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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1904
Page
8
The speech rails at Democratic leadership, calling them issueless and unlucky. Beveridge cites prosperity under McKinley and Roosevelt, argues hard times follow Democrats, and claims unity behind Roosevelt for the next presidency.
The article analyzes Judge Parker's acceptance speech evaluating his stance on the gold standard tariff and foreign policy. It notes his firm claim on the gold standard, ambivalence on tariff cuts, and vague timelines for Philippine policy, while highlighting how trusts react to tariff protection through real-world cases like the steel plate order and various trusts facing competition.
In The Commoner issue after the St Louis convention William Jennings Bryan condemns Judge Parker and declares the Parker campaign and New York platform harmed anti trust aims. He argues the Wall Street element controls the party and that Parker concealed positions to win the nomination.
Congressman Charles B. Landis notes a political shift in Burlington township. John T. Johnson, longtime Carroll County Democrat, left the party for Roosevelt, plans to join the Republicans, seeks a voice in nominations, and is welcomed into the party fold.
The Western Laborer of Omaha, once a Bryan ally, now backs Roosevelt in a three column editorial. The paper vows to quit a party that would hand government to a candidate afraid to state his public policy.
Tom Jackson and wife of near Jasonville visited relatives near Pleasantville. James Robertson went to Sullivan. Clinton Woodard died Wednesday and was buried at Bethany cemetery Thursday. Curt Bedwell died Friday and was buried at Hickory Cemetery Sunday. Wim Staney was in Dugger. Martin Pirtle drove to Paxton, Jesse Page to Dugger. People gathered to build a fence at Woodward cemetery.
Mrs Martha McKinney is very ill. Claud Raley has enlisted in the United States army. Andy Borders of Sullivan visited Tuesday. Miss June Dewey of Robinson Illinois stayed with Miss Linnie Kelly last week. Shuck Fouts and wife were in Sullivan Tuesday. A light rain fell Thursday and Friday. People attended Manns Grove picnic Thursday afternoon. Gus Ransford and Jake Foutz went to the County Seat Wednesday. Chas Davis of Providence took a mine job at Caledonia. Miss Mary Foutz visited Minnie Patton Saturday night. Jessie Borders of Sullivan called on Minnie Patton Monday evening. Gillie Christenson of Kentucky is back among us.
The Palmers Prairie community reports attendance at Saturday and Sunday services and a Sunday night gathering. The sick are few and the rain boosted the corn crop. Local visits include Mrs. Chastain to Mrs. Osburn and Mrs. Botts, and Rev. Riley from Middletown to the No 2 schoolhouse. A Sunday School Convention, miners’ work, and a basket meeting planned for September first Sunday are noted.
The W F M S hosted a social Saturday with many out of town guests including Jim Payne visiting Terre Haute. Locals Joans H Jackson Aunt Lizzie Irwin sick. World’s Fair attendees list includes John Sisson Mary Chas Yates and others. Rush Enochs welcomes a 10 lb boy. Clint Woolard funeral Thursday. Miss Lulu Powell Fanny Spencer at Bloomfield County Institute. Riverside baptism attended by Pleasantville residents Miss Ledia Padgett and A E Powel.
The Gentry show introduces a mounted juvenile Hussar band on ponies in uniforms performing popular airs during the Sullivan tour stop. The act is new this year with a brand new show evolved at great cost. Prices are 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults. viewing urged before 10 o'clock for the unique street parade.
The eldest daughter of a knight of Henry VIII’s time hosted seven days of feasting and revelry with beer and ale, wines, game, and seafood. Guests enjoyed a play, a mask, a 110-dish banquet, and dances from Sunday to Saturday. The wedding attire for the groom cost 135 dollars.
Linden H. Harris of the Philadelphia Divinity School recalls two and a half years on the island sharing a meal with a native family. A maid chased pigeons from the table while a razor backed hog rubbed his leg, ending his ability to eat.
The article notes that early sparkling wines originated in Cham pagne France with experiments in Germany in the early 1800s. It states Champagne wines are best suited for Sparkling production, leading German firms to source Champagne wines and blend them with German stock.
Notice states aggregate expense estimates for the calendar year 105 filed in my office under Section 20 of the Act Concerning County Business. Sullivan County Council will consider appropriations in a regular meeting to be held on the specified date.
A 1904 county ledger itemizes salaries and office expenses for various officials including County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Sheriff, Surveyor, Superintendent, Assessor, Clerk Circuit Court, Truant Officer, Board of Health, Coroner, and related costs. Totals cover books, stationery, office rent, incidentals, and misc expenses with amounts noted beside each post. The document reflects standard annual disbursements and service costs for court, jail, and administrative functions.
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