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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1904
Page
4
The piece argues Lincoln rose from poverty to lead the nation, saved the Union, and ended slavery. It praises his humble origins, steadfast faith, and martyrdom, noting his enduring impact beyond his era.
The Lincoln League plans its annual meeting and banquet in Evansville on Saturday with leading Republicans from the state in attendance to honor Lincoln and promote the party principles he taught.
Indications from today’s Democratic primary point to a strong combination aimed at defeating W E Mills for sheriff and helping Adam Miller win. Mills has long been a top candidate with rural county reach and backing from saloon interests adds mixed potential. In Hamilton township the trustee race sees Poston rallying strong against an organized field as voters look to shifts in tomorrow’s primary.
Reports describe hostilities between Japan and Russia with naval clashes near Port Arthur on the 9th. The Japanese torpedo attack disabled several Russian ships and blocked the harbor, delaying Russian gunboats from leaving battleships for coal and supplies.
A Democrat laments Senator Hanna as a potential president while criticizing the editor of the Democrat for needing to address him. The exchange highlights partisan tensions and editorial vexation in the period.
The author argues crime can be redirected into productive paths, turning criminals into benefactors. He claims criminal energy and ingenuity drive progress when properly channeled, citing swindlers and product adulteration as examples that society sometimes later legitimizes.
Bedford police arrest coal hauler James McDonald on murder charges in Miss Shaffer case. He is moved out of the city to prevent violence as detectives admit haste can mistake innocence for guilt.
Bulletin reports indicate Senator Hanna shows no alarming condition but is closely watched and cared for by top medical staff. The illness is an irregular typhoid fever with hope he will recover to continue serving his country.
John A. Riddle ex prosecuting attorney and Mr Jones editor of the Linton Call pose as detectives over Miss Shaffer murder at Bedford. They boast a crew to find the guilty party but withhold details until they appear before the Lawrence county grand jury.
Furniture and stoves advertised by Scott Bros with emphasis on competitive pricing and value. The brief notice highlights product range and affordability for potential customers.
Harry McCrocklin pled guilty to selling without a license and was fined five dollars in each of two cases. Two cases against Frank Mc Crocklin for selling without license and or keeping gaming house were dismissed by prosecutor. William Pittman, recently convicted of assault and battery with intent, was denied a new trial and sentenced to northern prison for two to fourteen years. The Missouri Girl comes to Bass Auditorium on February 8 in the Old Homestead style comedy, now in its eighth season, drawing large crowds. R C Viskniskki moves his dry goods store to Goshen Indiana, closing the Goshen stock here this week. Mr. Viskniskki and family will reside in Goshen. Mr. and Mrs. Rollin A. Plunkett attended the 80th birthday of Mrs. Plunkett’s father S. R. Fairfield at Merom Sunday.
From March 1 to April 30 1904 the Burlington offers 25 to 40 percent reductions on one way colonist fares to Montana Washington Oregon Idaho California. The Great through train via Billings with chair cars and tourist sleepers runs daily into the Northwest. Through tickets to Northwest via St Paul Great Northern and Northern Pacific. California excursions weekly to California via Denver and Salt Lake City. Home seekers' Excursions on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. Write for rates routes and information. Gnas E Michel LW Wane co Trainlees Agt Gen Fees At 662 Fine Street St Louis Mo
Evansville and Indianapolis excursion deals announced for events in February and March 1904. Evansville offers 2.75 round trip for Mills Lincoln League of Indiana February 12 13 with return by February 15. Indianapolis offers 4.00 round trip for First Convention of Citizens Industrial Association February 22 23 with returns by February 24. A Southern Indiana Teachers Association trip March 31 April 2 has tickets sold March 31 April 1 with return by April 4.
An antique ad promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for blues and indigestion. It claims cleansing and regulating the bowels and improving appetite, with endorsements from William A. Ginnard of Pease Vermont. Available at all druggists as the best physic and most pleasant cathartic.
An ad touts Dy King's New Life Pills as a health aid promising a pale person will become rosy with better digestion. It claims to gently arouse sluggish organs and prevent constipation. Available for 25 cents at Joe K Smock's, druggist.
Seventy five head of one and two year old steers and several mule teams offered for sale. Also two thousand bushels of corn in crib. Contact J H Lenard R R No 1 Sullivan. 30 tf
Vandalia Line offices act as free information centers for the 1901 St Louis Exposition. D B Steee of Ferre Haute Indiana heads the bureau at 658 Wabesh Ave. A Rooms Looklet of hotels, rates, and universal exposition data is available from him. The notice also thanks friends for sympathy after the loss of Pearl Freeman.
The advertisement promotes round trip and one way passes from Chicago and St. Louis via Illinois Central and connections to Havana Mexico and California. It highlights low rates, special private vestibule trains, dining car service and tours under Raymond Whitcomb. Departs listed include February and March 1904 with multiple origin points and escorted itineraries.
Travel notices invite visitors to New Orleans for Mardi Gras season with excursion dates to be advised by local ticket agents.
In New Orleans a winter travel special promotes a unique heightvally visit. Through sleeping cars, dining service with all meals, and smoking car service are featured aboard vestibule trains offering rapid through travel. A booklet on New Orleans is available upon request.
The Great Southern Hotel in Gulfport Mississippi advertises 250 rooms including singles and suites with bath steam heat electric light hot and cold running water and in room telephone. Access via Memphis Illinois Central trains with through sleeping cars and a change in Memphis. Illustrated prospectus available upon request.
Florida travel with the Dixie Flyer sleeping cars from St Louis to Jacksonville and Chicago to Nashville, via Nashvill Chattanooga and Atlanta. Through cars connect en route with a Jacksonville line. Details available from Illinois Central agents or Central representatives Hanson, Chicago. Merry, Dubuque.
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