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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
4
The Sullivan Union lists subscription rates for one year six months and three months in advance. Publisher R. P. White is noted, and the paper is entered as second class matter at the Sullivan Indiana post office under the 1873 act.
Cullop finishes a notable career with 23 counted in the tally. Charles D. Hunt must watch costs and await outcomes as Cullop returns to Washington to pursue another push to reduce high living expenses.
The Sullivan Bull Moose Club names a physician as its head in a timely move amid concerns over infantile paralysis. The appointment underscores attention to public health in the organization.
Mr Hunt questions whether the nomination of William A Cullop in the district signals an endorsement of Wilson administration policies. He doubts the alignment and cautions against assuming broad party backing based on that nominating choice.
The Times argues that Mr. Cullop’s nomination remains weak and would undermine every democratic county ticket in the district, asserting the stance unchanged from last week.
The Second Congressional District shows over 25,000 registered Democrats with about 16,000 voting in the Democratic primary. It remains to be seen how the remaining nine thousand Democrats will cast ballots in the November election.
Congressman W. A. Cullop of Indiana's Second District reports $900 in preliminary campaign expenses to Clerk South Trim ble. Breakdown shows $750 contribution to primary, $40 postage, $60 stenographer, $10 telephone and telegraph, $40 printing and advertising.
Robert W. Miers of Bloomington a former congressman won the Democratic nomination for Congress from Monroe and Owen counties defeating T. J. Sare by 43 votes in Wednesday’s primary.
In a district near ten thousand Democrats did not vote in the recent primary. Analysts question whether these voters will back the nominee in November and how their abstention will shape the general election outcome.
The Washington Herald notes that what Mr. Hunt told a group of Cullop Democrats on the eve of the primary would not sound good in an Easter sermon. It also suggests that what he thought the next day might not look better.
Eight county chairmen promise Mr Hunt the nomination for congress in 1916. About 27 000 democrats including several statesmen with a congressional bee will have a say in the decision.
The write up suggests Mr. Hunt could wait until 1916 to enter Congress. It argues the Democratic Party is sinking in public esteem and predicts few Democrats will sit in Congress north of the Mason Dixon line.
The Sullivan Times signals support for William A. Cullop on the afternoon of the primary, noting straw polls favored his nomination and predicting the paper’s influence will boost his congressional bid.
The Washington Herald notes the Second district congressman William A. Cullop shows invincible self confidence and supreme egotism. The piece praises his imperturbable bearing and readiness to face fate and destiny with resolve.
A broad citizen sentiment lauds Mr. Hunt for a splendid vote and expresses pride, noting the disappointment of losing by only a small margin.
A general disposition to get Mr Cul lop is noted and voters who feel that way will have a chance at the November election. Indications suggest the Republicans of the second district need only a little gray matter to prevail.
The recent congressional primary shows resentment toward Congress over the tariff bill. Democratic farmers and business leaders feel the measure harms the economy, and the heavy anti Cullop vote signals discontent with his congressional record and a sense he has had enough.
Congressman Cullop wins a hairsbreadth over Mr. Hunt, his renomination aided by his opponent's weakness. The Worthington Times notes Democratic papers in the district repudiating Cullop and predicts defeat in November as internal enemies threaten his chances.
The piece analyzes William A. Cullop's weak primary showing in a district race, contrasting past vote totals with the 1908 and 1910 results. It accuses him of abandoning duties to campaign, claims Democratic backers aided him, and labels his claimed endorsement by the party as disingenuous. It notes opposition tactics and a prominent Democrat’s harsh assessment.
Voters aligned with Charles D Hunt will apply the rotation principle at the November election as a campaign slogan asserts.
Mr. Cullop says his district vote was an endorsement of Wilson policies. The result was a close call for both Mr. Cullop and Mr. Wilson.
Secretary Daniela of the Navy orders a ban on the use of in toxicants aboard U S battleships and gun boats. The directive aims to curb hazardous practices and ensure safer operations aboard naval vessels.
A Washington dispatch notes a Democratic push in the postal service. Joseph G Richardson, a rural route carrier at Dale Indiana, faced a charge that he planned a moonlight drive with a pretty widow along his route.
After the Vincennes district chairmen announced Cullop's victory by 23 votes a speech by Hunt drew praise though Hunt professed continued Democratic loyalty. Cullop called the address the greatest he ever heard and Hunt faced the tough challenge of delivering it.
The Seventh New Jersey district swung to Republicans and Socialist gains while Democrats slumped and Progressives vanished. Two years earlier Democrats led with 9,990, Republicans 6,666, Progressives 4,776. yesterday Democrats 5,143, Republicans 19,469, Progressives 600, Socialists up to 5,118.
The paper argues a Republican tidal wave is building after early 1913 drift and recent primaries. In Seventh New Jersey, Bremner lost ground while Drukker led, narrowing the gap with a Democratic, Progressive, and Socialist vote coalition.
The Second flown district favors Republicans by placing Indiana at 242 514 Republican 140 945 Democratic and 24 300 Progressive votes. The statewide pattern mirrors gains for Republicans since 1912 and a reduced Democratic share, with several districts showing mixed shifts. The White House notes gains in New Jersey and a broad drift against Democrats in seven special elections since 1912.
Hymera April 14 The Lincoln-Hinkle Republican Club met at the opera house with Township Chairman Art Harvey presiding Rev J A Ward named chairman for the evening Delegates to the State Congressional and Senatorial conventions were chosen with alternates List includes Paul Bennett Jess Ring for Congressional Jess Sheridan William Morris for State Robi Hinkle Thos Williams for Senatorial Chas Jewell Jess Reynolds Alternates Earl Sanders Ish Barnes Williams Bros sung campaign songs before and after speeches Oscar E Bland of Linton spoke for prosperity W J Williams spoke on township trustee Carey Littlejohn introduced Bland and the audience heard a fifty minute address praised as one of the most brilliant ever before American voters The Williams Bros quartet closed with more songs and Martinsville convention looms today
Report from the district political scene describes Cullop securing the renomination by a narrow margin amid intense party factionalism. Hunter supporters vow to block Cullop's election, while Cullop's camp claims machine methods and calls for a fresh count. Plans show Cullop and his wife traveling to Washington D C as the party splits deepen across counties.
Muriel daughter of Robert and Etta Mayfield was born March 1 1908 and died April 8 1914 at age 6 years 1 month 13 days. Funeral services were held at Union Chapel April 10 conducted by Rev William Yager with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
W W M Cozart an Equitable Life agent arrested in Terre Haute on mail fraud charges says Mississippi politics fueled his trouble. He claims he used the alias Morgan while playing professional baseball and studying, and states he will stay in Sullivan, Indiana, under federal protection to face charges.
Indianapolis April 14 Indications point to a large Indiana Republican state convention to be opened by State Chairman Will H Hays next Wednesday in Tomlinson Hall A distinctive feature will be a morning school for precinct committeemen and county chairmen taught by former state leaders including Gowdy Hornley McCullough Goodrich and Sims The principal address at 2 pm April 22 will be by W A Prendergast with further events through April 23
George Anderson of Shelburn was granted a wholesale liquor license last week by the county commissioners. A remonstrance was filed but a motion to strike out was sustained. The Tillman B. Wolfe et al highway petition in Haddon township saw remonstrances for damages. Viewers Frank Pirtle, Will Lund and B. O. Smith were appointed to report next term.
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