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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1918
Page
4
An 1866 established Republican paper from Sullivan Indiana notes its branding and history. The fragment discusses Theodore Roosevelt era criticism, wartime service, and political politics. The piece reflects partisan voice and an editorial stance on national leadership.
Representative Oscar KE Bland filed under the federal corrupt practices act his expense account with the House clerk. The statement shows $8,850 in contributions and $5,551.50 in expenditures. Most funds came from the national congressional committee, with $350 from Jacob Finklosteuer and $50 from Jas. Cutiwainveghan.
A damaged text notes misapplication of primary election and registration laws in Sullivan County, with taxpayers paying about nine thousand dollars and counting under seven thousand votes in the recent election. It cites fraud allegations, disputed state actions, and claims for election expense reimbursements totaling four hundred seventy four dollars and seventy five cents.
Officials note pay for two days work at eight dollars for inspectors in country precincts while Sullivan city inspectors receive six dollars clerks four dollars and sheriffs three dollars. Absent voters reach 175 in November highlighting errors and disfranchisement claims and prompting calls to repeal the laws. Representative Curry supports repeal with senators Humphreys and Dunn expected to state positions soon.
The article discusses postwar policy clashes over public ownership, Reconstruction, and control in Washington, noting Republican gains and potential commissions. It includes a formal notice to nonresidents in Sullivan County, Indiana, detailing a quiet title suit in the Sullivan Circuit Court with defendants named as nonresidents and a February 24, 1919 deadline to respond.
The Washington Herald cites opposition to socialistic doctrines as essential to the Republican party. It argues that government ownership and administration of public affairs would threaten the republic, and that the American people will judge such moves soberly.
Commodore Ransford as administrator of Plautina Ransford's estate will auction the east half of the southeast section to the highest bidder on Saturday December 28 1918 at public sale as authorized by the court.
Legal notices detail a property sale in Sullivan County Indiana with a ten foot ingress easement, two to three parcel descriptions, and cash or half cash half pay options. It also covers a public sale of farm personal property by executors Wilbert Hubble and I H Kalley with terms of cash and six month credit, dated December 1918.
Henry Ashcraft of Shelburn is jailed on a charge of illegal sale of liquor. The report notes he faces immediate legal action and detention following the alleged violation.
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