Democratic loss seen in Indiana party switches
Reports from across Indiana indicate a sharp decline in Democratic support among former Progressive voters. Charles W. Foulks of Elkhart, once a Democrat and Progressive leader, now leads Republican efforts as more former Progressives and Democrats switch sides, criticizing the Democratic platform as unattractive and ineffective.
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Charles W. Foulks
Elkhart
Indianapolis
Indiana
Will H. Hays
Progressive Party
Elkhart County
Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Hughes Denounces Mistakes in Wilcontn Acceptance Speech
The article reports Hughes criticizing the mistakes in President Wilcontn's acceptance address. It notes political tension and reactions from supporters and opponents.
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Hughes
Wilcontn
Hughes avoids telling what he would do
The Journal Gazette notes Mr Hughes in his acceptance speech denounces President Wilson’s errors but does not specify an alternative plan. The piece argues he need only avoid Wilson’s missteps, as Wilson has repeatedly hit rocks while charting dangerous waters.
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The
Journal-Gazette
Hughes
Wilson
Oklahoma Republicans turn out as ballot supply runs short
The trend toward Republicanism grows as voters faced scarce ballots in Oklahoma primaries. Officials struggled to meet demand with insufficient ballot supply for the large turnout.
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Oklahoma
Young Men's Republican Club Organized in Marshall
A Young Men's Republican Club is formed in Marshall Indiana with fifty charter members. The group comprises young men from the community, all but few of whom are locals active in the new organization.
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Marshall
Ind
Republican Editors Plan Indiana River Outing
J. A. Kautz, Kokomo Tribune editor and Indiana Republican Editorial Association president, called an executive committee session for August 4 to finalize plans for the annual summer outing. A boat trip on the Ohio River from Louisville to Indiana cities is proposed, potentially launching party campaigns in southern Indiana. Other officers include Walter J. Ball, George D. Lindsey, and Harry J. Martin.
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Indianapolis
J. A. Kautz
Kokomo Tribune
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Louisville
Indiana
Walter J. Ball
Huntington Herald
George D. Lindsey
Marion Chronicle
Harry J. Martin
Martinsville Reporter
Notification of Fairbanks Nomination Seen Aug 31
Notification of Charles W. Fairbanks for Vice President is planned for Thursday August 31 at his Meridian and Thirtieth streets home in Indianapolis. Senator Sherman of Illinois will deliver the speech and the event includes an all day rally and a night mass meeting with Fairbanks expected to attract attendees from Indiana and other states.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Meridian
Thirtieth Streets
Sherman
Illinois
L. W. Henley
Republican State Committee
Willcox
Fairbanks
Union
Chicago
India
Hays Attends Indiana Republican Organization Meeting
Will Hays, chairman of the Republican state committee, canceled a New York engagement to attend an Indiana Lake county organization meeting. The gathering was among the largest for local Republican workers, with indications Lake county will deliver a record-breaking plurality in the forthcoming election.
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Crown Point
Will H. Hays
Republican State Committee
Lake County
Indiana
Hughes
New York
Hays
Indiana Tax Cards Stampede For Tax Payers’ Attention
A Republican visitor at state headquarters cites two campaign cards urging voters to note government costs. One card compares total state spending 1908 under Republicans to recent Democratic years, showing a $4.3 million difference. The second card claims Indiana taxpayers paid $490.99 more per hour last year than in 1908.
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Indiana
Sullivan Union Enters Fifty First Year As Noted Local Paper
The Sullivan Union begins its fifty first year with strong readership in the Second district. The Bloomfield News calls it one of the most successful and one of the newsiest weekly papers, noting its success despite a republican county environment.
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Sullivan Union
Bloomfield News
Rough on Rats Ends Rats and Bugs
An old product ad promoting outdoor rodent control titled Rough on Rats ends rats and bugs. It touts unbeatable terminator action used worldwide and by the U.S. government. Economy sizes cost 25c or 15c elsewhere with free comic pictures. Jersey City publisher R. E. S. Wells.
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U. S. Gov’t
Drug & Country
R. E. S. Wells
Jersey City
N. J
Expenditures and Tax Levies for Cass Township 1917
The Trustee of Cass township Sullivan county announces at the Advisory Board annual meeting in Cass on September 5 1916 at 1 PM the proposed expenditures and tax levies for 1917.
Township financial figures and taxes for 1916
Expenditures listed include township 1563 dollars and tax 12 cents per hundred, local tuition 4061 dollars with 30 cents per hundred and 25 cents per poll, special school tax 5158 dollars with 35 cents per hundred and 100 cents per poll, road tax 1303 dollars with 10 cents per hundred, and poor expenditures 681 dollars with 4 cents per hundred. Total expenditures 12766 dollars and total tax 91 cents per hundred plus 125 cents per poll. Net taxable property 1303000 with 608 polls. Signed A J Walters trustee dated July 27 1916.
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A. J. Walters
Basil Thomas
Gill Township
Sullivan County
New Lebanon
Sanitary
H. V. Lisman
Township Meeting on September 5 1916 Details Expenditures and Taxes
Notice announces a meeting at Basil Thomas's residence or office on September 5 1916 at 1 PM to discuss township expenditures totaling 17714 and taxes totaling 105 cents per hundred with various rates on tuition and local funds. It lists polls at 362 and signs Basil Thomas as Trustee.
Fairbanks Township Trustees Propose Expenditures and Taxes
The Trustee A J Peacher of Fairbanks township Sullivan county calls an annual meeting for September 5 1916 at 2 00 PM to present estimates for the year including township expenditures 1500 township tax 12 cents per hundred local tuition expenditures 3805 tax 30 cents per hundred total 6470 tax 50 cents per hundred and 190 cents per 1250 and tax 10 cents per hundred total expenditures 13150 and total tax 103 cents per hundred 21 250 000.00 number of polls 220.
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Fairbanks Township
Sullivan County
Fairbanks
A. J. Peacher
Gill Township Expenditures and Taxes Report
The Trustee H. V. Lisman reports township expenditures totaling 24 065 dollars with a total tax of 1 36 dollars per hundred. Local tuition 7 122 dollars tax 40 cents, library 879 dollars tax 5 cents, sanitary schoolhouse 2 637 dollars tax 15 cents, total polls 353.
Trustee Details Haddon Township Tax Levy 1916
The Trustee of Haddon township Carlisle fixes expenditures and taxes on September 5 1916 at 2 00 pm. Total expenditures 35818 dollars with taxes on Local Tuition 10 cents per hundred and 50 cents on each poll. Road and Sanitary and Library taxes are itemized with polls at 418. Signed T C Woodward Trustee.
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Haddon Township
Sullivan County
Carlisle
Sanitary
T. C. Woodward
Trustee estimates set for Hamilton Township meeting
The Advisory Board schedules its annual meeting at the trustee J. W. Kemp office on September 5 1916 at 1 30 pm. It lists expenditures of 2 586 for township 7 882 for local tuition and taxes 30 cents per 100 dollars plus 25 cents per poll. Total expenditures 238 396 and total tax 82 cents per 100 dollars plus 75 cents per poll with 491 polls.
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Hamilton Township
Sullivan County
J. W. Kemp
Township Trustee Meeting Notice of 1916 Estimates
The Trustee of Jackson township calls a meeting at the school house in district No. 8 on September 5 1916 at 2:00 p m to discuss year estimates. It lists township tax rates 20 59 50 10 and 12 cents per hundred and 125 cents per poll with total expenditures 21028 and total tax 142 cents per hundred dollars. Number of polls 576. Signed W J Williams Trustee.
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Jackson Township
Sullivan County
W. J. Williams
Trustes
Pleasantville Township Tax Levy Estimates Read
The Trustee of Jefferson township presents yearly expenditures and tax le vis by the Advisory Board at its annual meeting in Pleasantville. Expenditures total 1 689 087 dollars with multiple per hundred tax rates. Polls total 339. Signed Frank J. Spencer.
Turman Township Trustee Estimates 1816 Tax Details
The Trustee H H Arnett lists township expenditures totaling 18866 with a total tax 116 cents per hundred and a poll tax of 0.50 per poll. The July 28 1816 notice cites sums 1590 854 2385 and 1590 with various per hundred rates and 338 polls.
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Europe
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Eastman
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Company
North Side of
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Sullivan
Sullivan Reduction Co
Sullivan Co
M. A. Haddon
East Side Square
Cass Township
Cass
Curry Township
Jefferson Township
Pleasantville
Frank J. Spencer
Turman Township
H. H. Arnett
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