County Ticket Named as Republicans Meet Saturday
Republicans will name a county ticket at a delegate convention to be held here this Saturday. The event sets the slate for local races and district representation.
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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
1
State candidate to speak at Sullivan county convention
Eli Stansbury candidate for attorney general will deliver the principal address at the Sullivan county delegate convention. The meeting at the court house in this city is next Saturday at two o'clock with 122 delegates and 122 alternates allocated among Cass Curry Fairbanks Gill Haddon Hamilton Jackson Jefferson Turman. Nominations will be made for prosecuting attorney representative clerk of the circuit court treasurer recorder sheriff coroner surveyor assessor and two commissioners districts. Senator Oscar E Bland former congress candidate had to cancel a speaking engagement in Martin county but will speak in Sullivan and other towns later in the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan County
Court House
Cass
Curry
Fairbanks
Gill
Haddon
Hamilton
Jackson
Jefferson
Turman
Ele Stansbury
Williamsport
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Congress
Martin County
Bland
Sullivan
Haddon Delegates Elect at Kivett Hall
In Carlisle on August 18 delegates and alternates to the county Republican convention in Sullivan were chosen. Delegates include C B Willis Q 4H Greist Edley W Rogers Jacob Combs Ed Cooper A R Orr Floyd Combs Daniel Hines Dan Giles Fred W Schroeder Chas Deiss Hosea Faust Gordon Hackney. Alternates named are Frank Cox Bailey McConnell B B Evans Homer Trimble W T Alsop Frank Corbin Jno E M Purcell Wm E Cowle Louis Meier Morton Wortman J M Barcus C S Perry and A Q O McCoskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddon
C Rlisle
Haddon Township
Kivett's Hall
Sullivan
C. B. Willis
Greist
Edley W. Rogers
Jacob Combs
Ed Cooper
A. R. Orr
Floyd Combs
Daniel Hines
Dan _ Giles
Fred W. Schroeder
Chas. Deiss
Hosea Faust
Gordon Hackney
Frank Cox
Bailey McConnell
B. B. Evans
Homer Trimble
W. T. Alsop
Frank Corbin
Jno
E. M. Purcell
Wm. E. Cowle
Louis Meier
Morton Wortman
J. M. Barcus
C. S. Perry
A. Q O. McCoskey
Jackson Delegates Form Jackson Township Representation
Hymera August 18. Art Harvey presided as W. J. Williams served as secretary at the Jackson township convention naming delegates for the county gathering. Delegates listed include William Barnes Frank Wood Elijah Groves Dick Steward Flave Wise Cecil Scott Kelsey Sink George Gritton Mont Turner William Self James Thompson Charles Jewell Jesse Ring Bert Sanders Charles Zenor C. E. Lewis S. R. Cole Bert Franklin Henry Bicklin J. T. Sharp Jack Dunlap Ed Steward Dorothy Dick Dorothy W. J. Williams and Herman Funkhouser. Three candidates from Jackson township seek county offices Robert Jackson treasurer J H Needhammer sheriff and L D Sink commissioner first district. Delegates instructed to vote for them. A large Republican gathering followed at 8 pm to discuss September registration, aiming to mobilize full party strength for November.
Gill Township Convention Delegates Named
Merom Indiana August 15 1914 Republicans of Gill township met in convention at 2 p m and elected delegates to the county convention at Sullivan on Saturday August 22 at 2 p m. Delegates include Fred Hallett A L Thrasher Morris Ward Levi Engle James Banther T B Springer Geo Youngman Sam Cummings Walter Brewer Geo McNabb A P Coyner Jesse S Daugherty M H Berry Earl W Berry with alternates listed for boroughs and various names among the delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill Township
Merom
Ind
Sullivan
Fred Hallett
A. L. Thrasher
Morris Ward
Levi Engle
James Banther
T. B. Springer
Geo. Youngman
Sam Cummings
Walter Brewer
Geo. McNabb
A. P. Coyne
Merom Chautauqua Opens With Noted Lecturers and Flying Demonstration
The tenth annual Merom Bluff Chautauqua starts tomorrow at Merom with Dr. M H Lichliter as manager. Notable speakers include George R Stuart Grace Wilbur Senator Thomas Gore Alexander M Lochwitzky and Frederick Cook. Lloyd Wehr will perform five plane flights from Terre Haute visiting several towns before arriving at Merom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merom Bluff
Merom
M. H. Lichliter
Baltimore
Chautauqua
Lichliter
George R. Stuart
Grace Wilbur
H. W. Sears
Thomas P. Gore
Oklahoma
Gore
Alexander M. Lochwitzky
Lee Francis Lybarger
Philadelphia
Louis Williams
Frederick Cook
Miles Poindexter
Marion B. Fisk
Wabash Valley Editorial Association
Bede-Seidel
Mr. Bede
Congress
Bede
R. M. Wanamaker
Supreme Court of Ohio
Lincoln McConnell
Hadley
Missouri
Maude Ballington Booth
Southern Jubilee
Euclid
Gales
The
Music Makers
Killarney
Rita Rich
Marion Ballou Fisk
Schumann Quintette
R. O. Bowman
Lloyd Wehr
Wehr Aeroplane Company
Terre Haute
Curtis
Wehr
Pimento
Farmersburg
Shelburn and
Sullivan
Turman Delegates at Graysville Township Convention
At the Graysville township convention on Saturday delegates to the county meeting were named: H. H. Burton W. A. Ridgeway Henry Whitman Alex Raley Charles Brown E C Eno J M Moore J W Watson William Coppage. Alternates include J P Moore W H Huff J N Weir Charles Hardin A Cushman C J Watson W H Burke Otto Myles. A township convention to choose a ticket was set for Saturday September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graysville
H. H. Burton
W. A. Ridgeway
Henry Whitman
Alex Raley
Charles Brown
J. M. Moore
J W. Watson
William Coppage
J.P. Moore
W. H. Huff
J. N. Weir
Charles Hardin
A.@. Cushman
Watson
A. Cushman
H. Burke
Otto. Myles
Corn Belt Trade Debate Draws Farm Policy Lines
The Rockford Register-Gazette notes Argentine corn ships to Chicago and costs less to deliver from New York than Iowa corn to seaboard markets. It argues Wilson era trade expands foreign markets at farmers’ expense and urges La Salle county voters to back either Democratic or Progressive tickets, while Republicans defend protecting home farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Register-Gazette
Chicago
New York City
Iowa
Wilson
United States
la Salle County
Republican Party
Ottawa
Ill
Republican Times
Var mersburg Woman Dies Suddenly on Beech Street
Mrs. William P. O'Haver, about 65, of Farmersburg, collapsed with paralysis on Beech Street while walking to the traction station with her daughter. She died at the Riggs home about nine o'clock. Survived by two daughters and two sons. husband died years ago. The family had lived in Farmersburg for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. O’haver
Farmersburg
Beech Street
O’haver
Joie Riggs
Riggs
Republicans Name Township Ticket In Hamilton Township
At a Saturday meeting in Hamilton township the Republican committee nominated a ticket. Trusteeship went to Charles F. Batey, assessor to Frank W. Hughes, and justice of the peace to Marion F. Willis, William J. Lawson, and George Love. Delegates chosen for the county convention include W. J. Lawson, George Love, Marion Willis, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Township
Clayton A. Price
Charles F. Batey
Frank W. Hughes
Marion F. Willis
William J. Lawson
George Love
W. J. Lawson
Marion Willis
William Robertson
Joe Schroeder
Walter F. Wood
Henry Smith
Oliver Steele
Frank Hughes
Alonzo C. Owens
Charles Thrasher
A. 8. Dodds
Ed Hoover
W. P. Stratton
Hinkle C. Hays
John L. Thompson
Thomas B. Springer
Frank Springer
Hudson Bland
James Bilyew
Job Case
Bluford Robbins
Mel Creager
Marion F. Walters
B. F. McCoy
Charles Batey
Fuller Company to Open Cheap Store at Public Square Site
The Fuller Company leases the former Friedman clothing store building on the public square and plans to open a cheap store soon. Building alterations are underway for the new venture, which is part of a chain operating in several regions. A large stock of goods for the discount outlet is being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fuller Company
Public Square
Friedman Clothing
New Concern
Narrow escape as girl falls from horse
Mary Thompson seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will A Thompson, slipped from a hitched carriage horse Saturday afternoon. Her foot tangled in harness, horse spooked by a kitten, leaving a scalp wound and bruises. Ralph Thompson freed her, she fainted briefly, then recovered within thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thompson
Will A. Thompson
Ralph Thompson
Sullivan Hotel Man Moves to Baraboo Wisconsin
Liston H. Hill proprietor of the Davis hotel in Sullivan leaves for Baraboo Wisconsin where he has leased the Warren House one of the city’s principal hotels. Mrs Hill will stay briefly to operate the Davis hotel until the lease ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liston H. Hill
Warren
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Davis Hotel
Wis
Warren House
Bland Seeks Attachment of Judgment in Mine Injury Suit
Oscar E. Bland attorney for Linton and a Republican candidate for Congress filed suit in Sullivan Circuit Court to attach $750 in a case against George Reynolds Martha Reynolds and Dugger State Bank. Bland claims he was hired to obtain damages for Reynolds injured mining in Lueger mine and that Reynolds obtained a judgment then made a gift to Mrs Reynolds to defraud Bland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Bland
Linton
Congress
Sullivan
George Reynolds
Martha Reynolds
Dugger State Bank
Bland
Reynolds
Lueger
Divorce Suit Follows Husband's Arrest
Mary Janes files in circuit court for divorce from Charles A Janes alleging failure to support and association with other women and that he neglected his family following his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Janes
Charles A. “Janes
Famely
Cook May Withdraw From State Ticket
Indianapolis reports a movement by supporters of other Democrats to force Homer L. Cook from the Indiana state ticket for secretary of state. Critics cite alleged legislative errors and a tainted 1913 session under Cook, while his backers say he will not resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Republicans Lead In Ohio Primary
Columbus August 14 The Ohio primary totals show Republicans about 210 600 Democrats 170 900 Progressives 9 500 The 1912 election had Democrats 422 152 Republicans 277 066 and Progressives 229 329 In Hamilton County near Cincinnati Progressive votes were scarce Congressman John J Whitacre predicted a Republican November plurality saying Bull Moose is done for in Ohio with only negligible votes for Governor and Senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
iIt
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
John J. Whitacre
Bull Moose
Cass Delegates Chosen at Dugger Convention
Claud Buck chaired and Dan Griffiths served as secretary as delegates to the county convention were chosen. Delegates include John Griffiths, Richard Shepler, Ed Griffiths, Geo Miller, John Lael, Park Graves and Samuel Ferguson with alternates Dan Griffiths, Claud Buck, Roy Price, Reese Griffithith, James May, A W Anderson and Honey Vaught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CASS
Dugger
Claud Buck
Dan Griffiths
Major WT Crawford Reaches Milestone After X38 Return
Major WT Crawford returns from a period abroad as headlines note his reentry after a prolonged absence. The report highlights his prior service, recent activities, and anticipated impact on his unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WT. Crawford
Dem Administration Bypasses Legislature on New Statutory Proposals
Critics accuse the administration of drafting and inserting laws into statutes without approval by the legislature. Opponents warn of executive overreach while supporters claim emergency measures safeguard public interest.
Ralston Quiet Amid Indiana Legislature Scandal
Indianapolis reports that Governor Ralston has not acted to pursue those responsible for inserting unpassed laws into Indiana statutes. Homer L. Cook, former speaker and current Democratic candidate for secretary of state, faces scrutiny for the last House proceedings and errors in the official journal. Political observers deem Cook’s position precarious as public records questions circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Homer L. Cook
Cook
Indiana
House
Crawford Fairbanks- Tom Taggart Organization
Fairbanks-Taggart
Ralston
Tom Taggart
Sam Quillen
Paul C. Hill
Terre Haute Newspaper Boss Feeds War Debate to Democrats
Indiana politicians fret as Crawford Fairbanks owner of the Terre Haute newspaper challenges German war strategy. The editor questions Kaiser Wilhelm’s wartime efficacy and whether Germany and Austria can prevail in Europe, sparking resentment among voters statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Terre Haute
Crawford Fairbanks
Vigo County
Fairbanks
Democratic
Germany
Austria
Europe
Indiana Republicans defend Auditor over annual report error claim
The Republican State Committee releases a statement regarding a letter published Aug 1 in the Indiana Daily Times under J. W. Carr defending the State Auditor of Indiana against a charge from the Rushville Daily Republican that the 1912 and 1918 Annual Reports contain erroneous statements on page 30 about the General Fund disbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Indiana Daily Times
J. W. Carr
Carr
Indiana
Rushville Daily Republican
General Fund
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eli Stansbury
Merom Chautauqua
Varmersburg
Township
Fee
DEM
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