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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
6
John Gooldy wrote to the pension office for more money during a Congress term. He was examined and granted an increase, spent it, and later learned it had been approved again. He quotes waiting for a possible second increase that never arrived.
Publishers acknowledge receipt of the Republican state hand book of the campaign of 1904. The book is hand somely printed and bound and is one of the most complete ever issued by the Republican state committee.
Chas. E. Barrett of Indianapolis, formerly Sullivan, is likely to be nominated as the Democratic candidate to oppose incumbent Overstreet in the seventh district. The development is viewed as a setback for the Indianapolis district though Overstreet is expected to prevail.
The anti Taggart faction in the Democracy grows hostile toward Congressman Miers accusing him of yielding to the Taggart machine. His actions are described as subservient to reorganizers, increasing his unpopularity among party members.
Large rainfall in the region last week aided pastures growing corn and other crops. Farmers, the basis of prosperity, benefit public welfare when they receive this rain at an opportune time.
The compilers of the Republican campaign text book for 1904 emphasize the party history and achievements. They note pride in accomplishments from recent years and argue these deeds indicate future reliability and dependability.
The piece accuses the Democrats of demagoguery tied to Cleveland era woes while noting Republicans avoid safety questions. It cites Payne as postmaster general directing rural free delivery estimates for the next fiscal year, with about 25 million dollars expected for maintenance and new routes, over 21 million of which cover rural delivery expansion.
A 1904 political column denounces the Democratic campaign as unscrupulous and dominated by Wall Street influence. The speaker scorns voting for Parker and accuses party bosses of forcing a reverse in strategy after the two thirds rule issue.
Col. William Jennings Bryan criticizes Mr. Cleveland for endorsing Judge Parker in a way that appears self serving. He argues the endorsement could aid Parker only by diverting from imperialism, race issues, and warlike policy, while showing Cleveland's focus on personal vindication. Bryan also critiques Parker’s tariff stance and lack of specific plan on the trust issue and Senate control, noting the speech may aid Parker’s appeal.
The excerpt attacks opponents for appealing to voters with confidence while accusing them of betrayal. It contrasts claimed trust with alleged violations of principles from the past eight years, framing the discourse as a partisan conflict.
A Washington visitor recounts Democratic leaders' figures showing Judge Parker at 208 electoral votes, eight shy of a majority, with a cautious optimism about West Coast gains. The report notes Indiana and Illinois are excluded from the estimates, effectively conceding them to the opposition and signaling a potential political quake.
President Roosevelt's acceptance speech urges sober voters to compare present tariff effects with those under the 1894 tariff law. He asks that promises and deeds be judged by recent outcomes and the conditions created by prior policy.
Voters call for end to life tenure as Judge Miers, long time congressman, faces criticism that he believes he can always marshal delegates to secure renomination. The message urges renewal and accountability in representation.
The Charleston Citizen warns the Democratic ticket of Parker and Davis is unpopular in Indiana and across the west. It argues Parker’s telegram backing gold standard pushed bimetalists away, while Davis’ ties to Palmer and Buckner hurt in the Midwest. The piece laments party elites and questions labor and trust positions, urging focus on local races if national defeat looms.
The Populist presidential nominee Thomas E. Watson accused Judge Parker and the Democratic party of hypocrisy in a Cooper Union address. He critiqued Parker on the tariff and warned Democrats and Republicans of the political consequences in 1904.
The Vincennes Sun questions Roosevelt Rex versus Parker Presidency and warns that a Roosevelt victory could trigger a national draft like in Russia and Germany. It cites posters calling for volunteers and suggests Roosevelt may target Mr. Purcell as colonial head of any draft effort.
County Assessor Walters appealed to the State Tax Board after writing to its chairman about undetermined corporate assessments and receiving no reply. The paper defends his actions as justified to reach a fair basis of assessment for resident corporations and states no personal criticism of the assessor.
A Jamesville Era item notes Knapp the Ohio wife killer was executed in Columbus. It mentions Port Arthur falling before autumn and weather altering events. It reports Jennie Jones and Bob Henry marrying at the Jones mansion, with the bride's father the constable and the couple traveling to Milwaukee. It references a store ad, butter prices, and a Bright’s disease uncle. The piece ends with a comparison of U.S. beer production to Germany.
The piece surveys humorous and peculiar epitaphs from Boston to New York and Southern Virginia, noting quips about health and time, a dentist’s last cavity, and a graveyard wit in England. It also recalls a moonlit watermelon alarm and a wary response from a pious observer in a Southern setting.
Bryan notes Parker lacks a confirmed platform and argues his support comes from Wall Street trusts, bankers, and wealth managers. August Belmont and Hill are named as Parker backers, with Benedict influential in Connecticut. The piece asserts secret assurances shaped Parker’s stance and criticizes the political coalition.
Local ad notes Scott Bros offering a range of furniture at 9 west side location.
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