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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1914
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for six months three months and one year with payment in advance. Publication details indicate publishers D. Chaney and R. P. White. Paper entered as second class matter July 1 1873 at Sullivan Indiana post office under act of Congress March 8 1873.
The Times notes Republicans adopt More Tariff and Less Taxes as a campaign slogan and cite Bull Moose influence in the state race, likening it to the role they played in 1912.
In a note attributed to the Daily Times the paper declares its support for Mr. Cullop by the district’s democracy. The remark appears ironic given the Times past stance in the congressional primary race and draws attention to editorial positions.
The Times claims official status as the Bull Moose county organ and defends its publicity of the county committee. The piece criticizes other papers for charging for publishing their advertisements and asserts bold support for the Bull Moose faction.
Dr. J. R. Hinkle of this city was probably the oldest delegate at the Republican state convention in Indianapolis last week. He began voting the ticket in 1856 when John C. Fremont was the first presidential candidate of the party nominated. If Times and Joe Lacey think the party is dead they should interview the doctor.
The Times reports Congress man Cullop must pledge not to seek Congress again to win district Democrats support. It also notes William A. will receive united Democratic backing. Seven of eight county chairmen have promised the 1914 nomination to Charles D. Hunt, making Cullop’s promise unlikely.
Bloomington brief reports James B. Wilson will seek Congress as a Bull Moose candidate, a move that angers Oscar E. Bland the Republican rival. The item notes widespread district disgust with Democratic leadership and calls for including many disaffected voters.
The Republicans in Indiana finally adopt a sane stance by removing temperance from partisan politics. The 1908 and 1912 elections showed the issue had no business in party contests. Had this position been taken in 1908, Thomas R. Marshall might not have defeated James E. Watson for governor.
The evening organ defends the Grat Aid Society and chides the Times over Indianapolis Bull Moose coverage. It accuses the Times of using County Chairman Joe Lacey to publicize its paper and calls Lacey a goat for Democratic gain.
The passage notes that some minds accept new ideas with difficulty while others cling tenaciously to the old, indicating a cautious shift among Republicans as they emerge from standpartism.
The Muncie Press rebukes the Indianapolis Star for shifting political stances to suit a newspaper trust owner. It accuses the Star of changing principles with every new inspiration and playing to quick popular sentiment with a pitchfork like spread of opinions.
The report notes the Indianapolis Star distorted coverage of the state convention. It highlights William H. Prendergast of New York City who led the Bull Moose faction and praised party amalgamation. The Star’s critique centers on bias and personal attacks rather than facts.
The Cincinnati Inquirer reports that Representative William A. Cullop faces an end to Sustained backing from Indiana state treasurer William H. Vollmer. Democratic leaders anticipate a 1916 candidate shift as Hunt or Bland emerge, with Cullop’s future party support in doubt and potential Bull Moose impact.
The speech highlights ruinous tariff effects on grain shipments to New York, rising costs, and rail rate parity from New York to Buffalo. He cites 160,000 empty box cars, Canada’s oats advantage, and New Zealand butter prices. He contrasts Democratic and Republican state spending and taxes, arguing for change.
An old classified style ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an untreatable catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes testimonial from National Bank of Commerce endorsing F J Cheney and noting 15 years of honorable dealings. Describes internal remedy action, price 75 cents, and urges purchase from druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
John L. Stanley of Sullivan and Catherine H. Dudley of New Lebanon. Steve Gill and Anna Karycenska of Shelburn. Frank O Bara and Katie Slezak. Don C Fitzpatrick and Della M Winningham of Dugger. Archibald Forbes and Lillie Sandlin of Shelburn. James E Ferguson and Nellie Heaton of Dugger.
Dugger adds four houses of worship in two years, boosting total church buildings to a new local record. The Baptist Christian Catholic and Church of Christ churches were erected at a combined cost of about $50,000.
W A Murphy a leading Turman township farmer visited the city Friday making a business call at this office seeking agri related matters and updates from local officials.
The article lists county residents who received marriage licenses in Terre Haute on Saturday. Emery A. Drake, 28, Fairbanks, to Carrie A. Seever, 30, Carlisle, whose father Bart Seever is a Haddon township farmer and who has taught in Fairbanks schools. Hadie St. Clair, 26, New Lebanon, to Callie S. Schlichter, 22, New Lebanon, with St. Clair a county schools teacher and Schlichter a Sullivan High School graduate, daughter of Val Schlichter near New Lebanon.
List of civil cases including Augustus Clouse and Bexie Clouse versus James H. Scott and John Scott for damages. Cora Hiatt versus William Hiatt for divorce and custody. Charles E. Sites against George W. Leach and Antoinette D. Leach to foreclose a mechanic lien. Chloe Jackson versus Elliott Jackson for divorce and custody. Maude C. Hughes versus James P. Godfrey on note. Rebecca M. White versus Joseph M. Webb Kate Kaufman et al. for mortgage foreclosure. Arista Turpin versus Vandalia Coal Company for damages. Rebecca Kilgore versus Elias Kilgore for divorce. Clayton Huff versus Edith Huff for divorce.
The service was held at the Watson residence with Rev. R. Stanhope Easterday of the First Church of Christ officiating. Eva Juanita Watson, born February 26 1902 at Shelburn, died after sudden diabetes symptoms. Interment followed at Center Ridge as grieving parents thank neighbors and friends.
Marion Beckett, 45, an electrician for the Consolidated Indiana Coal Company, died at his Hymera home after a three week illness with pneumonia. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Beckett and longtime mine worker. He belonged to the M B E church and the Knights of Pythias. Funeral services were Monday at the M E church led by Rev. Robbins, with burial at the Knights of Pythias cemetery.
W. W. Wible, father of Frank Wible and farmer Charles Wible, was feted at a birthday dinner hosted by Charles Wible. The elder Wible, born on the family farm, recalled killing the last wild deer in Turman township and the next to last in the county. Over 100 people attended the festive meal.
A promotional rate listing the Terre Haute Star and the Union at one year for two dollars and fifty cents. The ad emphasizes a joint subscription deal likely aimed at local readers seeking regional papers at a reduced price.
Charles W. Welman formerly of this city now in Cleveland Ohio sent a Washington dispatch message to President Wilson offering to raise a regiment composed exclusively of coal miners from this state. The proposal responds to Western Federation charges that miners do not back the President in the war.
Unclaimed letters dated April 29 1914 at Sullivan Indiana Post Office include ladies Bertha Robbins Elizabeth Hickman Elizabeth Morris Naboma Pierce Amanda White and gents Charley Chamberlain D W Cole Hughie Collins J A Davidson A E Kraft William Lee C A Miller L W Rumple Carrie Rennon Fred Schneider James Sullivan Merl Thompson Larzla Peter Harry Wilson and others. One cent due on each letter.
Miss Carrie Yeager cooperative weather observer reports for the county the week ending April 26. Days run from April 20 to 26 with a mix of cloudy and clear conditions. Temperatures ranged from a low of 31 to a high of 70 with two hundredths of an inch rain on the 24th and a trace on the 25th.
Miss Gertrude Wilson of Merom has returned home after a stay in Defiance Ohio where she had been visiting for some time.
The May term jury for the circuit court begins Monday and jurors report Tuesday May 12. Members include Noble M. Vail Turman township Thomas J. Wheaton Haddon Jas Shields Hamilton Ora Poole Jefferson George A. Hopewell Jackson Lemuel Frakes Fairbanks William H. Robertson Hamilton Frank M. Young Curry Walter F P Julian Jackson Arthur Wiseman Haddon Joseph E Woods Curry Gerry V Wilkins Curry.
Chloie Jackson files in circuit court for divorce from Elliott Jackson claiming he was convicted of a felony on April 2 and is serving 2 to 14 years in the state reformatory. She cites habitual drunkenness and seeks child custody. Jackson was convicted of assault with intent after striking Dan Farley in the head with an ax at Hamilton blocks.
Local option election set for Cass township this Friday. Contests between wet and dry forces expected to be sharp. Eight licensed saloons operate in the township, which has previously voted wet twice under local option law. A large number of foreigners have been naturalized during the campaign.
Mrs Mary Zaayer widow of Rufus Zaayer died Friday at the family home five miles east of the city after an extended illness with Brights disease. She was 77. The funeral was held Sunday at the residence conducted by Rev W E Gray pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment at Mt Calvary.
John Black son of James Black Sr from Bedford city was defeated in a Democratic primary last week while running for trustee of Shawswick township.
Miss Susan Glidden visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs Ira Glidden has returned to Indianapolis from 198 LeEn.
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