ohio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sullivan Union
Republican
American Press Association
Ed Weir
Curry Township
Jesse Bicknell
ED Douthitt
Hosea W. Drake
Norval K. Harris
Co. W. Willis
Sulivan County
WM. Williamson
John
Jack) Evans
E. S. Crowder
Gill Township
T. A. Knotts
Homer H. Curtis
Oliver L. Steart
Addison Drake
Charles R. Railsback
Harve Thompson
Gill
Morris Unger
George A. MacPonnall
Edward Sinclair
Democratsc
Laska M. Carter
H. V. Lisman
Recorder
Coleman Nash
Warry C. Buff
County Recorder
Clara Scott
Homer ‘J. Hamilton
Fairbanks Township
John Bunch
Marion F. Walters
John, Setzer
Farmer
West Side Drug Store
Ed Stroud
Riggs Clay Product
Cgwwipany
J. F. Scherb
Justice of Peace Insurance & Real Estate City Property
Lyric Theatre
Jim Dandy
J. A. Mattix
Bradbury
J. Dana Johnson
A. N. L. Burton & Sons
R. R. A. Sullivan
Graysville
J. J. Parker
Merom
Maxwell-Brown
Walters
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