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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
4
Congressmen and Governors Debate Cruel Policy Echoes
The piece alleges Congressman Cullop favors an automatic cut off on his activities while South Carolina's governor seeks harsher penalties citing long delays. It mentions Progressive attacks on Perkins of the Harvester Trust and warns Ed Lee's campaign ticket faces trouble. The tariff remains unrevised for months as Democratic leaders forecast a deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Cullop
Perkins
the Harvester Trust
Ed Lee
Mel
Speaker Clark Breaks Two Gavels in Opening Congress
The report notes Speaker Clark cracked two gavels during the opening session while joking that if Mr. Bryan joins the cabinet he would break four commandments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Congress
Bryan
Governor Wilson Signals Limits in Bryan-Wood Trew Talks
The governor hints at his negotiating ceiling with Bryan, while observers await Bryan’s next move regarding Wood Trew in a high stakes political stand off.
Governor Marshall Addresses The Personal Touch
The Indiana governor recently delivered an address titled The Personal Touch. The subject matter appears drawn from materials provided by his administration to inform Indiana residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Indiana
Democratic Leader Calls for Remonstrance Law Revision
Separot Bieming, a Democratic leader, argues the remonstrance law should be revised. He believes the recent election results show the law can be revised inwardly outwardly and generally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Separot Bieming
Senators Shively Kern Conference On Indiana Patronage
Senators Shively and Kern plan a December 24 meeting to discuss Indiana patronage. It asks whether Kern will back any of the eight mysterious figures he said could sway votes to enable Shively's election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
Kern
Indiana
Worthington Postmastership Sparks Local Discontent
The Worthington Times notes that supporters of disappointed postmaster hopefuls direct harsh remarks toward the office seekers. It suggests even judge Cullop would sympathize with predecessor John C. Chaney who faced a shortage of post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Cullop
Worthington
John C. Chaney
Worthington Times
Portland mayoral race signals early party momentum
In Portland Maine a republican candidate gained 3535 votes to 809 for the progressive. The progressive presidential vote fell to 3305 on November 5. The note warns of bull moose pressure shaping Indiana local elections next year and Beveridge’s US campaign implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Cead
Bull Moose
Indiana
Albert J. Beveridge
Muncie Press
Economic anxieties as 1912 campaign fades
Flotsam and Jetsam notes rising call money in New York to twenty percent and higher time money. Loans on real estate shift from five to six percent, reflecting tighter credit. Hog prices fall and wheat dips to multi month lows, signaling unrest. The piece hopes for a stable Democratic administration to avert disaster as the nation faces economic strain and political change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democratic Party
Martin County Tribune
Will Amend Remonstrance Law In Coming Legislature Session
Reports circulated that brewers and liquor interests will seek to amend the Moore remonstrance law at the approaching legislative session. The issue centers on how remonstrances against liquor measures are filed and processed. The proposal may affect local control and voter rights in liquor questions.
Bitter battle on local option and Moore law remonstrance
Senator Fleming of Fort Wayne defended preserving the Moore law remonstrance while proposing amendments to the Proctor local option law. He argued territory votes should stay wet or dry for two years and oppose changing results by remonstrance. The piece pivots to political commentary praising Republican laws and urging prompt tariff reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen B. Fleming
Ft. Wayne
Indianapolis News
Fleming
A Voice from the Tomb on Republican Principles
A historical reflection on the 1892 defeat and McKinley era. The piece cites McKinley’s Detroit speech urging steadfast adherence to Republican doctrine, faith in the party’s record, and resilience through defeat. It emphasizes loyalty, constitutional resolve, and trust in public judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Detroit
McKinley
Republican Party
Mr. McKinley
Foils a foul plot with life pills ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy to distress in the stomach liver and bowels. The copy urges readers to take the pills to restore health and good feelings and lists Joe K Smock & Son as the seller for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock & Son
Local Happenings Report From Merom and Nearby Towns
Mrs. Berry visits Shelburn guest of Mrs. Banister last Wednesday. Sparks shop in Merom last Saturday. Ford Jackson spends Sunday in Palestine with friends. Joe Long makes a business trip to Sullivan Monday afternoon. Rev. Harbinson begins meetings at Rose Chapel Sunday evening. Merom reports an epidemic of chicken pox. Corn husking contest is town’s main excitement. Ladies meet Mrs. Thompson last Wednesday. lunch taken and all day. Mrs. Hammond hosted by Mrs. McKenzie last Sunday. Miss Reva Guthrie visits friends at the college. Y M C A holds street meeting last Thursday evening. Nettie Hubble returns to work at the printing office. Mrs. Hunt on the sick list. Harbinson and children dine with Mrs. Rockenfield Sunday. Will Watson and family visit Merom Sunday. College basketball loses to Normal at Terre Haute Friday night. Lane preaches at college Sunday morning. Bell at evening. Dr. Hammond conducts meetings near Newton Ill for about three weeks. Mrs. Mason ill with nervous prostration. Mr. Low at Danville Ill last Sunday. Dr. Long at Linden last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Long
Sullivan
Harbinson
Rose Chapel
Merom
Hster Thompson
G. R. Hammond
McKenzie
Reva Guthrie
U. C
Nettie Hubble
James Hunt
Net Rockenfield
Will Watson
Friends
Terre Haute
Lane
Bell
Dr. Hammond
Newton
Ill
Mason
Low
Danville
Dr. Long
Linden
The Secret Terror of the Working Man
An advertisement warns of sickness as the secret terror of workers and claims Foley Kidney Pills restore health by treating kidney and bladder troubles. It promotes the yellow packaged genuine product available through Joe K. Smock & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe K. Smock & Son
Public Auction At Fairbanks Farm Slated Items Listed
Public sale to be held at the farm three miles south of Fairbanks R R 1. The inventory includes 2 head of horses, 2 cows, 3 hogs, 3 calves, wagons, buggies, farming implements, corn in crib about 600 bushels oats, baled hay and oat straw, 12 stands of beef, household goods, and other articles. Terms under $5 cash, over $5 nine months credit without interest if paid at maturity. else 8 percent interest from sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Sullivan County Ranks Second in Indiana Coal Output
The annual report by Frank I. Pearce shows Sullivan County second only to Vigo in Indiana coal production. It details market conditions, wage totals, and production figures for bituminous and black coal, with total output at 14,204,578 short tons and wages around $13.09 million. Prices and mining methods are outlined by period and coal type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank I. Pearce
Indiana
Sullivan County
Illinois
Vigo
Sullivan
Greene
Vermillion
Knox
Clay
Warrick
Pike
Parke
Vanderburg
Gibson
Daviess
Perry
Fountain
Vigo County
Sunday Socials Reach Across Cass Area
Miss Zelpha Luzader of Cass visited relatives Sunday afternoon. Miss Iva Miller spent time with cousin Edith Bledsoe Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Usrey and daughter visited his mother Mary Usrey Sunday. Mrs Harold Headley and Dorothy along with Mrs Everett Rhodes and children ate with Wiley Miller Thursday. Edith Smallwood called Cass Sunday afternoon. Clyde Asrey and son Milburn visited Martha Walters Sunday. John Mason of Washington DC visited Albert Gambill Sunday. Frank Deneve Jr and son Francis visited Frank Deneve Sr Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelpha Luzader
Cass
Iva Miller
Edith Bledsoe
Frank Usrey
Mary Usrey
Harold Headley
Dorothy
Everett Rhodes
Della and
Leroy
Wiley Miller’s
Edith Smallwood
Clyde Asrey
Milburn
Martha Walters
John Mason
Washington, D. C
Albert Gambill
Frank Deneve Jr
Francis
Frank Deneve
Deputy and accomplice detain for petit larceny sentence
Deputy Sheriff Ed Kelley and Ed Carty journeyed to Jeffersonville with Carty to serve a term of one to eight years for petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Kelley
Jeffersonville
Ed Carty
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Libbie Banister
Tom Sparks
Ford Jackson
Palestine
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Eastern Traction Company
Accomo
Pete Frakes
Andy Peacher
Moore
Graysville
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Newt Burton
Robt. Crow’s
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
O. H. Burke
Frank Badger
Mildred Shields
Lulu Pennington
eWm. A. Shields
Grace Moore
Pearl Weir
H. R. Burton
C. H. Shields
Youse Durhard
Harold Eno
Julius Harry
Julius Harry Shoe CO
Miss Glenn Riggs
Stringtown
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