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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1912
Page
4
The Sullivan Union announces subscription rates and policy in a December issue. Publishers D. Chaney and R. P. White note Christmas and New Year wishes while James E. Watson urges Republicans to stay calm and steady as the party navigates politics.
The article speculates on Terre Haute leadership if John E. Lamb is appointed to a Milson administration diplomatic post, outlining potential successor options and political implications for the city government.
Washington rumors say Col. Tivyan is planning to take control of the Wilson administration, signaling notable activity on the Potomac and possible political maneuvering in the capital.
President Taft will join Yale University as the Kent Professor of Law and begin duties in the spring. He will lecture not only to Yale students but also to other law schools and on public platforms.
President elect warns that a panic could occur if tariff revisions trigger instability. He indicates his party will push changes that may influence prices for farm products and wages for workers, signaling a preventative stance during the transition period.
The piece argues for protective tariffs over free trade, viewing the Republican Party as a principled movement. It cites Taft and Roosevelt voting patterns to claim the electorate opposes Free Trade and supports protective tariffs, while condemning the Democratic Party's fiscal policies.
A Detroit era analysis critiques Congressman Cullop amid Democratic gains and Republican splits. It imagines a possible federal appointment for Cullop and mocks the era’s political theater while surveying post election dynamics and public sentiment across Indiana and national parties.
List of questions proposed by Mr. Cullop to candidates for democratic postmasters. Inquiries cover motives voting records and conduct including depots poems readings and past candidacies in Sullivan county and Linton. Readers are asked about costs and postal card reading promises and interurban car counts.
Question asks if the reader was ever in the basement of the Sullivan courthouse, how many times, and what percentage. The query implies a survey or tally without providing context or a clear report.
The piece lists presidential nicknames from Washington to Harrison, noting how slogans and sobriquets circulated. It mentions Father of His Country, Cincinnatus of the West, Red Jacket’s Flower of the Forest, Independence Forever for John Adams, Sage of Monticello, Long Tom, Old Man Eloquent, Tribune of the People, Old Hickory, King Andrew, the Little Magician, and Tippecanoe among others.
The text lists various U S presidents and their nicknames such as Young Hickory for Tyler Polk, Old Zach for Taylor, Rough and Ready, Buck and Bachelor President for Buchanan, Father Abraham for Lincoln, Unconditional Surrender and Hero of Appomattox for Grant, Our Chief for Arthur, Man of Destiny for Cleveland, Stuffed Prophet for Cleveland foes, Son of his Grandfather for Harrison, and Advance Agent of Prosperity for McKinley.
Thousands of men who backed the Progressive ticket due to Theodore Roosevelt now face a divide as the country leans toward a party that claims tariffs are unconstitutional. A Democratic tariff bill is seen as the key step to reframe Republican support and revive the party.
Governor Charles Deneen of Illinois, a Roosevelt ally, defended sticking with the Republican Party and condemned third party leaders for risking party unity to pursue personal ambition. He blamed those leaders for undermining progress and warned the Democratic victory results from their efforts to destroy what they could not control.
The Chicago conference reflects persistent divisions in the Progressive party with Perkins and Flynn under pressure from Roosevelt loyalists. Critics warn the party risks one man rule and a loss of trust due to perceived corporate influence, while concerns arise over potential economic panic and policy manipulation. Local notes mention Engle family visits and Miss May Rooksberry plans in Pleasantville.
The passage discusses Mr Wilson’s warning about financial machinery that could trigger panic as Democrats pursue economic changes. It implies concern over methods to destabilize markets during policy shifts.
A school Christmas tree party drew many families including Mr and Mrs John Woodard and numerous relatives from Doddsbridge, Sullivan, Rooksberry and surrounding towns. Old Santa handed out gifts as a lively program entertained attendees and guests reported a fine time. Mrs Josie Woodard and her children later visited Mr and Mrs Os-
An advertisement claims Foley Kidney Pills aid elderly people by toning and strengthening kidneys and bladder. Testimonial cites John Mc Masters of Streator Illinois saying he feels better and stronger after using the pills. Sold by Joe K Smock and Son.
Mrs. David Whitlock visited George Whitlock of West Union Illinois last week. Orville Taylor plans to build a house on land bought from Frank Wernz south of Staff or dshire. H A Van Vleck sold hogs at West York Illinois Saturday. Mrs Claude Byers and Mrs John Harrison and son Emmett were in Terre Haute Thursday. James Osborn returned from a hunting trip in Arkansas. Mr and Mrs C B Thomson were in Sullivan a day last week. Mr and Mrs Free Martin and Mr and Mrs W A Burton were in Sullivan Saturday. Strain school closed for holidays Friday with a Christmas tree and Red Cross seals. Santa visited at close of exercises. Rev Wagoner spoke on Peace at Kingsley Sunday. Miss Iva Drake visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Lansberry Riggs Sr. Basketball game Farmersburg vs Graysville attended by many. Corn harvested and farmers preparing for winter. Edgar Strain was at Shelburn Saturday. Rev Mr Ryan preached at Drake church with a Christmas birth message Sunday evening.
A brief holiday greeting from the Union newspaper staff wishing readers a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in warm, seasonal prose.
Sullivan Council No 78, R and M elected W. E. Aydelotte as T I M and T W D Hutchison as D I M with Derrelle Chaney P C W James M Lang treasurer M A Haden recorder John Ersinger C of G Win S Bicknell C of C Ward Griffith steward N H Davis sentinel list of officers announced last night.
The high school presented an entertainment event raising 30.05 dollars with part designated as a piano down payment. Rev B F Julian plans a Florida winter, while families and friends visit relatives in Terre Haute and Vincennes. News includes funeral attendance, travel, church programs, and a death in Scranton, Pa.
A study notes many individuals can fit into shoes that are one size smaller than their usual. The finding suggests widespread variability in footwear fit and comfort across populations.
An 1830s style advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease for patent leather shoes and new shoes. It promotes shaking the powder into wearers and notes a 25 cent price with free samples. The ad lists Allen and Olmstead of Le Roy New York as the distributors.
The Sullivan Indiana Presbyterian church memorializes Rev. George Knox D D detailing his counsel during pastorless years and aid in church building completion dedicated in April 1909. The session expresses sympathy to his wife and children and directs publication and recording of the memorial.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. King s New Life Pills as a remedy to distress caused by sluggish digestion. It claims the pills gently compel proper action of the stomach liver and bowels and restore health with a 26 cent price at Joe K Smock & Son.
Mrs Flora Harris wife of James Harris of Turman township died Wednesday at her mother's home. Funeral services were held Thursday at Union chapel conducted by Rev. Wagoner. She is survived by her husband two sons and one daughter.
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