Senator Hanna Dead After Typhoid Attack at Washington Hotel
The nation mourns as Senator Marcus A. Hanna dies at the Arlington Hotel in Washington surrounded by family after a brief typhoid illness. He rose from the 1896 McKinley campaign to become a key Republican figure, enduring harsh cartoon attacks before gaining broad American respect. Funeral details note mourners nationwide. Aunt Sally Reed also dies, leaving son Ed Reed as sole survivor. Funeral held Monday by Rev. J. H. Carnes. burial at Center Ridge cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Marcus A. Hanna
Arlington Hotel
Washington
Republican Party
Hanna
McKinley
Mark Hanna
Homer Davenport
Enquirer
Sam
Senrr
Swaggerty Dies From Wound In Greene County Shootout
A serious shooting at Antioch Greene County left Chas Swaggerty mortally wounded. He died Sunday at St Anthony hospital Terre Haute from the wound. Reports point to Chas Crale recently from Central City Ky as the shooter who has not been seen since. No arrest has been made. The report also notes a local visit by Mr and Mrs W C Wolfenberger to Fort Cobb Oklahoma.
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Antioch
Greene County
Chas. Swaggerty
St. Anthony Hospital
Terre Haute
Chas. Crale
Central City
Cra'e
Hanley in Sullivan County Boosts Indiana Gubernatorial Campaign
Hon J Frank Hanley visited Sullivan County after attending the Lincoln League meeting in Evansville. He canvasses Indiana for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, claiming bright prospects and strong oratorical appeal as he recalls a 1896 campaign speech at the Sullivan court house.
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J. Frank Hanley
Lincoln League
Evansville
Hanley
Mr. Hanley
Indiana
Sullivan County
Hoosier
Unique Junior C E program at Christian church
A junior C E entertainment at the Christian church Wednesday February 24 at 730 p m features cradle songs from different nations sung in native costumes. Participants will sing mother lullabies while putting a child to sleep. A silver offering supports two orphan girls in the mission field for the past year and a half.
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C. E
Christian Church
Coal Boom Possible as Crawford County Group Plans Drilling
A Crawford county Illinois company organizes to drill for coal east and south of Palestine after contracting with a Chicago firm. If the same vein extends from Sullivan county and gas or oil is found, a local boom is expected.
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Crawford County
Ill
Palestine
Sullivan County
Chicago
A Surprise for Judge Harris Exhibit
A photographer once captured Norval Harris with a cob pipe and his father’s hat in a playful studio portrait. The image later appeared in calendars sold by an advertiser unknown to the family. Valentine’s Day mail brought the Judge several copies, and the likeness is now widely displayed in offices and homes.
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Harris
the National Bank
Norval
Mr. Cashner
Norvel
Death of Mr. George Stanley in Merom
George Stanley of Merom died in Phoenix last Thursday after a lung illness. He had gone to Arizona for health reasons and died there. his body was brought back for burial in Merom. He belonged to Masonic I O O F and Ben Hur lodges, which helped with the funeral. He and his sister Bertha ran a business in Merom, and her loss is deeply mourned by friends.
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George Stanley
Merom
Arizona
West
Phoenix
Masonic
Ben Hur
Stanley
Bertha
Vincennes Council Extends Time for Traction Line
At a Monday night meeting the Vincennes city council passed a resolution extending the Western Indiana Traction Co. Vincennes-Sullivan line deadline to January 1, 1905 to begin construction and gives 12 more months to complete the project. Traction officials have signaled possible construction this year, and the action appears to reflect anticipated delays.
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Vincennes
Presbyterian Meetings Close After Beneficial Revival
The Presbyterian church meetings ended Sunday evening with Rev. H W Faulconer leaving for Oakland City to conduct revival work. He is praised as an able speaker and the congregation says they benefited from his presence. Rev. Fry also departed Monday to join Mrs. Fry in Texas with her parents.
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Presbyterian Church
H.W. Faulconer
Rev. Fry
Oakland City
Rev. Faulconer
Mrs. Fry
Texas
For Sale: Two Seated Carriage in Good Condition
Advertises a used two seated carriage suitable for one or two horses. Describes it as in good condition and available at a cheap price. Interested buyers should call at the Union office for more information.
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Union Office
Democratic primary factional influence sparks county upset tale
The piece describes Sullivan county Democratic primaries as a clash of factions where money and control determine nominations. It notes a history of brokered outcomes, a strong claim of at least 750 dollars spent to sway votes, and the frustration of a respected candidate who lost due to factional backing. It also covers Aunt Sarah Whitman turning 80 and a family reunion with Eaton relatives.
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Sullivan County
Therreak
Party Critique Warns Against County Election Control
A political column criticizes the Democratic party for failing to serve the county and townships and argues they should be free from duties to those who seek to dictate election operations.
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Democratic Party
Valentine mail rush at the post office
Valentine exchanges peaked Saturday with merchants reporting stock exhausted as mailing started early and ran until nine in the evening. Ink on stamps often remained wet as letters reached recipients, with wide participation and evident pleasure among citizens.
Robinson Seeks Public Library Support in Illinois
Enterprising Robinson residents push for a free public library. Editor G W Harper of the Argus inspected Carnegie donations in Sullivan, with a recent meeting to arrange funding. Citizens largely favor the project and await formal progress.
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Robinson
Ills
G. W. Harper
the Argus
Sullivan
Carnegie
Beasley Hosts Sullivan Club Dinner and Card Evening
Mrs. John T. Beasley of Terre Haute entertained the Sullivan Twentieth Century Club with a six o'clock dinner and an evening at cards. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Edgar Riggs, Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Hobcomb, Judge and Mrs. O. B. Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mahley, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Ross, Mrs. and Mr. Shaffer and Edgar.
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John T. Beasley
Terre Haute
Sullivan Twentieth Century Club
Edgar Riggs
J. I. Hobcomb
O. B. Harris
Jess Mahley
Dan
B. Shaffer
Edgar
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Ganizer
Republic
Sarah Reed
Sally Reed
State Street
Ed. Reed
Craven Reed
Messrs
Hoke and
Stansil
North State Street
Reed
Co. D
J. H. Carnes
M. E. Church
Center Ridge Cemetery
Joshua Ernest
John C. Chaney
S. R. Engle
Wm. Willis
W. H. Lucas
John Hunt
Swaggerty
W. C. Wolfenberger
Otto Beckett
Fort Cobb
Oklo
Wolfenberger
Lincoln
C. E. Entertainment
Judge Harris
Sarah Whitman
Capt
Chas. Eaton
E. H. Nesbit
Graysville Road
Sarah
William Eaton
Hutsonville
Illinois
C. M. Eaton
Robinson, Ills
L. S. Eaton
Robert G. Eaton
Broad Street
William McKinley
B. O. Eaton
R. A. Plunkett
Eaton
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