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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1915
Page
6
The Sullivan Union is the county’s only Republican paper. Published by Dirrelle Chaney and R P White, it was established in 1866 and entered as second class July 1 1873 at Sullivan Indiana post office under the 1873 act.
Worry over Charles D. Hunt grows as Bill Cullop declines to quit the race. Rumors spread of Fred F. Bays fans in Sullivan County ready to back a challenge if Bays joins. Cullop accuses Hunt of receiving political favors from a congressman, fueling tension ahead of any potential campaign.
The article argues that the Underwood tariff's sugar reduction failed to aid households and instead damped sugar production in Porto Rico and the mainland. It notes stagnation of industry and trade with the United States, and cites 1914 data on Porto Rican imports and exports, highlighting protectionist claims about price and employment losses for sugar workers.
Duties collected on sugar from March 1, 1914 to March 1, 1915 totaled 49,774,345 dollars. If rates remained, sugar import revenue would reach about 68,000,000 dollars, about 18,000,000 more than actual. The shortfall could cover the five percent ocean transportation refund provision challenged by the court of customs appeals as applying to all nations.
Indianapolis Times notes Congressman Cullop has been touring his district on the Purdue pig train to meet farmers interested in pork. He did not ride the egg demonstration train.
Mr. Cullop left the hog cholera train last week to take a Bee Line trip. The next place he will be absent from is his seat in Congress.
The article notes a long term drop in beef per person from 112 pounds in 1903 to 70 pounds in 1914, citing pasture settlement and corn prices as key causes. It links rising corn costs to cattle feeding cuts and broader land and pricing effects on beef production. It also discusses Kokomo art glass manufacturers seeking tax relief, arguing tariffs protect consumers and revenue.
Inspectors of the Dixie Bee Line route visited Sullivan and Sullivan county on a tour of inspection last week. They were impressed with the county's excellent roads and the extensive building in progress, a compliment greatly appreciated by local citizens.
The text notes that dye supplies from Germany halt production of color calicoes and other goods due to the European war and tariff law. It argues that protective tariffs have historically encouraged domestic industry by supporting local manufacturing.
The Wilson administration has dropped nearly all Baltimore platform promises and party leaders plan to revise upward the tariff law, using the European war as a pretext. The war stamp tax in peacetime is also criticized as a weak excuse.
Rhyme critique mocks those who guess a woman’s weight age or thoughts from looks or gestures. Poets Luke McLuke F W Holly and Joe Skheed argue against basing judgments on faces mouths and curves, urging respect for women’s true words and intent.
The Bloomington Telephone endorses Senator Oscar Bland for re election over Dr John A Williams of Patricksburg Owen County who seeks Congress. The paper praises Bland’s qualifications and criticizes Williams for pursuing three campaigns with low chances of success.
The Columbia Club of Indianapolis has grown from 1 000 to over 3 000 members and will host a reception for old and new members and all Indiana Republicans in late September. If plans succeed the event becomes an all day outing at the State Fair grounds with a Kentucky burgee expert and barbecue chef, aiming to feed thousands and feature nationally known speakers.
Labor leaders in Noblesville push for a demonstration and the Hamilton County Republican organization schedules an all day outing at the Chautauqua grounds on Labor Day September 6.
The Tippecanoe Club of Lafayette announces plans for a republican banquet and love feast to be held early in October with attendees and speakers to be announced.
Mrs Sam Sandusky shopped in Sullivan on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Will McClain and son spent the week in Terre Haute. Lizzie Evans visited Ruth Jones in Merom Station on Thursday. Bertha Wininger, studying at Terre Haute, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. Geo D Schaffer conducted business in Sullivan Friday. Alta Bolenbaugh attends Epworth League Institute at Battle Ground and was sent as delegate. M E Sunday school plans an ice cream supper on the church lawn next Friday night Aug 6. Edwin Arnett shared Sunday dinner with Raymond Waidner. Mrs Geo Schaffer shopped in Sullivan Wednesday.
Bayard Lang who has been visiting his parents Mr and Mrs James M Lang has returned to St Petersburg Florida.
Local notes mix quaint humor and small town happenings. Items include Zeb Stebbins hair cut, a cafe planned with Irish stew, oddball anecdotes about residents, a Mount Hepsidam sermon, and community concerns at the town pump. Also brief reports on Michigan crop news and travels of several townsfolk.
The Sullivan County Electric Co installs a hydrogen post lamp on the north side of the public square before the Chamber of Commerce. The test lamp emits a bright light and could signal a broader cluster light system if adopted citywide.
Mrs. Frank Adams of Danville Illinois visited her daughter Mrs S E Lindley here last week.
A brochure argues that Spiritist medium communications are of demonic origin. It cites fallen angels, spirits of the dead, and their control over believers, sometimes driving victims toward ruin or madness. Illustrations and scriptures are offered, priced at ten cents with a request for five two cent stamps to the Bible and Tract Society in Brooklyn.
Public sale of fifteen acres with house and barn in Cass township Sullivan County Indiana on Thursday September 2 1915 at 2 p m. Real estate lies in the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section six township seven north range eight west. Terms: one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months secured by mortgage bearing six percent interest with notes waiving valuation and appraisement. Bids reserved for rejection. Sale conducted by Charles R Railsback Clerk Sullivan Circuit Court guardian I H Kalley and A D Leach attorney for plaintiff. First insertion Aug 4 1915 4t 3t
Robert K. Houpt executor files final account of Nancy Alice Trueblood estate with Sullivan Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Monday September 6 1915, first judicial day of the September term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear and show cause why the report should not be approved. Arthur E. DeBaun is attorney. First insertion August 4 1915.
State of Indiana Sullivan County notices the divorce action of Bessie Owings Maskell against John Maskell in Sullivan Circuit Court. The defendant, a nonresident, is summoned to answer by September 27, 1915, or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerk’s seal dated August 2, 1915.
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