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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
7
The Sullivan Union notes periodical publication by publishers Dirrelle Chaney and Robert P. White. The paper proclaims itself the county's only Republican outlet, established August 1, 1866, with subscription rates listed for one year six months and three months.
Louis Ludlow reports that in Indiana the brewer saloon alliance mobilizes to control the 1908 governor and state legislative elections. Temperance Democrats form remonstrances while Republicans stage county conferences to push county local option and curb liquor influence.
Marion F. Walters announces candidacy for sheriff nomination and asks voters for support. He pledges to discharge duties honorably if nominated and elected.
The Republicans of Sullivan county will meet in delegate convention at the courthouse in Sullivan on Saturday August 22 1908 at 2 p m to nominate candidates for county offices including Treasurer Auditor Sheriff Coroner and two members of the board of county commissioners. William H Lucas Chairman R P White Secretary.
The Moraledeon criticizes Watson over Marshall and local option while Marshall backs the Democratic platform. He aligns with Taggart, Lieber, Fairbanks, Fleming and brewers to push for a pro remonstrance law agenda and a liquor-funding campaign. Marshall is portrayed as true to the party. The brewers are cited as financing the Democratic effort in Indiana.
The Democratic Federation of Labor leader is urged to accept the federation’s nonpolitical purpose. The rank and file oppose dictatorial control and demand a new president who will keep AFL from political entanglements. Bryan’s offer is deemed gracious, but members refuse to fund a government job for Gompers.
The text presents a political critique noting the Republican party has never denied its principles or offered excuses in past campaigns. It raises questions directed at Mr. Poynter and Mr. Taggart about the party's stance and explanations.
The article questions Mr. Bryan's theory that he will win more votes than in his prior campaigns. It notes 1896 allies like Silver Republicans and Populists, 1908 with Populists, Watson, Hearst, Gold Democrats, and warns the Democratic party may be on its last legs as the fight continues.
The Times editor, once energetic in making temperance a political issue, now shows the topic firmly in politics. Brewers have effectively captured the Democratic party and control the issue.
A historical critique argues farmers should finance William Jennings Bryan's campaign. It recalls low crop prices under the Cleveland Wilson Gorman era and asserts farmers now benefit from Republican policies while questioning their willingness to fund Bryan. The piece urges support for brewers over Bryan.
The Times argues a powerful minority cannot block the majority will in both parties on liquor reform. Brewers may push the Democratic line but fear of Republicans losing is unwarranted. Remonstrance law and county local option would stand if Jim Watson wins Indiana governor.
The 58,663 prize pool for the upcoming Indiana state fair, set to open September 7, shows increases across trotting, cattle, dairy, sheep, swine, poultry and plant categories. Totals include 21,900 for trotting, 10,538 for live stock, 14,251 cattle, and 1,189 farm products, with August 27 entry closing and prize lists available from the state house in Indianapolis.
W B Critfield offers Shropshire ram lambs for sale from R R 3 Linton Indiana. Contact 5115 for details on availability and pricing.
Special excursion notice from Indianapolis Southern Railroad for the Forty-Second Annual Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. Travel dates August 31 to September 5, 1908 with round trip fare of $11.16 offered to Sullivan and other riders.
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