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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
3
Indiana is portrayed as the most economically managed state under Republican control. The piece cites debt reduction from seven and a half million to under two million, tax relief, and reform laws lowering local tax burdens. It argues a continued Republican approach will maintain these gains and fund state institutions and services.
The piece rebuts a Democratic table alleging a $95 000 increase in official allowances, noting $50 000 is a Governor’s Emergency Fund duplicating 1901 appropriations. It argues the fund exists only for emergencies and highlights tax rate cuts from 11 to 9 cents, funding routine state costs while accusing prior Democrats of extravagance.
Richmond history instructor Prof Walter S. Davis, visiting his old home in Eel River township, endorses Theodore Roosevelt. He lauds Roosevelt as honest, anti corruption, humane to all races, a civil service reformer, and a peaceful president.
A Greencastle Banner-Gar item criticizes independent and neutral papers for claiming candor while straddling political issues. It alleges these papers endorse and condemn planks to appear neutral, maintaining a sanctified air.
The Auditor of State Sherrick insists insurers must fully comply with Indiana law to operate. Some firms have already been driven out or investigated under ban suspicion. The push aims to protect the public with vigorous enforcement.
William Jennings Bryan argues in The Commoner that Democratic victory would bring little progress on economic issues while under Wall Street influence. He criticizes Parker allies for a straddling labor plank and claims Parker’s nomination undermines the anti trust plank.
William Jennings Bryan denounces the nomination process as deceitful and crooked saying the New York platform was vague to attract Parker supporters. He criticizes the methods used to secure the nomination and claims he has nothing to withdraw from his statements.
In Sullivan Circuit Court October Term 1904 Wilmore D Cain vs Michael Heck et al quiet title action on real estate. Defendants not residents of Indiana must appear by October 10 1904 or default. Clerk Tilghman Ogle Seal. Chaney & Chaney attorneys. Aug 16 1904. First insertion Aug 17 1904.
A white male resident of Hamilton township Sullivan County Indiana aged over twenty one will apply to the Sullivan County Board of Commissioners at the next meeting to obtain a license to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in quantities under five gallons for one year with on premise drinking allowed. The proposed premises lie in Sullivan town at the northwest corner of Lot 8 Dixon addition in a two story brick building on Railroad street. The lower front room on the ground floor measures twenty eight by seventeen feet six inches and will be the sales and drinking area. the east room will be used as princip...
Rail lines issue special excursion fares for Labor Day with limited round trip rules. E and T H R R sell tickets to 39 miles or less at one fare plus 25 cents. longer trips use a different scheme. Dates span Sept 1904 events with multiple destinations and return limits. agents in Terre Haute Evansville Sullivan and Chicago offer full details.
Young married readers are urged to save money on furniture and stoves with a call to Scott Bros. at 43 for bargains and assistance before buying.
The tax official abroad urges delinquent taxpayers to settle their dues by phone to save travel costs. The message stresses prompt payment to avoid further penalties and inconvenience.
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