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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
6
The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican fiscal years in Indiana, arguing Democrats doubled debt during 1891–92 while Republicans later reduced debt by about 3.6 million with annual savings. It credits merit-based appointments, competitive bids, strict accounting, and supervision for savings and urges voting Republican.
A march of topics from a Detroit circus trust critique to Bryan’s praise of Democratic reorganizers. Indiana tax debates dominate as Governor Durbin faces corporate appeals for tax relief while local presses back his stance on valuational growth and state revenue protection.
The Vigo County Fair will run August 11 to 16 on the Terre Haute fairgrounds. Officials promise a modern, larger event with 10,000 dollars in contests and 82,500 dollars across farmer and art departments, plus electric lights, bands, 15 free shows, 20 attractions, and 10 cent admission.
Bethany Park Indiana excursion to Bethany Assembly runs July 25 to August 18 with return by August 20 from Sullivan at 2.50 dollars round trip. Des Moines Annual Meeting of Sovereign Grand Lodge O F tickets Sept 12–15 with Sept 22 return. 50 cent extension to Oct 15 possible by deposit with Joint Agent. Special Excursions to Denver Colorado Springs Ogden and Salt Lake City August 25–29 and August 30–Sept 10 and Sept 11–15 at noted rates. Final returns by Oct 31 to Illinois Wisconsin Michigan. ask for details.
Having sold my farm I will offer at public outcry at my residence one and one half miles north of New Lebanon on Friday August 165th at 10 oclock a m all my personal property horses mules hogs sheep cattle one buggy carriage two wagons harness and farming implements TERMS All sums under 5 cash in hand all sums over 5 cash or nine months credit on notes with approved security Note to bear interest from date if not paid at maturity
The Brookville American notes that rising prices for wheat corn oats hay and hogs are not swaying Democratic voters. It says Democratic leaders fear mass defections to the opposing side and acknowledges some see more merit in the Republican party than previously believed.
The Evansville Journal News reports a vigilant Indiana Republican camp with sentries on alert. Officers and men stand ready, signaling expected victory as the enemy shows weakness in storming breastworks.
On his death bed William Thompson of Vilas, Roca county, confessed he killed his son Benjamin aged 138 and charged Zach Nicholson with innocence. Nicholson, convicted of the boy's murder, serves ten to twenty years. a petition for his pardon was filed with the state board of pardons.
Red Elbe of a well known German family was arrested yesterday and pleaded guilty to assaulting Mrs Janowski aged 60. She was very lame and was walking home at night when Elbe in a buggy accosted her in Polish language inviting her to ride with him to her home. Instead he took her to a remote spot and attacked her. There is great indignation.
Dispatch from Governor Salazar reports government troops and revolutionists still clash at Agua Dulce. The battle has raged since last Tuesday and shows no end in sight.
The king, recovered from illness, climbed stairs without help and strolled on the upper promenade deck of the royal yacht. He viewed the yacht races from there, enjoying a splendid panorama of the event.
The Firminite army under General Jumeau, defeated near Arcadle, has been reorganized and is marching toward Port au Prince.
In Wilkes-Barre on August 5 the strike region stayed idle and fears of a surprise resumption at the Woodward colliery near Plymouth grew. Operators would not forecast timing, while strikers and supporters watched entrances and exits for early activity. The Shenandoah district hosts nineteen Philadelphia & Reading collieries with about 12,060 workers and six Lehigh Valley mines with 3,000 miners. mine inspectors require notice before operations resume, but none has been received.
The Burlington Route offers very low first class round trip rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Manitou for the summer. From St Louis the price is 21 dollars from Kansas City 15 dollars from Chicago 25 dollars good all summer with other periods at one fare plus 2 dollars round trip.
Advertisement details rail trip options with dates May 27 to June 8 and August 2 to 8. Round trips valid 60 days with routes via Missouri River and Frisco to Portland. From St. Louis 47.50 Chicago 50.00. first class seats in chair cars or standard sleepers. through tourist sleeper excursions. Contact agents in St. Louis for Colorado California Yellowstone Minnesota guides and free publications.
Excellent fishing in Wisconsin now on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway line. Fast trains leave Chicago daily with sleeping cars and dining service. Special sleeping cars depart Fridays 6 30 p m for Star Lake Wisconsin. For a 1902 summer homes list request descriptive book from Jobo Oliver Traveling Passenger Agent 95 Adams Street Chicago.
A woman in a three year battle with nervous prostration reports complete cure after taking two bottles of Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound. She states she no longer feels nerves and regards it as a wonderful remedy sold by E E Muehler.
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