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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
4
The Sullivan Union announces subscription rates for one year, six months, and three months. Owner and publisher Robert P. White notes the paper is entered as second class matter at Sullivan Indiana post office under March 3 1872 act.
Former House Speaker Champ Clark files as a Democratic presidential candidate. The piece notes Clark’s wartime remark that a conscript is no better than a convict and ponders how the American Legion might view his candidacy.
A political conference of republican leaders will meet in Chicago on January 5 and 6 with national chairman Will Hays. Delegates from central western states will include male and female voters as campaign organizers. The event marks the opening of the republican national campaign next month.
The city lacks fire protection for over a quarter of its area and current equipment is inefficient. Nearby towns Dugger and Bloomfield have motor and chemical fire units, and better protection could lower insurance costs. The city council should act promptly to resolve this urgent issue.
The Republican Editorial Association of this state meets in Indianapolis for what is described as the largest state gathering of Republican workers in years. The event aims to celebrate and promote anticipated Republican victories nationwide and in the coming fall elections.
Chairman Wasmuth of the state committee stresses that newspaper men are daily advocates of party principles, while the average political worker only engages weeks before an election. He notes the Republicans have become more militant and aggressive in pursuit of their goals.
The article notes President Wilson in a recent message vindicating the protective tariff. It cites a declining U. S. favorable balance of trade from October 1913 at $138 million to April 1914 when the balance turned negative, illustrating the tariff's impact as argued by Republicans.
President Wilson faced disillusion as allied statesmen found him not the sole treaty power and the Senate a key checks. They also saw American sentiment differing from his peace plank as he promoted his doctrines on return.
Charley Boyd of Shelburn Enterprise reports James E. Watson seeks to build a political machine to influence delegates at the Republican National Convention. He notes an anti-Wallaston clique at Indianapolis and the state house, with Watson having a slim chance of success. Senator Watson has repeated remarks.
The passage argues Senator Watson is not pursuing the presidential nomination but aims for reelection to the Senate. It notes his right to form a political organization to secure renomination and election, and asserts he will be nominated and reelected if current political signs hold, and that he deserves to win.
About 50 breeders from Indiana and western Illinois formed the Wabash Valley Aberdeen Angu s Cattle Breeders Association as an auxiliary to the national Aberdeen Angu s Breeders. Officers include M B Smith president Seymour Riddle vice president and T E Medsker secretary treasurer with a nine-county territory listed.
In Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co. vs Seventh Uuwin Coal Co. venue change withdrawn and case settled at defendant costs. Charles Mask vs Miami Coal Co. requests medical exam. doctors Crowder Briggs and Higbee named. Emma Followell granted divorce from James Followell with $4 weekly support. Homer Pittman vs Arthur et al. partition. defendants withdraw. Hays named guardian for Wesse Thompson. real estate valued at $15,000. commissioner Stratton appointed to sell with $20,000 bond. Sale of Harvey Spear guardian Robert L. Ladd reported. case stricken. Mattie Booker wins divorce from Edmond Booker. Parvntha and Hezekiah Dix vs Robert E. and Tillie E. Dix ends with unresolved mention.
Alva E. Austin of Van Buren Arkansas visits his sister Mrs Ed Tate. This marks his first visit to his hometown in fifteen years. Austin was born and reared here and was the son of the late William Austin.
Senate foreign relations committee forwards reservations to the 1919 Versailles treaty, detailing unilateral U.S. rights and limits. The document outlines America's withdrawal power, domestic jurisdiction, Monroe Doctrine protections, China Japan concerns, assembly participation, and financial and military autonomy, all conditional on Senate consent.
The undersigned William R. Boles is appointed administrator of the estate of Mary Alice Boles of Sullivan County Indiana. The estate is deemed solvent. A. G. McNabb is attorney. First insertion December 24 1919.
An automobile struck a buggy carrying Mr and Mrs Austin McCammon on North Court street Friday morning. The driver fled the scene and left the license number unknown. Mrs McCammon sustained slight injuries and the collision was reported to police.
County School Superintendent Richard Park schedules December 26 to hear the case of Miss Amanda Turner an expelled Grassbury district teacher near Carlisle. The appeal follows the dismissal by Haddon township trustee T C Woodward after patrons of the school pressed for her removal.
The county commissioners awarded the public printing contract for 920 to William B Burford of Indianapolis and the class four contract to R P White of Sullivan.
Special notice informs patrons that due to rising labor and printing costs, including newsprint, subscription rates will rise to 1.50 dollars per year effective February 1, 1920. Advertising rates also increase after January 1. Renewals at the old one dollar rate are encouraged until the change takes effect.
Mrs Irving M Eastman with poor health recently had a surgical operation at the county hospital. The operation was successful and she is reported to be recovering nicely.
The Iniven circuit court adjourns for vacation with calendars to be resumed after a recess. Local clerks announce that no sessions will be held until the court reconvenes, with plans for further scheduling forthcoming.
A brief notice states the writer is on vacation through Friday with plans starting January 2nd.
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