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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1892
Page
2
A harsh editorial voice questions Congress spending and party loyalties. It attacks Sim Coy over alleged ballot tampering in Indianapolis and warns of force bills. The piece cites New York City voting scenes, Alabama elections, and racial voting dynamics in a bid to critique Democratic majorities and Republican gains.
Our democratic papers in Greene County react to the appointment of federal election supervisors. An editorial in the Bloomfield Democrat is cited claiming the Democratic Party endorses anarchists or murderers if their acts are supported.
The piece describes a 19th century Arkansas district fraud where a spring hidden in a ballot box diverted votes to an outside receptacle. It condemns northern Democrats for hypocrisy and argues the Federal election law counters wholesale crimes against suffrage, stating it seeks equal protection of votes rather than beating any party.
A pamphlet argues that a 60 cent tariff per gross on lead pencils falls on the poor and students while retail pencils cost 45 cents per gross. The free trade advocate claims households are harmed, yet supporters cite the 45 cent pencils as evidence for protectionist gains.
A political broadside attacking Henry George and the single tax doctrine. The writer claims the new tax law burdens farmers, favors landowners, and seeks to vote out the party supporting the single tax and free trade theory at the next election. He denounces the legislature and urges collective action.
Gen Wilder reports securing site for a Civil War monument near Widow Glen's house in Sullivan Indiana. Work to begin Monday August 8 1892 with Park Commissioners and Secretary of War, funds requested to speed construction. A commemorative meeting is set for September 15 16 1892 at Chicamauga.
An economist argues that agricultural states in the West and Northwest gained more in assessed property value from 1880 to 1890 than distinctively manufacturing states. South Dakota and Washington show the largest percentage increases, while overall the farm regions benefit more from Protection. The American Protective Tariff League pledges $1000 to a democratic editor who proves tariff paper prices rose under McKinley.
The Indiana debt rose from about 2.9 million in 1872 to 8.83 million by Oct 31 1891 with foreign debt increasing and domestic debt fluctuating. Interest payments totaled 284 325 annually, driven by successive temporary loans to cover interest on maturing bonds. The piece notes tax refunds and public-works loans and discusses tariff politics and related labor strikes.
A series of rhetorical questions challenge free trade thinking by arguing that protection raises fortunes in non protected industries and maintains high wages, while citing historical bankruptcies. The text questions why prominent leaders and nations favor protection and how reciprocity is linked to free trade. It also asks why England supports Cleveland’s tariff policy if it harms England’s interests.
The article notes readers took exceptions to last week’s piece and that the publication will not seek approval for its news mix. It states editors will not discuss readership selections and lists local items including a Masonic excursion, family health updates, travels, visits, and residents such as Miss Gertie Harper and Mrs Coleman Drake.
The 2nd Halstead and Alkire family reunion gathered Aug 4 four miles east of Sandborn Indiana with over 100 relatives attending a banquet. Speeches by Geo Halstead president and David Alkire vice president followed by Rev W P O Slayer secretary and A N Halstead detailing the Halstead lineage and coat of arms from 1159 A D to today. The Marco brass band provided music and an artist from Worthington photographed the gathering. Cicero Thomas and wife nee Halstead were noted attendees.
An advertisement urges sufferers of chronic or nervous diseases to visit the healer offering a tea claimed to be strong and poison free. It promotes relief and cure as nature intended.
A rustic advertisement hawks cures for throat and lung diseases catarrh nose throat and bronchial tubers deafness headache indigestion and blood impurities. It claims dropsy kidney issues rheumatism and related heart disease are curable with a short course of herbal remedies and locally available treatment. It warns neglected catarrh leads to consumption and permanent incurability.
West Lafayette and surrounding area report a year ending with re elected officers and August meeting. S.J. Bedwell injured by a fall from the manger but improving. Locals discuss railroad surveys west of town and coal interests in mining. A small town division among residents is blamed for social class splits.
A Paxton report notes large wheat shipments from the area while dust impairs conditions. Local activity includes I D Arnett painting J T McKinney's store room and remodeling efforts at McKinney's house. Community mentions several visitors, travelers, and hometown notices across Paxton.
Mrr Steffy moved to Shoals Martin county last week. Miss Belle Funk visits in Illinois this week. G W French and wife visited the winter Sunday. Charley Cook and wife visiting A J Latshaw. Charley Willis’ boy in critical condition. Geo Higgins improving after Oak town injury. People’s party talk at Carlisle. David Haddon of Sullivan visiting friends here. A Marion Roberts child died Thursday. Charley Lancaster of Terre Haute seen about. Hetty Spriggs colored died Sunday evening. Rev Griffin preached the first Sunday here and will preach second Sunday. Mrac Co
William E Maple as administrator of Samuel Sinclair deceased filed in Sullivan Circuit Court a petition to sell the real estate of the decedent to pay debts. The hearing is set for the October 1892 term beginning October 16 at the Court House in Sullivan. Clerk W M Denney notes the date.
Male resident of Indiana over 21 seeks a license from Sullivan county board on Sept 1892 to sell spiritous vinous and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart for one year with on premises drinking privileges. Premises described as one story frame building on north half lot 74 in Merom Gill township Sullivan county Indiana. aug lv.3t Nick Barra.
On Friday September 2 1892 the estate of William A Flemming deceased will be sold at his late Pleasantville Indiana residence. items include 9 horses 9 cattle hogs 2 buggies wagon harness farming tools hay stock safe medical library instruments and household goods. Sale 10 am terms cash under 5 credit over 5 note with security. Administratrix Salena A Flemming. Also round trip train tickets to New Orleans on Sept 1–6 offered by BK IT HW for Corbett Sullivan fight patrons.
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