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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1914
Page
6
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Tom Taggart campaigns at a public venue in support of the Bull Moose party. Linton and several others receive hard knocks following a disorderly confrontation linked to the event.
The excerpt discusses tensions between Democratic and Republican parties amid an oil boom in Clinton and a possible beer link in Terre Haute. It suggests Democrats are defensive, Republicans avoid capitalizing on downturns, and accuses Democratic papers of calamity framing while noting shifting voter sentiment.
The Times laments that the democratic press openly encourages the Bull Moose faction. It argues that without the Bull Moose, the Democrats would drift aimlessly, as in the past, until the third party’s intervention changed the course.
The passage argues it is doubtful a majority of Indiana women favor suffrage, noting only a few active supporters among many women and varied views within female organizations. It emphasizes that some groups back equal suffrage while others choose domestic roles, challenging broad desire for voting rights.
The Showers Brothers furniture plant at Bloomington, employing eight hundred workers, has suspended operations due to no business and will operate with about a hundred men at a time to maintain stock. The Democratic state press bureau denied reports the factory had halted operations.
The Times critiques protective theory as Republican favored and contrasts it with Democratic tariff claims. The piece argues congressional policy shifts arise not from a clear majority but from divided opposition to Democratic ideas amid current national conditions.
Hugh Th. Miller, Republican hopeful for Indiana’s senate, is praised as a reliable businessman and former lieutenant governor. Opponents Albert Beveridge and Benjamin Shively are described as flamboyant or machine politicians, with Kern alleging brewery money influenced the legislature.
The Union notes an ad advertising visiting physicians who will pay visits in the city and county. Local doctors warn such operators are undesirable and often harmful financially and medically. Past similar pretenders were driven out by local physicians for lacking licenses.
Chicago central state chairmen from seven states after a conference at the Congress Hotel issue a statement noting a political drift toward Republicanism. They claim Democratic tariff policies harm farmers and workers, foresee Republican victories, and pledge vigorous campaigns to elect the full Republican ticket.
An Indianapolis emissary visits Union City to gauge support for a Democratic and Progressive fusion in the county. With both parties underperforming compared with two years ago, Republicans show gains while Democrats seek change. The emissary claims full authority to coordinate a statewide amalgamation plan to defeat Republicans.
In Spencer Monroe and Owen counties Progressives meet to name Wm H Beeler of Bloomington as their candidate for judge. Beeler declares he was nominated without consent and cannot accept the nomination.
Official Second district tallies show Cullop 22 082, Bland 16 868, Dyer 8 Socialist 8, Overman Prohibition, with Progressive support modest and far below Republican totals. The piece notes Progressives aimed to influence turnout by aligning with Roosevelt era splits.
The Indiana Labor Bulletin argues the Wilson tariff fails to reduce living costs or protect American labor. It says imports still rise, profits go to middlemen, and manufacturers, farmers, and workers suffer while meat prices rise and bread remains steady. It calls the tariff a colossal blunder.
The Indianapolis Star denounces Representative Cullop for an amendment allowing postmasters to appoint assistants and clerks regardless of civil service rules. It accuses him of spoilsman aims to replace merit-based hires with party loyalists, undermining postal service efficiency. The piece calls the measure preposterous and likely to fail.
Chicago based correspondent reports Albert J. Beveridge made a brief Illinois tour to attack Cannon McKinley and Rodenberg and to draw support for Robbins. Beveridge later claimed strong hopes for Robbins winning the Senate seat despite lukewarm reception in Illinois.
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